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March

• Thurs. March 14th Red Robin PTO Dine-out
  
• Thurs. March 14th - Orchestra, Band and 3rd grade Field Trip to the Elgin Symphony (please not the date change)
• Fri. Mar. 15th St. Baldrick's Event At St. Charles East 6:00
• Tues. Mar 19th - Talent Show 7:00 pm
• Wed. Mar. 20th - EARLY RELEASE at 2:10
• Wed Mar 20th - Tekakwitha Woods Walk during PE
• Sat Mar 23 - March 31st - SPRING BREAK - NO SCHOOL

April

• Tues.. April 2nd - IAR testing starts
• Tues. April 2nd - PTO meeting at 7:00 in LRC
• Wed. April 17th - Tekakwitha Woods walk during PE
• Thurs. April 18th - PTO Family Fun Night 6-8pm
• Fri. April 19th - School Improvement Day - NO SCHOOL
• Wed. April 24th - EARLY RELEASE DAY

As our Anderson Team raises more and more money to help others in need Mr. Jarot will go camping, get pied, make waffles, and buy popsicles. How far can we go?

$1000 = Mr. Jarot and his boys spend the night in the school courtyard. Camp Out style.

$2000 = Mr. Jarot gets a green pie in the face at an upcoming assembly.

$3000 = Mr. Jarot hosts a waffle bar at an upcoming staff meeting.

$3500 = Mr. Jarot buys popsicles for the whole school to eat a recess.

We are looking for a Family that would like to volunteer for the CUSD 303 Wellness Committee. This is a committee that will be meeting to discuss the district's wellness policy. What does that mean? We will be looking at physical activity, breakfast and lunches, and other programs that the districts offer for students to engage in a healthy lifestyle.

The commitment that I am asking for is 3 meetings, Thursdays from 6 to 7 pm at the administration building at 201 S. 7th St. on the following dates: 3/14, 4/18, 5/16.

If this is something that you would like to help please contact me

daniel.smith@d303.org

PE - Teacher

Information about requests for appeal

Placements for next year's incoming 4th grade students who qualified for AT Math/AT ELA and incoming 6th grade students who qualified for Accelerated Math, AT and Infinity Gifted Programming have been completed. Families of students who have been placed in these pathways have been contacted via email. Parents/Guardians whose student was not identified and feels their student should be considered for one of these placements is welcome to complete a Request for Appeal by March 15. The appeal process is outlined in the link along with contact information for our Gifted Coordinator if you have questions.

We're barking with excitement to share some fantastic news with our Anderson families!

Prepare for tails wagging and hearts melting because we're welcoming a very special guest to our school; Andy Agador Spartacus, a certified therapy dog from Pet Partners, along with his wonderful handler, Janine!

Starting this Friday afternoon and every Friday thereafter, Andy and Janine will be gracing our halls with their presence. Students will have the delightful opportunity to spend time with Andy in a cozy reading corner, where they can snuggle up with a good book and share the joy of reading with their furry friend. Alternatively, Andy might pay a visit to classrooms, spreading smiles and calmness as students work on their tasks.

We're hoping to create a warm and inviting environment where as many students as possible can connect and engage with Andy over the coming months. However, we understand that some families may have concerns, such as allergies. If you prefer your child not to have any interaction with Andy, please email Mr. Jarot at nathan.jarot@d303.org

Mark your calendars because Andy's first visit is scheduled for Friday, March 15th! Get ready for some paws-itively wonderful moments at Anderson Elementary!

Spring Assessments.

Students in grades 3 through 8 will be taking state tests in English/Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics between April 1 and April 18. This is the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR).

Students in grades 5, 8, and 11 are taking the Illinois Science Assessment (ISA) between March 4 and March 22nd. The Illinois Science Standards are based on the NGSS standards, and the ISA is designed to measure against those standards.

Click Here to read more info regarding these assessments.

Interested in becoming more involved at Anderson? Want to partner with other families committed to our students and community? Consider running for the Treasurer or Budget Officer board positions! Each term serves 2 years beginning in the fall of the 24-25 school year. Elections will be held at our April PTO meeting. Anyone interested should reach out to President Megan Golden: (ptopresident.andersonfoxes@gmail.com)

Please help us gather items for the St. Charles Education Foundation fundraiser. We're putting together a FAMILY GAME NIGHT basket. All items can be sent to school and dropped off in the front office. Please submit items no later than March 22. Click link below to see donation options:

With Anderson's support in past years, the St. Charles Education Foundation has been able to provide multiple scholarships to high school seniors at North and East and many grants to D303 staff members. Last year the foundation was able to give back over $20,000 in support for our children's education. All proceeds go directly back to D303 students and staff.

Come out for the St Baldrick's event on March 15, 2024, shave your head, or donate at St. Charles East High School. Click the graphic for more information.

District 303 is pleased to present its lineup of Parent Education sessions for the 2023-2024 school year.

The Parent Education series (formerly Parent University) includes informational meetings and workshops intended to empower parents and guardians to support their children’s academic, social and emotional needs. Become informed on specialized topics, engage in two-way dialogue with speakers and fellow parents, and become a support resource for others.

Sessions for this school year will focus on bullying prevention, addressing anxiety, and include film screenings and discussions about the impact of screen time and cultural awareness. The schedule also includes college preparation workshops hosted by our high schools. Sessions were selected based in part on feedback from District 303 parents.

Explore the full lineup of sessions here. Signup forms for each session will be made available closer to the session dates. New this year, you can also register for Parent Education notifications and receive alerts as new information and session recaps become available.

For more information about summer camp information, you can contact St. Charles North coaches at their email listed below.

Email: nathan.jarot@d303.org
Website: https://anderson.d303.org/
Location: 35W071 Villa Maria Road, St. Charles, IL, USA
Phone: 331-228-3300