William Hatch Elementary School PTO
William Hatch Elementary School PTO
... September 2006Dear Parents and Guardians,
It is a pleasure to welcome everyone back to Hatch
School. I hope all of you had an enjoyable summer and are
ready for an exciting, new school year.
Our first day of school will be a half-day for students
on Tuesday, August 29. We will be in session from
8:00-11:00AM.
Our P.T.O. does a wonderful job welcoming parents to
Hatch on the first day of school. While the children are
lining up, we hope all the parents will visit the
hospitality table set-up by the P.T.O. It will be an
opportunity for parents to sign-up for programs and
activities.
Although Mrs. Alison Hinchey plans to move away, she will remain with us temporarily as a Title I Tutor.
We have new members joining our staff:
Tamara Koransky - PM Grade 1 Teacher
Elizabeth Shinsako - AM Kindergarten Teacher
Lynda Ficca - Title I Tutor
Jean L'Heureux - Title I Tutor
Beverly Duckett-Edwards - AM Kindergarten Music Teacher
Tehra Hiolski - Chorus Teacher
They all have excellent credentials and are very enthusiastic about joining the Hatch School Community. Please stop by and say hello!
By Monday, August 21, class lists will be posted on the entrance doors leading to the playground.
On the first day, students should line up on the playground in the following order: kindergarten, fourth, and fifth by the southeast doors. First, second and third grades will line up on the playground by the southwest doors. There will be many faculty and staff members available to assist you in any way. Teachers will meet their classes outside and walk them into the building at 8:00AM.
A - Brummel/Koransky - 101
D - Stack - 203
G - Keefe - 304
B - Norton - 104
E - Nussbaum- 204
H - Lyles - 308
U - Quickery - 303
W - Kennedy - 302
Y - Kruse - 307
On Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, school will be in session form 8:00-11:00AM and 11:55-2:55PM. On Wednesday, all students will attend a shortened day from 8:00-10:30AM and 11:25-1:55PM. The playground will be supervised in the morning, 15 minutes before school starts. Children should not arrive at school before 7:45AM in the morning, unless they are participating in the breakfast program, or special arrangements have been made by teachers for early arrival. Please have your child on the playground by 7:55AM. We realize that tardiness is sometimes unavoidable, but we want our children to understand the importance of arriving at school on time.
Tuesday, August 29 is a half-day. There will be no lunch hour. Starting Wednesday, August 30, children who will be staying for lunch need to bring something to eat and drink (no glass bottles, please). Hot lunch will be available to students who have hot lunch accounts. If you wish to have your child participate in this program, please stop by the office to set up an account for your child. As a convenience, parents/guardians can pay on-line by credit card. To access the account, you will need your child's ID number, which is enclosed [in the packet material mailed to you in mid-August]. On Thursday, September 7, parents will have an opportunity to purchase hot lunches and beverages "by the month" or "by the year".
The Breakfast program will begin on Wednesday, August 30 from 7:30-7:55AM.
We have scheduled Thursday, September 7, from 2:00 - 7:00 P.M. for Hatch School parents to pay fees and register for various PTO activities. Fee Day will be set up in the multipurpose room, which is located at the south side of the building.
If parents have already paid their fees, it is still important to attend Hatch Fee Day to register for activities and to receive information on parent volunteer programs, lunch program, P.T.O., Market Day, etc.
We will be asking for parent volunteers to help during Fee Day. A sign-up sheet will be available in the office.
Please watch for a flyer after the start of the school year.
All parents will be invited to the Hatch School Curriculum Nights. Parents will be able to meet homeroom teachers and special area teachers, to learn about the curriculum, and to sign up for October parent-teacher conferences. Dates and times will be announced by each grade in early September.
This summer has been a restful time for all of us. I look forward to another great school year with the children, parents, and staff at Hatch School.
Fifth grade students must have a new physical on file in the nurse's office by the first day of school.
Sincerely,
Sheila Y. Carter
... October 2006The school board has established seven goals for the district. They include:
The school principals also have three goals for this school year. They include:
I am looking forward to continuing to work on these goals and I would welcome input from the Hatch Community.
For the last eight years we have told students not to bring toys to school. We are continuing this policy. Parents, please help your children understand that their toys should be kept at home.
I am also asking parents to make sure students are not bringing skateboards, scooters, roller blades and bicycles to school. A busy playground is not the place for these potentially dangerous toys. Please help us keep everyone safe at school.
It was a pleasure seeing so many parents on Fee Day, September 7. Many programs and activities at Hatch School were presented by our PTO. I would like to thank the many volunteers and teachers that donated their time to make it a success.
Again this year, we successfully combined our annual "New Parents' Night" with our first P.T.O. meeting. The attendance was impressive! Our P.T.O. Presidents, David Hennings and Jamie Pack, warmly welcomed the parents and ivited everyone to participate in our PTO activities. If you missed New Parents' Night and would like to learn more about Hatch School, please call the school office.
Our Ice Cream/Smoothie Fridays are fun for the students at Hatch School. The money collected is used to:
Teachers are now busy planning field trips for the first part of the school year. Parents will be receiving information and permission slips to sign as the trips are arranged. Field trips take learning beyond the school and into the community. These trips are taken in conjunction with teaching units and are part of your child's educational experiences at Hatch. We are fortunate that, again this year, our PTO is supporting all field trips by paying for the buses. This generous gift enables us to provide many exciting field trips for our students.
On Tuesday, October 31, our daily schedule will be adjusted to give students more hours of academic time and less party time. Students in grades 1-5 will have a longer morning and a shorter afternoon. The beginning and ending times will remain the same. The schedule for October 31 is as follows:
All parents are invited to go to the auditorium or remain on the playground to watch the Halloween Parade at 1:20PM. Classroom parties take place after the parade. Important: Kindergarten students will follow their regular schedule. Mrs. Roberts and Mrs. Shinsako will have a parade and Halloween Party for both classes!
Our ninth Annual Hatch School Pumpkin Festival is scheduled for October 30 and 31. The Pumpkin Festival is a pumpkin decorating contest with four categories: grades K-1, grades 2-3, grades 4-5, and the family category. Watch for the flyer during the week of October 16.
Our combined Open House and Curriculum Night was well-attended. Thank you so much for your ongoing participation in school activities.
Allie T. (5-K) won the Chicago Bears "First and Goal Contest". Allie successfully completed 12 weeks of fitness activities. She submitted an essay explaining the benefits of property sleep, hydration, exercise and nutrition. Out of all the children in Illinois, Allie won 2 tickets to a Bears' game, a $100 bill, and time on the field with Staley, the Bear.
Sam B. (4/5-K) won the second prize ($250) in The First Annual Betty Award Writing Contest. This is a writing contest sponsored by a Hatch Parent. If you would like more information, please go to the Hatch P.T.O. website and click on the Betty Award Writing Contest.
In the past few weeks, we have reviewed school safety rules with our students. We emphasized safe conduct in the lunchroom, on the playground, on buses and walking to and from school. I would like to remind parents of the following procedures:
Thank you for helping support a healthy, happy, and safe environment for your children.
Sincerely,
Sheila Y. Carter
... November 2006Conferences are being held during the week of October 23. We generally have between 95-100% parent participation! If you did not make an appointment with your child's teacher, please call the school. It is important that parents participate in their child's education by conferencing with their child's teacher. This offers an opportunity for sharing information and planning the best educational program for each child.
We want all parents to be actively involved in their child's education by:
Hatch School had two winners in the Fire Prevention Contest sponsored by the Oak Park Fire Department. Congratulations to Sam B. in Ms Kennedy's fourth/fifth class and Uzochi N. in Mrs. Keefe's third grade class!
The nineteenth annual District 97 Young Authors Conference was held Saturday, October 14, at Lincoln School. Many Hatch students were given the opportunity to participate this year. Thank you for your support of this excellent conference for students!
Adult supervision on the playground is necessary for student safety. Students should not be on the playground before 7:45 am, unless they are participating in the breakfast program. Supervision on the playground begins at 7:45 am. After school, there will be supervision until 3:10 pm (2:10 on Wednesdays).
Important: For the security and safety of the students and staff at Hatch School, the playground doors will be locked at all times. Please use the doorbell by the lunchroom to participate in the breakfast program. You may also go to the main entrance to enter the building each morning.
Many parents are on the playground to greet their children at the end of the school day. They are not there to supervise any students. If students wish to play on the equipment after school hours, it becomes their parents' responsibility to see that these children are properly supervised. We want all students to feel safe at Hatch School.
The PTO sponsored, tuition-based World Language Program is also doing well. We have excellent instructors. Mr. Hersh Glagov teaches French, Mrs. Lisa Peters teaches German, and Ms. Yolanda Berndt teaches Spanish. German and Spanish meet on Tuesday and French meets on Monday during the lunch hour.
A reminder! Parents need to call the school office (524-3095) when their child is absent from school. The office opens at 7:30 am.
The Homework Helper Program began October 3. This program is designed for students that may need additional support in completing homework assignments. We are selecting students based on teacher and parent recommendations. The program meets on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, from 3:15-4:15 pm. If you would like your child to participate in this program, please call the school office.
The following teachers participate in this program: Mrs. Miller, Ms. Lyles, and Ms. Norton. We want to make every effort to help students complete their homework assignments and to realize the importance of academic achievement.
Improving school climate is a district goal. This year, Hatch School will continue to emphasize the damaging effects of bullies. My anti-bullying program has been designed to teach our students that being a bully is not acceptable behavior. I will be visiting every classroom to talk with every student about the importance of not bullying others.
Sincerely,
Sheila Y. Carter
... December 2006We are very excited to announce that Mrs. Noel has been selected by USA Today to join the 2006 All-USA Teacher Team. This team is comprised of twenty educators who will act as representatives for all outstanding teachers in the United States. As part of this honor, Hatch School has received $2,000, which will be used to help purchase a climbing wall for our gymnasium. Thank you, Mrs. Noel!!
Congratulations to the many Hatch parents that participated in this year's Chicago Marathon on October 22. Mr. Darden (Julianne - 4/5-K), Ms. Bell (Nicholas Drain - 3-L), Mrs. Robinson (Kyle 5-K, Lauren 3-K), and Mrs. Patnode (Riley - 3-K) completed the entire 26-mile race!!
Congratulations to Jake S. (4/5-K)! By finishing in 3rd place, Jake won a $50 savings bond, an autographed Chicago Bulls Pennant, tickets to the Lake Theatre, and a gift certificate to Walmart!
Congratulations to Quinn McG. (4/5-K)! Her drawing was featured in the Oak Leaves newspaper and the Oak Leaves on-line.
The "Bank at School" Program is running very well. It is not too late to join. Application forms are in the office.
To improve the lunch hour, we provide a variety of activities for students during inclement weather. We offer:
Our lunch program is a fun time for students!
On November 28, Dryden S., one of our fifth graders, will be honored by the Oak Park-River Forest Optimist Club. He will receive a plaque for being an outstanding citizen. Students from all public and private schools in Oak Park and River Forest are eligible. Dryden was selected by the fifth grade teachers for demonstrating leadership in the school and maintaining a high, scholastic average. Congratulations, Dryden! We are very proud of you.
Sincerely,
Sheila Y. Carter
... January 2007The staff at Hatch School wishes you a wonderful New Year. We want to renew our commitment to provide quality, educational experiences for each child.
As we start the New Year, I would like to remind everyone about some safety issues. The District's disciplinary policy states: "Any student who brings a weapon onto school grounds will be suspended and scheduled for an expulsion hearing before the district board." I wish to be very clear on this matter so that there is no misunderstanding on the part of students or parents. Even a small pen-knife attached to a key chain is considered to be in violation of our "no weapons" policy. It is extremely important that this message be understood by all. This school year, I have scheduled school-wide assemblies and classroom visits to review safety/discipline policies with students. Teachers have also reinforced safety policies with students in their classrooms.
In keeping with our concerns about safety, we are once again emphasizing that it is extremely important for every visitor to check in at the office and to wear a visitor's name tag. Parents, who volunteer in our school on a regular basis, must also follow this procedure.
keeping with our concerns about safety, we are once again emphasizing that it is extremely important for every visitor to check in at the office and to wear a visitor's name tag. Parents, who volunteer in our school on a regular basis, must also follow this procedure.
The Hatch School Faculty is requiring students to receive a Meets and/or Exceeds grade in every subject area of the curriculum. This includes the following specials: art, music, physical education and FLES (Spanish). We believe our students need to strive for mastery learning in all subject areas.
I met with every fourth and fifth grade student, who did not make the honor roll. We talked about the importance of academic achievement, communication with their teachers, more specifically, their motivation to do their best and their willingness to try to attain their goals. I truly believe every fourth and fifth grade student at Hatch has the skills and talent necessary for success! The second trimester will be a second opportunity for them to make the Honor Roll. The students agreed that they are ready for the challenge!
The Honor Roll certificates will be posted in the hallway by room 108. Please sit down with your child at this time and review your child's report card from the first trimester. The goal is to receive a 3 or 4 in every subject area.
An opportunity to participate in the District 97 Writing Talent Search will again be offered to all Hatch students (K-5). The categories for this contest are prose or poetry, narrative or expository, make believe/fantasy or true-to-life writing. Final choices will be selected by a panel of faculty members. These final entries will then be evaluated by a panel of District 97 judges. The winners and finalists will be honored at a writing festival in the Spring of 2007. An anthology of first place manuscripts will also be distributed.
The Homework Helper Program is going quite well for students that need additional support in completing homework assignments. We are selecting students based on teacher and parent recommendations. The program meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays, after school from 3:15-4:15. If you would like your child to participate in this program, please call the school office. Ms. Quickery, Mrs. Ficca and Mrs. Miller will be working with students. We want to make every effort to help students get into the habit of completing homework assignments on time.
The World Language Program is off to a great start! There are approximately 30 students enrolled in our Spanish, German, and French classes. The instructors are excellent and knowledgeable. The parents of enrolled students may stop by during the lunch hour to visit their children's classes and meet the language teachers.
Sincerely,
Sheila Y. Carter
... February 2007We had a very successful celebration in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Miss Norton, Mrs. Mann, Mrs. Cullins, and the entire student body contributed to this excellent program.
I would like to encourage parents to use our District Voice Link system. Each week the calendar is recorded on the Principal Message (524-5830) so that parents may check on field trips, assemblies, and special evening activities.
Your Teachers' voice message numbers are listed in the Student Directory. Teachers check their messages daily so this is a convenient way to communicate with your child's teacher.
February conferences were held on the following days:
It is essential that every parent visits the school and talks with his/her children's teachers about their academic progress. When parents participate in these conferences, their children receive a clear message that their schoolwork is important to everyone. Parents and teachers are able to share concerns and strategies that will improve our students' academic achievement (performance levels).
Please contact your child's teacher if you missed your conference.
School starts at 8:00AM. The first bell rings at 7:57AM. There are a number of students who still do not arrive on time. This excessive tardiness is indicative of a negative attitude. As adults, we need to help students develop responsible qualities to carry them through life. Our goal is to have all of our students arriving on time, every day.
Our breakfast and hot lunch programs, which are run by Ms. Hood an Mrs. Space are very popular with all of our students, including kindergarten. We wish to thank our wonderful, lunch staff for their dedication and hard work.
Depending on the weather, we have set up a variety of indoor activities for students during the lunch hour, including basketball, games (including hoola-hoop and rope jumping), computer lab, coloring, bingo, a chat room, World Language Program, and the Math-a-thon Program. We also have a study hall in the media center for students in grades 4-5, who wish to read or use the computer to complete assignments. We no longer offer movies during the lunch hour. We want students to be active and engaged in healthy activities. Students appear to enjoy these choices, because these options improve the quality of their lunch hour.
Sincerely,
Sheila Y. Carter
... March 2007The School Improvement Team's Family Game Night on Friday, February 9 was a success! Everyone enjoyed the dinner. Families brought their favorite board games to play in our gymnasium. Over 150 people attended this event. Congratulations to the SIT members!
Please consider getting involved in some of the many activities sponsored by our P.T.O. We would like to thank the parents that volunteer so many hours of their time to support us. Hatch is a wonderful school because of the excellent parent support. Let's continue our successes. We need your involvement.
Thanks to all of you who have made an effort to keep our school safe. Again I am reminding everyone that when visiting the school, parents must stop by the office, sign in and wear a visitor's pass. I have asked all staff members to escort visitors without passes to the office.
There are many staff members in our building who do not know all of our parents. Unless parents wear a visitor's pass, the staff has no way of knowing who is authorized to be in our building.
Please do not just "run up to the classroom for a minute to talk with the teacher". First, you must go to the school office, sign-in, and wear a visitor's pass. All staff members, substitute teachers and teaching assistants wear badges while they are working at Hatch. We need the cooperation of everyone to keep our building as safe as possible.
The 2007 Summer School Catalog has been distributed to our families. The catalog has an excellent listing of classes for both morning and afternoon sessions. Registration began immediately following the distribution of the catalogs. Please do not delay; some classes will fill quickly! Any questions regarding the summer program may be directed to Linda Moseley at the Central Office (524-3021) or Sheila Carter (524-3095) after 4:00PM.
Please remember that the first Friday of each month is our "Bank at School" day. Mrs. Marshall, Hatch Parent, will be available for students to make deposits on their accounts. It is not too late for students to open new accounts. If you are interested, please call the school office (524-3095) for an application.
For the ninth year, Hatch School will once again sponsor our annual School-wide Read-a-thon. This is a seven-week program for students who are not participating in the "Readers are Winners" program. (157 students are presently participating in this year's "Readers are Winners" Read-a-thon.) As in previous years, students will have to earn at least 60 points to go to the Naperville Gymnastics Club for a day of fun, fun, fun! Please watch for a flyer with more information.
The math-a-thon program is going very well. Many students from each grade level are participating. Mrs. Miller, Ms. Lyles and I are working with those students during the lunch hour. It is not too late to join the fun! For more information, pick up a flyer from the information center located by the office.
Sincerely,
Sheila Y. Carter
... April 2007Congratulations to Rebecca W. (5-K) and Dryden S. (5-K). They are the winners of the annual poster contest. They were both invited, along with their families, to attend a luncheon in their honor at the 19th Century Club in Oak Park on Tuesday, March 20.
Congratulations to the nineteen winners in the annual contest! They are: Jake S. (4/5-K), Cameron C. (3-L), Asha Davis D. (4-Q), Victoria B. (4-Q), Chisom K.(3-K), Yusuf K. (5-K), Carson G. (4/5-K), Kyle R. (5-K), Dorothy C. (5-K), Cody H. (5-K), Jonathan T. (5-K), Evan B. (3-K), Michaela R. (3-K), DeVonte D. (5-K), Sophie C. (5-K), Rose C. (4-Q), Riley P. (3-K), and Michael M. (5-K). Please note that Chisom N. won twice! Their picture ads appeared in the Wednesday Journal. Thanks to Mr. Du Pont for entering Hatch Students in this annual event!
We are beginning our Annual, Seven Week, Read-A-Thon on March 24 and ending May 11. (This program is designed for students that are not participating in the "Readers are Winners" Read-a-thon). It is important for students to realize that the more they read, the better they will read. Please check the flyer for details. We want every student at Hatch School to be a part of one of the read-a-thons!
The Hatch School Talent Show has been scheduled for Friday, May 18. Auditions will start Tuesday, May 1. If students would like to participate, please return the completed form to the school office, ASAP. Participants, with the help of their parents or guardians, must have their act completely organized by the date of the audition.
The summer school catalog has been available since February! Many excellent classes are being offered at Hatch and Irving. Accelerated Classes are included again, this year! Please get your registration in, as soon as possible, to insure first choice selections. Any questions regarding the summer program may be directed to Linda Moseley at the Central Office, 524-3021 or Sheila Carter at Hatch School, 524-3095, after 4:00.
February, March and April are registration months for next year's kindergarteners and new first graders. All new students must be registered at the District Office, 970 Madison Street. Call 524-3000 to make an appointment for registration.
Please pass this information along to neighbors and if they have not already done so, urge them to make an appointment to register soon. Once registered, further information will be sent out regarding Kindergarten Visitation and Orientation Day to be held at all Oak Park Public Schools on Friday, May 4. The Hatch Kindergarten Open House will be held 8:30-9:30AM and 10:00-11:00AM.
Parents interested in early admission to Kindergarten for the Fall of 2007 should call the Registration Office at the District for more information. Children who reach their fifth birthday between September 2 and December 1, 2007 are eligible to apply.
The District also has an excellent Pre-Kindergarten program for four years olds who might be at risk. Further information is available at the District Office (524-3000).
If you wish to have homework prepared for your children while they are absent from school, please follow these simple steps:
All students, whether walking or being dropped off at school, MUST CROSS THE STREETS AT THE INTERSECTIONS. Please set a good example and remind your child to use the white lines at the crosswalks. Crossing in the middle of the street is very dangerous for both pedestrians and drivers.
Sincerely,
Sheila Y. Carter
... May 2007I would like to state my concerns to all parents, who may want to request a certain teacher for their child. Placing your child in an appropriate, educational environment is an extremely complex task.
The teachers, the reading specialist, the Student Services Team, and the principal all have input on class placement procedures. Your children are seen in various settings. Their level of independence and self-motivation are always considered in our placements. In addition, reading and math achievement levels, racial balance and boy-girl ratios are taken into account. We consider which children do not get along well together. Our recommendations are based on all of these considerations.
When parents call to request a change of teacher or separation of certain children after the class lists are posted, this greatly complicates matters. Certainly, I want your concerns and priorities expressed, but I am asking you to please consider all of the factors that go into each child's placement.
I would respectfully suggest that you view whatever placement we plan for your child as a positive, learning experience. We must allow children to face realistic situations, as much as possible, and help them to grow strong by adjusting to a variety of personalities and teaching styles. We are just as concerned as you are that their learning experiences should be both positive and rewarding.
Therefore, I am asking all parents to consider all of the above carefully before asking for special changes in class placements. If you have an extraordinary circumstance, then please feel free to write a letter to me by May 15. All summer mail will be held at the post office until late August.
There is still space available for students to attend our summer school program, "School Daze 2007". We have additional catalogs available in the office. If you have questions regarding the program, please call Linda Moseley at the district office (524-3021).
The Lost and Found has many items. To assist us in getting lost items returned to students, please label your child's belongings -- especially jackets, hats, lunchboxes, and sweaters. We want to make every effort to return lost items to students.
Our Hatch School Talent Show is scheduled for Friday, May 18. The program is primarily for Hatch Students, but parents are invited to attend. Performances will be at 9:30AM (K-3) and 1:30PM (K, 4-5). There are many talented students participating in this production.
We are very pleased to give recognition to the many students in grades 4-5 that are on the Meets/Exceeds Honor Roll. The certificates are displayed in the main hallway by the school office. The Honor Roll Breakfast will be on Tuesday, May 8 in the Lunchroom. Congratulations to everyone who made the Honor Roll. We are very proud of your academic success!
The read-a-thon is a big success again this year! Over 100 students have already met the reading goal for this year. The deadline is Friday, May 11! The students who that have qualified, will party at The Naperville Gymnastics Club on Friday, May 25 or Friday, June 1. We'll leave the school at 10:00 A.M. and return at 2:00 P.M. Our top reader has earned over 2,700 reading points! Please consider joining the fun next year!!
The district-wide Tribute to Excellence Week is a tradition in Oak Park. We will celebrate at Hatch on Wednesday, May 30 for grades K-4. The fifth grade Awards/Promotion Celebration will take place on Wednesday, June 7. Please watch for more information.
Sincerely,
Sheila Y. Carter
... June 2007We are at the close of another school year and I wish to say a special good-bye to the families whose youngest child is leaving Hatch School, or those that are relocating to another state or town. You will be missed! We wish you well. Thank you for your cooperation and support.
I also wish to invite the fifth grade students to return to Hatch often. We want to stay in touch with you as you make career choices and develop into young adults.
Our transitional classes in grades 1-5 were quite successful again this year. Our fifth grade program was developed and implemented by our team of certified support staff. This team included: the reading specialist, the media specialist, the speech and language pathologist, the learning disabilities resource teacher, and the principal. We coordinated our schedules so that the class met everyday in the afternoon for 2 hours. I would be remiss if I did not take the time to thank these teachers for giving their time to implement a program that supports students' learning. All of our transitional, language arts classes have been designed to work with 6-8 students who are not quite at grade level in language arts. We have received positive feedback from parents, who have children in the program. Unfortunately, we will no longer be a Title I school. Therefore, we will lose the support of our Title Tutors. I would like to thank Mrs. Lynda Ficca, Mrs. Jean L'Heureux, Mrs. Hinchey, and Miss Jennifer Cohen for their outstanding teacher skills. They made the Title I program work so well at Hatch School.
One hundred and ninety-seven students participated in the School-Wide Read-A-Thon. One hundred and seventy-eight students earned enough points to meet one of the reading challenges. Those students celebrated their accomplishment by going to the Naperville Gymnastics Club on Friday, May 25 (K-2) or Friday, June 1 (3-5). They participated in many activities and a pizza lunch. The staff at the Naperville Gymnastics Club enjoyed our visit.
On Wednesday, May 30, at 12:30PM, the entire school came together to celebrate the many achievements of our students at Hatch School. Students received medals and certificates in the areas of academics, health and fitness, and participation in the various activities at Hatch School.
We were pleased to see so many parents in attendance.
On Wednesday, June 6, at 12:00PM, our fifth grade students will receive awards for scholastic achievement, participation in school activities and service to the school. Presidential awards for Educational Excellence will be presented to students who maintained a meets/exceeds average throughout 4th and 5thgrades. We will also honor two students for "extraordinary academic effort."
The hot lunch program will be totally run by the OPRFHS! We will start the program on the first, full day of the new, school year. Parents will be able to deposit money into their child's lunch account in August. (Please pay negative lunch balances before June 4 of this school year.)
The breakfast program will also continue next year. Many students are arriving on time to be a part of the program. Students are well behaved and eat quietly with their friends.
Wow!! The talent show was a smashing success! There were many acts performed by very talented students.
School Fee Day for the 2006-2007 school year will be held on Thursday, September 6 from 2:00-7:00PM. Some of the School Fee material will go home on Tuesday, September 4.
It is not too late to sign-up for our summer school program which will be held at Hatch and Irving Schools this year. Tuesday, June 12 is the first day of summer school. If you need additional material or information, please call Linda Moseley at 524-3021.
This is the last chance to claim lost items. We will have tables set up by the main office June 4-7. Please stop by!
Hatch School will continue to need parent volunteers in order to have another successful school year. We are very fortunate to have such giving parents at Hatch School, but we do not want to over work them. Please consider heading a committee or volunteering to serve on a committee. Please plan on actively participating in our PTO for the new school year!
Have a Super Summer!
Sincerely,
Sheila Y. Carter
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