Bridgeview School Bulletin

February 3: 100th Day of School!

February 10-14: Heart Healthy Spirit Week!

February 14: Valentine's Day (see below for details)

February 17: No School - Presidents' Day

February 27: No School - Parent Teacher Conferences (1:00-8:00PM)

February 28: No School - Teacher Institute Day

Dear Bobcat Families,

Happy February! This month is packed with opportunities to celebrate, learn, and grow together as a school community. With the school year in full swing, it’s a joy to see the enthusiasm and hard work our students bring to their learning every day.

February is a month of recognition and celebration! We are excited to honor Black History Month, an important time to learn about and celebrate the contributions of Black leaders, innovators, and changemakers. Throughout the month, students will engage in lessons and activities that promote understanding, inclusion, and respect.

We are also looking forward to Valentine's Day! Classroom celebrations will focus on kindness and friendship. Please remember to follow the guidelines outlined below.

This month, we’ll host our second round of Parent-Teacher Conferences on Thursday, February 27, 2025. These conferences are a valuable time to connect with your child’s teacher, review progress, and discuss goals for the remainder of the year. Look for sign-up details in your child’s folder or via email.

As February continues to bring chilly temperatures, we encourage students to come to school dressed for outdoor play, including warm coats, gloves, and hats. Whenever possible, we’ll enjoy fresh air during recess! In the event of inclement weather, updates regarding delays or closures will be shared via Parent Square.

As always, thank you for your continued partnership in supporting our students. Your involvement makes such a difference in their success and in creating a vibrant school community.

Wishing you a month filled with warmth, learning, and connection!

Candice

Hello Bobcat Families!

Following procedures from last year, we have an online form for attendance reporting. While guardians will still be able to call in, we are also offering an attendance form for families to submit attendance digitally. If your student will be absent, please use this Attendance Reporting Form or call us at 708-496-8713 to report the absence.

Thank you!

Bridgeview Office Staff

Does your child have a cell phone with them when they are at school? If so, we need you to fill out our online Cell Phone Permission Form. By clicking here and filling out the form, you are giving your permission for your child to have their phone at school. You are also acknowledging our Cell Phone rules/policies.

REMINDER: No edible birthday or holiday treats will be allowed.

If your child has a birthday during the school year and you would like to recognize the special day, please think about sending non-edible items such as pencils, stickers, erasers, etc.

In order to assure the safety of your child each day, it is imperative to notify the school office and your child's teacher if your child will not be riding the bus home on any particular day. Please email our office staff (jborst@isd109.org or mprouty@isd109.org) OR send a written note stating that your child will not be riding the bus that day. If a note is not sent to school, your child will be sent home on the bus - we will not take your child's "word for it" if he/she says they are not supposed to ride the bus. We appreciate your cooperation in this matter.

8:10AM 1st Bell

8:15AM Tardy Bell

2:30PM School Dismissed

All students arriving late to school (after 8:15AM) must report to the office for a tardy slip. Every 5th tardy a note will be sent home. Continuous tardiness may constitute other disciplinary consequences. Our goal is for all students to arrive at school on time each day. When students are late, they miss instructional opportunities. Please keep in mind that students arriving after 9:15AM are no longer considered tardy, but will instead receive a half day absence.

Being late is detrimental to all students' learning, especially if it occurs on a consistent basis. Be sure to do all you can to prevent tardiness. Your child will thank you for it!

Parents/Guardians should be aware that School District #109 applies lawn care products in order to maintain a beautiful campus of which all of us can be proud. With that being said, by law, our school must maintain a registry of all parents/guardians of students that wish to be notified prior to the application of pesticides to school grounds. Should you wish such notification, please contact our school office at your convenience.

Indian Springs SD #109 is looking to add to its list of available substitute teachers and paraprofessionals. If you are interested in being a substitute in our school district, please contact Marilyn Leja, School District Receptionist, at (708) 796-8700. The eligibility requirement to be a substitute teacher is to possess a teaching license or substitute teacher license (the substitute teacher license requires a Bachelor's Degree). The eligibility requirement to be a substitute paraprofessional is to possess a paraprofessional license. Feel free to contact Marilyn Leja for further details.

Candice Del Prete, Principal

Email: cdelprete@isd109.org
Website: www.isd109.org
Location: 7800 S Thomas Ave Bridgeview, IL 60455
Phone: 708-496-8713
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