The Attea Flyer
The weekly newsletter for Attea families
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The Week Ahead
Mon., 2/12(Blue Day)
Valentine Spirit Week: Love Day (wear something you love)
- Chess Club - 3:15-4:15pm
- Kpop Club - 3:15-4:15pm
- Learning Lab - 3:15-4:15pm(End of Session 2. Session 3 begins Mon., 2/26)
- Pithons(Math Club) - 3:15-4:15pm
- Practice Club - 3:15-4:15pm
Tues., 2/13(Silver Day)
Valentine Spirit Week: Happiest Place on Earth Day (wear Disney/Pixar themed clothing)
- Dungeons and Dragons Club - 3:15-4:15pm
- Hope Club - 3:15-4:15pm
- Practice Club - 3:15-4:15pm
- SAIL(6th Grade) - 3:15-4:15pm
- 8th Grade PTA Service Project: assembling Valentine boxes for memory care center - 3:15pm
Wed., 2/14(Blue Day)Late start
Valentine Spirit Week: Happy Valentine's Day(dress in red or pink)
- Battle of the Books - Grade level lunch periods
- Art Club - 3:15-4:15pm
- Gamers Club - 3:15-4:15pm
- Podcast Club - 3:15-4:15pm
- Robotics Club - 3:15-4:15pm
- Student Council - 3:15-4:15pm
- Student Voice Committee - 3:15-4:15pm
- 8th Grade PTA Service Project: assembling Glenview Youth Services kits - 3:15pm
Thurs., 2/15(Silver Day)
Valentine Spirit Week: We Love To Be Comfortable Day (wear your comfy cozy clothes)
- Alternative Strings - 3:15-4:15pm
- Environmental Club - 3:15-4:15pm
- Flyer Pep Band - 3:15-4:15pm
- Improv Club - 3:15-4:15pm
- 6th Grade PTA Service Project: assembling snack packs - 3:15pm
- Boys Volleyball at Shepard(7/8) - 4:15
Fri., 2/16(Blue Day)
Valentine Spirit Week: We Love Attea Day (wear your Attea spirit wear)
- Open Gym - 7:05-7:55am
- Boys Volleyball at home vs Springman - 4:15
Calendar Notes:
- Parent/Teacher Conferences Sign Up - Fri., 2/9 -Fri., 2/16. Contact a B Block teacher if you did not receive an informational email.
- Learning Labs - The last day for session 2 is Monday 2/12. Session 3 begins on Mon., 2/26
- Upcoming Assessment Dates
- Illinois Science Assessment (8th Only): 3/11, 3/12, 3/15
- Illinois Assessment of Readiness: 4/3, 4/4, 4/5 (Reading) 4/9, 4/10 (math)
- NWEA/MAP: 5/2 and 5/3
A Moment with Mrs. O'Donnell
Dear Attea Families,
This is different from a typical February Month! Our weather feels like spring, and we have many good learning experiences as we work to culminate Trimester 2 on February 29th.
Conferences:
All parents should have received an email to sign up for Conferences this morning. The sign-up closes in one week at 11:59 pm on Friday, 2/16. If you did not receive an email, please get in touch with one of your child’s B Block teachers to see who you are scheduled to conference with.
Book Fair:
As a part of parent-teacher conferences, our LRC will host our annual Spring Book Fair. It will run from February 20th to 23rd. Students can come to browse books during the school day with their classes or with a pass from their teacher. On Friday, the fair will be open during conferences as well!
Service Project Days:
This Wednesday, we shared a Google form with all students to sign up to participate in our collaboration efforts with our PTA to focus on service in our community. (Scroll down to the PTA Corner for more sign-up information.) We aim to provide experiences for every student to learn how to build care packages to give to others. The motto is service over self, which is authentic service learning.
Attean will spread love and kindness this week and for the rest of February.
Go Flyers,
Mrs. O’Donnell
Principal
Plastic Film Challenge!
They are calling all students and families! Attea Middle School's Environmental Club is hosting a plastic film challenge! Students have learned about plastic film and the importance of recycling it through a video and morning announcements at school. We are asking families to collect plastic film at home and have their child bring it to add to their team’s bin found in the science classroom! The contest is underway and will end on February 21. Here's a list of plastics you can bring in:
Your Input on Your Child’s School: 5Essentials Survey
Dear District 34 Parents,
You can now take the 2023-2024 5Essentials Parent Survey!
(If you have children in more than one school, please take the survey for each school.)
Your input on this statewide survey -- given to parents of all students throughout the state of Illinois -- allows us to help us improve our schools for our students. As a parent, taking the survey will allow you to share your thoughts on the important elements of school effectiveness. The statewide Illinois 5Essentials Survey is administered for the Illinois State Board of Education by UChicago Impact at the University of Chicago. The survey gathers data related to five indicators that can predict important student outcomes, including improved attendance and larger test score gains. These five indicators that affect and predict school success are:
- Effective Leaders
- Collaborative Teachers
- Involved Families
- Supportive Environments
- Ambitious Instruction
Prior research in more than 400 schools shows that schools strong on at least 3 of the 5Essentials are 10 times more likely to improve student outcomes. In District 34, all District and building leaders use the results of these surveys to guide decisions. You can view a summary of the results for each school under "School Environment" in the school's Illinois Report Card.
Please click here to take the parent survey. We ask that you take the survey for each school in which you have a child. We will be pleasantly persistent in the coming weeks as we hope to reach 100% participation before the survey closes on March 29, 2024. We plan to use the results of this year's survey to give us a clear picture of our schools' climate and culture. If at least 20% of parents participate in the survey, a parent supplement report will be generated and we will share these results with the community.
Student Survey
Students in grades 4-8 also will be given the opportunity to take this survey. Per Board Policy 7:15, you have the right to review the survey questions and decide if you do not wish your child to participate. Click here for the questions. The schools will be administering the survey to students starting at the end of this month. If you do not wish your child to take the survey, please email both me and your child's principal by February 15, 2024.
Exciting Times Ahead for the Class of 2024!
There are many important events for 8th graders that will be upon us quicker than we think. Please take the time to review the link and look for future communication as the dates approach.
Graduation Pictures
We had a very successful graduation picture day.
Ordering Pictures
There is no pre-order option for graduation pictures. About three weeks after the original picture date, a physical proof of the photographs will be distributed at school for your child to bring home. Also, at that time, a digital proof will be emailed to parents to the address listed in PowerSchool. The paper and email proof will contain a Ticket Code and information to view photos taken by Color Portraits. Pictures may be ordered online at that time. If you would like to order images but feel that your family might not be able to afford them, please email Ms. Emily O’Connor (eoconnor@glenview34.org), and we can help arrange for the cost of your pictures to be covered.
Retake Picture Day - For students who missed the original date or want a re-take
Tuesday, February 20, has been reserved for retakes. Please mark this date on your calendar if you cannot attend the original picture day.
Early Dismissal? Late Arrival? Absence? Review How-To By Clicking The Button
Please call attendance line before 8:30am.
SPAT - PTA Corner
Community Service Project- Volunteers Needed
Please consider signing up to volunteer for the community service projects and/or to purchase snack bag supplies by clicking here
Click on the flyer to sign up to volunteer! Thank you!
PTA Volunteer Information
The PTA keep you informed and offer an opportunity for you to share your voice. We are always recruiting new volunteers and hope that you join us.
Please use this link to join the PTA
https://spatpta.memberhub.com/store
As an all-volunteer organization, we thank you for your time, energy and support in helping the SP-AT PTA. Let’s have a great year supporting our schools and our kids!
District 225 Seeks Calendar Input
Glenbrook High School District 225 is launching a calendar study to assist in the development of the 2025-2026 school calendar. Potential modifications may include finishing Semester 1 before winter break and adjusting start and end dates, granted holidays, and semester lengths. The district is very interested in hearing from families whose students will be attending D225 schools in the coming years.
Please click here to provide your input to this survey by Sunday, February 5, 2024.
Connect with Attea!
Email Us:
Diana O'Donnell, Principal
Allyson Thorne, Assistant Principal for Teaching and Learning
Heather Santella, Assistant Principal for Student Services
Amy Frederick, Student Success Coordinator
Call Us:
Main Office#: (847) 486-7700
Attendance#: (847) 486-7712
School Nurse#: (847) 486-7716
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