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A Message from the Principal |
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Dear Sheridan Families,
How exciting to have our Sharks back this week! It was such a joy to watch all of them get ALL their mass amounts of supplies out of cars on Monday and make their way back to their classrooms to their friends. They thoroughly enjoyed the snow and found creative ways to use sidewalk chalk to color it! I want to thank all of you for falling back into the routine of filling out the Self-Certification, getting the kids to school on time and having their masks! This was tremendously helpful for a smooth transition! Also, a quick reminder that there is NO SCHOOL on Monday in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.
Social Emotional Support
This is a challenging time for many of our students as they navigate both in-person and remote learning. Some of our students might be struggling with anxiety, stress, depression, or a significant lack of motivation and we have several staff members who can help parents navigate those challenges. Below is an introduction video from our school psychologist (Mrs. Heather Burroughs) and school social worker (Mr. Jeremy Brown) as well as their contact information. They are the best point of contact at the school level for support. You can also include your child’s teacher and principal on email communication.
D67 All-Student Town Hall
Join us for the first ever All-Student Town Hall on Thursday, January 21st at 4:30pm. See more information and a trailer in the APT section below!
Pre-School and Kindergarten Registration
Pre-School and Kindergarten Registration for the 2021-22 school year will be open on January 26th. The pre-registration link for both programs will be located on the district web site. Parent information meetings will be held virtually on the following dates:
Pre-School- January 27th, 10:45 a.m.
Kindergarten- February 9th, 6:00 p.m.
Students must be residents of Lake Forest to enroll in either program. Pre-school is open to students between the ages of 3-5. Students must be 5 years old by September 1st, 2021, to enroll in Kindergarten. For questions, please contact your child’s home school, or Dr. Michelle Shinn, Director of Student Services and School Improvement (847-604-7440).
4th Grade World Language
On Thursday, January 21 from 7:00-7:45 p.m., 4th graders and their parents/guardians are invited to attend a remote presentation and Q&A session to learn about all four languages offered at Deer Path Middle School. In advance of the evening, please read this letter for details about the language selection process. If you still have questions after reading the document, please add them here and we will try to address them during the January 21 presentation.
Sincerely,
Susan
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District 67 All-Student Town Hall - "Celebrating Our Connective Community"
New Date: January 21, 2021, 4:30-5:30PM
Due to scheduling of the District 67 and District 115 Joint Board of Education meeting now booked for Thursday, January 14 at 5:00 PM, the District 67 All-Student Town Hall has been rescheduled.
Parents and guardians are invited to tune in with their students on Thursday, January 21 for our first-ever All-Student Town Hall, moderated by APT Executive Board President Kristen Lee. A link to join the Town Hall will be shared by email prior to the event!
From the Sheridan School Nurse…
Attention all Kindergarten and Second Grade parents
· According to Illinois State Law, all children in Kindergarten and Second Grade are required to have a dental examination.
· Each child shall present proof of a dental examination by a licensed dentist and return the completed dental examination form to the School Nurse by May 15, 2021.
· The proof of dental examination form must be signed and dated by a licensed dentist.
· The examination must have taken place within 18 months prior to May 15, 2021 (ie between November 15, 2019 and May 15, 2021).
· The Illinois Department of Public Health Proof of Dental Examination Form is available at www.lakeforestschools.org under the Health Services tab for District 67.
· In accordance with State Law: 105 ILCS 5/27-8.1(1.5), if a child fails to present proof by May 15, 2021, the school may hold the child’s report card.
· An Illinois Department of Public Health Dental Waiver Form is available at www.lakeforestschools.org under the Health Services tab for District 67 for children with financial needs.
· Please contact Cynthia Borosh, Sheridan School Nurse, with any questions.
School Nurse
Sheridan School
847-615-4479 (Nurse's Office)
847-615-4465(fax)
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Principal
847-615-4454
Attendance and Office:
847-234-1160
Nurse:
847-615-4479
Upcoming Events:
Jan 18 ~ No School
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Jan 21 ~ All-Student Town Hall. 4:40-5:30pm
Jan 27 ~ PreK Parent info meeting. 10:45am
Feb 9 ~ Kindergarten Parent Info meeting. 6:00pm
Feb 15 ~ No School
President's Day
Feb 26 ~ No School
Teacher Institute Day
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Updated COVID-19 Dashboard |
District 67 has launched an updated COVID-19 Dashboard that includes Core Indicators that will inform decision making regarding movement between in-person, hybrid, and remote learning during the pandemic. The updated Dashboard is the result of the work of the Metrics Advisory Council in an effort to keep the community more informed about school, district, and county-level metrics. More information about the updated Dashboard can be found in this short presentation. Questions and/or comments regarding the information can be directed to Dr. Michelle Shinn.
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BRAINSTORMERS
by Mrs. Prestipino and Mrs. Thornton
Do you love to play the drum? Do you love to read, perform, and create rhythms?! With some simple items, you will create your own drum set. As a special treat, this set will be turned into a “glowing” drum experience. (Video link)
- All elementary students in 3rd and 4th grades
- Wednesdays, February 3 - March 10, 3:30 - 4:15 pm
- Minimum: 8 Maximum: 20
Equipment: 5-gallon bucket (to be supplied by parent)
Pair of drumsticks and glow sticks for final performance supplied by Brainstormers - sent home with the student or picked up at home school for AVA.
Optional item: Light up drum sticks-link
Virtual Stop Animation - 10-day intensive class (Grades 3-4)
This class is for students that enjoy creating stop motion animation on the iPad. Students will learn how to take their thumbnail drawings and ideas and turn them into a stop animation film. We will be using iMotion and iMovie on the iPad.
Mrs. Seymour (iCoach)
All Elementary Schools
- February 1-12
- M/W/F Synchronous Instruction, 4:00-5:00 pm
- Minimum: 6 Maximum: 16
- T/R Asynchronous Lessons and Office Hours (4:00-5:00 pm)
- Project Presentation - February 12
Virtual Drama Class
This engaging class will provide a creative outlet for elementary students focusing on drama games and activities that focus on developing self-awareness skills and building greater self-confidence.
Mrs. Clack (7/8 Drama Teacher) and Mrs. Thornton (Elementary Music Teacher)
All elementary schools (found in the Winter tab)
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Grades 3-4 February 9 - 25, Tuesday and Thursday, 4:00-5:00 pm
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Grades 1-2 March 2 - 18, Tuesday and Thursday, 4:00-5:00 pm
Minimum: 8 Maximum: 20
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Next in Our BRAVE SEL Series
Overcome Overwhelm: The Parent Edition 5 Steps to Building Your Toolbox - Wednesday, January 20 7:00-8:00 PM
Parents are responsible for managing a lot of emotions throughout the day - not only their own, but also their entire family! This can be overwhelming, especially when given all of the other responsibilities in life. In this presentation, Simply Bee Owner & Therapist Audrey Grunst, MSW will teach five foundational tools for building emotional wellness through The Growth and Resiliency Model™. Our mission is to provide parents the necessary skills that support emotional growth during challenging times.
Board of Education Meeting
The next Board of Education Meeting for District 67 will be held on Tuesday, January 26, 2021. The regular business portion of the meeting will be held 7:00 p.m. An Executive Session may be held prior to the regular business. Please check the District 67 Board of Education webpage for additional information.
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Make sure you’ve saved the new date for our first-ever District 67 Student Town Hall!
Brought to you by your District 67 Administration and APT
Thursday, January 21 at 4:30 pm (Live stream link to follow)
Check out the preview by clicking on the picture below!
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APT Nominations Requested for 2021-2023 Term
Nominations are now being solicited for the following District 67 APT Executive Board positions to serve during the 2021-2023 school years:
APT Executive Board President
APT Executive Board Communications Coordinator
Everett APT Building President
DPM APT Building President
Please note that nominees MUST have prior experience serving on an APT Board (or as a Room Parent) in order to be considered. Also, only parents from a local school can submit a nomination for that building’s APT President.
Nomination submissions are due on Monday, January 25th. Thank you!
January APT Meeting - 1/20/21 @ 9:00 am
Mark your calendars for our January APT Meeting at 9:00 am. This will be a VIRTUAL meeting via Google Hangouts. All parents are welcome to join.
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It is that exciting time of year where the Spirit of 67 Foundation prepares to start our annual grant process! Since our foundation in 1985, The Spirit of 67 has funded 700 grants totaling almost $5.7 Million, enriching and enhancing the educational and cultural experiences of students, faculty, parents and staff of District 67 in ways that might not otherwise be provided. Each year grant requests vary greatly in amount and scope and anyone who has an idea is encouraged to write one. Please note that the deadline for submitting grants is on January 28th at 3:00 pm. You can find a grant application as well as descriptions of grants we have funded back to 2002 on our website under the "Grants” tab to spur ideas. https://spiritof67foundation.org If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Spirit of 67 Foundation, VP of Grants, Colleen Berto via email at colleenberto@yahoo.com. We look forward to receiving your grant applications!
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CROYA virtual Middle School meetings are in full swing! CROYA Middle School meetings will be every Tuesday from 4:00pm-4:30pm. Middle School meetings include CROYA updates, upcoming programs, and a game! All 5th-8th grade students are welcome! Zoom link can be found on the CROYA website.
Scouts BSA Troop 48 (follow us on FB) is hosting a Mini-Klondike Derby Saturday 1/30 at 1PM at Northcroft Park. This is a free event for community elementary and middle school youth (K-8) featuring fun outdoor winter activities! RSVP is mandatory, event is pending IL restrictions at the time and subject to reschedule for this reason or weather. Please see the electronic signup for more information!
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Sheridan Elementary School | 1360 N. Sheridan Rd., Lake Forest, IL 60045 |
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