Adler Park School
Email: kmiller@d70schools.org
Website: https://adler.d70schools.org/
Location: 1740 N. Milwaukee Ave. Libertyville, IL 60048
Phone: 1-847-362-7275
Dear Adler Park Families,
February is always a time of love and connection at Adler, and we are excited to continue spreading kindness throughout our school community! We are inviting all students to join us for our 2nd annual "Spread the Love" event, where students will create positive affirmations to uplift and inspire one another.
Each student is encouraged to create 5-10 affirmation cards when they visit the library (see example below). These messages will be placed around the building in grab-and-go bags, available for anyone who needs a little encouragement or a reminder that they are truly valued. Thank you for helping us make Adler a place filled with kindness, support, and positivity!
Kendall
Did you know that every time you donate clothes and shoes to the bins outside Adler Park School, our school receives a check from the USAgain company twice a month? Your donations not only help the environment but also support our school. Please consider using the bin whenever you have items to give!
Dear 2nd Grade Families,
Please send in a Dental Exam Form for your current 2nd Grader. Many dental offices can generate the form for their patients, but if you need a blank copy to provide to your dentist, please contact me.
Thank you to those who have already turned the form in!
Stay healthy!
Kathy Panov
In February, students will wrap up their third unit on empathy and kindness, focusing on understanding others’ perspectives and showing compassion through thoughtful actions. They’ll apply what they’ve learned by practicing kind acts and exploring how empathy can make a positive impact in their school community.
Kindergarten- By the end of the month, your child will learn and demonstrate ways to show kindness at school, share ideas for kind acts, and draw themselves performing a kind act to help others feel good.
1st Grade- This month, your child will practice and demonstrate kindness by role-playing kind acts in different scenarios and contexts.
2nd Grade- Throughout the month, your child will use empathy to identify and plan kind acts they can do for others in their school community. This week, they’ll focus on selecting someone specific and thinking of a meaningful way to show kindness.
3rd Grade- By the end of the month, your child will be able to use empathy to understand how others are feeling and identify ways to help. This week, they’ll practice asking thoughtful questions and plan kind acts for someone they care about.
4th Grade- This month, your child will develop skills to understand others’ perspectives and how that understanding can influence their actions. This week, they’ll practice asking questions to gain insight into someone’s point of view, even in situations where empathy is more challenging.
5th Grade- By the end of the month, your child will be able to evaluate solutions to community problems by considering different perspectives. This week, they’ll choose a solution to a school community issue and explain how it addresses the needs and wants of those affected.
Thank you for making the effort to attend Family Reading Night last week! I hope you enjoyed our virtual pajama party. This annual statewide event is to encourage families to spend quality time reading together. Special thanks to our guest readers, Mrs. Miller and Mrs. Weber!
-Ms. Carr, Learning Center Director
FUN FAIR
Saturday, Feb 22nd Adler Park School will transform into the Adler Fun Fair and 5th grade Raffle. From 9am-11am, the Fun Fair provides a morning full of games, prizes, and excitement for all. At 11am the 5th Grade Raffle drawing will begin.
We couldn’t put on this event without you! Simply click the volunteer link below to sign up for a shift or donation.
Pre-Order Your Tickets: To save time and get right to the fun, you can pre-order your Fun Fair tickets!
New This Year – Adler Food Drive: We are also excited to announce that Adler will be partnering with the Libertyville Township Food Pantry for a special food drive! Bring 3 non-perishable food items to the Fun Fair and you’ll receive 5 extra tickets. It's a great way to give back while having fun!
5th GRADE RAFFLE
What is the 5th grade raffle? The fifth-grade class organizes a basket raffle to fundraise for their legacy and community service project. The class voted, and this year's initiatives include a Gator Gym Decal and contributing to Feed My Starving Children.
How can you support?
1.) Support an Amazon Wishlist Basket
The easiest way to help! We create themed baskets to raffle off, pick and choose items to donate from any theme (Select Gift and it will mail directly to the committee):
- · Family Fun
- · Food
- · Spa
- · Sports
- · STEM
- Summer Fun
2.) Give an Amazon E-Gift Card or Zelle donation
Amazon E-Gift Cards are welcome. Amazon E-Gift cards can be sent to: AFARaffleBasket@gmail.com and Zelle donations to: afa@d70schools.org
3.) VOLUNTEER for the Fun Fair or the 5th Grade Raffle
All 5th grade students can participate in achieving their collectively chosen class goals and sign up as a 5th Grade Volunteer
4.) “Create Your Own Basket” or Donate Other Items
This would be a fun neighborhood or family activity. Create a theme - different from the ones listed for each class - and collect items for your basket. OR do you have Unused/Unwanted Holiday or Birthday Gifts that have not been opened or played with? Do you have large baskets or basket “grass” we could use? Let us know!
YARD SIGNS
Adler yard signs are in! If you are interested in a sign please text Maura at : 224-392-8487
Cash or Zelle : $35
Zelle: Afa@d70schools.org (please put “yard sign” in the memo)
PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCE DINNER DONATION
The AFA Staff Appreciation Committee would like your help to treat Adler Park teachers and staff to some special treats & dinner on 2/13, the 2nd day of Parent Teacher Conferences. Please sign up HERE at your convenience to donate to the dinner.
Drop off during school hours at Adler Park on February 12th to Mrs. Grayson. You may also reach out to Jodi Curry (thecurrys6755@gmail.com) to set up another time/location that is convenient for you.
Thank you for your support!
