Marlowe Message 10.4

Another great week at Marlowe of learning and after school activities! This week we celebrated National School Custodian's Day. Thank you to those custodians in our building who keep the building clean, safe, and repair those things that need it.

Marlowe will be starting an opportunity to nominate and recognize the staff at Marlowe. An ABCDE award is awarded to a staff member at Marlowe who goes Above and Beyond the Call of Duty Everyday. The purpose of this award is to give students and parents a way to recognize some of the great staff members who make a difference in a student's life. These areas are aligned with our District Mission: Our learning community will inspire, challenge and empower all students always. Please consider completing this google form nomination linked here. Staff who are nominating will receive a certificate along with a small token of appreciation from the Marlowe admin team.

Mrs. Halper - Ms. Clark - Mrs. Pearce - Mrs. Mueller

• 6-2 Atwood trip
• Volleyball @ Beardsley

• 6-2 Atwood trip
• Inclusive Schools event @ Heineman

• Volleyball @ Heineman
• Marlowe Boosters meeting @ 6pm in Library

• Quarter 1 Celebration Assemblies

Friday October 11th

• No School for students

Monday October 14th

• No School

WINTER SPORTS INFORMATION - Boys Basketball

REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL SPORTS

• Registration: Your student athlete must be registered on 8to18.

• Concussion Screening: The concussion screening must be completed by your student. This is done electronically. Directions and the link to complete may be found HERE.

• Physical: A current physical must be on file with the school. Physicals are valid for 395 days. Your student must have a valid physical throughout the duration of their participation in any given sport. Physicals may be:

• Faxed to Marlowe by your doctor's office: (847) 659-4720

• Emailed to our nurses: marlowemedical@district158.org

• Or, a paper copy may be dropped off in the main office.

• Fee: A $40 athletics participation fee is required for all sports. For some sports, students must try out in order to make the team. For any sports which require tryouts, please do not pay the $40 fee until you have confirmation from coaches that your student has made the team.

ACTIVITY BUS

Students are able to take the activity bus home after practices. Students need to submit the sign-up form by noon the day they plan to ride the Activity Bus.

BOYS BASKETBALL

Open To:

Tryouts:

Parent Informational Meeting:

Schedule:

Contact Info:

Join us this week for a Marlowe Booster meeting 6pm in the Marlowe Library!

Parents capture your student's 2024-25 experiences by ordering a Josten's yearbook at the least expensive price today! An MMS yearbook includes individual student pictures as well as team, club, teacher, event, and candid classroom pictures. The memories last forever with a Josten's yearbook so order today, online with the link here.

Congrats to Cameron Brink on his Huntley High Five recognition at this month's board meeting!

October RAD Event: Celebrating Individuals with Disabilities

Tuesday, October 8, 2024
4:30 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
Heineman Middle School (725 Dr. John Burkey Drive, Algonquin)

The district’s Recognizing American Diversity (RAD) event on October 8th is dedicated to increasing awareness of what communities are doing to provide access and accommodations for students with special needs. Area businesses and local organizations that support individuals with disabilities will showcase their inclusive practices and demonstrate their commitment to making the community an accessible place for all. Attendees with disabilities will be encouraged to submit feedback via a QR code to each participating organization about their individual needs so the organizations can enhance or find new ways to support them and their independence. The event will also feature adaptive activities and games, as well as refreshments and snacks.

Virtual Presentation on Meaningful Inclusion

Meaningful Inclusion Virtual Presentation

Tuesday, October 8, 2024
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Join via Zoom or view at Heineman “watch party”

Following the RAD event, there will be a live, virtual presentation on meaningful inclusion for staff, families and the community. Huntley 158 Superintendent Jessica Lombard will provide a virtual welcome to the authors (Dr. Julie Causton and Dr. Kristie Pretti-Frontczak) of “The Way to Inclusion,” who will present on ways to carry out the district’s motto of supporting “All Students Always” and highlight the importance of meaningful inclusion. Attendees will learn about why and how to support a community where every student belongs!

The virtual presentation will be shown live in the HMS gym following the RAD event. Join the “watch party” at Heineman or join via Zoom. Those who require any special accommodations or require a translator for this event can contact Kelly LaTour at klatour@district158.org. For more information, visit the district website.

Oct. 16, 6:00-7:30 PM at District Office Rm 180

As part of our ongoing learning series for parents/guardians on planning for their student’s future, our Special Education Talk for October will feature a presentation focused on partnering with transition planning for life after high school. Transition planning is supporting students with IEPs to plan for their future. Supporting your child as they prepare for their future can be an overwhelming task. Whether your child with an IEP is considering college, specific career training or employment. What questions should be considered as you coach them in the process? What experiences should be pursued to move towards goals? What is your role as a parent on the transition team? The focus will be on options, strategies and resources as you guide your teen toward independent adulthood.

Registration is not required, but is strongly encouraged. Please use this link to register.

This event will be recorded for future access and for those unable to attend. If you require any special accommodations or require a translator for this event, please contact Kelly LaTour at klatour@district158.org.

Huntley School District 158 and the Huntley Area Lions Club are excited to partner together again for the 2nd Annual Recycle for Sight Used Eyeglass Collection Drive.

How can you help? Look through dresser drawers and closets for prescription eyeglasses, prescription sunglasses, reading eyeglasses, empty plastic and metal eyeglass frames that are no longer of use to you and donate them. Don’t forget to ask friends, neighbors, and relatives to participate for a great cause!

Donation boxes will be available at all District 158 schools and the Administration Office from Monday, October 21 thru Friday, October 25.

Donated eyeglasses are taken to the Lions of Illinois Foundation where they are cleaned, sorted by prescription and distributed by trained volunteers, free of charge, to children and adults in developing countries.

More information will be provided next month. So for now, let the search begin!

Dana Halper - Principal

Gabi Clark - Assistant Principal / Athletic Director

Jill Pearce - Assistant Principal / Assessment Coordinator

Sally Mueller - Assistant Principal / Special Services