Viking Families:
We are excited to celebrate our Teacher this week for Teacher Appreciation Week!
Teachers, thank you for your unwavering support, guidance, and belief in all of our Vikings. You've made a profound impact on our student's lives, and we are forever grateful. Your passion for teaching and your dedication to student growth has inspired our Vikings to perform at higher levels. Thank you for helping shape their future with your knowledge and care.
It is also School Nurse Day on Wednesday! Thank you Mrs. Slimko for taking such great care of our Vikings!
Thank you for your partnership!
Ms. Marks
Important Dates
- 05/07: Track Meet @ Cary
- 05/07: Choir Concert @ RBMS 6:30pm
05/08: Lippold Park - Cross Cat Field Trip
05/08: Early Release 1pm
05/08: Hawkeyes Civil War Field Trip
05/08: PTO Meeting
05/09: Track Meet @ RBMS
05/10: Redbirds Civil War Field Trip
05/10: Adjusted Learning to Cary-Grove HS
05/13: Redbirds: Water Treatment Field Trip
05/13: Track @ Woodstock North
05/14: Adjusted Learning to CLS HS
05/14: Wildcats Main Beach Field Trip
05/14: CCAT - Kane County Cougars
05/14: RBMS Symphonic Band/Beginning Band Concert
05/15: 8th Grade Lippold
05/15: Bruins Water Treatment Plant
05/16: Huskies Field trip to Main Beach
05/16: Bruins Water Treatment Plant Field Trip
05/16: Band Awards - for all Band Students 6pm-8pm
05/16: Last day for Activity Buses
05/17: 8th Grade Dance 6pm-8pm
05/20: 8th Graders Last Day of Attendance 2:14pm Dismissal
05/20: 8th Grade Honors Night 7pm-8pm
05/20: Scholastic Bowl
05/20: Fly Up Day 5th Graders
05/24: Last Day of School 6th & 7th - 9:10am Dismissal
Social Media
We are asking for your continued support to make sure that all students feel safe so that they can focus on learning. We have been supporting students at each grade level with peer concerns that have impacted student safety.
A significant contributing factor to negative peer interactions is the communication between students after school hours through social media, text messaging, and phone calls. The social media apps being used have age requirements that are older than the age of many of our middle school students.
Many of these exchanges outside of school have led to students talking at school, arguing, and in one case led to a physical altercation. Please continue to be vigilant in talking with your students about the things that they say and do to peers. Every student must feel safe in order to access their education.
As educators and parents ourselves, we understand that every parent wants their child to feel safe and supported at school. We all share that goal and are looking for your continued support in ensuring that this is possible. Through our annual B3 Program (Be Safe, Be Smart, Be Kind Online), we educate students on internet safety and the impact of their words and digital footprint. We encourage you to extend these conversations at home; our website offers additional resources to support parents in these discussions.https://www.d47.org/Page/9850)
If you are allowing your child to communicate with peers via a cell phone, please be vigilant and look at how they are talking to peers and what apps they are using. Children of this age are not equipped to handle the pressure and impulsive opportunities that social media apps and cell phone communication may present.
We thank you for your continued partnership that will allow all students to feel safe at school.
8th Grade Honors Night - Monday, May 20th
8th grade "graduation" ceremonies in District 47 are referred to as Honors Night. All 8th grade students and families are encouraged to attend this event. It will be held at Crystal Lake Central High School on Monday, May 20th at 7:00pm. Students will participate in our practice ceremony during the morning of May 20th at CLC. Students were given transportation permission slips by their core 1 teachers this week. For Honors Night, please have your student(s) at CLC no later than 6:30 pm. For more informaiton see the frequently asked questions document.
Washington, D.C. Inauguration Tour (CURRENT 7TH GRADERS)
Enrollment for the 2025 Presidential Inauguration/DC Tour will close on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. This trip is open to all current seventh grade students who will be in eighth grade during the 2024-2025 school year.
There are still spots available! If you are interested, please visit our tour’s website for more information and the enrollment link: www.efexploreamerica.com/2652684AV
If you have any questions about the tour, please contact Mr. Matt Jonker (mnjonker@d47.org) or contact the EF Explore America Traveler Support line: 888-333-9756. (You will need the school name and/or tour code from the URL above if you call.)
Virtual Parenting Session- Tomorrow!
The last Virtual Parenting Session is Wednesday, May 8, at 7:00 PM! How can we create healthy boundaries in the home setting? This session will focus on assisting parents/guardians with respect, chores, and placing limits on devices for their children. Key strategies will also be shared for building closer connections, empowering students, and setting healthy boundaries around the use of technology. Follow this link: https://bit.ly/3QqnRJ6 for more details and to save the Zoom link!
Transportation Open House “Meet the Bus”
Incoming kindergarten and PreK students are invited to “meet the bus” at the annual transportation open house. The event will be held Thursday, August 1, 2024, from 9am-1pm at the TJA bus garage, 1204 S. McHenry Avenue in Crystal Lake. Visit the D47 website for details. Flyer
National Night Out T-Shirt Design Contest
The Crystal Lake Police Department needs your child's help with designing the 2024 National Night Out T-shirt! They are calling on Crystal Lake 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders to submit their National Night Out t-shirt design by June 28th to Officer Stolzman at kstolzman@crystallake.org. The winning artwork will be featured on the official NNO t-shirt and handed out during the event. Learn more about National Night Out here: https://natw.org/.
Free Bookstore
We're thrilled to share that the district purchased books to expand every student's library! Every District 47 school will have a "free bookstore" allowing students to shop and choose books of their choice. English and Spanish books are available. This initiative, paid for by ESSER funds, aims to empower students by giving them the opportunity to choose books that interest them, igniting a lifelong love for reading.
Bernotas will be opening their free bookstore on Friday, May 10, 2024. ELA teachers will schedule time for their classes to shop and choose 2 books of their choice. Chat with your child about their book selections!
LMC News
Book checkout will end Friday, May 10, 2024. 8th grade library books need to be returned by Wednesday, 5/15/24. 6th-7th grade library books are due Friday, May 17. Families, thank you for your help in finding and returning all school library books. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Brogan.
We need your feedback! 2024 D47 Communications Survey
Please take a moment to share your thoughts on our District 47 communications. Your input helps us improve how we keep you informed. This survey is anonymous and does not collect email addresses.
Bricks of Hope LEGO Drive
Join Crystal Lake Elementary District 47 in partnership with Bricks of Hope for a LEGO® Drive! Support sick children during their hospital stays by donating NEW LEGO® sets. The Bricks of Hope charity brings joy and hope through the gift of LEGO®. Drop off your donations at the school from now until May 17th. Read more about their mission here. Bricks of Hope Flyer
Light Up the Night - Glow Dance - Friday, May 17th
Students can purchase ticket during the week of May 13th during their lunch. See the attached flyer for information. The dance is run by the Bernotas PTO and parent volunteers/donations -- Please see the Parent Volunteer Sign-up for ways to donate & help!
8th Grade Class Picture - Not too late to order
The order form can be printed and turned in to the front office or orders can be placed on-line at classphotographyinc.com. The attached form has a Q.R. code on it to make navigating the website simple. However, here, too, is the link for on-line ordering. The cut off for online orders will be Friday, May 10th. Any orders after May 10th will be charged a $9 shipping fee.
Activity Bus
Does your student stay after school for sports or clubs? We offer activity buses. Activity buses run on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. All activity buses leave Bernotas Middle School at 4:15pm from the front of the building and all drop off times are approximate. Activity Bus Schedules.
Last day for Activity bus: Thursday May 16th
Car Pick Ups: If you are picking up your student from a sport or club at 4pm please be aware of the elementary buses that are loading. If the STOP sign is out and the lights are flashing, do not pass the bus.
Cafeteria Menus
Peachjar E-Flyers
