Algonquin Families,

We are thrilled to celebrate the remarkable growth your children have shown in math 20 c and writing 19 b during the Winter benchmark period! Their progress is a testament to their hard work, our amazing Algonquin Crew and the supportive environment you provide at home.

As we continue nurturing these essential skills, we encourage you to engage in simple yet effective activities that reinforce learning. For instance, counting everyday objects like fruits during snack time or spotting numbers while grocery shopping can enhance their math skills. Similarly, encouraging your child to draw and label pictures or help you write a shopping list can improve their writing abilities. These small, enjoyable tasks make a significant impact on your child's academic journey.

Thank you for your continued support and dedication to your child's education!

Although we want your pre-k little here at Algonquin as much as possible, we know that Winter brings germs and sickness, and we want everyone to stay healthy!

This is a reminder that families are asked to keep the child home for 72 hours following vomiting, diarrhea, and /or an elevated temperature and to notify the school office as soon as a diagnosis of a communicable disease has been made.

• Please remember that our doors open at 7:50 for AM drop-off. Breakfast is served in the gym from 7:55- 8:15.
• If you arrive to Algonquin later than 8:20 please sign your child into the office.
• If you need Childcare Services to fit your schedule, please contact our Family Engagement Team for resources.
• If you need to pick up your child before the 2:45 dismissal time - call the office before 2:30 PM that day so we can make sure your child is ready and waiting. Every minute of learning counts. so please try to limit early pickup if possible.
• We are building partnerships between school and home so attendance at school is very important. Our goal is to have 95% of our little scholars here every day. If your little can not be in school please call Ms. Lacy at 708-668-9250 to report an absence.
• If you are visiting you will need to sign in at the front office, present an ID for our safety check and wear a visitor lanyard. Visitors are expected to follow the visitor/parent code of conduct in the 24-25 Parent Student Handbook.
• If you need to visit a classroom or teacher, as a courtesy to the teachers ,we ask that you make arrangements at least 24 hours ahead

• February is Black History Month !!
• Feb 2 is Ground Hog Day - Think SPRING!
• Feb 6 100 days of Learning and 100 Days Smarter - Dress like you are 100 years old
• Feb 7 Prek Screening for new families
• Feb 11 10:45 Early Release and Family Conferences
• Feb 14 Valentine"s Day Celebration 9:30 and 1:30 see flyer
• Feb 17 - No School President's Day
• Feb 19 - Black History Celebration 9:30AM and 1:30 PM in our gym - dress in all black
• Feb 24 Board of Education Meeting 7:00 PM @ 21 st Century
• Feb 25 10:45 Ealry Release Day
• Feb 28 - March 3- NO SCHOOL Mid- Winter Break
• March 4- Back to School

Please think about some fun games or activites you can plan in your child's classroom for our Valentine's Day Party !! We will have a virtual planning meeting at 10:30 AM on February 4 to share ideas !! PAC Meeting

Tuesday, February 4 · 10:00 – 11:00am

Time zone: America/Chicago

Google Meet joining info

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/rsm-djnr-ndv

Or dial: ‪(US) +1 484-714-0544‬ PIN: ‪665 783 782‬#

Show time at Algonquin - Celebrating Black History 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM Please join us in celebrating Black History with our version of Showtime at Algonquin. We are looking for families who want to share their talents and be part of our show. You can sing, dance, or share a musical talent with your child.
We will have 2 performances on February 19, 2025 at Algonquin gym 9:30 Am and 1:30 PM. You can perform for one or both performances. Costumes or traditional family dress are encouraged!!
Let us know what questions you have....

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