The Weekly Update #4

With the increase in illness please remember to follow the guidelines to reduce the transmission to others. If your student will be absent, for any reason, please complete the Absences Link.

Good afternoon amazing 5th grade families,

In order to make the transition from elementary to middle school as successful as possible, one of the many events is our CHMS 5th Grade Student Step Up Day on Wednesday, May 7th. One aspect of this event is the opportunity to have hot lunch in our cafeteria!

Lunch Information:

There are two $5 lunch options available for purchase (students will need to please bring $5 cash, or check made to ‘Quest Food Services’ the day of event):

• Option 1: Hamburger, strawberries, cookie, and water bottle

• Option 2: Cheese Pizza, strawberries, cookie, and water bottle

• Note: Students are also welcome to bring a bag lunch, too!

• Please complete this Lunch RSVP link by no later than Friday, March 7th.

• Here is a link with the ingredients.

Thank you and we look forward to having your student(s) join us next year!

Dr. Levi Brown

CHMS Principal

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! For those students who choose to participate by exchanging cards with their peers, please remember that food or edible items are not permitted to be passed out with valentines.

Thank you for your understanding and support in keeping our celebration fun and safe for everyone.

D181 registration for the 2025-2026 school year is just around the corner!

More information for New Students, Preschool and Kindergarten registration will be sent to families from the district on February 3rd.

The D181 2024-25 CSCI climate survey will be open on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. Families will receive a link to complete the survey via email on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.

Staff will complete the survey during a staff meeting, and students (grades 4-8) will complete the survey during school.

This annual survey is not only a requirement for all school districts in the state but also an opportunity to share how we're performing as a school district with audiences near and far.

Participation from parents, teachers, and students is crucial to ensure we get a valuable snapshot of D181's school climate. All survey results are anonymous, as responses are reported directly to the National School Climate Center before being made available to the District and public.

If you elect to skip a question or feel a question does not apply to you, please select “Does Not Apply”.

For more information, visit https://www.d181.org/departments/communications.

As the temperature drops, we want to inform you about our school's procedures for cold weather. The district will follow these guidelines for outdoor activities:

Recess/Physical Education Classes:

• Feels like 0°F (or below): Indoor

• Feels like 1°F (or above): Outdoor

• Principal discretion if conditions are not safe

Please encourage your child to dress warmly for school, including a hat, gloves, and scarf. We will monitor students closely for signs of cold-related issues.

The school calendar has been established a year in advance and is available on the District website: www.d181.org. While we realize the value of family time, we strongly discourage the planning of vacations during regular student attendance days.

Elementary School Information Related to Planned Absences:

In the event of a planned absence, a parent must communicate directly with the school at least two days prior indicating their intentions. A parent/guardian may email, complete this form, or call the Office with the following information:

1. Name of student

2. reason for the absence, and

3. date(s) the student will be absent

If a planned absence consists of three (3) or more days, assignments and completion dates will be given after the absence as determined by the teacher. Teachers will not be required to re-teach material missed by students.

The Community House will be offering the Before and After the Bell programs at Prospect School to help meet the needs of our families.

The Community House Registration

For more information about either program, please contact Karen Kaspar at 630-323-7500 ext. 248 or at kkaspar@thecommunityhouse.org