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Friday Focus
April 12, 2024
In This Issue...
- A Message from Marcie
- Erin's Law
- Goals and Concerns Form
- What if I am not coming back to South Park next year?
Don't miss the PTO Spotlight:
- School Supplies on Sale NOW!
- Yearbook back on sale
- Nickel City Fundraiser- May 8th, 4-8pm
- Staff Appreciation Week- get involved
- and much more...
A Message from Marcie
Thanks for a great week, South Park!
We lucked out with the most beautiful weather on Monday and enjoyed watching the eclipse as an full school. Our students gleefully put on their solar glasses and peered up at the sun, commenting about it being "so cool!" and "real-life science!" For the eclipse enthusiasts out there, mark your calendars for August 23, 2044, which is the next time a solar eclipse will happen in the U.S.
Congratulations to our kindergartners as well as our Early Learners for performing on Wednesday at their first South Park music concert! All of our performers did a wonderful job sharing their music learning from the school year!
Next week, we look forward to welcoming you to South Park for our Fine Arts Night from 4:00-5:30! Our young artists cannot wait to show you their work throughout the hallways of South Park!
Enjoy the weekend!
-Marcie
Photos from the Week!
Eclipse Viewing
Kindergarten Music Concert
Early Learners Music Concert
Erin's Law
Dear Parents and Guardians of Elementary School Students,
Erin’s Law (House Bill 6193) was signed by Governor Pat Quinn on January 24, 2013. This law requires schools to implement an age-appropriate sexual assault and abuse awareness and prevention curriculum for grades Pre-K through 12. District 109 partners with Childhood Victories, Inc., an organization founded by Victor Pacini who is a motivational speaker and a survivor of sexual abuse. Speakers from Childhood Victories, Inc. provide programming for our students that teaches them basic skills to keep them safe from dangerous or abusive situations. The program, Be Seen and Heard 2.0, is developmentally appropriate, interactive, aligned with learning standards, and will cover the following topics:
Distinguishing safe from unsafe touches
Safety rules at home and school
Saying “NO”
Secrets
It’s not the child’s fault if someone touches them
Telling a trusted adult
The staff from Childhood Victories, Inc. will be presenting to South Park K-5 students on Friday, April 26th.
Parents can view Victor Pacini’s parent video to preview the concepts of the Be Seen and Heard 2.0 program.
Requests to Opt-Out: If you prefer that your child opt-out of the Erin’s Law presentation, please email your child’s principal by Friday, April 19. Please also feel free to reach out to me directly with any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Joanna Ford
Assistant Superintendent for Student Services
Goals and Concerns Form
The Goals/Concerns Form will close at noon on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. It will be difficult for us to take any parent feedback into account after the deadline once we begin our class building process. Please do not delay in completing this form if you have input you would like to share with the school.
What if I am not coming back to South Park next year?
If your child is currently in K-4, please complete this form if your child will not be attending South Park for the 2024-25 school year.
While we will be sad to see you go, it is important to share this information with the school because it impacts our planning for the following school year.
Other Important Information ⚠️
- All visitors to South Park School MUST bring a valid driver's license or state ID card to the main office before entering into the building. Beginning this year, we will collect IDs during your visit and return it to you as you leave.
- If your child is going to be absent from school, you need to call or email us by 9:00 that morning. ** Call 847-945-5895, ext. 2103 and leave a message OR ** Email Nurse Nora Moskos.
- Please follow our morning procedures, and drop your children off at their regular grade level doors. If you choose to drive through the front circle at arrival, kindly stay in your car when you drop off to help us reduce morning congestion.
- K-5 drop-off is between 8:35-8:45 a.m. Students who arrive after 8:45 a.m. will need to enter through the front door of the school, as all other doors will be locked.
- Dismissal for all Kindy and 1st-grade walkers and car riders will take place at their grade level door.
- Early Learners drop-off/pick-up info can be found here.
- When parking in our Birchwood parking lot, please remember that our preschoolers are dropped off and picked up by the west end (closest to the school). Sometimes, their parents' cars can block a parked car from exiting for a few minutes. To avoid that, we suggest that you park closer to Birchwood Avenue.
Important Dates 📅
Thursday, May 2 and Friday, May 3
- VIP Day
Friday, May 17
- Kindergarten Round-Up
Monday, May 27
- Memorial Day - No School
- Helping Hands Day K-2 AM and 3-5 PM
- Field Day 3-5 AM and K-2 PM
Friday, June 7
- Last day of school - 11:40 a.m. dismissal
Fine Arts Night:
Thursday, April 18th - 4:00-5:30
Upcoming Music Concert Dates:
- Kindergarten - Wednesday, April 10 @ 6:00
- Early Learners - Wednesday, April 10 @ 5:00