Bulldog Paw Prints
Week Ending May 3, 2024
May 28, 2024: Mark the Calendar
Welcome to May! I can't believe how time is passing. We are finalizing plans for the end of this year and planning for next year as well.
As some initial information, we are planning on having our end-of-year assembly on May 28, 8:30 a.m. This is a nice time for us to come together as a school community (parents invited) to recognize students' participation in the various activities at school and within the district and to celebrate students' during the school year.
We will also be holding our field day and student picnic on May 28. We will be looking for parent volunteers to support our field day (primary in the morning and intermediate in the afternoon).
More information on both of these events will come out next week (i.e. specific recognitions for the assembly, how to sign up as a volunteer for field day, etc.).
Spring Benchmark Assessments (MAP and Aimsweb)
We will begin our third and final benchmarking cycle this coming week. Our students have been working very hard again this year, and we are all excited to see how much growth they've been able to capture. A good night's sleep, a solid breakfast and encouragement go a long way!
KH, KO, 1S, 1W, 2L, 2S, 3F:
Tuesday, May 7
3C, 5DE, 5DO, 6M
Thursday, May 9
4B, 4L
Friday, May 3
Tuesday, May 7
Gr. 4, Brookfield Zoo Field Trip
Gr. 1, Learn Not to Burn
Our first grade classes partnered with the Downers Grove Fire Department again this year for the Learn Not to Burn program. Students learned about fire safety, the various pieces of equipment that our firefighters use, how they work they work to keep us safe, etc. The students really enjoyed the program!
The program ended this week, and the DGFD teamed with paramedics. Students were able to learn about a fire truck, a fire engine and an ambulance, and they were able to help spray water out of a fire hose.
End-of-Year Spirit Days
It's hard to believe that we are closing in on our last day. We will be hosting a variety of spirit days to celebrate another great year!
Don't forget about the 7th-grade transition events. You can view all the details here. Please reach out to the middle school principals with any questions.
Approved School Calendars (2024-2025 AND 2025-2026)
Highlights of the 2024-25 calendar include:
First Day of School: Friday, Aug. 16, 2024 (this aligns with District 99’s first day)
Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 27-29, 2024
Winter Break: Dec. 23, 2024-Jan. 3, 2025
Spring Break: April 1-4, 2025
Last Day of School: Friday, May 23, 2025 (if no emergency days are used)
District Calendar, 2023-2024
Mark Your Calendars
Monday, April 29: Gr. 2:00 Dismissal
Tuesday, April 30: Spanish Class (3:00 p.m.); Run/Walk club (3:00 p.m.)
Wednesday, May 1: Student Council Meeting (during the day); Young Rembrandts (3:00 p.m.)
Thursday, May 2: Kindness Club (Grs. 3-6, 3:00 p.m.)
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May 14: Grs. 1 & 2 Music Performance (6:00 p.m. at the school)
May 29: Last day of student attendance (dismissal at 11:30 a.m.)