Beardsley News

Despite winter weather conditions, it is our goal to keep schools open when possible to ensure we meet the needs of all students and avoid a disruption to teaching and learning.

Please ensure your child is dressed appropriately for the winter weather. All students should wear a warm jacket, gloves/mittens and a hat. For elementary students: Boots and snow pants are optional but should be worn if your child intends to play outside in the snow. All students (elementary and middle) will go outside for recess according to the following guidelines*:

• 15 degrees or warmer: unlimited time outside

• 0-15 degrees: maximum of 20 minutes outside

• Below 0 degrees: remain indoors
  
  

*District 47 schools refer to ”feels like” temperatures according to the Weather Channel app.

As we strive to maintain a safe and secure learning environment, we urge all families to emphasize the importance of keeping valuables secured with your students. Please encourage your children to leave unnecessary items, especially expensive electronics, at home whenever possible. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

• Monday -- Thursday 7:30am - 2:30pm
• Friday 7:30am - Noon

The fair will also be open from 5-8pm on Dec. 5 for family shopping before or after the band concert. All book fair profits will be used to purchase books for our library.

Shop the online fair 24/7!

With a hyperlink to: https://www.abcfairs.com/

Thank you for your support!

Are you looking for a great way to give back during the holiday season? Please consider participating in the Blue Blood Drive on January 6th at the Crystal Lake YMCA. This will help save lives, support our first responders, and support an HBMS family! Register at redcrossblood.org and use Sponsor Code: Keltner. You can contact Amy Hoven if you have any questions at ahoven@d47.org - thank you!

We are excited to share that The Break is partnering with District 47 to provide a safe place for our students to have fun, connect and find acceptance in their after school program. Transportation will be available after school. We are limited to 20 spots daily (until The Break is able to expand this service). As a result, all 3 middle schools will have a daily sign up sheet (much like the activity bus sign up but this will be shared amongst all 3 middle schools). This will be a first come, first serve basis.

Families will need to enroll their child at The Break.

Step 1: The Break Registration Form

Step 2: RSVP on the home page The BREAK Home Page RSVP For Day/Event Would Like To Join

Membership at the BREAK is $10/month and that can be paid online when you register and there is an option for recurring membership fees.

Nobody is ever turned away if they are unable to pay!! It is a simple process and they simply need to send a request to brenda@clbreak.com.

For additional information please refer to https://www.clbreak.com/ We are so grateful for the support of the Crystal Lake community and excited for this opportunity for our students!!

As we transition from fall to winter, we encourage families to consider the impact of a school closure due to inclement weather. It is our goal to keep schools open when possible to ensure we meet the needs of all students and, most importantly, to avoid a disruption to teaching and learning. Please note: There will be no remote learning if school is closed due to weather conditions. Instead, the day would be made up at the end of the year in one of the five scheduled emergency days on the school calendar. If the decision is made to close school, families will be notified via phone call, text and email. We do our best to make the call before 5 a.m. the day of the closing. The announcement will also be posted on the district’s website and social media channels. No communication means school will remain open. Please be sure to keep your contact information and emergency contacts up-to-date in ParentVue. Should you have changes, please contact the school.

Mark your calendars for TWO upcoming Dining for Dollars: Jersey Mike’s on Dec. 5 & 6 from 10am-9pm. Mention Hannah Beardsley and the PTO will receive 25% of your sales! Use promo code DNS25 if ordering online. Summer Moon Coffee on Jan. 3 from 1-4pm. Grab a cup of coffee and relax after the holidays! Mention Hannah Beardsley and the PTO will receive a portion of your sales.

8th Grade Dance

Attention 8th Grade Parents! The PTO needs your help in planning the 8th Grade Dance. Many volunteers are necessary to make this fun night successful. If you would like to be a committee chair, or just help out, please email HannahBeardsleyPTO@gmail.com.

Concession Stand

The Concession Stand will be open for business at all our home basketball games! We offer a wide array of snacks and goodies. Cash only.

Spirit Wear

Looking for gift ideas? The PTO has you covered! Check out our Facebook page @PTOHannah in December for HBMS spirit wear! We have items in stock just in time for the holidays. You don’t want to miss it!

8th Grade Dance

Attention 8th Grade Parents! The PTO needs your help in planning the 8th Grade Dance. Many volunteers are necessary to make this fun night successful. If you would like to be a committee chair, or just help out, please email HannahBeardsleyPTO@gmail.com.

Next PTO Meeting

Thank you to everyone who attended our PTO meeting last week. We generated a lot of great ideas! Our next PTO Meeting is Tuesday, January 23rd, from 6-7pm in the library at HBMS. Mark your calendar!

Want to stay in the know? Be sure to follow us on:

• Facebook: @PTOHannah
  

For any questions please email us at hannahbeardsleypto@gmail.com

We value your input and would greatly appreciate your feedback on our District 47 website. Your insights will help us enhance the online experience for both parents/guardians and staff. Please take a moment to share your thoughts by clicking on this survey link.

The 2023-2024 budget has been board approved and is available on the District 47 website, www.d47.org. Click here to see the 2023-2024 budget.