E-Blast 10-15-15 - Central School District 301

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Prairie View Coyote-E-Blast
October 15, 2015
Annual Coyote Crawl Walk-a-thon was a Victory !
Thank you for all of the generous donations !! We earned $8000!
The Coyote Crawl was a success with all students taking part in a one
mile walk, minute-to-win it games, and a tug of war competition! All
students also singed the 2015 Coyote Crawl banner to be hung in our
gym! Thank you our PTO and parents for making this years Crawl a
wonderful success!
Halloween Parade & Classroom Parties– October 30, 2015
Our Halloween celebration will begin at school with our all school
costume parade starting promptly at 1:50 pm. For the
safety and well being of our students, we ask you follow
the school rules & guidelines. Please see page 2 for
additional important information.
OCTOBER
Oct. 19
Oct. 23
Oct. 30
Board of Ed Meeting @ CHS
End of 1st Qtr.
Halloween Parade
Halloween Classroom Parties
6:00 pm.
1:50-2:15 pm.
2:15-3:00 pm.
NOVEMBER
Nov. 2
Nov. 5
Nov. 6
Nov. 7
Nov. 7
Report Cards Home
Early Release—Teacher Institute
NO SCHOOL– Teacher Institute
PTO Dad/Son Event (offsite)
Trivia Schmivia at the Q Center
12:10 pm
11:30 & 1:30
6:00pm.
SECURITY
PRECAUTIONS
For the safety of the
students and staff in
the building, all visitors, including parents
and volunteers, are
required to enter
through the office and
sign in. To be buzzed
into the office you will
need to push the buzzer located on the wall
to the right of the
office door corridor.
Please do not knock
on the main doors to
get students attention.
We teach the students
not to let anyone in.
HALL
WEEN
In preparation for the Halloween activities at Prairie View, the following information has been
provided for you and your child to have a safe, fun day of celebration:
COSTUME PARADE: 1:50pm
Costume Parade will begin promptly at 1:50 pm. Parents who are ONLY attending the parade and are
not previously signed up on the room team list must enter the south doors closest to the cafeteria/
gymnasium.
Parking is available in the lot and along the route from Nesler.
CLASSROOM PARTIES: After the Parade—2:15-3:00
Classroom Parties will begin once students return to their rooms from the parade. All activities must be
completed by 2:45 pm. to ensure that our parking lot and bus loop are clear for dismissal.
If you are interested in attending the classroom party, your name must be registered with your
room team captain. Your final opportunity to commit will be one week before the date of the party.
The maximum number of parent volunteers in a given classroom will be limited to 6.
** Due to the nature of the days activities and the safety of our students, we are asking that parents
do not sign their child out after the parties. If your child needs an early release, please send a
note or e-mail the teacher and the office staff no later than Oct. 29th.
COSTUME INFORMATION AND RULES:
The following items must be adhered to in order for us to have a safe, fun day:
 Students do not wear their costume to school (including Kindergarten). They should bring the costume to
school and change into it before the parade (Teachers and room parents will help students get ready).
 Items representing weapons are not allowed. Any thing even resembling a weapon will be confiscated and
parents will need to pick up the item after school.
 Costumes depicting blood or promoting gore are not allowed. (If in doubt, check with your child’s teacher
or the school office).
 Any hair preparations need to be completed at home. Students will not be allowed to color their own hair
at school.
No face cover (e.g. paint, masks, bandanas, etc) can be worn while in school to ensure the property identification of all students, staff, and guests.
Important Reminders from the Health Office
Please remember the 3 C’s in preventing spread of
Clean your hands
Cover your nose and mouth
Contain your germ
Be sure your children dress for the weather, get plenty of rest, & eat a healthy diet.
When reporting your child absent, please include their symptoms. This will help us
accurately complete the required Kane County Health Department report :
Fever over 100 with a cough OR Fever over 100 with a sore throat
Remember to contact your child’s physician to make an appointment for the flu shot !!
Prepare for
Chilly Days
The chilly weather is
approaching and the
students are outside daily
for lunch recess. Please
make sure your child has
the appropriate fall/winter
clothing.
NOTIFICATION :
REGARDING SEX OFFENDER INFORMATION
Public Act 94-994, requires a principal or teacher to notify parents during school registration or
parent teacher conferences that information
about sex offenders is available to the public.
The Illinois Sex Offender Information website
is http://www.isp.state.il.us/sor.If you have any
questions, please contact your building principal.
SAVE THE DATE
Veteran’s Day– Wednesday, November 11 at 9:00 am.
Teaching citizenship is part of the educational process at Prairie View. As
citizens of this great country, we join together on Wednesday, November
11th to honor those who have served and those who currently serving in
the United States Armed Forces. It is out of great respect and humility
that the Prairie View family will honor all veterans in a special assembly.
More information will be coming home soon.
Prairie View Coyote-E-Blast
Father and Son Bowling Evening
Prairie View PTO invites you to enjoy some “Guy Time”
Date: Saturday, November 7, 2015
Location: St. Charles Bowl 2520 W Main St, St Charles, IL 60175
Bowling: $11.00/person 1.5 hours of bowling, shoes, hot dog, chips,
drinks and desserts.
PTO MEETING — NOVEMBER 10 @ 7pm. in the Library
Please come — We would love to see you !
FALL BINGO NIGHT, CAKE WALK
& BOOK FAIR
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13th
6pm – 8pm
Central District #301 Invites You to a
Community Focus Group
We Need You!
Central District #301 invites you to a Community Focus Group
"District 301 Facing the Enrollment Challenge"
Two Nights to Choose From:
Tuesday, October 27th or Tuesday, November 3rd
Central High School 6:00 - 8:30 pm in the Library Media Center
6:00 – 6:15 pm – Cookies and Coffee
6:15 – 6:30 pm – Presentation
6:30 – 7:30 pm – Breakout Sessions
7:30 – 8:15 pm – Group Feedback
All Central 301 Community Members are invited to participate in a focus group
presentation related to:
*Central 301 enrollment trend data
*Classroom availability
*Capital improvement needs
*Facility expansion options
*Bond and interest debt and our current referendum debt limit
The community focus group presentation will be held in the Central High School Library
Media Center followed by small group breakout sessions. The goal is to gather
information for the Board of Education and district administration on community member
perspectives related to facility solutions (mobile classrooms, building additions, new
construction) to accommodate the district’s increasing enrollment. Feedback obtained
from these focus groups will be posted on the district website and shared at a future
Board meeting.
Your participation is vital in helping the Board of Education and Administration gain the
communities’ input regarding this challenging topic. This information is beneficial while
we plan planning future additions or new school construction.
RedOctober
Ribbon
Week
26th-30th
Monday: Put Drugs to Rest
Wear Your Pajamas
Tuesday: Sock it to Drugs
Wear Crazy Socks
Wednesday: Put a Lid on Drugs
Wear a Hat
Thursday: Team Up Against Drugs
Wear Your Team Gear
Friday: Scare Away Drugs
Happy Halloween!
Red Ribbon Week will take place October
26th-30th. This week long celebration will
promote making safe and healthy choices
and encourage students to make a
personal commitment to stay drug-free.
20’S CELEBRATE
30’S DECADES
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50’S
60’S
70’S
80’S
90’S
Trivia with a
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www.301Foundation.org
TEAMS OF 8 • BEST TABLE THEME WINS!
(you determine winner!)
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1940’s
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19 7 0’s
NEW!
3 ROUNDS
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GENERAL QUESTIONS
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November 7, 2015
Q CENTER, ST CHARLES
6pm Doors Open • Games begin at 7pm
6:15–9:15 Beer & Wine Open Bar • 6:30–8:30 Appetizers
Register beginning September 15th • www.301foundation.org
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PTO Newsletter
Prairie View PTO
October 15, 2015
PTO MEETING Tuesday, November 10th @ 7pm in the PV Library.
Upcoming PTO Dates
Annual Coyote Crawl Walk‐A‐Thon Thank you to all the Prairie View Students and Families for your time and hard work collecting pledges for our Annual Walk‐A‐Thon! Our school working together led us to EXCEED our $5000 goal!!! Students, Staff and Volunteers all worked hard on the day of the Walk‐A‐
Thon to earn all the pledges! Awesome, Awesome Job Prairie View! Thank You again to the students, parents, donators, staff, volunteers, committee members, and our committee chairs for putting together this great Event!
Box Tops & Campbell’s Labels The first turn in date for labels is Friday, October 16th! Please see flyer on Page 3 of this Newsletter for more details. Remember to trim around the edges! October 16th
Box Tops/Labels Turn In Day
October 19th
Father/Son T-Shirt Orders Due
October 29th
Father/Son Registration Due
November 9th -13th
Fall Book Fair
November 10th
PTO Meeting @ 7pm
November 11th
Veteran’s Day Assembly @
9:15 in PV Gym
November 13th
Fall Bingo Night
Cake Walk
Family Book Fair Night
Father Son Bowling Event Attention Fathers and Sons: Please join us for a fun afternoon of bowling! We will be holding a school‐wide event at St. Charles Bowl on Saturday November 7th in the afternoon. See page 4 for the t‐shirt order & registration flyer. “Like” our Facebook page www.facebook.com/pvpto Visit our PTO Website http://prairieviewpto.weebly.com
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2015‐2016 PTO Board Members FALL BINGO NIGHT, CAKE WALK &
BOOK FAIR
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13th
6pm – 8pm
SEE PAGE 5 of this NEWSLETTER for
more details 
Nikki DiMaggio, Co‐President nikkidimaggio21@yahoo.com 630‐292‐3696 Christie Share, Co‐President christiespeakman@yahoo.com 773‐960‐7914 Jean Decker, Vice President jeanandrod@comcast.net 319‐551‐1256 Melissa Pedrigi, Treasurer mpedrigi@hotmail.com 630‐408‐5817 Chrissy Johnson, Secretary cvjohnson78@gmail.com 630
‐776‐8590 “Like” our Facebook page www.facebook.com/pvpto Visit our PTO Website http://prairieviewpto.weebly.com
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Turn in Your Labels and Box Tops!
Collection date is Friday October 16th!
Prairie View Elementary is actively involved in the Box Tops for
Education program. For every Box Top turned in, our school receives 10
cents! To help our school earn money, you simply have to look for the Box
Top logo on participating products, cut it out and send it to school with your
child. Each classroom will have a designated bin to collect the box tops. The
classroom with the highest amount turned in will win a treat so keep on
clipping! Please turn them in to your child’s teacher by Friday
October 16th, as we will be counting them for our first
submission. Please trim around the box tops before sending them
in. Thank you!
For more than 30 years, Labels for Education has been
awarding free educational equipment to schools in exchange
for proofs of purchase from the Campbell family of brands.
It’s a fun, easy program where students, families and members
of the community work together for a common goal. Prairie
View Elementary is participating in the LFE program, and you can help!
Just clip the UPC label, or save the cap from participating brands, and
turn them into your child’s teacher. The classroom with the highest
amount turned in will win a treat so keep on clipping. Please turn them
in to your child’s teacher by Friday October 16th, as we will be counting
them for our first submission. Please trim around the labels before
sending them in. Thank you!
Thank you for your support!
If you have any questions you can contact:
Jenniferdicarlo@comcast.net
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Last chance for t-shirts:
Father and Son Bowling
Prairie View PTO invites you to enjoy some “Guy Time” bonding and bowling. Date: Saturday, November 7, 2015 Location: St. Charles Bowl 2520 W Main St, St Charles, IL 60175 Bowling: $11.00/person 1.5 hours of bowling, shoes, hot dog, chips, drinks and desserts. Group 1 – Kinder, 1st and 2nd grades: 11:30 AM – 1 PM Group 2 – 3rd, 4th and 5th grades: 1:30 PM – 3 PM Bowling orders due Thursday October 29 (no late registration accepted). Tshirts: $8 per t‐shirt Grey with royal blue logo (the logo on the top of this flier). T‐shirt order is due Monday October 19 (no late orders accepted) If you have any questions, please contact: Kim Kowall at kimkowall@u-46.org or Amber Ficarra at amberficarra15@hotmail.com ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Father and Son Bowling Event
Kindly return this portion of flyer and payment in an envelope marked “PTO” to your
student’s teacher (Tshirt due Monday October 19 and bowling by Thursday October 29).
Checks can be made out to Prairie View PTO (please comment “Father and Son
Event”).
Total number attending (including adults): __________
Parent’s name: _______________________________________________
Student’s name: ______________________________________________
Grade / teacher: _______________________________________________
Please check one: ___ Group 1 (K, 1st, 2nd,)
___ Group 2 (3rd, 4th, 5th)
If you have more than one child in different groups, kindly select ONE group to bowl with.
#of shirts _____ Circle the size(s) would like to order below: (Write down sizes for your
records)
Men’s:
S
M
Youth: S (6/8)
L XL
XXL
M (10/12)
XXXL (add $2.00 for XXXL)
L (14/16)
Amount enclosed ($11.00/person for event and $8.00/tshirt):
Check $____________ or Cash $_____________
** No refunds for events, NSF fee of $25 will be assessed on all returned checks. **
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Fall Family
BINGO
Baked Goods and Sweet
Treats Needed for the
CAKE WALK!
Please contact Colleen Grigg
at art_teacher23@yahoo.com
if you can donate.
When:
Friday, November 13, 2015
Time:
6:00-6:30 Concessions/Cake Walk/Raffles/Book Fair
6:30-8:00 BINGO/Concessions/Cake Walk/Raffles/Book Fair
Cost: Bingo cards $1 each or six cards for $5. Pre-order Bingo cards by November 6th to avoid
waiting in cash line the night of the event.
Food:
It is a Friday night so leave the cooking to us! There will be plenty of snacks and hot dogs to purchase.
Prizes: Do you have any new items that you want to donate for Bingo prizes and the Raffles? If so, we
are accepting donations to be used as prizes for both kids and adults. No prize is too big or too small!
We cannot accept donations at school so please contact Jean Decker at jeanandrod@comcast.net or 319551-1256 to make drop-off arrangements. Thank You!
Bingo Card Pre-Orders
th
(Pre-Orders due by November 6 )
Student Name:________
Teacher Name:
$1 for 1 card or $5 for 6 cards
#1 cards___x$1 each = $
total
#6 cards___x$5 each = $ ______ total
Total Amount Paid: $


Please pay by cash or make check
payable to Prairie View PTO and
note “Bingo” in the memo.
$25 NSF fee for returned checks.
For PTO Use Only
Cash
or Check #
Total Amount $
Date Received
Volunteers!!!!
Every fun event needs great volunteers to make
it a success. If you can donate a hour or so of
your time to help us out, please fill out this
form and return it to school as soon as possible,
no later than November 6th or contact Christie
Share at christiespeakman@yahoo.com or 773960-7914.
Volunteer Name:
___________________
Telephone #:
_______
Email:
_
Please check below the times you are available
to help. If you can only help a portion of that
time, just let us know.
Set up crew #1
2:30pm-4:30pm
Set up crew #2
4:30pm-6:00pm
Event crew
6:00pm-7:15pm
(Prize table, food sales, check bingo cards, etc.)
Event crew
7:15pm-8:30pm
(Prize table, food sales, check bingo cards, etc.)
Clean up crew
8:30pm-9:30pm
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FALL/WINTER MEET SCHEDULE
2015/2016
10/10
10/24/15
11/7/15
11/14
11/21
12/12-12/13
1/10
1/30-1/31
2/7
2/13
SAGE Y
FOX VALLEY Y
OTTAWA Y
BUEHLER Y
THANKSGIVING CLASSIC
BARB WIRE CLASSIC
DAVID WOLF INVITE
BLUE MARLINS INVITE
JACK FROST
TRI MEET FOX VALLEY Y
AWAY
AWAY
HOME
AWAY
AWAY
AWAY
AWAY
AWAY
HOME
AWAY
2/28
DISTRICT
AWAY
3/19-3/20
STATE
AWAY
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
1. Full payment on registration day.
2. By Bank draft throughout the season (1st payment
due registration day. Monthly payments made Nov 1st
Dec 1st, Jan 1st and Feb 1st).
FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
FOR HEALTHY LIVING
FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Swim Team
ELGIN YMCA PELICANS SWIM TEAM
Taylor Branch YMCA
Fall/Winter
2015/2016
Sept 28th- March 16th
SWIM TEAM
GENERAL INFO:
All swimmers are welcome to join the Elgin Pelicans Swim Team, however, please keep in mind the
following:
• All swim team members must be members of the Taylor Family YMCA. This is a YMCA of the USA
Competitive sports rule.
• All swimmers must be able to swim one length of the pool freestyle and one length of the pool
backstroke and have a positive team attitude.
• The Elgin Pelicans compete in both YMCA and ISI/USA Swimming meets. Participation in ISI/USA
Swimming is optional. There is an additional fee for ISI/USA Swimming registration and meet
entries.
• To be eligible for the Short Course YMCA Championship meet, you must swim in 3 closed YMCA
meets. High School swimmers must swim 2 YMCA meets.
• All swimmers are expected to participate in swim meets with the team.
• Swimmers will be placed in practice groups and lanes depending on their skill level. Coaches have
the final decision on where swimmers will be placed based on ability and attitude.
• Swimmers must purchase a team suit to be worn at swim meets only. Female swimmers must wear
one-piece suits during practice. Male swimmers participating in Pre Senior/Senior practice groups
are encouraged to wear drag suits.
Head Coach: Brigitta Kempken
brigittak@gcfymca.org or
strolch37@sbcglobal.net
phone: 847-888-7410 x 224
Payment Option Information:
Swim team payments can be made in full at registration or monthly payments throughout the season.
Families with three or more children will receive a 20% discount off the swim team fee for the youngest
child. Additional meet fees may be incurred throughout the season.
REGISTRATION
ON GOING
Please note:
New swimmers must be evaluated by the head coach
to determine the practice group that will best fit their
abilities and provide a challenge. If you are not able to
attend the registration dates you must make
arrangements with the head coach for evaluation.
Registration forms can be found on our website
and can be completed at registration. These forms must be
returned to the swim team, not the front desk, for proper
processing.
www.elginpelicans.org
PRACTICE GROUPS
Yellow
Practice 1 hr. 3 x per week
For beginner to intermediate swimmers. Must be able to swim one length of the pool freestyle and one
length backstroke without hesitation. Home meets are required.
Green
Practice 1.25 hr. 4 x per week
For intermediate swimmers who know how to swim all four competitive strokes. Focus is on learning
rules of the sport, developing strong techniques and building endurance. Swimmers are expected to
attend all home meets and all championship meets.
Junior
Practice 1.50 hrs. 5 x per week
(3 practices/week are recommended)
For intermediate to advanced swimmers. Swimmers must have competitive swimming experience in all
four strokes. Swimmers must have the ability to do pace work and interval training. All are expected
to attend both dry land and pool training. Swimmers are expected to attend all home meets and all
championship meets.
Pre-Senior/Senior
Practice 2 hrs. 5 x per week
(4 practices/week are recommended, some Sat morning practices available)
For advanced swimmers. Swimmers must have competitive experience, be able to swim all four
competitive strokes efficiently, and have the ability to do pace work and interval training using a pace
clock. Must also be able to commit to a rigorous workout program including dry land and pool
training. Swimmers are required to attend all home meets and all championship meets.
Order Due Date:
November 20,
2015
Save Big Money with Marcus
Just in time for the Holidays! Order your Marcus Movie Theatre gift cards/certificates
now and help support Central School District 301 Music.
Fill out the attached order form and return back to your school with payment by
November 20, 2015. (Make checks payable to the order of: Central Music Boosters)
Please indicate on order form YOUR CHILDS SCHOOL.
 Orders will be available for pick up at your child’s school on December 2, 2015.
 See the attached order form and flyer. If you should have any questions, please contact Missy
Totzke at 847/814-0984 or via email Totzke60175@gmail.com
Click here for Order form: http://marcustheatres.com/media/sales/fundraising/platinumtallysheet.pdf
Click here for Info Flyer: http://marcustheatres.com/media/sales/fundraising/platinum-salessheetcolor.pdf
Thank you for supporting District 301 Music Boosters.
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