Out of the Nest... (Representing the Pride of the Southside)

We are off to a good start for the 2024-25 school year. The majority of our Hawks' understands the importance of following the expectations of being respectful, responsible, and ready to learn. For those Hawks', we will recognize and celebrate them. Be on the lookout for our Soaring Hawks (students of the month) in the next newsletter.

We will be incentivizing students with field trips, attendance and behavior prizes, and much much more. One of our first incentive field trips will be held on Monday, September 9. 250 students (4-8th) will attend the Bradley Soccer game. This game is free of cost. However, if students would like to bring money for concessions, they are more than welcome. Permission slips will be sent home with the 250 Hawks' that earns this privilege no later than Friday, September 6.

Please share with your student the importance of education, and it starts with adhering to the expectations.

Participating/Attending PBIS field trips are based on attendance and behaviors.

****It is a privilege not a right.

Wednesday, September 4 - Open House (4:00-5:30pm)

Progress reports will be distributed.
Lean more about PTO
Learn more about School Improvement Plan

Friday, September 6 - Field Trip to Tanner's Orchard (Roberts/Moss classes)

Monday, September 9 - Hult Center visits 6th grade at the school (Topic: Youth Mental Health)

Wednesday, September 11 - Hawks' PTO

Thursday, September 12 - District Parent University

Held at Manual High School
5:00-7:00pm
Food and Drawings
Childcare available for Pre-K through MS students. There will be no infant/toddler care.
Students a free dress pass if their parent attends

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT FOR 8TH GRADERS:

Attention All 8th Grade Parents: IB Information:

Richwoods High School is accepting applications to the IB program for 8th grade students. I would encourage anyone who is interested to visit the IB website for more detailed information regarding the application process and the IB program itself richwoodsib.org. The principals and counselors also have all the forms to apply at their respective schools. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the IB Coordinator anytime at thomas.hayes@psd150.org. A couple of important dates to remember:

October 2, 2024: Parent informational meeting, 6pm, RHS Auditorium
November 1, 2024: Deadline for completed applications, 4pm
November 19 & 20, 2024: IB interviews, 4-8pm, RHS Library
December 1, 2024: Acceptance letters sent to parents

Register for Bradley's DAPCEP classes today! Join with Bradley to experience an awesome offering of classes for our students!

These classes are at Bradley University and are free of charge! Transportation is available. Programs start September 7th! The included link will lead you to the registration page. Each child that shows proof of registration will receive a free dress pass! Visit the included link, choose your grade level and follow the prompts! We are thankful and excited for this opportunity! https://dapcep.asapconnected.com

Dental Sealants will be here in October during the school hours. Please sign and return dental sealant consent form so your student can participate. It is required for K, 2nd, and 6th grade students by Illinois State Law to have a dental exam on file.

Also, Illinois State Law requires that all K and 6th grade students have a 2024 school physical and vaccinations turned into the school by October 15th. ***Students will be excluded from school on this date and will not be able to return until their physical and immunization records are submitted to the school nurse.

SCHOOL DATA (Attendance & Behavior)

Attendance Goal = 93% Chronic Absenteeism = less than 25%

Last week's attendance = 91.8%
Chronic Absenteeism = 23.06%

Behavior Goal = less than 5 major office discipline referrals a day (less than 25 a week)

Last week ODRs=19 majors/15 students

Top Offenses: Aggressive Actions/Reckless Conduct, Disruption, Physical Fighting

Attendance by Grade-Level

Grade-level:

K = 91.1
1 = 93.1
2 = 92
3 = 92.9
4 = 93.6
5 = 95
6 = 91.9
7 = 95.1
8 = 95.8👏

Congratulation to 8th grade for having the highest attendance. They will receive a special treat.

Cell phones and all electronics including earbuds and headphones must be secured daily. If headphones are needed for instruction, they are provided by AJG.

A lost and/or damaged pouch must be replaced at a cost of $30. Parents will be contacted to make arrangements for payment when students state that their pouch is lost and/or damaged. This is still not a reason to have a cell phone in use during school.