Happy September!

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

A= Academics

B=Behavior

C= Climate & Culture

We are so very proud of our scholars as they are learning our Sieden Prairie pledges in some cases (for our new students ) and remembering and reviewing the pledges in other cases (for our returning students). Ultimately, our scholars are being reflective and demonstrating the positive affirmations that they say daily in our Sieden Prairie Pledge and Oath of Positive Affirmation.

Talking about putting in the work: Students in 2B enjoy a visit from our district STEM director, Ms. Davis, as they prepare for learning at their upcoming STEM center visit. Students will work towards building a habitat for the animal life of their choice. The objective is to make sure the habitat fits the complete needs of their animal choice.

Students in 4A have been working closely with the STEM Coach, Mrs. Clay, to code circuits and drones in anticipation of the State Superintendents visit to the STEM Center August 31st.

Second Step Focus and Core Competencies: Self-Awareness, Self-Management, Relationship Skills for all K-5 grade levels.

No School on Monday, September 4, 2023

School Resumes on Tuesday, September 5, 2023

Labor day is a holiday that recognizes the many contributions that workers have made to America's strength, prosperity, and well- being.

"Labor Day is considered the unofficial NFL season kickoff."

Go Bears!!!

Thursday, August 31: Open House

• 6:00-6:30PM Meet w/K-2 Grade Teachers
• 6:30-7:00PM Meet w/Principal & Asst. Principal
• 7:00-7:30PM Meet w/3-5 Grade Teachers

Friday, September 1st: PBIS Monthly Goal - Manners and Responsibility

Monday, September 4th: Labor Day, NO SCHOOL

Friday, September 8th: Grandparents' Day 10:00 a.m.

Friday, September 15th: Student Council Petitions Due

Monday, September 18th: Monday Moments and Muffins w/McCaskill 3:30 PM

Thursday, September 21st: NEHS Application Deadline

Friday, September 22nd: Parent-Teacher Conferences, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Friday, September 29th: Sieden Prairie Student Council Election Assembly 1:30 PM

BE SAFE, BE RESPECTFUL

& BE RESPONSIBLE

A SPECIAL THANK YOU to ALL of the Sieden Prairie Staff for your hard work and dedication. I see you working diligently as you are building relationships with our scholars, planning high quality lessons, utilizing your resources, and doing all that you do to help our scholars succeed. YOU ALL ROCK! I appreciate each and every one of you.

Support staff, each of you work very hard to support our students and teachers. Your collaborative efforts are appreciated.

Custodial staff, I just want you to know that I see you. Thank you! A Special Thank you to Mrs. Salinas - There are no words to express how over the years you have been there for me...always in the background doing what you do with so much class. You are a class act!

Mrs. Watson, Ms. Pounds, Mrs. Cornelious, Ms. Silva, Ms. Ward, Mrs. Gervase, and Ms. Campbell - Keep up the great work in your leadership roles! We are so proud of you all! We see your light.

Our STEM STARS: Ms. Bobko and Ms. Gibbs - Continue to take the kids to another level with STEM...We love your committed efforts to STEM!

New Teachers & Long Term Substitutes & Cadres, Wow! You all are amazing! It's a pleasure having you as a part of our staff. You're all handling the learning curve like a champ. Stay the course. I (we) see you.

Administrative Staff ( Mrs. Willard, Ms. Arce, Mrs. McCoy, Nurse D, Ms. Vargas, Mrs. Horton, Mrs. Holland, and Ms. Benson): Thank you for always looking out for me and helping me and making sure that I eat. You all roll up your sleeves daily and each of you go beyond the call of duty. I am so grateful to work with a wonderful bunch like each of you. Your commitment to embracing my vision and excellence and most importantly making sure that our scholars and parents have what they need is heart-warming.

Blessings to All!

~Sincerely,

Principal McCaskill

Happy Birthday to the following staff members who celebrated a birthday in August or will celebrate a birthday in September. Blessings for many more birthdays to come!

Mr. Hill - August 1

Ms. Silva - August 6

Mr. Strong - August 6

Ms. Vargas - September 18

Ms. Parrish - September 19

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.