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11.8.24 Badger News

Builta School, "We're So Happy You're Here"

11.8.24 Badger NewsBuilta School, "We're So Happy You're Here"

Native American History Month-November

PTA Kindness Challenge Fundraiser: November 1 - November 22

This Week at Builta

  • 4th grade visited Naper Settlement.
  • The PTA Kindness Challenge has begun. Currently 1Z has raised the most funds, 5B has documented the most Acts of Kindness and 3M has the highest percentage of students registered for the PTA Kindness Challenge.

Next Week at Builta

  • 11.11: Veteran's Day Wall of Honor
  • 11.12: Jump Into Mental Health Assembly for 5th Grade @ 1:30
  • 11.13: National Kindness Day
  • 11.13-11.19: Parents Begin to Sign Up for Parent Teachers Conferences in ParentVUE

November Dates

  • 11.19: Group Picture Day
  • 11.20: Middle School Virtual Music Info Night for 5th Grade Parents @6:00 pm
  • 11.21: 2nd Grade Cosley Zoo in school field trip
  • 11.21: Parent Teacher Conferences (4:30 pm - 8:00 pm)
  • 11.25: Parent Teacher Conferences (8:00 am - 3:00 pm and 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm)-No School
  • 11.26-11.29: Thanksgiving Break- No School

Important School Reminders

Lunch Cart Drop Off Times and Procedures

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am

  • Lunches will not be accepted after the cart has been brought into the building.

  • If a student doesn’t have lunch by their lunch period, we will tell students to get a school lunch from Organic Life.

  • Please note that regardless of the temperature or weather, lunch drop off will remain outdoors.

We are grateful to our Builta families for supporting and following this new lunch procedure and plan.

Forgotten Items Are Not Accepted for Drop-Off

If your child forgets something (water bottle, homework, chromebook, etc.) at home or in the car, please do not bring it to school.


Forgotten items are not accepted for drop-off.



Teachers will make sure that students have the materials that they need to make it through the day.

Cooler Weather and Outdoor Recess

Fall is here along with cooler weather. Please make sure that your children are dressed appropriately for the weather and have their coats, hats, and gloves with them at school. Students go outside for a 30 minute recess everyday.



In IPSD 204, outdoor recess is held when the temperature is 5 Degrees and Above (including the wind chill).

In 2014, the Indian Prairie Educational Foundation (IPEF) teamed up with District 204 to recognize the positive impact of educators. Every month, one staff member will be recognized and celebrated as an A+ Award winner.


You can watch previous surprise award presentations at A+ Award videos. A complete list of previous winners is online at A+ Award recipients.


Click here to submit a nomination for a staff member who goes above and beyond to make a difference for our students.


A+ Award Nomination Criteria

  • We welcome nominations from parents, alumni and community members, and strongly encourage students to submit nominations as well. A+ Award Nominations must include an essay (of 50-500 words) describing how this staff member has positively impacted students. District 204 staff members are not eligible to submit nominations.
  • Nominations are rolling. All nominations submitted will be kept for consideration until the end of the current school year.
  • Nominees must be currently employed by District 204.
  • Nominations will be shared with those you nominate.

Veterans Day Honor Wall

We know many of you have family members who have served or who are currently serving in the military, and we would like to honor them. If your student has a mother, father, brother, sister, grandmother, grandfather, cousin, etc. who serves or has served in the military, please decorate & complete the questions on the flier below. Hard copies will also be sent home with students. Have your student return it to school by November 11. Artwork will not be returned to students.


Veterans Day Form

Schedule Parent Teacher Conferences Starting on November 13

Parents will use ParentVUE to sign up for fall parent teacher conferences.

  • Conference Sign Up Window Opens in ParentVUE: 11/13/2024 at 6:00 am

  • Conference Sign Up Window Closes: 11/19/2024 at 6:00 pm

  • Please note:

    • You will be able to see your appointment in ParentVUE

    • You can make changes to your appointment between 11.13 and 11.19.


To schedule your conference for elementary:

  • Log in to ParentVUE and select "Conference" from the menu on the left side to see the times available.
  • Once you have scheduled your conference, you can click "Email Schedule" to have the details emailed to you.
  • You can also go back to ParentVUE at any time to view the information.

Parent Holiday/Cultural Displays

Builta School has provided our families with opportunities to share a little about themselves, by putting together displays that represent our families' cultural and holiday celebrations. If you are interested in signing up to decorate the front office hallway display case for an upcoming holiday or cultural recognition, please click on the blue link and complete the form. Parent Cultural/Holiday Display Case


After you sign up, Mrs. Hamilton will contact you to assign you a time frame to set up your display.

Students Should Be in Classroom by the 9:05 Bell & On Wednesday 9:15 Bell

Regular Hours: (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday)

Doors open at 8:50. Bell rings at 9:05. To be counted as on time, students should be in class and ready to learn by 9:05.


WEDNESDAY School Hours

Arrival on Wednesdays ONLY-Doors open at 9:00. To be counted as on time, students should be in class and ready to learn by 9:15 am.

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