Ruth M. Schneider Elementary
February 2022 Newsletter
5Essentials Survey
Parents across Illinois have an opportunity to participate in the statewide Illinois 5Essentials Survey. This survey is designed to generate a detailed picture of the inner workings of your child’s school. As a parent, this opportunity will allow you to share your thoughts on the important elements of school effectiveness in a survey about our school. Your participation in the parent portion of the survey will help us understand the conditions at our school and guide improvement. To take the survey please visit https://survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois/ and select the appropriate survey to begin. Thank you for your participation!
Pre-K Screenings - March 31 and April 1
The developmental screening is for children who are 3 or 4 years old at the time of the screening. Children who turn 5 on or before September 1, 2022 are not eligible for the screening. Please allow up to 2 hours for the screening. We ask you not to bring other children with you since you will be asked to join us during your child’s appointment. Parents will be asked to complete an information packet and return it to the school a week before the appointment. Please call Schneider Elementary at (309)928-2611 to schedule an appointment or ask any questions. Thank you!
Yearbooks
Click here to order this year's yearbook! If you have any questions please email Mrs. Hardesty at mhardesty@blueridge18.org.
The yearbook will be delivered in August of 2022 to your child's school and distributed the first week or two of school.
Illinois Assessment of Readiness
The Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) is the state assessment and accountability measure for Illinois students enrolled in a public school district. IAR assesses the New Illinois Learning Standards and will be administered in English Language Arts and Mathematics. The 2021 assessment window opens in March. Schneider’s 3rd grade testing dates will be released soon!
Valentine's Day
Valentine’s Day parties will be held on February 14. Classroom parties will begin after 2:00 p.m. Classroom teachers will share information soon regarding party specifics.
Upcoming Events
February
4 Dental Cleanings; Progress reports go home
10 P.I.E., 6:00 p.m.
16 Board Meeting, HS Library 7:00 p.m.
18 Teacher Inservice - NO SCHOOL
21 President’s Day - NO SCHOOL
March
8 Kindergarten Registration, 5:15 and 6:15 p.m. Schneider Cafeteria
10 P.I.E., 6:00 p.m.
11 End of 3rd Quarter
15 Spring Picture Day; 2nd and 3rd Grade Spring Concert, BRHS Old Gym, 7:00 p.m.**
16 Board Meeting, HS Library 7:00 p.m.
18 Report cards go home; 2:20 p.m. Early Dismissal
21-25 Spring Break – NO SCHOOL
28 School Resumes
31 Pre-K Screenings