Chute E-Blast!

Friendly reminder that there is no school tomorrow due to conferences as well as Monday for Indigenous Peoples' Day. We look forward to seeing all of you on Tuesday!

Save the date! 8th grade graduation picture day is on October 22nd. There are 2 poses: one in an outfit from home and one in their graduation gown provided by the company. Please reference this flyer for more details. 8th grade Picture Retakes will be on December 3rd.

School pictures are ready! To order, log in to your account on mylifetouch.com or create an account using your student's student ID number. All families can also log on and order a FREE Digital SmileSafe card. More about the Smilesafe program here.

6th and 7th Grade Picture Retakes are on October 24th.

All 6th graders will be attending the field trip to Brookfield Zoo on Monday, October 21, 2024. Please make sure your child has completed the field trip slip and turned it into their math teacher or the main office.

D65 8th grade band students will take a field trip to ETHS Band Day on Monday, 10/21. Our young musicians will form a combined band to rehearse with Mr. Matthew Bufis (Director of ETHS Bands), have instrument sectionals with ETHS student leaders, and learn more about what the high school band program has to offer.

Please see the resources about Technology in District 65. The links cover a variety of topics such as: Student Data Privacy, Network and Security Measures, Digital Citizenship and Literacy, Support for Families & Caregivers, D65 Device Protection Plan & Replacement Procedures, and Acceptable Network Use Policy

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In District 65 we are committed to helping all students reach their full potential and to provide opportunities that accelerate learning. Accelerated learning is available to all students; educators accelerate learning through grade-level differentiation, enrichment, and small group instruction. D65 also offers the possibility of alternate placement - which may grade skipping, single subject skipping or early entrance into grades K or 1st. You can find more information about acceleration HERE.

Acceleration Night is coming! All District 65 families with students in kindergarten through 7th grade are invited to join us to learn more about opportunities for acceleration, and about the process for consideration of grade-skipping. Meeting dates are; 10/23 @ 6:00 pm on Zoom

How do learning targets and standard based grading fit into District 65 classrooms? In this 45-second video, hear from King Arts teacher Kim Barbaro about how her longtime practices in the classroom are now reflected in our grading system: https://youtu.be/fFONCH7AQTw

• Upcoming Family Education Nights (Flyers: English & Spanish)

• PreK-5: Wednesday, October 16 (6-7PM) on Zoom

• 6th-8th: Thursday, October 24 (6-7pm) on Zoom

We are excited to announce this year's Superintendent Student Advisory Council for District 65!

This is a wonderful opportunity for students to share their ideas and help positively impact our

schools.

The council, led by Dr. Turner and other district leaders, is designed to give students a voice in

meaningful conversations about their education. Members of the committee will meet monthly

via Zoom during lunch to discuss issues that matter to them and collaborate with other students

across the district. This collaborative environment ensures that all students' voices are heard

and valued.

Students will receive applications at school and will apply using an online Google Form. If your

child is selected for the council, we will contact you with more details about meeting times and

the next steps.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to let us know. We appreciate your support as

we continue to elevate student voices in District 65!

We are so excited to be once again accepting nominations for the High Five! Celebrating Excellence in District 65 Award! Please submit nominations for those staff members who are making a difference!

Physical form has to be in before tryouts begin (or at least an appointment should be made.)

Gender Sexuality Alliance Club (GSA) meets on Thursday, October 17 in Room 304. Questions? See Cope, Himebaugh or Mesi.

Stage Crew's next meeting will be on Tuesday, October 15th. Any student interested in learning how to work the systems in the auditorium or to work behind the scenes of Chute's performances should come to the auditorium after school from 3:15pm - 4:15pm. Email Ms. McGuire (mcguirej@district65.net) if you have any questions.

Monday, October 7th after school in the gym is our first GYM session of Climbing Club. To participate, a student would have had to attend a CLASS session and register. No one that is not registered will be allowed to attend a GYM session.

Teen TEE is an afterschool program designed for Black girls to nurture healthy identities and supportive relationships. We will work together to build a courageous space where girls feel seen and valued. Teen TEE will meet for 10 consecutive weeks after school on Wednesdays in the library from 3:15-4:30pm. Starting the week of 9/23/24. Snacks will be provided. We are currently recruiting 10-12 girls to join us for the fall cohort. To register: https://forms.gle/9s4gwytxqUGpHXNs9

Meets Wednesdays!

Is your student interested in performing or what it takes to put on a show? Drama club is open to all students! Students play theater games, talk about plays, and produce a student-driven show for the Spring! Please contact Ms. Dardai at dardaid@district65.net if you have any questions. Students can just show up or stop by Ms. Dardai's room (110) to find out more information. Late bus is available.

Attention students and families!

Chute Middle School's first Star Wars Club meeting will be held on select Thursdays for the rest of the year in room 324. If you're a fan of the galaxy far, far away, this club is for you! To sign up for more information and stay updated, join our Google Classroom using the code "tvlbrlr." We look forward to seeing you there!

Come join Green STEAM Wednesdays 3:15-4:15pm in Room 313! Green STEAM connects Chute's garden with science, technology, engineering, art and math. We do sustainability projects, garden, cook delicious recipes with food we grew, do experiments, and create art. This school year we will be designing and making a mural for our butterfly garden next to the parking lot!