Last Blog for THIS YEAR!!

Science Kits: Please complete your needs for science supplies TODAY~Friday, May 26th at 2:30

• 3rd Grade
• 4th Grade
• 5th Grade

Our Sign Messages: The kids are loving writing a message on our sign. Please share the message with us the day before so we can gather the letters. Thank you. Here is the schedule....

Tuesday, May 29th: Reszel

Wednesday, May 30th: Mathias

Thursday, May 31st: Rein

Friday, June 1st: Shuster

Monday: June 4th: Carr

TO DO List for Teachers from Grade Level Meeting

Upcoming Dates FOR THE REST OF THE YEAR!!!!!

(This list is REALLY pretty short!)

• Tuesday, May 29th
• Collect iPads Today at 8am!!
• 12:30: 5th Grade Walk Through of OJH
• Wednesday, May 30th
• GRADES DUE BY 8AM
• Field Day
• Thursday, May 31st
• 9:00-10:30 All School Movie
• 1:00-2:00 Year Book Signing
• (Rain Date for Field Day...Movie & Yearbook signing will then be on Wednesday)
• Friday, June 1st
• Class Picnics
• Monday, June 4th
• LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
• Class Picnics

PAWESOME STAFF

Thank you Sharon for helping again with my lunch duty so I could meet with students. I don't know what I would do without you!

Thank you Lori for being flexible with your Friday schedule!

My laaaast thank you paw goes to the entire HP staff!! I have been here long enough to know , and have seen people pass through those double doors long enough to know, that this is an extraordinary staff with an equal amount of caring for kids! It has been a blessing to work and live with all of you for six hours each day!

Thanks to Sharon, Jihan, Bridget, Meg and Mary Joy for facilitating the talent show again this year. It showcased some great acts. You put together a well organized and entertaining show for us all!

Thanks to Sharon, Jihan, Bridget, Meg and Mary Joy for facilitating the talent show again this year. It showcased some great acts. You put together a well organized and entertaining show for us all!

Thank you to Kathy & Debbie for being the best team ever! The work you put in for the kids each day is amazing!

Thanks for another great year of student council Kristy!

Thank you, Nancy S. for the resources!

Thank you Joe, Brian (OJH sub day lead), Steve, Sean, Larry and Brian for setting up and taking down the stage and the chairs for the Talent Show. The performance was amazing and thanks to you the show went smoothly.

Thank you Mike for downloading all the music for the Talent Show kids!

Thank you Katie for helping with the mics (and some nervous kids) and watching my class pre-talent show!

Thank you Cheryl and Elise for all you do!

Thanks Mrs. Duffy for being the best 4th grade teacher in the whole wide world! (Love, your class)

Thank you Sue for all your hard work and dedication to our students in 208!

Julie, Karyl, Jill, Ellen and Heidi you ladies have been so understanding of any and all emergency testing and translating situations that have occurred this year. Thank you so much & I loved working with you all!

Wow, what a send off! Thank you all for the retirement celebration and song at the talent show this week. And the decorative box filled with bandaid notes and pictures from all of the students made me laugh and cry at the same time. My heart is heavy leaving you all. Gratefully, Donna

Thank you, Kathy Rezel, for your sweet treats and caring note! It made my day!

Thank you for allowing our students to walk to the Orland Park Public Library! Great idea!

Thank you School Improvement Team for all the time and effort put into our 'One School One Theme' this school year. Looking forward to 'moo're activities next school year. :-)

Thank you to all the staff members that help support our High Point Talent Show. Another great show this school year!

2 Weeks and 1 Day to Go!

Science Kits: Please complete your needs for science supplies by Friday, May 26th at 2:30

• 3rd Grade
• 4th Grade
• 5th Grade

Our Sign Messages: The kids are loving writing a message on our sign. Please share the message with us the day before so we can gather the letters. Thank you. Here is the schedule....

Monday, May 21st: Hannigan

Tuesday, May 22nd: Kenny

Wednesday, May 23rd: O'Connor

Thursday, May 24th: Wojcik

Friday, May 25th: Zughayyer

Tuesday, May 29th: Reszel

Wednesday, May 30th: Mathias

Thursday, May 31st: Rein

Friday, June 1st: Shuster

Monday: June 4th: Carr

Bright Bytes Survey: All students & teachers need to take this quick survey (About 15 minutes) over the next two weeks.  It is due on May 17th. This will provide much need information of the effectiveness of our current technology and PD initiatives and strategies. Please share this link with students through Google Classroom, Seesaw or write it on your board. Thank you!

https://bbyt.es/start/WW9WC

Please email Kristin when you have completed the survey with your class!

Read-a-Thon

Check out information about this fun week here!

TO DO List for Teachers from Grade Level Meeting

Upcoming Dates FOR THE REST OF THE YEAR!!!!!

• Monday, May 21st
• 8:30-10:00: 5th Grade Walking Field Trip to Library
• 12:30-2:00: 3rd Grade Walking Field Trip to Library
• Talent Show Dress Rehearsal
• Tuesday, May 22nd
• Dental Exams
• Wednesday, May 23rd
• 3rd Grade Enrichment Field Trip
• Talent Show 8:30-10:00
• 12:00-1:30 4th Grade Walking Field Trip to Library
• Thursday, May 24th
• 10:15 5th Grade Enrichment Passion Project Expo
• Friday, May 25th
• 8:15-9:30: All School Reads
• PL Day
• Tuesday, May 29th
• Collect iPads Today
• 12:30: 5th Grade Walk Through of OJH
• Wednesday, May 30th
• Field Day
• Thursday, May 31st
• 9:00-10:30 All School Movie
• 1:00-2:00 Year Book Signing
• Friday, June 1st
• Class Picnics
• Monday, June 4th
• LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
• Class Picnics

3 Weeks & 1 Day to Go

Happy Retirement Party Day to Regina, Kathy & Donna~ We are looking forward to celebrating with you tonight! It will be a wonderful evening & thank you to all the party planners!

Happy Mother's Day Weekend! 

So lucky to have so many wonderful women in all of our lives!!

Our Sign Messages: The kids are loving writing a message on our sign. Please share the message with us the day before so we can gather the letters. Thank you. Here is the schedule....

Monday, May 14th: Omahen

Tuesday, May 15th: Weber

Wednesday, May 16th: Winkler

Thursday, May 17th: Davis

Friday, May 18th: Duffy

Monday, May 21st: Hannigan

Tuesday, May 22nd: Kenny

Wednesday, May 23rd: O'Connor

Thursday, May 24th: Wojcik

Friday, May 25th: Zughayyer

Tuesday, May 29th: Reszel

Wednesday, May 30th: Mathias

Thursday, May 31st: Rein

Friday, June 1st: Shuster

Monday: June 4th: Carr

Bright Bytes Survey: All students & teachers need to take this quick survey (About 15 minutes) over the next two weeks.  It is due on May 17th. This will provide much need information of the effectiveness of our current technology and PD initiatives and strategies. Please share this link with students through Google Classroom, Seesaw or write it on your board. Thank you!
https://bbyt.es/start/WW9WC

Read-a-Thon

Check out information about this fun week here!

TO DO List for Teachers from Grade Level Meeting

Upcoming Dates FOR THE REST OF THE YEAR!!!!!

• Monday, May 14th
• Book Fair Begins
• Social Worker Peer Coaching 8-12
• BIT 1:30
• Tuesday, May 15th
• 5th Grade Data Meetings in PM: Put in Skyward ONLY
• Wednesday, May 16th
• 3rd Grade Data Meeting in AM: Put in Skyward ONLY
• 4th Grade Data Meeting in PM: Put in Skyward ONLY
• Thursday, May 17th
• SPED Planning Meeting All Day in Conference Room
• Bright Bytes Survey Due: https://bbyt.es/start/WW9WC
• Friday, May 18th
• 4th Grade Enrichment Field Trip
• 9:15-10:15 Choir Performance
• Monday, May 21st
• 8:30-10:00: 5th Grade Walking Field Trip to Library
• 12:30-2:00: 3rd Grade Walking Field Trip to Library
• Talent Show Dress Rehearsal
• Tuesday, May 22nd
• Dental Exams
• Wednesday, May 23rd
• 3rd Grade Enrichment Field Trip
• Talent Show 8:30-10:00
• 12:00-1:30 4th Grade Walking Field Trip to Library
• Thursday, May 24th
• 10:15 5th Grade Enrichment Passion Project Expo
• Friday, May 25th
• 8:15-9:30: All School Reads
• PL Day
• Tuesday, May 29th
• Collect iPads Today
• 12:30: 
• 5th Grade Walk Through of OJH
• Wednesday, May 30th
• Field Day
• Thursday, May 31st

• 9:00-10:30 All School Movie
• 1:00-2:00 Year Book Signing
• Friday, June 1st
• Class Picnics
• Monday, June 4th
• LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
• Class Picnics

PAWESOME STAFF

Thanks, Nancy, for all of your tech help!

Thanks Lindsay and Kara for your help with the breakout activities.

Thank you Sharon for helping us make our Mother's Day gifts so special!

Thank you 4th grade team for keeping me sane these past few weeks! Love you girls!

Thank you Erik & Nicole for helping me with the audio setup for choir. I am so lucky to be on such a great music team and I learn so much from all of you! :)

Thank you for making my last School Nurse Day special and memorable. Going to be hard to leave this place!

Thanks Katherine for helping me input my data!!!

Thanks Katherine for helping me input my data!!!

THANK YOU LISA FINK for all of your extra help with Choir this week! I don't know what I would do without you! :)

Bright Bytes Survey: All students & teachers need to take this quick survey (About 15 minutes) over the next two weeks.  It is due on May 17th. This will provide much need information of the effectiveness of our current technology and PD initiatives and strategies. Please share this link with students through Google Classroom, Seesaw or write it on your board. Thank you!
https://bbyt.es/start/WW9WC

Walking Field Trips to Library

Please send the field trip forms home today. They are due on May 16th. Thanks to Kristy for organizing. 

Read-a-Thon

Check out information about this fun week here!

TO DO List for Teachers from Grade Level Meeting

Upcoming Dates FOR THE REST OF THE YEAR!!!!!

• Monday, May 7
• AM: 5th Grade Articulation with 6th Grade~ Do NOT put subs in Aesop or Skyward
• PM: 3rd Grade Articulation with 2nd Grade~ Do NOT put subs in Aesop or Skyward
• Tuesday, May 8th
• Easy CBM testing in gym all day: Schedule Here
• Wednesday, May 9th 
• SIP Meeting at 7am in Art Room
• Staff Appreciation Lunch Schedule 
• Thursday, May 10th
• TECH 2018~Katlin, Kristy and Kristin in Springfield
• PFE Meeting
• Orchestra Concert at 7pm
• Friday, May 11th
• Retirement Party
• Monday, May 14th
• Social Worker Peer Coaching 8-12
• BIT 1:30
• Tuesday, May 15th
• 5th Grade Data Meetings in PM: Put in Skyward ONLY
• Wednesday, May 16th
• 3rd Grade Data Meeting in AM: Put in Skyward ONLY
• 4th Grade Data Meeting in PM: Put in Skyward ONLY
• Thursday, May 17th
• SPED Planning Meeting All Day in Conference Room
• Bright Bytes Survey Due: https://bbyt.es/start/WW9WC
• Friday, May 18th
• 4th Grade Enrichment Field Trip
• 9:15-10:15 Choir Performance
• Monday, May 21st
• 8:30-10:00: 5th Grade Walking Field Trip to Library
• 12:30-2:00: 3rd Grade Walking Field Trip to Library
• Talent Show Dress Rehearsal
• Tuesday, May 22nd
• Dental Exams
• Wednesday, May 23rd
• 3rd Grade Enrichment Field Trip
• Talent Show 8:30-10:00
• 12:00-1:30 4th Grade Walking Field Trip to Library
• Thursday, May 24th
• 10:15 5th Grade Enrichment Passion Project Expo
• Friday, May 25th
• 8:15-9:30: All School Reads
• PL Day
• Tuesday, May 29th
• Collect iPads Today
• Wednesday, May 30th
• Field Day
• 5th Grade Walk Through OJH: Time to come
• Thursday, May 31st

• 9:00-10:30 All School Movie
• 1:00-2:00 Year Book Signing
• Friday, June 1st
• Class Picnics
• Monday, June 4th
• LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
• Class Picnics

PAWESOME STAFF

Thank you Sharon for doing my lunch dismissal so I can meet with choir kids! You are the best! :)

Thanks to Cheryl for working with one of my students!

Kristin, thank you for all that you have done to help me this week. I know that you are constantly pulled in different directions, but somehow you always manage to be there for me.

Thanks Nancy W. for your tech help with the Robert Crown speakers!

Thanks, Kristy for making all of the delicious cupcakes!

Thanks Mike for adjusting my gym time on Friday. I greatly appreciate it.

Thanks Lynn and Maureen for all you do in support of our students. Couldn't do it without you.

Thank you Kristy for taking care of us on Tuesday! We appreciate it!

Thanks Jill for setting up our fun field trip!

Thanks Melissa for answering my questions about IPI coding. I appreciate the information and feedback! :)

Thanks Kristy, Nancy, Regina and Gail for the delicious healthy lunch!

Thanks, Donna, Hazen, Mike, Dean and everyone else for your help with Robert Crown! The students had a painless experience, thanks to you all!