From The Leopards' Den

Dear Leggee Families,

We had a great week celebrating Red Ribbon Week. The students and staff did a great job of dressing up and looking marvelous. We had some fun field trips and performances to attend for some grade levels, so it was a busy week as well.

Next week we will celebrate Halloween on Thursday. Please make sure to read the letter that went out earlier about our rules regarding costumes. If you missed that letter, it is also posted below. It's a fun time for the students and staff, but we want to make sure that it is safe and non-threatening as well. We appreciate your support with this.

In my newsletters, you will find out about opportunities within the school, the district, and the community. We will also share some fun happenings from the past week as well as some 5th grade newscasts coming this Fall. My purpose is to communicate often and well. So please, be sure to read the whole newsletter.

Please note the important information below. Have a wonderful weekend!

Mr. Iddings

Oct 30: Picture Retake Day

Nov 5: Election Day No School - District Closed

Nov 14: Family Math & Reading Engagement Night

Nov 18 Leggee PTA Meeting 7pm

Leggee Elementary will be hosting Leggee Family Fun and Learning Night Under the Stars Thursday, November 14th 5pm to 7pm. Students are invited to attend with their entire family or guardian to this fun evening event. Many activities are planned including stories read by community helpers, Principals from around the district, Huntley’s District Office, Leggee’s teachers, and Huntley High School’s sports teams. Students will receive a passport and get it stamped as they travel to different “worlds” while they listen to stories. Other fun activities planned are Illustrative Math Family games, STEM activities, Space Crafts, a Book Walk, and Reading “Under the Stars”. Join in the fun as we learn about and under the stars. We hope to see you there! (Last readings begin at 6:30pm)

Our 5th grade Ambassadors helped out at the Spooky Buddies Tick-or-Treating last night! Great job Leopards!

Dear Leggee Families,

Please read District 158 guidelines regarding Halloween. Students and staff can dress up for Halloween. All Fall Parties will take place on Thursday, October 31st. Your child’s teacher will provide details, including the exact time of the party.

Costume Guidelines:

• Costumes should be worn over clothes so that students can pull them on/off independently.

• Costumes should be appropriate, should not be violent in nature and should not include weapons, (fake or plastic), or masks that cover the entire face.

• Hair dye, make-up, and minimal face paint must be applied at home (i.e. whiskers and a nose).

We look forward to having a fun, safe, and respectful Halloween with your children!

Please have your child keep a spare change of clothing in their backpacks or in their cubbies here at school in case of weather related incident at recess occurs.

We are proud to highlight the wonderful contributions of our staff and students, and this week, we celebrate our Shooting Star, Leggee 4th grade teacher, Trisha Marchand! If you ever find yourself at Leggee late at night, you’ll likely spot Trisha Marchand diligently wrapping up her day in her classroom. Mrs. Marchand goes above and beyond to ensure that all her students’ needs are met across academic, social, emotional and behavioral areas, providing special attention and an abundance of love to each child. Her collaborative spirit makes her favored colleague; she seamlessly works with all staff members and contributes positively to the school environment. As our 4th grade team lead, she not only excels in her teaching but also takes the initiative to create memorable moments for her team and everyone at Leggee. Mrs. Marchand is actively engaged in numerous committees, embodying the "do-it-all" spirit, and is known for her inclusivity of staff and students alike. Her contributions are invaluable, playing a crucial role in the overall success of Leggee. Keep shining bright, Mrs. Marchand! Your hard work and dedication do not go unnoticed! 😊

Leggee families do NOT need to register to attend, just show up! Every Sunday we'll start with Bingo at 2:00pm and end with a treat and optional show-and-tell.

Students are also encouraged to send any artwork to Mrs. Bell so she can display it at Heritage Woods. View this Sundays with Seniors Video for more information.

Our friends at Heritage Woods would like to invite you to their Halloween Party on October 27th and and their Community Trick or Treat on October 30th! See flyers below. 👻🎃

Children’s mental health is important. Students who miss just 2 days of school a month tend to be more stressed and anxious. Help lower student stress by encouraging attendance when your student is feeling well. #YourPresenceIsYourPower

The Huntley 158 Virtual Bulletin Board (VBB) is a way to connect Huntley 158 families with enrichment and educational events and programs in the community. We encourage you to click the link and visit our new VBB page to learn about what’s happening for students and families in the community!

To submit a program or event for inclusion on the Huntley 158 VBB, organizations must be not-for-profit or a taxing body based in Huntley 158 boundaries or a surrounding community. Please email your event flyer in PNG or PDF format to kimoore@district158.org and include "VBB" in the subject line. To ensure accessibility for all, flyers must be accompanied by a brief description of your event that includes the name of your event, date, time, location, call to action/website link (if applicable) as well as contact information. Thank you!

Huntley 158 still has open positions for employment across the district. You can find current openings here. If you have any questions, contact Associate Superintendent of Human Resources, Adam Zehr, at (847) 659-6150 or Director of Human Resources, Karrie Baughman, at (847) 659-6178.

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The date and time have been set! On November 13th, students will pile in the gymnasium and witness a bunch of delicious pies hurled in my general direction. I, for one, cannot wait!!!!!! - Mr. Iddings

Broadcast Club is back! Check back in a month or so to see our latest video produced by our 5th grade students below!!

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