Hornet Happenings

Wednesday, December 4

January Meal Forms to be Sent Home

PAA Monthly Meeting, 7:00 p.m. @ KG LRC

Thursday, December 5

Crumbl Cookie Fundraiser Ends

Poppin Popcorn Delivery

Friday, December 6

8th Grade Band Step-Up Day 9 a.m.

Tuesday, December 10

PTO Paint Night, 6 p.m. @ MG

School Board Meeting, 7 p.m. @ KG

Wednesday, December 11

LATE START, 9:30 a.m.

Lunch Forms Due

Winter Choir Concert, 7 p.m. @ KG

Friday, December 13

Winter Dance, 7 p.m. @ KG

Friday, December 20

EARLY DISMISSAL, 11:30 a.m.

Monday, December 23 - Friday, January 3

WINTER BREAK - NO SCHOOL

Monday, January 6

TEACHER'S INSTITUTE - NO SCHOOL

Tuesday, January 7

SCHOOL RESUMES @ 8:30 a.m.

Wednesday, January 8

PAA Monthly Meeting, 7 p.m. @ KG

Friday, January 10

MID -TERM OF SECOND TRIMESTER

Tuesday, January 14

School Board Meeting, 7 p.m. @ KG

PTO Meeting, 7 p.m.

Thursday, January 16

Graduation Pictures @ KG

"Pack the Gym" Performance, 4 p.m. @ KG

Monday, January 20

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY - NO SCHOOL

INAUGURATION DAY

Wednesday, January 22

LATE START, 9:30 a.m.

Friday, January 24

PTO's Parent Night Out, 6 p.m. @ KG

Student Council would love to have Kelvin Grove students help spread holiday cheer around the building with our 12 Days of Christmas spirit days! The 12 days kick off on Thursday, December 5th.

Dear Families,

Thank you to everyone who took time to attend our recent parent teacher conferences. The holiday season is upon us and there are only 3 weeks of school until Winter Break!

As we head into the winter season, cold temperatures may be made frigid by wind chills and snow/ice storms may be a fact of life. If a school closure is deemed necessary, the district will send a mass notification through ParentSquare. In addition, the school closure will be announced on our website, on WJOL, and through the Emergency Closing Center. Please see our closing guidelines webpage for more information.

The colder weather also affects students throughout the day. Each day that the temperature is 20 degrees or above, students line up outside at arrival and K - 5th grade students at Milne and Kelvin Grove school head outdoors for 30 minutes of recess. It is imperative that students have a coat, gloves, and hat in order to remain comfortable when outdoors. If your family needs assistance with cold weather clothing, please contact Mrs. Koziol at extension 2104 for resources and support.

Every family may celebrate this season in a different way, but we hope each D91 family is able to enjoy peace, joy and love throughout this special time of the year.

Thank you,

Mr. John Jennings, Principal, Kelvin Grove

jjennings@d91.net

815-838-0737 x1105

Mrs. Jaime Koziol, Principal, Milne Grove

jkoziol@d91.net

815-838-0542 x2104

Dear D91 Families,

The implementation of our new Math curriculum, Reveal Math, has been running well! It has been fostering active student participation, conceptual understanding, productive struggle, opportunities for inquiry, and mathematical discourse. Incorporating sense-making routines provides opportunities for our students to engage in meaningful discussions while helping build strong number sense. Participation in productive struggle and inquiry activities promotes a growth mindset. The differentiation components and techniques cater to diverse learning needs across the grade levels. Overall, our students and teachers are adjusting well to the new program! As with any new curriculum, it will take time for the coherence and consistency of the language and approaches to come to fruition but we are on the right path!

In addition to using the resource, a small group of staff members has been attending Professional Development on “Building Thinking Classrooms”. The author, Peter Liljedahl, has done extensive research on how students respond to various teaching approaches and noticed through his findings that students learn best by standing and conversing in meaningful discussions. Therefore, our teachers have been strategically using vertical whiteboards in their instruction. This has elevated class engagement to a higher level where students tackle rich tasks and learn through doing rather than sitting and getting information. We thank Mrs. Steed and Mrs. Detman for attending these PD sessions and sharing the strategies with our staff!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Dimitra Georganas, District Curriculum Coordinator

dgeorganas@d91.net

815-838-0737 x1124

It's hard to believe winter is around the corner! The temperature outside is getting colder and we have seen some flurries, so it’s time to start preparing. There are a lot of fun things to do outside this winter. However, it is important to consider safety.

The American Academy of Pediatrics has provided us with some helpful winter health and safety tips:

• Outdoor Winter Activities

• Ice Skating

• Sledding

• Skiing

• Nature walk

• Run Wild My Child has a list of 100+ activities to do during the winter months. Snow paint, frozen ice globes, and freezing bubbles are a few that my children enjoy most!
  
  

• Safety Tips

• It is safer to sled feet first or sitting up rather than laying down head first

• Seld on slopes that are not too steep and that are free of obstructions, such has fences and trees

• Never skate along and skate only on approved surfaces

• Skate in one direction with the crowd

• Wear a helmet when skiing and avoid crowded areas
  
  

• Other winter concerns

• Nosebleeds

• Often due to the warm air inside drying out your nasal passages

• Use a cool-mist humidifier at night, use saline spray or nose drops, cover nose and mouth with a scarf when outside

• Hypothermia/Frostbite

• Dress appropriately - usually dressing in layers is best

• Limit time on outdoor activities - have children come inside periodically to warm up, then head back outside a little while later.

• Remove wet or damp clothing and replace with dry clothing as soon as possible

• Warm drinks will help to increase body temperature

• The CDC nicely explains what hypothermia and frostbite is and provides tips like above to prevent either from occurring

Mrs. C. Olson, BSN, RN

Milne Grove Nurse

815-838-0542 ~ x2106

Ms. N. Hasamear, BSN, RN

Kelvin Grove Nurse

815-838-0737 ~ x1102

Tis the season for giving… and earning! This holiday, make your purchases count! By buying gift cards and shopping online through D91 PTO's RaiseRight program, you can help us achieve our goals while checking off your gift list. Have you tried it yet?

HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM THE LRCs

Be sure to enjoy a good book during Winter Break!

Mrs. Bruemmer (KG) at sbruemmer@d91.net (815) 838-0737 x1109

Website: www.kgcyberlibrary.weebly.com

Mrs. Tumino (MG) at ltumino@d91.net (815) 838-0542 x2122

Website: http://tumino.weebly.com/

​Congratulations to Mady K., who participated in the ILMEA (Illinois Music Educators Association) District I Band Festival on Saturday, November 23 at Unity Junior High School. She was selected by audition to perform and was placed as second chair flute out of twenty-five - what an achievement!

There were approximately 135 members in the band. They practiced all day and then performed a wonderful concert for family, friends, and teachers to finish a great day of making music.

Congratulations Mady!

Mental Health Department

As we head into a new year, it's the perfect time to start thinking about goals we’d like to accomplish before the year ends, and some new goals for the coming year! There are two types of goals: short-term goals and long-term goals.

Utilize SMART goals when setting a goal for yourself. SMART goals can help you stay focused and increase your chances of achieving your goals. Here are some tips for writing SMART goals:

A short-term goal is an objective that one can accomplish within a week to a month.

Example of a short-term goal:

“I will finish reading one chapter book within the next two weeks.’”

Actions to reach goal:

• I will set aside 20 minutes a day to read.

• I will set a reminder on my phone to read.

• I will use a reading log to track my progress.

A long-term goal is an objective that can be achieved within months to years.

Example of a long-term goal:

“I will receive only A’s & B’s on my final report card for this school year”

Actions to reach goal:

• I will utilize Infinite Campus to keep track of my grades.

• I will check Google Classroom to make sure all my work is turned in on time.

• I will use my planner to write down my assignments and due dates.

• I will break down my assignments into smaller assignments in order to stay on track.

• I will ask my teacher for retakes or re-dos on my assignments and quizzes if I am not satisfied with the grade.

Practicing goal setting will help anyone develop a growth mindset, this is extremely beneficial for anyone but especially our students. It is never too late to start setting goals for one's self.

Growth mindset- the belief that your intelligence, talents, and potential can be developed and improved over time through hard work and dedication

If you would like additional support with goal setting please reach out to your mental health department at your designated school.

Milne Grove:

Ms. Rajca, MG/KG 3-5 Social Worker, jrajca@d91.net, 815-838-0737 ext. 1175

Mrs. Reynolds, MG K-2 Social Worker, mreynolds@d91.net, 815-838-0542 ext. 2103

Kelvin Grove:

Mrs. Carrescia, KG School Counselor, acarrescia@d91.net, 815-838-0737 ext. 1170

Ms. Onate, KG 6-8 Social Worker, sonate@d91.net, 815-838-0737 ext. 1176

Ms. Rajca, MG/KG 3-5 Social Worker, jrajca@d91.net, 815-838-0737 ext. 1175

If you like interacting with the kids and can be flexible; If you enjoy different settings and different age groups of kids, then substitute teaching at Milne or Kelvin Grove is what you have been looking for! Contact Athena Freeman for details (must possess a bachelor's degree and be willing to obtain the sub teacher credential through ISBE). afreeman@d91.net

Email: jkoziol@d91.net
Website: www.d91.net
Location: 565 East 7th Street, Lockport, IL, United States
Phone: 815-838-0542

Email: jjennings@d91.net
Website: d91.net
Location: 808 Adams Street, Lockport, IL, USA
Phone: 815-838-0737