The Weekly Update #4

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.

• Winter MAP for grades 1-5: Grade level testing will be held the week of December 9th. The week of December 16th will be reserved for makeup testing.

The Prospect School Scripps Spelling Bee will be offered to our third through fifth-grade students. During the week of December 16th, written spelling bees will be conducted in each third, fourth, and fifth-grade classroom. To prepare, students should start with the classroom bee study list below which includes words from levels 3, 4, and 5, all of which may be included in the school bee. Every child in these grades will be given a study list, however, this is an optional activity. This "test" will not count as a grade.

Classroom Bee Study List

If children are interested in participating further, they can begin studying the school bee study list, linked below.

Scripps School spelling bee list

The top two students from each classroom are invited to participate in the Prospect School spelling bee held in person on January 9, 2025 after school. More information regarding the Prospect School spelling bee will be shared with the classroom bee winners after the classroom bees are held. The two overall students with the highest scores from the Prospect School spelling bee will move on to compete at the District 181 spelling bee on January 22, 2025. More information will be provided to the school bee winners after the school bee is complete.

One more family resource for the Scripps Spelling Bee is Word Club App. Click here for more details.

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