National Hispanic Heritage Month traditionally honors the cultures and contributions of both Hispanic and Latino Americans as we celebrate heritage rooted in all Latin American countries.

Sieden Prairie celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with a special spirit week! Each day students wear different clothing representing the Hispanic/Latino culture. Pictures show “Traditional Clothing Day” from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, or Central or South America. Also, students celebrated “Mexico Day,” by wearing white, red, and green to represent Mexico’s flag.

We are keeping things simple and back to basics as we focus on our ABCs.

A= Academics

B=Behavior

C= Climate & Culture

Our Sieden Prairie Pledge: As a proud and dignified student of Sieden Prairie School, I solemnly pledge to respect my teachers, other adults, my fellow classmates, and myself daily. I will also show compassion, responsible and be determined as I attempt to be the best person possible.

Welcome aboard Kindergarten families! You have boarded Sieden Prairie Elementary School flight K1 and K2 for your kindergarten journey. Sit back, relax, and enjoy our exciting flight!

Pre-Fight Safety Check

In the pre-flight safety check, the kindergarten classes have been working hard to adjust to their new routines and learn school emergency procedures. They are also learning how to stay safe during recess and follow directions during lunch time.

Prepare for Take Off and Cruising Altitude

Let’s get ready to explore and learn! The scholars have been learning to recognize and write all upper- and lower-case letters as well as learning the sounds they make; identify beginning sounds and rhyming words. Additionally, our scholars are working hard on reading sight words and demonstrating their understanding of book knowledge by naming parts of a book. In writing, the kindergarteners are working on learning the meaning of nouns and verbs as well as understanding how they’re connected. The students are also working on writing their first name and how to write an opinion sentence.

Math time! The scholars have been working on counting to 20 and recognizing numbers 0-9. They are also learning how to write numbers up to 9 and compare 2 sets of objects. Also, the students have started working on adding numbers using TEN frames.

In Science, the students are learning about what people, plants, and animals need to survive. We successfully completed our first STEM project. The scholars planted a lima bean and tracked the outcome of its growth after applying 3 variables.

During Social Studies the kindergarteners are learning about rules and community leaders. Additionally, we are learning to build our social-emotional skills.

In Flight Entertainment

What are we doing for fun? We are planning an exciting field trip to The Children’s Farm in the month of November. The students will have an opportunity to interact with the farm animals and enjoy a peaceful hayride. We also have fun during our Social Emotional Learning movement time.

Final Destination

We are working hard to prepare our scholars for a smooth landing into 1st grade, and we need you to be a part of this journey!

Mrs. Parrish K1

Ms. Mison K2

Good Afternoon all!

Well, can you believe it’s the 6th week of school already?? Things have been super busy already this year! Let me first start out by introducing myself as your students' technology teacher this year and also inform you that I plan on sending weekly Friday messages through Remind to update you on the progress we are making with lessons in the lab. Over the past few weeks, we have focused on Digital Citizenship-learning how to be safe, respectful, and responsible when using our devices. We have learned lessons ranging from safe websites, to private and personal information, knowing what to share and who to speak with and how to deal and report bullies online. These lessons will hopefully equip your students with the knowledge needed to be the best versions of themselves while being present in the online world. Next week, we will be finishing up Digital Citizenship as well as some classes will begin work on keyboarding and hand placement. The goal is for kindergarten to learn the letters of their keyboard and for grades 1-5 to build up their computer skills.

Self-Awareness, Self-Management, Relationship Skills for all K-5 grade levels.

We Watch, We Listen, We Think

Anti-Bullying Awareness & Prevention Month ~ October 2023

No School on Monday, October 9, 2023 as we celebrate Indigenous People's Day.

School Resumes on Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Indigenous Peoples' Day is a holiday in the United States that celebrates and honors indigenous American peoples and commemorates their histories and cultures. It is celebrated across the United States on the second Monday in October, and is an official city and state holiday in various localities. Wikipedia

Monday, Oct. 2: Wear Blue - STOMP OUT BULLYING

Wednesday, October 4: Committee of the Whole Meeting at 6:30pm

Friday, October 6: 1/2 Day - School Improvement Day; K-5 dismiss at 11:45 a.m.

Monday, October 9: No School - Indigenous Peoples' Day

Friday, October 13: Jean Jacket Day at Sieden Prairie School

Wednesday, October 18: Board Meeting at DO: 7:30pm Open Session

Monday-Friday, Oct. 23-Oct. 27: Sieden Prairie Spirit Week

Wednesday, October 25: Family Math Night at 6:00pm

Friday, October 27: Breast Cancer Awareness Walk

Tuesday, October 31: Book Character Dress Up Day at Sieden Prairie

BE SAFE, BE RESPECTFUL

& BE RESPONSIBLE

Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Team is working together to build up our school into a successful learning environment for all. Sieden Prairie students are showing expected behavior and being acknowledged by their teachers. The month of September was being Responsible and showing manners. We had 88 students earn a free dress down day this month and students can turn in their Mustang Loyalty card for items in our Mustang Rewards Store. Pictured: Kindergartener from Ms. Mison's class cashed in her 5 punches for a necklace. Teachers were acknowledged with a kind note and a treat for a job well done for the Month of September. This coming Month we will be focusing on Respect and Anti-Bullying.

October 2, 2023 Happy National Custodian Day!!!

We would like to extend a special thank you to the Sieden Prairie Custodial Staff

for all of their hard work and efforts.

We appreciate you for keeping our school clean and safe

and helping us to provide a welcoming environment for all.

Vesta Salinas

Brian Kirkland

Devlin Booker

Norwood Ledbetter

A SPECIAL THANK YOU to ALL students, parents, and staff

for helping to make Sieden Prairie Great!

~Sincerely,

Principal McCaskill

Happy Birthday to the following staff members who will celebrate a birthday in October. Blessings for many more birthdays to come! Enjoy your day!

Mrs. McCoy - October 20th

Ms. Arce - October 21st

Mrs. Willard - October 30th

Beat the Bell!

Schools Begins at 8:30 a.m. at the K-5 Buildings

Student Absence Notification: Arrival & Dismissal and Tardiness

K-5 Buildings - Student Absent Notification and Tardiness:

• A student can arrive to school as early as 8:00 a.m. for breakfast.
• A student is considered tardy after 8:30 a.m. for breakfast and must be accompanied by a parent to enter into the building.
• Students are dismissed at 3:05 p.m.

The following interventions will be implemented for students who are chronically absent or tardy:

• School will attempt to connect with the family of the absent student by phone, letter, or email
• Home/Wellness checks and resources provided to assist any family in need
• Mandatory formal parent conference
• Student referred to the South Cook Regional Office

If your child has to be absent for a day, you must report the absence to the front office by 8:00 a.m. If the school is not contacted regarding an absence, an automatic call will be placed to the parent at 10:30 a.m.

The Parent/Guardian may contact the main office at 708.720.2626 to report any information regarding attendance.

Reference the Parent/Student Handbook Online

We approach discipline by way of using restorative practices. We are concerned with the student(s) and their well-being. We have restorative practices in place in which we impress upon the student(s) the importance of taking responsibility for their own actions and to work together with other students to find ways to resolve conflict and make better choices. We also follow three PBIS rules which are Be Safe, Be Respectful, and Be Responsible.

Adios