Website: https://www.antioch34.com/wcpetty
Location: 850 Highview Drive, Antioch, IL
Phone: 847-838-8101
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WCPettyElementarySchool
Twitter: @WCPetty34

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Monday, December 4

• Concert Orchestra practice @ AUGS, 7:30 am
• Percussion Rehearsal @ AUGS, 7:30 am
• Volleyball Intramurals until 4:30 pm
• Boosters' Holiday Shop open to students (more info below)

Tuesday, December 5

• 5th Grade Band rehearsal@ AUGS, 7:30 am
• Cadet Orchestra practice @ AUGS, 7:30 am
• Beginning Orchestra rehearsal @ 7:30 am
• Boosters' Holiday Shop open to students (more info below)
• Yoga Intramurals until 4:30 pm
• Diversity Club until 4:30 pm

Wednesday, December 6

• Beginning Band rehearsal @ AUGS, 7:30 am
• Boosters' Holiday Shop open to students (more info below)
• Early Release @ 2:35 pm

Thursday, December 7

• 5th Grade Band rehearsal @ AUGS, 7:30 am
• Concert Orchestra practice @ AUGS, 7:30 am

Friday, December 8

• Intermediate Orchestra practice @ AUGS, 7:30 am
• Beginning Band rehearsal @ AUGS, 7:30 am
• Boosters' Holiday Bucks & Scrip program closes (more info below)

Monday, December 11

• Concert Orchestra practice @ AUGS, 7:30 am
• Percussion Rehearsal @ AUGS, 7:30 am
• Volleyball Intramurals until 4:30 pm

Tuesday, December 12

• 5th Grade Band rehearsal@ AUGS, 7:30 am
• Cadet Orchestra practice @ AUGS, 7:30 am
• Beginning Orchestra rehearsal @ 7:30 am
• Yoga Intramurals until 4:30 pm

Wednesday, December 13

• Beginning Band Rehearsal @ AUGS
• Early Release at 2:35 pm
• Boosters' Meeting @ 6:30 pm (online or at Petty)

Thursday, December 14

• Concert Orchestra @ AUGS, 7:30 am
• 5th Grade Band rehearsal @ AUGS, 7:30 am
• 5th Grade Field Trip to Milwaukee Public Museum
• Student Council until 4:15 pm
• Yearbook Club until 4:30 pm

Friday, December 15

• Intermediate Orchestra @ AUGS, 7:30 am
  
• Beginning Band rehearsal @ AUGS, 7:30 am
• Student Council Spirit Week Begins: Holiday Sweater Day

Dear Petty Families,

Entering the beginning of December, I hope you are ready to embrace the chilly season. Recently, two topics have sparked questions in our community that I would like to address. First, the installation of gates between the Petty parking lot and Tiffany Farms neighborhood and also on Highview Drive near the AUGS' parking lot is aimed at enhancing student safety. While these gates will not be closed most of the time, there may be instances, such as during AUGS' Warrior Mile, where closure is necessary to ensure the well-being of our district's students.

Second, the sign outside Petty school indicating "Village of Antioch Zoning Application Pending" is part of our effort to install a new electronic sign. We've submitted a zoning application, and the village zoning meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, December 6th. Once approved, thanks to our incredible Boosters, we can proceed with the installation. Your understanding and support are greatly appreciated as we prioritize the safety and enhancement of our school environment.

Respectfully,

Joanna Gerritsen

W.C. Petty Elementary Principal

Get ready to be inspired in our latest Super Chat episode, where we shine the spotlight on three incredible students from Antioch Upper Grade School! Join us as we sit down with the dynamic members of the Humanitarian Society, a student-run club on a mission to make a positive impact both within our school walls and beyond.

In this episode, Humanitarian Society Members Laci Backs, Mary Rose Dadivas and Margot Martensen share their passion for giving back, detailing the club's exciting initiatives, from organizing fundraisers to spreading joy throughout the school with uplifting activities. Discover the heartwarming stories of school and community involvement, as these students dive into their experiences volunteering at local events and spearheading projects to create a more inclusive and compassionate atmosphere. Whether you're a student looking for ways to make a difference or just someone seeking a dose of inspiration, this podcast episode is your ticket to a world of kindness, collaboration, and the boundless potential of young change-makers! Tune in and join the movement as we explore how the AUGS Humanitarian Society is shaping a brighter future for both our school and the world.

Click HERE to listen to December’s Super Chat episode. 🎧

The D34 Military Wall of Honor represents our commitment to honoring our D34 graduates who have selflessly served our great nation.

The next phase of our initiative involves collecting and displaying the names of U.S. veterans who graduated from Antioch CCSD 34. If you or a family member is a D34 graduate who served or is serving in the United States military, we respectfully invite you to complete a submission form to have the veteran's name added to our Military Wall of Honor.

Please help us spread the word so we can recognize as many D34 veterans as possible! Verified submissions received by January 1, 2024 will be added to the wall and recognized during our inaugural ceremony on February 20, 2023. All submissions received after January 1st will be added to the wall annually during the Antioch Upper Grade School Veterans Day reception.

Military Wall of Honor Submission Form: bit.ly/D34MilitaryWallofHonor

If you have any questions, please contact Kathy Hogan at (847) 838-8481

We are hiring! Please see our open positions at antioch34.com. W.C. Petty, specifically, is looking to hire a permanent substitute and a lunch/recess supervisor. If you have any questions about these positions, please reach out to the Petty office at 847.838.8101.

iPad concerns

The technology department has seen an increase in headphone plugs breaking off in the iPads. Please help us remind students of the proper way to put headphones in the port and to never transport the iPad with the headphones attached. If the piece breaks off inside, please have your son/daughter report it to the teacher ASAP. The sound will not work with this piece broken off in the port. Please encourage your student to be very careful with the headphone jack.

Common Sense Media

The link below is a great link for parents to help teach their students about proper technology use and how to keep them safe using the internet. Antioch CCSD 34 uses some of the resources from this website as well to help with digital citizenship.

Common Sense Media

Additionally, Common Sense Media has information that can help with internet services or home devices. Please click here to find out if you qualify for free internet.

Apple ID Password

The technology department has seen an increase in students’ iPads requiring the Apple ID password to be entered in due to updates occurring. Please don’t allow students to click cancel or instruct students to click cancel. This password can affect future updates as well as other features on the iPads. All students’ Apple ID passwords can be found on PowerSchool under other school information on the PowerSchool parent portal.