Week At A Glance
Week of December 13th
Principal Update
You will find updates on the following items in this week's Week at a Glance:
Building Operations
- Steeple Run's Countdown to Winter Break
- Incoming Kindergarten Class 2022-2023
- Yearbook Orders
- Graduation Messages (5th Grade)
- Important Dates
Home & School Announcements
- Yearbook Cover Contest Winners
- A Letter from the Home & School President
- Implicit Bias Training
- Virtual Holiday Gift Shop
- Steeple Run Parent/Caregiver Outing
- Directory Spot
- 5th Grade Newsletter
Health & Safety Updates
- Naperville 203's Test to Stay Program (for close contacts)
- SHIELD Illinois Testing
Extra-Curricular Activities
- Lego League Tournament
--- Building Operation ---
Incoming Kindergarten Class of 2022-2023
Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s):
We are currently in the process of compiling a list for the kindergarten class of 2022-2023. If you have a child who will be five years old on or before September 1, 2022, please complete the form below and we will add your child’s name to the mailing list for Kindergarten Preview. You will receive your invitation with more specific information, including the registration packet after the new year. If you have a neighbor who has a child who will meet the kindergarten age parameters, please ask them to contact our office (630-420-6385) so they can be included in our Preview mailing. We appreciate your help in making these contacts.
Steeple Run Yearbooks
Once on the site, type in STEEPLE RUN in the search field and select our elementary school. On the next page click on YEARBOOK PRODUCTS. You will then be prompted for the student info. If ordering multiple yearbooks, after your first order is completed click the ADD ANOTHER STUDENT icon to order the next yearbook(s). Yearbooks will only be delivered to the child whose info you provide in the blanks. Follow the prompts to complete checkout.
ATTENTION 5TH GRADE PARENTS:
Complete the order form below and submit it ASAP to the school office with a check or money order made payable to: STEEPLE RUN HOME & SCHOOL with “Yearbook Ad” written in the memo line.
Important Calendar Reminders
November
- Dec 13 - Student Council 2:30-3:30pm
- Dec 14 - Spanish Ladder 2:30-3:30pm; Goodminton Club 2:45-4:45pm
- Dec 15 - Bricks4kidz 2:30-3:30pm
- Dec 16 - Battle of the Books 2:30-3:30pm; Young Rembrandts 2:30-3:30pm; Goodminton Club 2:45-4:45pm
- Dec 17 - Quechua Club 2:30-3:30pm
-- Home & School Announcements --
21-22 Yearbook Cover Contest Winners
Showcasing the creativity of our 5th Graders on our Steeple Run Yearbook cover is a valued and highly anticipated tradition. This year, our 5th Graders were asked to reflect their vision of this year’s theme: Superstars, Standing Tall & Reaching Deep. Their responses were both thoughtful and inspiring. We are very impressed with the work of each student and are proud to announce the winners. Their collective work was a job well done.
1st Place – Max Dahl
Congratulations to Max!! His artwork will be featured on the front cover and he will receive a free yearbook.
2nd Place (tie) – Jaime Morelos
2nd Place (tie) – Maesha Soni
3rd Place – Hunter Stade
Congratulations to all of our runners-up! Their artwork will also be featured in the yearbook.
1st Place - Max Dahl
2nd Place (Tie)
2nd Place (Tie)
3rd Place
A Letter from Your Home & School President
“We must find time to stop and thank the people who make a difference in our lives.” ~ John F. Kennedy
As I write this and reflect on how the year is going so far I am amazed at all of the activities that are supported by your Home & School and all of the volunteers who help make them possible! I am filled with gratitude for our school community, teachers and staff and all of the things we’ve accomplished so far this year and the many exciting events yet to come!
So far this year Home and School has sponsored the Board Game Club and Junior Student Council. We’ve purchased new soccer goals for the field and guided reading materials for second graders. With your generous support we have more than enough to fund improvements to make our playground more inclusive as well as refurbish the gaga pit. This is your Home and School and we want to provide funding for the things that matter to you. What activities or learning opportunities would you like to see? Please email us your ideas or thoughts.
One of the ways Home & School gives back to our amazing teachers is by treating them to a meal during parent/teacher conferences. The money raised helped fund their meal and allowed us to say THANK YOU to our phenomenal school staff. A special thank you to Erika Long for organizing the delicious meal for the teachers to enjoy during fall conferences!
The Diversity Committee helped Steeple Run celebrate and learn more about Hispanic Heritage month. It culminated in a celebration with churros, craft stations, a movie, and hot chocolate. Thank you to the committee for all of the thoughtful planning that went into the month and all who participated. November they are helping celebrate Native American Heritage month. Keep an eye out for more details to come. If you are interested in joining the Diversity Committee please reach out to Jasmine Gilliam via email at steeplerunhandsvp@gmail.com.
Steeple Run was filled with smiles and laughter during our annual Fall Parties and Parade. Thank you to all of our Room Parents that planned great activities for the kids and the parents who helped out with the parties. Thank you to Nandi Daniels and Simone Walker for capturing yearbook picture moments. Your creativity, time and efforts made for an amazing day of fall fun!
Thank you to the 5th Grade Committee for hosting the first ever 5th Grade Trunk or Treat event. It was a fun time for all.
There were plenty of Super Stars who came out to our October benefit night at Panera. Thank you to Elizabeth Arratia for organizing a fun night out and to all of the families who took the time to support Panera and our Home & School.
On Saturday, November 20th, 60 members of our Super Star community gave back by helping pack meals for Feed My Starving Children. Great job Super Stars! This is just another example of why I’m grateful to be part of this community.
For more information and updates on current and upcoming events, please “like” Steeple Run Home & School on Facebook.
Please email our Executive Board with any questions or comments about the activities and programs supported by your Home & School.
Cheryl Morgan President steeplerunhands@gmail.com
Jasmine Gilliam Vice-President steeplerunhandsvp@gmail.com
Melissa Lindvall Treasurer steeplerunhandstreasurer@gmail.com
Implicit Bias Training
Steeple Run Home & School and S.U.C.C.E.S.S is excited to present Implicit Bias Training to our Steeple Run community (parents/ guardians, caregivers, teachers, and staff). Implicit Bias is defined as a bias that results from the tendency to process information based on unconscious associations and feelings, even when these are contrary to one’s conscious or declared beliefs. This training will be facilitated by Dr. Rakeda Leaks, Executive Director, Diversity and Inclusion at Naperville 203. The training will be held in- person in the Multi-purpose Room at Steeple Run Elementary Monday, January 10, 2022 from 6:30 - 8:00 pm.
Annual Steeple Run Holiday Shop
Thank you to all that participated in the Holiday Shop. There has been a change in distribution and all purchases will be sent home with students this week.
Directory Spot - The day has arrived!
Directory Spot is up and running for the 2021-2022 school year! Click the link below to find instructions for logging in. Have a wonderful week!✨
--- Health & Safety Updates ---
TEST TO STAY IN GRADES K-6
--- Extra Curricular Activities ---
- Ms. Munro
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Steeple Run Elementary School
- Self-directed learners who make responsible choices; seek out and persist in quality learning experiences; set purposeful and achievable goals; assess and reflect upon their learning;
- Collaborative workers who demonstrate respect for self and others; work cooperatively within a group towards a common goal, and are productive group members;
- Complex thinkers who successfully access, evaluate and utilize information; problem-solve strategically; and express their knowledge and learning through a variety of mediums;
- Quality producers who efficiently and effectively use learning resources to construct purposeful, authentic and creative products that represent their learning while assessing the quality of their work;
- Community contributors who have an understanding of others’ abilities, cultures and beliefs and use that knowledge to impact their world by exercising their rights and responsibilities as compassionate citizens.
At Steeple Run we believe in the importance of partnering with our families to ensure the success of our students, please know we look forward to connecting with you and recognize it is through are partnership that we are most successful!
Go Super Stars!
Email: jlouis@naperville203.org
Website: https://www.naperville203.org/steeplerun
Location: 6S151 Steeple Run Drive, Naperville, IL, USA
Phone: (630)420-6385
Twitter: @SteepleRun203