Mrs. Deely's Blog

JAMBA JUICE REMINDER!
1^st through 5^th graders this is the last week to order Jamba Juice for $3.50.  Make sure to bring the correct amount of money. This is a fundraiser for the 5^th grade.
Thanks!

5th Grade Fine Arts Night - Wednesday, May 2
Spring Sing @ Wayne Thomas – 7:00 pm.  Doors will open at 6:40.

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THE GIANT CLOSET
As you know, the 8th Grade Graduation Ceremony has always been a formal event in North Shore School District 112, and students are expected to dress appropriately for the occasion. The Giant Closet came together in order to provide graduation appropriate clothing for 8th grade students for graduation. Featured items will include dresses and shoes for girls, and dress shirts, ties, slacks, and shoes for boys. On May 12th The Giant Closet will be open to all 8th grade students in District 112 to try on clothing, and then take home and wear for Graduation Night on June 4th. We are very excited to offer this opportunity to our students for this special night.

In order to provide a large collection of options for The Giant Closet, we need YOUR help. It’s time to get started on your spring-cleaning! Elm Place Middle School, Edgewood, and Northwood are now collecting graduation attire for our 8th graders. We need dresses, shoes, dress shirts, ties, and slacks in a variety of sizes. Please deliver any of these items to any of the schools during school hours, and place them in the basket marked The Giant Closet. If you have any questions, please contact Debbie Miller at dwmiller@nssd112.org. We thank you in advance for your donations to this worthy event.

EARLY RELEASE TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 2012
1st-5th 8:40-1:00 PM
PM-Kindergarten attends 8:40-11:26 AM
NO AM-Kindergarten

*Students should bring their own lunch.  NO HOT LUNCH on this day. Please make sure your child knows his/her plans to getting home at 1:00 PM on this day. Thank you!

KINDERGARTEN FIELD DAY
(Thursday, May 24th, 2012)

Dear Kindergarten Parents/Guardians,

On behalf Ms. Tepper, Ms. Waller, Mr. Iverson and Mr. Arensen, we would like to thank you for all your support during the year.  We have had a wonderful time getting to know your children and watching them grow.

The annual Kindergarten Field Day is scheduled for Thursday, May 24th, from 8:40 to 11:25 A.M.  All students are to report to school in the morning for that day only.  We have planned a wonderful morning of activities and games.  This morning is for students only.

Kindergarten students are invited to eat lunch at school for the first time.   Please send your child with a Nut Free bag lunch, water bottle (marked with your child’s name), and gym shoes.

Bus transportation is as follows: A.M. kindergarteners take the bus to and from school as usual.  P.M. kindergarteners may ride the bus to school but must be picked up at 11:25.  The reason for this is because A.M. students are delivered to their door on the return trip home.  The driver has no way of knowing where the P.M. kindergarteners live.  We appreciate your cooperation in this matter.

Again, thank you for all your help and support this past year.  We hope your child has had a wonderful kindergarten experience, and we look forward to seeing them in first grade!

If you have any questions, please email.  darensen@nssd112.org and tiverson@nssd112.org

Sincerely,
Mr. Arensen and Mr. Iverson

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Volunteers needed!  Breakfast with dads is coming up May 4th and 11th.  If you can help out from 7:45-8:30 on either day please contact Melissa Septon, melissa.septon@gmail.com or Samantha Schulze,sschulze656@comcast.net.

EARLY RELEASE TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 2012
1st-5th 8:40-1:00 PM
PM-Kindergarten attends 8:40-11:26 AM
NO AM-Kindergarten

*Students should bring their own lunch.  NO HOT LUNCH on this day. Please make sure your child knows his/her plans to getting home at 1:00 PM on this day. Thank you!

REVISION to Family Bash 2012 flyer that went out on 4.19.12.There will be 5 tickets included in the $10 prepaid that can be used for food, raffle or games you chose.. If an adult does not want to use their tickets I am sure your kids will be happy to:)

$12 day of event which will also include the 5 tickets to be used as you/child choose.

Additional tickets can be purchased on day of event if you/parent would like to purchase more your choice…

Please remember this is the biggest fundraiser of the year and all money raised benefits your children’s school!!
Please email Rachael or Kelli to volunteer for this event!!
Rachaelmann3@gmail.com
Kellikalish@hotmail.com

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EARLY RELEASE TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 2012
1st-5th 8:40-1:00 PM
PM-Kindergarten attends 8:40-11:26 AM
NO AM-Kindergarten

*Students should bring their own lunch.  NO HOT LUNCH on this day. Please make sure your child knows his/her plans to getting home at 1:00 PM on this day. Thank you!

ATTN ALL 5^TH GRADE PARENTS
Please make sure you get your 5^th grade mixer forms in by this Friday April 20^th.  The mixer is going to be a great event with music and dinner ! Your kids will get a chance to meet their new classmates from Oak Terrace, Sherwood and Red Oak! Cost is only $5.  If you need a permission form or have any other questions please email Laura Blumenau – jlblums@hotmail.com

FINAL REMINDER,
Last day for Used Book Sale tomorrow,Wednesday, April 18th. Don’t forget to send your children with cash. Most books cost $1.00 and $2.00

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JAMBA JUICE FUNDRAISER IS AT LUNCH FOR STUDENTS IN GRADE 1-5
Jamba Juice 5^th Grade Fund Raiser will be during lunch.

Family Bash:
Parents, please drop off any new  items to the office marked Family Bash that would be great items for the kids raffle.
Please help us make this great by donating your time. Contact Rachael Mann, rachaelmann3@gmail.com or Kelli Kalish, Kellikalish@hotmail.com to let us know your availability!! Thank you!!

THANK YOU FOR THE BIRTHDAY BOOK DONATIONS

The library staff would like to thank the children (and their
families!) who so generously donated money to the library’s Birthday
Book Fund in honor of their birthdays. This is a gift to Wayne Thomas
that keeps on giving as the books you purchase remain in our
collection for more and more children to enjoy.

Thank you for March donations to:

Kindergarten: Benen C., Taylor S., Shayna I, Aaron G.
First Grade: .Gabe G., Simon S., Cooper H.
Second Grade: Hannah L., Jeremy S.
Third Grade:  Ari H., Sophie H.
Fourth Grade: Sam S., William M., Jordan P., Azalea B.,
Fifth Grade: Alyssa L., Jacob H., Taylor E.,

Thank you!!

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WEAR PURPLE ON FRIDAY TO SUPPORT OUR STUDENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE MILITARY
Operation Military Kids has designated Friday, April 13th as “Purple Up! for Military Kids” and is encouraging people across the state to wear purple as a visible way to show support and thank military children for their strength and sacrifices.

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PTA Meeting – Weds, April 11 – 7 p.m. – Free Babysitting
Join us for the PTA meeting tomorrow night at 7 p.m. at the school.  (Free Babysitting is available!)  Come hear Mrs. Deely’s presentation on class placements and have fun in the “MAP Playground” – she’ll have about 6 computers with MAP loaded so parents can play and learn about MAP.

In addition to hearing about all of the other upcoming PTA events, please also come to vote on your 2012-2013 PTA Executive Board!

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Month of the Military Child Operation Thank You:  Approximately 325 children in North Shore School District 112 schools come from families where one or both parents serve in the military. While their parents make sacrifices by serving our country, the children also make sacrifices when their parents are far from home for extended periods of time.  The entire community is invited to help show their support for our children by taking part in Operation Thank You.  To participate, make or buy a thank you card, write a note of appreciation, put it in an unsealed envelope, and drop it off at any North Shore School District 112 elementary school, or the district office, no later than April 20.  The cards will be distributed to our military children on or before the end of the month.  Questions?  Contact School Community Relations Specialist Andi Rosen at 224-765-3013.

LET’S MIX IT UP 5^TH GRADERS!
The 5^th Grade Mixer is May 11^th from 6:30-8:00pm. This will be a great opportunity for 5^th graders to meet their new classmates at Northwood.   We will have a DJ and will be serving dinner. Cost is $5 per student. Please contact Laura Blumenau with any questions blumenaul@mercuryfs.com.  Permission forms and money is due on April 20^th!

NO HOT LUNCH (PASSOVER WEEK)
Monday, April 9-Thursday, April 12, 2012

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NO SCHOOL-Friday, April 6, 2012

It isn’t too early—start thinking about afterschool needs for next year!!!  ASAP (After School Activities Program) will, again, be held at Indian Trail and Oak Terrace with bussing provided by District 112 from Ravinia, Lincoln, and Wayne Thomas.  The program runs from 3:17 pm to 6:00 pm and includes snack, homework time, enrichment activities, and active play.  REGISTRATION FORMS are now available at: www.familynetworkcenter.org .  For more information, contact: Bobbie Hinden, ASAP Director, 847-433-0377 or bobbie.hinden@family-focus.org .

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THERE IS NO HOT LUNCH NEXT WEEK:
Monday, April 9th to Thursday, April 12, 20112 (Passover week).

WAYNE THOMAS NEWS:
http://highlandpark.suntimes.com/11495448-417/elementary-school-morphs-into-art-haven-in-highland-park.html#.T3Xm78Wutdo.bitly

http://triblocal.com/highland-park-highwood/2012/04/03/four-north-shore-district-112-teachers-named-golden-apple-finalists/#.T3vMT2-tbDA.email

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