Hello Hatch Families,
What a festive Halloween we had! Thank you to the many, many parent volunteers who worked so hard to make the 2016 Halloween Disco a huge success as well as all the room parents who helped organize the class celebrations on Monday. The weather was chilly, but the kids had a blast!
We are asking all families to complete the digital Walking Field Trip Permission Slip for each student via the attached Google Form. The forms will be kept on file with your child's teacher for the 2017-2018 school year. Thank you. Walking Field Trip Permission Google Form
P.A.W.S. Program
This week all parents/guardians received a brochure describing a check-in/check-out program the PBIS team is implementing at Hatch called P.A.W.S., which stands for Positively Awesome Ways to Succeed. Students check-in when the arrive at school with a specific coach and receive a daily behavior card that is used to provide feedback after each class period by the classroom teacher. At the end of their day, students check-out with the same coach and reflect on their day. Approximately 10% of the students at Hatch will participate in this program so the PBIS team wanted to share information with all families. If your child is selected to participate, you will receive additional information. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our PBIS internal coach and social worker, Susan Mura, at [email protected].
Community Conversation about Early Childhood
District 97, the Collaboration for Early Childhood and the Oak Park Public Library are hosting a community conversation about early childhood at the Maze Branch of the library on November 16. A flyer for the event is attached .
Community Cafés
Attached is a flyer about the series of Community Cafés that Dr. Kelley will be hosting in November and December. What a great opportunity to engage in an informal conversation about what is happening in D97 schools and the Oak Park community!
Just a reminder that Daylight Savings Time ends on Sunday. Don’t forget to turn your clocks back this weekend!
PTO Reminders
Hatch After Hours (HAH) Session 2 Registration – ends TONIGHT
The registration link for HAH Session 2 closes tonight at 9pm. More details at hatchpto.org/hatch-after-hours
Attention parents of children with food allergies: The PTO is looking for a volunteer to be Food Allergy Chairperson. This person should have current knowledge of food allergens. We are looking for someone to serve as a resource for PTO-sponsored after-hours events that serve food, such as Taste of Hatch Patch, Movie Matinee, Halloween Disco, and Fun Fair. The goal is for this person to work with the chairs or committees for each event so that an appropriate option for kids with food allergies is provided and that the events feel safe and inclusive to all. This could include ensuring there is a packaged snack offering that is allergy-friendly and providing ingredient lists for prepared foods. This is a new role and the volunteer who takes it on will be able to help shape it for the future. Please email Beth at [email protected] if interested.
Geppetto’s Coupon Cards Back by Popular Demand:
Geppetto’s Toy Box 20% percent off coupon cards will be for sale for $5. Proceeds support PTO programs. Buy your coupon at the playground at drop off November 8-10, 13-14 (or) by completing the attached order form and returning it to school.
Math-A-Thon lunchtime parent volunteers needed
We need a few additional parents to help with the Math-A-thon lunch program. Mondays (K-1st graders), Thursdays (2-3rd Grade) or Fridays (4th and 5th graders). Ideally, we are looking for 6-8 parent volunteers to rotate days. Sign up here: http://signup.com/go/fxAXLzs Questions? Email [email protected] or call him 312.714.9533
Shop Local November with Tiger Cash
Tiger Cash gift card order forms for November feature exclusively local merchants. Reminder to turn in your forms by November 10. This is an easy holiday gift buying option.
Cars 3 – Hatch Movie Matinee
Please join us Friday, November 17th for a rockin' good movie - CARS 3, sponsored by the PTO. The Movie check-in and concessions are located in the hallway by the main office. Every student attending the movie need parent/guardian permission for each movie using a the online permission slip, and $2 for movie admission. Most concessions cost $1 each. The movie should conclude by 4:45 p.m. in the auditorium. Kindergartners need a parent or guardian to accompany them to the movie.
Would you be willing to lend a helping hand on November 17th with concessions or movie check-in? Please sign up to volunteer. Ready, set, go!