Haskin Happenings

Haskin Families,

I hope your holiday season was filled with joy, relaxation, and meaningful time spent with family and friends. Our family spent many days hosting gatherings, mending colds, and then escaped for a few days to Tennessee to visit family. We are also feeling refreshed and ready to embrace the new year. January offers a wonderful opportunity for a fresh start, and we look forward to the goals we’ll accomplish together during these winter months.

This month, we’re focusing on one of Haskin’s core value: collaboration. Working together as a team—students, parents, and staff—allows us to create the best possible environment for our learners. Whether it’s through classroom projects, family engagement events, or simply supporting each other, collaboration helps strengthen our school community. Thank you for being an essential part of this journey.

Let’s make this a fantastic year together!

Warm regards,

Mrs. Nenni

December 23 - January 6 Winter Break NO SCHOOL

January 7 - School resumes (Grades K-3)

January 7 - Preschool and Developmental Screenings

January 8 - Preschool resumes

January 10 - Trimester 2 Progress Reports Sent Home

January 13 - 24 - Benchmarking Testing for K-3 Students

January 20 - No School

January 21 - Preschool Parent Pathways 5:30-6:30

January 30 - PE Classes Led By the Police Department

Reminder for winter weather, please send your student to school prepared! Hats, gloves, an extra sweatshirt, and a jacket/coat are helpful to have at school each day. If your student wants to play in the snow they will need to have snow pants and boots. If you require assistance with hats, gloves, coats, etc., please reach out to our main office at 815-786-8812.

It's your best bet for the most current "happenings" at Haskin! There are plenty of pictures, quick facts, and classroom activities shared in this location.

Attention Preschool Families! This series is designed to empower families with practical strategies to support young children's development and set them on a path for lifelong learning. Join us to connect with other parents, gain insights into early childhood milestones, and explore ways to create a nurturing learning environment at home.

Our Parent Pathways sessions are designed to provide a supportive and interactive hour for families. Each session begins with 25-minutes led by our parent educator, where parents can learn valuable insights and strategies, while preschool students are supervised and engaged in play in classrooms. Following the parent session, families will enjoy a 25-minute activity to practice new ideas together.

These are the dates of our Parent Pathways events from 5:30 - 6:30 pm.

January 21st

February 18th

March 18th

April 15th

May 20th

We kindly ask that non-preschool children have pre-arranged supervision at home, though infants may stay with parents if necessary. Please note that no diapering services will be available during play supervision.

Each month we will send a Google Form to inform you of the upcoming event's topic and ask for your RSVP.

January 21 Topic: Establishing Routines at Home

Activity: Making Playdough

The importance of routines and ideas on how to easily implement them at home.

What is it?

A program created in to bring male role models into schools to have a positive impact on students. You join your student for a school day to support learning.

Who can sign up?

Male role models of our students such as Dads, Grandfathers, Uncles, Brothers, and/or other Father Figures.

How do I sign up?

Click this link: https://forms.gle/AXMAfTDGdDFNcEy69

We Need Substitute Teachers and Substitute Paraprofessionals!

Do you want to make your own schedule?

Do you have at least 60 credit hours or an Associate's Degree?

You can be a Substitute Teacher and would be making a significant impact on our school with your support!

As a Substitute Teacher, you would make $120 daily or $140 after a total of 10 days in the district.

Here is the link to the DeKalb ROE for a Substitute Teacher packet.

You can easily become a substitute Paraprofessional as well with just a High School diploma and earn $14 an hour. Here is the link for the DeKalb Paraprofessional licensure.

Student absences need to be called in by 8:15 am (815-786-8812) on the day of the absence for the safety of your student. There is an answering machine here at school, so you can call at any time to let us know if your student will not be present. An automated system will take calls before 7:00 a.m. If your child is not at school and we have not been contacted we will send out reminder messages. If contact cannot be made, please note that the absence will be considered UNEXCUSED. Please know that if you receive an attendance letter it is part of our policy. If attendance is a concern you will receive a phone call from Mrs. Nenni or the office staff.

Students shall be permitted no more than seven (7) excused absences, including vacations, per school year, based upon parental/legal guardian confirmation for the reasons of the absence. After the student has been excused seven times in one school year, additional excused absences for illnesses may only be verified through a written medical statement from a physician. For our full attendance policy, please refer to our student handbook.