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Dear Early Learning Center Community, Thank you to everyone who was able to attend our Family Literacy Night last night. We loved seeing all of the smiles on our Sprouts faces as well as on the adult faces, especially during the “snowball” fight in the gym! We hope you all enjoy your new books. District 54 Cold Weather Response Plan In order to help parents better prepare for the severe cold weather and snow we often get during winters in our community, I wanted to share with you the District 54 Severe Cold Weather Response Plan. Though District 54 makes every effort to keep our schools open and operational, circumstances beyond our control oftentimes dictate school closings. Kindergarten Registration for ELC Students Information regarding kindergarten registration for our kinder bound Sprouts came home this week. Since our kinder bound students are already registered within the district you do not need to attend the Kindergarten Registration events that are happening at our neighborhood schools on February 5th. If you have any questions after receiving your Kindergarten packet, please don’t hesitate to ask. PTA News A new year is upon us, and the ELC PTA is gearing up for a flurry of activities that will take place in February. Some of these events are opportunities for you to meet other families, and some we will need your help with. February 5: Love Pizza? Here’s a chance to enjoy Lou Malnati’s pizza, and support the ELC PTA. You can access the flyer here to help us raise PTA funds. February 13 & 14: The Spring Book Fair will take place during parent teacher conferences in the hallway outside the Gym. Spring T-shirt orders will be delivered at the same time. You can volunteer to help set up, assist “shoppers” and clean up. Want to know more? Contact a member of the PTA Board, or sign up by contacting Barb Quinn, bquinnpta@nullaol.com February 18: Spring School Pictures. If you want to help escort, register or encourage a big smile, please contact Barb Quinn, bquinnpta@nullaol.com The PTA Birthday Books Committee is pleased to announce new titles have been added to enhance your child’s reading pleasure. Funds generated by the Book Fair will be used to support this program for ELC students and families. We are grateful to all of you who support the PTA, and encourage you to attend meetings and participate in the programs designed to enhance and enrich your child’s educational experience. Last, but certainly not least, the ELC PTA is looking for future leaders. Do you see yourself in the role of an office, a committee chair, or a stalwart volunteer? Please drop us a line and let us know your interests. Our goal is to support the goal of making every child’s potential a reality be engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children. The ELC PTA Board Important Dates: Wednesday, January 29th – No School – Teacher Inservice Day Wednesday, February 5th – Lou Malnati’s PTA Family Night – click for the flyer with more details Thursday, February 13th – No School – Parent Teacher Conferences Friday, February 14th – No School – Parent Teacher Conferences Monday, February 17th – No School – Presidents Day Have a wonderful weekend, Julie Gorvett and Carrie Azab |
Community Resource Center Calendar and Newsletter
Our February calendars and newsletters are available on our website. You can access them in English and Spanish here. There are some great events planned for the upcoming month: Family & Health Fitness Night, 0-3 Community Playgroup and so much more. For more info, check out their newsletter!
5Essentials Survey
The following 5Essentials Survey will help us to grow as a building as well as to serve our Sprouts and families. The deadline is approaching quickly and we’d love to have your input! Please follow the links below to share your thoughts. We’d greatly appreciate it!
Once again we are reaching out to our families and asking you to participate in the annual Illinois 5Essentials Survey to provide us with your perspective and help guide our school improvement efforts. The parent survey will be available online through Feb. 14, 2020, at https://survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois.
For more information, click here to read the letter from Superintendent Andy DuRoss.
Para obtener más información, haga clic aquí para leer la carta del Superintendente Andy DuRoss.
Principal’s Message – January 27th
Principal’s Message – January 20th
Dear Early Learning Center Community,
As our winter weather arrives, please remember to send your child dressed to play outside. We do go outside daily if the temperature and windchill is above 25 degrees. With snow expected this weekend, boots, snowpants and warm mittens are a necessity. Thanks for your help with this so that our Sprouts can enjoy the winter weather and run and play outside!
As a reminder, we do not have school on Monday, January 20th.
Please note the following information below for our school and the district.
District 54 Cold Weather Response Plan
In order to help parents better prepare for the severe cold weather and snow we often get during winters in our community, I wanted to share with you the District 54 Severe Cold Weather Response Plan. Though District 54 makes every effort to keep our schools open and operational, circumstances beyond our control oftentimes dictate school closings.
5 Essentials Survey
Once again we are reaching out to our families and asking you to participate in the annual Illinois 5Essentials Survey to provide us with your perspective and help guide our school improvement efforts. The parent survey will be available online through Feb. 14, 2020, at https://survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois.
For more information, click here to read the letter from Superintendent Andy DuRoss.
Para obtener más información, haga clic aquí para leer la carta del Superintendente Andy DuRoss.
Drop Off/Pick Up Safety
Thank you to all of our families that are putting our students, staff and parent safety first during our arrival and dismissal times. As a reminder, please do not pass the buses as they are departing from the front of the building. We also ask that you park in the designated blue spots only. We’d also like to remind you that turning left onto Schaumburg Road during school hours is illegal. Again, we are striving for safety for all parents, drivers, staff and especially students during our drop off and pick up times. It is critical to remain patient and go slow when entering and leaving the parking lot daily.
For safety reasons, please make sure you let the office and your child’s teacher know well in advance if you will be picking your child up and they will not be going on the bus. It is difficult for all when these requests are made so close to the end of our sessions. Thank you in advance for your help with this. We also ask that no food is brought on the buses due to safety and allergies of some students. Thanks in advance for your help with these safety measures!
Updated Phone Numbers in Case of an Emergency
Please make sure to notify the office of any updated phone numbers as soon as possible. It is essential that we can reach you or someone on your emergency contact list if something happens at school. Thank you in advance for your help with this other important safety reminder!
Have a great long weekend,
Julie Gorvett and Carrie Azab
Kindergarten Registration for ELC Students
Information regarding kindergarten registration for our kinder bound Sprouts came home this week. Since our kinder bound students are already registered within the district you do not need to attend the Kindergarten Registration events that are happening at our neighborhood schools on February 5th. If you have any questions after receiving your Kindergarten packet, please don’t hesitate to ask.
PTA News
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A new year is upon us, and the ELC PTA is gearing up for a flurry of activities that will take place in February. Some of these events are opportunities for you to meet other families, and some we will need your help with. February 5: Love Pizza? Here’s a chance to enjoy Lou Malnati’s pizza, and support the ELC PTA. Please click here for the flyer and more information. February 13 & 14: The Spring Book Fair will take place during parent teacher conferences in the hallway outside the Gym. Spring T-shirt orders will be delivered at the same time. You can volunteer to help set up, assist “shoppers” and clean up. Want to know more? Contact a member of the PTA Board, or sign up by contacting Barb Quinn, bquinnpta@nullaol.com February 18: Spring School Pictures. If you want to help escort, register or encourage a big smile, please contact Barb Quinn, bquinnpta@nullaol.com The PTA Birthday Books Committee is pleased to announce new titles have been added to enhance your child’s reading pleasure. Funds generated by the Book Fair will be used to support this program for ELC students and families. We are grateful to all of you who support the PTA, and encourage you to attend meetings and participate in the programs designed to enhance and enrich your child’s educational experience. Last, but certainly not least, the ELC PTA is looking for future leaders. Do you see yourself in the role of an office, a committee chair, or a stalwart volunteer? Please drop us a line and let us know your interests. Our goal is to support the goal of making every child’s potential a reality be engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children. The ELC PTA Board |
School District 54 Classes and Events
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Sign Language Class at Blackwell District 54’s Deaf Education teacher is offering free sign language classes for parents within District 54 that are interested in learning! The six-week course will be held at Blackwell Elementary from 6:00-7:30PM on Thursdays (1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13). There are no prerequisites to join and childcare will be offered for those who need it. If you would like to sign up, please contact Mary Jo Morley at 847-357-5123 or maryjomorley@nullsd54.org . If you need additional information, please contact Emily Kulacz at emilykulacz@nullsd54.org . Schaumburg Parent University – January classesSchaumburg Parent University (SPU) is designed to involve more parents in the life of the school, to strengthen family relationships, and to improve parenting skills that will ultimately result in improved student success academically, socially and emotionally. Please note that child care is always available. Vaping: New Trends and Impact on our Youth – January 30 According to the American Lung Association, more than 3.6 million U.S. middle and high school students have reported using e-cigarettes in the past 30 days. This presentation will help parents learn more about the dangers of vaping/e-cigarettes and how to detect if your children are using them. Our presenters will also discuss how to talk to your children about drug use and how to help them quit these addictive products. For parents and their children (ages preteen and older). Presented in English and Spanish by the Elk Grove Village Police Dept. and Kenneth Young Center. This event will take place from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the District 54 Professional Learning Center, 522 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg (Door C1). Vaping flyer To register please visit the SPU Online Form or for more information, contact Meg Kwak at 847-357-2154 or spu@nullsd54.org. Leave your name, contact information, the number of children needing childcare (free) and your child’s school. La Universidad Schaumburg para Padres – Clases de enero La idea de la Universidad para Padres es envolver más a los padres in la vida escolar, para fortalecer las relaciones familiares, y mejorar los conocimientos de crianza que finalmente resultarán en un mejor éxito académico, social y emocional del estudiante. El cuidado de niños está siempre disponible. “Vaping” Nuevas tendencias e impacto en nuestra juventud – 30 de enero Según la Asociación Americana de Pulmones, más de 3.6 millones de estudiantes de en escuelas secundarias y preparatorias en Estados Unidos reportaron haber usado cigarrillos electrónicos en los últimos 30 días. Esta presentación ayudará a los padres a aprender más sobre los peligros de los cigarrillos electrónicos (”vaping”) y cómo detectar si sus hijos los están usando. Nuestros presentadores también discutirán cómo hablar con sus hijos sobre el uso de drogas y cómo ayudarlos a dejar estos productos adictivos. Este evento es para los padres y sus hijos (de edad preadolescentes en adelante). Sera presentado en inglés y español por el Departamento de Policía de Elk Grove Village y el Centro Kenneth Young. Este evento tendrá lugar de 6:30 a 7:30 p.m. el 30 de enero de 2020, en el Centro de Aprendizaje del Distrito 54, 522 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg (Puerta C1). “Vaping” Regístrese visitando https://goo.gl/TB49x7. Para obtener más información, comuníquese con Barb Velez al 847-357-5074 o spu@nullsd54.org. Por favor, dejar su nombre, información de contacto, número de participantes, número de niños necesitando cuidado de niños (gratis) y la escuela de su hijo/a. Hay interpretes disponibles pero deberá solicitar los mismos al registrarse. Performers needed for Multicultural Event 2020 Each year the District 54 Department of Language and Culture, along with the Schaumburg Park District, presents a Multicultural Event showcasing the diversity represented by students in District 54. They are looking for groups and individuals who are interested in performing at this year’s event on Saturday, March 7. Applications for performances will be accepted from November 14-26. An informational meeting will be held at 3:30 on Tuesday, November 12 at the Rafferty Administration Center, 524 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg, for those who would like to apply early. Click here to access the application. You can also apply by visiting the District 54 website or by requesting a form from our building secretaries. Se necesitan actos para el Evento Multicultural 2020 Cada año, el Departamento de Lenguaje y Cultura, junto con el Distrito de Parques de Schaumburg, presenta un evento multicultural que muestra la diversidad representada por los estudiantes del Distrito 54. Estamos buscando estudiantes que deseen participar en un acto grupal o individual durante el evento multicultural, pautado para el Sábado 7 de marzo de 2020. Las solicitudes para participar serán aceptadas entre el 14 al 26 de noviembre. Una reunión informativa se llevará a cabo el martes 12 de noviembre a las 3:30 en el Centro de Administración Rafferty para aquellos ser los primeros en someter sus aplicaciones. Haga clic aquí para tener acceso a la solicitud. Usted también puede presentar una solicitud visitando el sitio web del Distrito 54 o hablando con la secretaria de la escuela de su hijo/a para solicitar el formulario. |
Important Dates January and February 2020
Tuesday, January 14th – PTA Meeting at 6:30pm (Childcare will be provided)
Monday, January 20th – Martin Luther King Jr. Day – No School
Thursday, January 23rd – Family Literacy Night
Wednesday, January 29th – No School – Teacher Inservice Day
Wednesday, February 5th – Lou Malnati’s PTA Family Night
Thursday, February 13th – No School – Parent Teacher Conferences
Friday, February 14th – No School – Parent Teacher Conferences
Monday, February 17th – No School – Presidents Day
A Message from the Nurse
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Causes for sore throats include viruses, bacteria and allergens. Viruses are the most frequent cause. Strep throat is a bacterial infection caused by a Streptococcus bacteria. Symptoms Sore throat, fever that begins suddenly, red throat, sometimes with white patches, tender, swollen glands in neck, and/or Vomiting Diagnosis Throat culture performed by medical professional, rapid strep test is quicker but is not as reliable Transmission Spread by person-to-person contact, spread indirectly through articles soiled with nasal secretions or saliva, symptoms begin 1-3 days after exposure to illness Treatment Antibiotics are prescribed and taken as directed by physician, student should remain home from school for 24-48 hours after starting the antibiotics, student should remain home until they are fever free for 24 hours (without fever reducing medication), follow the course of treatment to prevent complications such as rheumatic fever If your child develops symptoms similar to those of strep infection, please contact your physician. Inform the school nurse of a confirmed case. Remember that good hand washing is the number one way to prevent the spread of communicable disease. Causas del dolor de garganta incluyen virus, bacterias y alérgenos. Los virus son la causa más frecuente. La faringitis estreptocócica es una infección bacteriana causada por la bacteria A estreptocócica. Síntomas Dolor de garganta, fiebre que comienza repentinamente, garganta roja, algunas veces con manchas blancas, las glándulas del cuello se ponen suaves e inflamadas, vómitos Diagnóstico Mediante un cultivo de la garganta realizado por un doctor, una prueba rápida de estreptococo es más rápida pero no es tan confiable Causas Transmitida por contacto de persona a persona, transmitida indirectamente a través de objetos contaminados con secreción nasal o saliva, los síntomas comienzan 1-3 días después de haber estado expuesto a la enfermedad Tratamiento Los antibióticos prescritos por el doctor deben ser tomados tal como él lo indique, el estudiante debe permanecer en casa de 24-48 horas después de comenzar con los antibióticos, los estudiantes deben permanecer en casa hasta que estén libres de fiebre durante 24 horas (sin medicamentos para reducir la fiebre), seguir el curso del tratamiento para evitar complicaciones como fiebre reumática Si su hijo/a desarrolla síntomas similares a los de la infección por estreptococo(faringitis), por favor contacte a su doctor. Informe a la enfermera de la escuela de un caso confirmado. Recuerde que lavarse bien las manos es una de las mejores maneras para prevenir la transmisión de enfermedades contagiosas. Vision and Hearing Screening at School Vision and hearing screening will be taking place throughout District 54 during the entire school year. Early Learning Center students will have vision screening and hearing screening in December. It is important to note that vision screening at school is not a substitute for a complete eye and vision evaluation by an eye doctor. Children who wear glasses and/or are under the care of an eye doctor do not receive vision screening at school Please feel free to contact your school nurse anytime during the school year for a vision or hearing screening if you have a concern. |
Drop Off and Pick Up Safety
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Thank you to all of our families that are putting our students, staff and parent safety first during our arrival and dismissal times. As a reminder, please do not pass the buses as they are departing from the front of the building. We also ask that you park in the designated blue spots only. We’d also like to remind you that turning left onto Schaumburg Road during school hours is illegal. Again, we are striving for safety for all parents, drivers, staff and especially students during our drop off and pick up times. It is critical to remain patient and go slow when entering and leaving the parking lot daily. For safety reasons, please make sure you let the office and your child’s teacher know well in advance if you will be picking your child up and they will not be going on the bus. It is difficult for all when these requests are made so close to the end of our sessions. Thank you in advance for your help with this. We also ask that no food is brought on the buses due to safety and allergies of some students. Thanks in advance for your help with these safety measures! |