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November 2018 eNewsletter District 181 would like to wish all of our staff, families, students and neighbors a Happy Thanksgiving and holiday season. We're grateful to partner with you in the education of our students and for the incredible things happening in D181 schools! Check out some recent highlights below.  Have stories or photos to share? Simply reply to this email to reach Communications Director Jamie Lavigueur.

D181 Schools Honor Veterans

All D181 elementary schools honored Veterans Day this month through special assemblies, songs, and more. A few snapshots are below.

The Doings covered the Veterans Day assembly at Prospect School. To read the full story, click here. (Subscription may be required) The Hinsdalean covered The Lane's Veteran's Day assembly, which was featured on the front page as well as Page 16. Click above to see the full-size images.

Community Partnerships

D181 Community Reaches 'Care for Carolina' Goal 75 Volunteers Pack 1,000 Bags for NC students affected by Hurricane

The "Care for Carolina" school supplies drive hosted in partnership with Community Consolidated School District 181, the District 181 Foundation, and the Rotary Club of Hinsdale reached its goal and collected 1,000 book bags worth of school supplies to be shipped to Robeson County Schools in North Carolina. Robeson County is one of the largest school districts in North Carolina and its schools were devastated by Hurricane Florence. Each District 181 school collected a specific type of supplies requested by the Robeson County schools, such as pens, pencils, notebooks and more. On November 15, approximately 75 volunteers from the District 181 community gathered to pack the donated supplies into book bags. The bags were then packed into a truck, donated by Cadence Premier Logistics, which will transport the supplies to Robeson County.

THANK YOU D181 schools, PTOs and families The D181 Foundation The Rotary Club of Hinsdale Cadence Premier Logistics The Rotary Club of Naperville The Birches Shane's Office Supplies Walmart of Bloomingdale All of our donors and volunteers! Click Here to Watch the Recap Video

School Highlights

D181 Elementary P.E. Programs Receive Blue Ribbon Award

All seven D181 elementary schools received the P.E. Blue Ribbon Award from the Illinois Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (IAHPERD) and were honored at a ceremony Nov. 15. Each school received a Blue Ribbon banner and plaque. Congrats to all schools and thank you for your commitment!  *Click to enlarge photo

HMS Students Take Annual Washington D.C. Trip

Hinsdale Middle School Students took their annual Washington D.C. trip in early November, a 40+ year HMS tradition in experiencing history. Stay tuned for the official 2018 group photo!

CHMS Students Experience "Real World Day"

CHMS eighth-graders learned some important life lessons in social studies class as they took part in "Real World Day" activities in early November. Each student was tasked with choosing their ideal career and made decisions as a 23-year-old version of themselves, with a starting salary in that career and decisions to make about housing, transportation and insurance. Eighth-grade social studies teacher Mario Castillo said Real World Day is "a safe place for students to test out decision-making." Castillo said students are often surprised at how quickly their cost of living adds up as they budget for food, utilities, and student loans. PHOTO: Volunteer Stacy Guido works with students on housing options.

PHOTO: Volunteer Mike McCurry addresses the class. Community volunteers Stacy Guido and Mike McCurry (real estate agents), Patrick Kerrigan and Dwain Ackerman (insurance agents), and Roger Nulton (financial planner) guided students through their options. CHMS Assistant Principal Erick Jones also held a special session, posing as a car salesman. Mike McCurry has volunteered to speak at Real World Day since 2006. "I've seen the kids really learn the value of money as we go through each exercise," he said. Volunteer Staci Guido added, "It gets them thinking about the value of saving and watching what they spend."

Band Director Stibich Featured on Quinlan & Fabish

District 181 Beginning Band Director Laura Stibich was asked to share some helpful hints for student performance, motivation, and retention on the Quinlan & Fabish Facebook page in advance of the First Performance National Day of Celebration. Congrats Laura, and thanks for sharing your expertise! Click here to watch the video

Food Allergy Management Reminder

Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude, friends and family, and of course — food! As we celebrate the holiday season, we want to remind our generous D181 parents and partners in education of our Food Allergy Management Plan.

Parent Guide to the Food Allergy Management Plan

Food Allergy Management Plan (full version)

Upcoming Events

HMS Musical: “The Sound of Music” 7 p.m. Nov. 29-Dec. 1 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 1. Tickets are $7 for students and $9 for adults. Experience the classic story of the Von Trapp family brought to life by HMS students. Tickets can be purchased at the HMS Commons during lunch hours, 11:05 a.m.-12:50 p.m. during the week. Tickets can be held at will call by emailing stabisz@d181.org.

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