HB | November Newsletter

ISSUE: 003 / NOVEMBER YEAR: 2021

HICKORY BEND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL As we enter November, we look parents of their child’s progress and forward to continuing strengthening collaboratively plan for their future

NOVEMBER IS HERE...

The colors of the leaves are changing, but the smiles on the faces of our All-Stars still remain! October was met with the start of more afterschool clubs, the return of field trips, and data-driven instruction to meet the needs of our students. Students are becoming more independent and acclimated to the school environment. As a result we are celebrating progress both academically and in their social-emotional learning.

our partnership between school success. Please remember children and home. I’m happy to report two will not be allowed to enter due to hundred ninety-eight (298) of our

covid-restrictions.

parents are connected through the Class Dojo, a fantastic way to stay We had an amazing first quarter and updated with classroom and school- I know we will have an unforgettable wide happenings. Another way to

November!

stay connected to our school is to attend Parent-Teacher Conferences Yours in Education, on November 8th, 11:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m. (meal break at

Principal Ronisha Dubose

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.). We are excited to again welcome Parents into our rdubose@brookwood167.org building so that we may inform

TECHNOLOGY HELPLINE If your child is having any technology problems connecting to their teacher’s Google Classroom, please contact our help desk at (708) 300-3553 or email our help desk: helpdesk@brookwood167.org What is ClassDojo?

Reporting of Absence(s): Parents must call the school to report their child absent before 8:30 a.m. The number for reporting absences is (708) 758-5190. Official attendance will be reported every morning at 9:00 a.m.

If your child joins a teacher’s classroom late, they will be marked tardy in PowerSchool, and you will be notified through the Principal’s ClassDojo.

ClassDojo is a school communication platform that teachers, students, and families use every day to build close-knit communities by sharing what’s being learned in the classroom home through photos, videos, and messages. *Students and parents will be linked to their class through a code provided by the teacher* ClassDojo is actively used in 90% of U.S. K-8 schools.

ClassDojo is a free app that helps build amazing classroom and school communities. Teachers give feedback to students for any skill, like “Working Hard” and “Being Curious.”

ANTI-BULLY AWARENESS With courage, honesty, and commitment, our All-Star school took a stand and promised to be a Friend, not a Bully. In addition to understanding the power of words to either make people feel crushed or cared for, our students took time to identify their own unique qualities and give themselves a special name. Some said "Hello, I am Smart" while others said "Hello, I am Kind." It is important that we teach our children the power of self-advocacy and help them to realize their own special gifts, talents, and potential. Our All-Stars culminated Anti-Bully Week by signing a Kindness Contract where again we reflected upon how to be a friend and not a bully. Hickory Bend is on a mission to make the world a brighter place, one shining All-Star at a time.

From the mobile app, parents view their child’s feedback, and can message directly with teachers and school leaders.

Please join my ClassDojo so you can stay informed on what is happening at Longwood School.

If you would like to join, please accept the invitation that we emailed to you or texted you, or contact the school at (708) 7584520, email, rdubose@brookwood167. org. All you will need to provide is your cell phone number or email address.

VISION Our

overall

Vision

becoming lifelong learners and decision makers.

is

to

improve the achievement of all students, regardless of

•

or

ability

levels

(disabilities).

We share the accountability of

student

achievement

throughout the school. We

•

believe in using researchbased practices to achieve our goals. We promote school and community involvement because we believe that these partnerships help us meet the needs of all of our students.

We are Committed to: •

Providing students with highly qualified teachers

•

to state-of-the-art technology.

•

The school system

confidence, and

should teach students to

academic success by

think critically enabling

being interested and

them to become

involved in their overall

contributing citizens in

development.

our global society.

All students are unique

POWERSCHOOL

environment with access

Families shape their children’s motivation,

In educating our children in a safe and nurturing

We Believe:

race, socio-economic status, gender,

•

•

In continuous

All Brookwood teachers use an online grading system

and should be challenged

improvement in all

to the highest level of

aspects of the school

called “PowerSchool” that

academic and artistic

system to foster a

they update every Thursday.

excellence.

culture of excellence,

In the importance of

accountability and

staff development

integrity.

check your child’s progress

In responsible

regularly. This program is

opportunities based

•

on best practices and

stewardship of financial

educational research.

and physical resources.

We

encourage

completely

you

to

confidential;

therefore, you will need an access username and password to see your child’s

•

Providing our staff

progress. If you need your

with professional

username and/or password,

development

MISSION Brookwood School District 167,

in

partnership

with

please contact the school office at (708) 758-4520.

There is a PowerSchool app available for your cellular

parents and community, will

phone that makes it easy for

create a learning environment

parents to stay updated on

in which all students excel at

their child’s progress.

OCTOBER PBIS CELEBRATION What fun was had during our Superhero-Prince-Princess PBIS Celebration and Treat Train.

The All-Star Staff and Students came dressed in their finest costumes, t-shirts, masks, and even some homemade construction-paper outfits.

Music led the way as the “trains” travelled through the school collecting treats at the various stations. Many, many, many thanks to those who donated treats for our celebration.

HOME ELECTRONIC

What a fun way for our students to practice the PBIS expectations:

DEVICE AND HOME

• Be Safe (keep you mask on throughout the excitement),

SUPPLY DISTRIBUTION

• Be Respectful (Say “Thank you” when someone gives you a treat), and

If you were not able to make • Be Responsible (Be on-time for the train and save the treat bag for it to our on-site Open House enjoyment afterschool). in September or our three (3) WE ARE CELEBRATING OUR SUCCESS! pick up dates on September, please contact the school office at (708) 758-4520.

We can provide you with a pick-up day and time.

EXTRA-CURRICCULAR ACTIVITIES CHOIR BAND VIOLIN CLUB SPIRIT SQUAD CHASING OUR DREAMS

ART CLUB (COMING SOON!)

To keep our students engaged in activities that challenge their minds and bodies, we offer a variety of activities before and after-school.

UPCOMING EVENTS 6th,November Daylight Savings (Time Fall back one (1) hour)

8th, November Parent Teacher Conferences/ Report Card Pick Up 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. (No appointment needed)

10th & 16th, November Canvas Painting (Daytime Activity | Students Only)

12th, November Zooming with Grandparents 9:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. (via zoom)

15th, November

1st Quarter Awards (Daytime Event | Students Only)

18th, November 1st & 2nd Grade Choir Concert SPIRIT Squad Debut (Daytime Event | Students Only)

22nd, November 24th - 26th, November Literacy Night Thanksgiving Break 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Virtual Event

QUOTE OF THE MONTH...

"Success is not final.

Failure is not fatal.

It's the courage to continue that counts."

-Winston Churchill

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600 E. 191st Place Glenwod, IL 60425

VISITORS If you need to come into the school for any reason, for safety reasons, you will be required to wear a mask, and you will need to have a current Driver’s License that will be checked in our Raptor Security System.

STUDENT SAFETY DROP-OFF & PICK-UP PROCEDURES Students should arrive at school no earlier than 8:00 a.m. and be picked up after school no later than 3:15 p.m.

If a student is being dropped off or

Raptor® provides a line of sight as to who is always in our school. The system provides school and districtwide reporting for all visitors, volunteers, and contractors that have signed in/out of our buildings.

HICKORY BEND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

This is

important for safety reasons.

SCHOOL SUPPLIES I am excited to share with you that this school year, Brookwood School District 167 will be providing students with a set of school supplies to use at school and a set to use at home! If your child needs any additional resources or supplies for any of their classes, please contact our school office at (708) 758-4520, so we can help provide them with all necessary and needed materials.

picked up, the driver must adhere to the one-way sign at the entrance of the parking lot.

Drivers must NEVER go the wrong way in the parking lot as this is unsafe for students and staff.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION!