Bibich Newsletter
October 18, 2024
PAWS Program
This week's PAWS winners are: Brandtly Bustos, Grant Hall, Nathan Ochman, Olivia Ontiveros, Owen Stoit, and Hailey Watson. Great job EVERYONE!!!
Halloween Parties
Children will be allowed to wear their costumes all day on
Thursday, Oct. 31. Make sure they are comfortable & easy to use the restrooms independently and play on the playground. If kids need to put costumes on, they must be able to do it alone without adult assistance. No blood or gore. Simple makeup is allowed and must be put on at home. NO makeup will be applied at school. Masks/hats and other pieces to their costumes will be allowed ONLY during the party time. As always, weapon props are not allowed. Any treats or prizes sent in will be distributed and sent home with students. Please be aware of food allergies.
Kids Heart Challenge
Dear Parent/Guardian,
We kicked off our Kids Heart Challenge during P.E. class. We are doing this event WAY early this year! Our Kids Heart Challenge week will be October 7-November 8th. Students will participate in heart healthy activities during their scheduled P.E. time the week of November 4th. This event not only helps to raise money for healthy heart awareness, but helps raise money for new P.E. equipment. Any students who get over $100 before October 18th will get put into a drawing for a special prize. The class that gets the most donations will earn a movie class in the gym!
Please use the QR code for all the information for our school!
We are really pushing to do as much of the fundraising online this year! If students set up an account and get donations online, they get a heart wristband just for that!
If you do everything online, you do not need to turn ANYTHING in.
All checks should be made payable to the American Heart Association. The fundraiser ends on Friday, November 8th.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Genna Shinkan
Bibich Elementary Physical Education Teacher
In need of Fall Break child care?
Adventure Club is offering child care during Fall Break at Kolling Elementary School. They will have care available on Thursday, October 24 & Friday, October 25 from 6:30am - 6:00pm. If you have any questions please contact Adventure Club at (219)865-6283.
Lost and Found
The lost and found bin is OVERFLOWING!!! If your child is missing items, please let the teacher know so they can remind your child to check the bin by the office.
Recess
As the cold weather is arriving, please send your child with a heavy coat, hat, and mittens. Weather permitting they will be going out for recess as much as possible. Make sure all items have your child's name on them!!
Student Council Smencil Fundraiser
Student Council is hosting their first fundraiser. They will sell Halloween smencils (smelly pencils). They are $1.00. Smencils can be purchased daily in the gym BEFORE school. The fundraiser begins Monday, Oct. 21 through Wednesday, Oct. 23, or until sold out.
Report Cards
Report Cards can be viewed in Skyward on Tuesday October 22. If you have trouble accessing your Skyward account you may email tech at hotline@lcscmail.com or call the office at (219)322-1185.
School Pictures
Picture retakes will be on Wednesday, Nov. 13. If your child was absent for picture day, please mark your calendar. If your child ordered a package on the original picture day, but are choosing to get retakes, they MUST bring in the original package with them on retake day. (PLEASE do not place an additional order.)
Coloring Contest Winner
Congratulations to Mila Vos for winning the Dyer Fire Department coloring contest. She got a ride to school on a fire truck on Friday!!!!
Parent/Teacher Conferences
ALL LC Elementary Schools will have an eLearning day on Tuesday, Nov. 12 due to Parent/Teacher Conferences. AM Early Childhood WILL be IN SESSION at school that day! Please be on the lookout for an invitation from your child's teacher and for more details on how to sign up for a time to have a conference with your child's teacher.
PTO NEWS
Pumpkin Contest
It's Pumpkin Contest time!! We cannot wait to see all the students' great ideas!
Raffle Winners
Thank you Dyer Fire Department!!
Thank you Dyer Police Department!!
Calendar:
Oct. 24-25 - No School - Fall Break
Oct. 28-31 - PTO Pumpkin Contest
Oct. 31 - Halloween Parties
Nov. 5 - No School - Election Day
Nov. 8 - Veterans Day Program @ 9:00am
Nov11-Dec13 - CogAT Testing window (K & 2nd students)
Nov. 12 - ELearning Day
Nov. 12 - Parent/Teacher Conferences
Nov. 13 - PTO Meeting @ 3:00pm
Nov. 15 - PTO Bulldog Bash
Nov. 18 - Spell Bowl @ Clark 5:00 p.m.
Nov. 27-29 - No School - Thanksgiving Break
Dec. 12 - Grade 4 Choir Concert
Dec. 19 - Holiday Parties 1:30pm
Dec. 20 - End of 1st semester
Dec.23-Jan.3 - No School- Winter Break
Jan. 6 - Teacher Records Day- no students
Jan. 7 - Students Return
Jan. 8 - Last Day to Submit Grades
Jan. 10 - Report Cards Turned On
Jan.13-Feb.28 - WIDA testing window
Jan. 20 - No School- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Jan.21-Feb.7 - IOWA testing window
Jan. 23 - PTO Meeting 6:00pm
Feb. 10-14 - Kindergarten Enrollment
Feb. 11 - Early Release @ 12:10pm- No AM EC classes
Feb. 14 - Valentine Parties
Feb. 17 - No School - President’s Day
Feb. 21 - PTO Ladies Night Out
Feb. 27 - Talent Show
Mar. 3-14 - Window for IREAD-3 testing (grade 2 & 3)
Mar. 11 - Early Release @ 12:10pm- No PM EC classes
Mar. 13 - End of 3rd grading period
Mar. 17-21 - Spring Book Fair Week
Mar. 18 - Last Day to Submit Grades
Mar. 18 - PTO Meeting @ 6:30pm
Mar. 24-28 - No School- Spring Break
Apr. 8 - Early Release @ 12:10pm- No AM EC classes
Apr. 8 - Junior Achievement Day
Apr.14 - May 9 - Window for ILEARN testing (grades 3-4)
Apr. 18 - No School - Easter Break
Apr.22-May17 - End of year iReady window (All K-4 students)
Apr. 30 - PTO Meeting 3:00pm
May 5-9 - Teacher Appreciation Week
May 12-16 - Student Appreciation Week
May 13 - Early Release @ 12:10pm- No PM EC classes
May 15 - PTO Walkathon date
May 23 - Field Day
May 26 - No School-Memorial Day
May 28 - Last student day (if no school cancellation)
May 29 - Last teacher day (if no school cancellation)
June 2 - Report Cards on Skyward
June 3 - Summer School begins