We have enjoyed some beautiful weather this past week mixed with a bit of rain. In the event of rain or inclement weather, we ask you to bring students to the playground doors no earlier than 7:50. We will have staff available to help them to their designated area. Kindergarten and first graders will report to the lunchroom. All other grades will report to their seats in the auditorium until teachers pick them up at 8am.
You may have already received communication from your child’s teacher regarding conferences, which will be held the week of October 16th. Our amazing PTO will be providing child care on our late night, Thursday the 19th from 12:30-7pm. Students will be dismissed at 10:55am both Thursday the 19th andFriday the 20th. While you are here for conferences, please take a moment to check the Lost and Found. All items not claimed with be donated to families in need after conference week. Also, please write your child’s name in any item that might find it’s way to the Lost and Found.
As many of you know, last year the Hatch Steel Band made a viral video that received millions of view as well as TV and radio play all over the Chicagoland area and beyond. We are going to make a sequel this year and a permission slip was sent home with your child yesterday. However, there was a mistake on the date. The correct date for the filming of the video is next Thursday, October 12th from 3:00-3:30pm. In order for your child to be in the video, we will need the permission slip filled out and returned no later than Wednesday, October 11th. Also, please make arrangements for how your child will get home after the filming is done at 3:30pm. The filming will finish on the blacktop.
Go Cubs Go!
Each year we strive to improve the school experience we provide to our students. In order to do so, we need your input. I’d like to invite parents to a “Coffee with the Principal” on Wednesday, October 11th at 8am in the library. This is an informal gathering. Please feel free to stay 5 minutes or 45 minutes as your schedule permits and be sure to sign in at the main office. See you then!
If your child attended school but will be absent from an HAH or Apollo program, please send an email with the subject “Attendance - HAH/Apollo” to Natisha at [email protected] and Alle
Illinois Great Apple Crunch
On Thursday, October 12, Hatch Elementary students, along with students from across the state of Illinois and Great Lakes region, will participate in the Great Apple Crunch to celebrate National Farm to School Month by crunching into locally grown apples. All students from Hatch Elementary will be provided with an opportunity to taste a locally-grown apple either through the school-provided lunch or by visiting the Wellness Committee's table during the lunch hour to obtain an apple. All students will be encouraged to learn more about apples' nutritional benefits. For instance, did you know that apples contain no fat, sodium or cholesterol and are a good source of fiber? Apples are also a good source of vitamin C! Find fun ways to incorporate apples into your diet this October. Check out this recipe for butternut squash and apple soup courtesy of the Food Network: http://www.
The apples provided to Hatch students are grown at Rendleman Orchards in Alto Pass, Illinois: www.
The Illinois Great Apple Crunch, as part of the Great Lakes Apple Crunch, encourages healthy eating and supports farm to school and local food initiatives throughout the Great Lakes region. For more information on the event, visit: Illinois Great Apple Crunch.
Please remember there is NO SCHOOL tomorrow Friday, October 6th and Monday, October 9th. Enjoy the long weekend!
PTO Reminders:
Hatch after school Movie Matinee – October 13
Friday, October 13 is the first Hatch PTO Movie Matinee – MONSTERS INC. The Movie check-in and concessions are located in the hallway by the main office. The movie should conclude by 4:45 p.m.
Every student attending the movie need parent/guardian permission for each movie using a Google Form online permission slip, and $2 for movie admission. Most concessions cost $1 each. Kindergartners should bring a parent to participate.
2017 Fall Teacher Appreciation Meals
Hatch comes together to celebrate our wonderful teachers by providing them with meals several times a year. The first Teacher Appreciation breakfast and lunch will be held during school conference time on October 19. Parents are needed to drop off items, along with a few to help setup. Please sign up to bring breakfast food, bake (or buy) a dessert or bring a beverage for lunch. Let's show our teaches how much they are appreciated! See the list of needs:http://signup.com/go/
Fall Book Fair is October 17-19
We need volunteers for the Book Fair. The book fair relies on parent volunteers to set up and take down the fair, and to assist during sale hours (You get to run a register). Volunteer shifts are available during school and after school. Please sign up on volunteer spot: http://signup.com/go/
Fall Book Fair hours for shopping are:
Tuesday, October 17: 3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, October 18: 2:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 19: 11:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Halloween Disco October 27 - One more co-chair needed
We need a volunteer to co-chair haunted hallway decorations for the Halloween Disco. If you love Halloween, and decorations, and are available Friday October 27, this is the perfect position for you! Please email [email protected].
PTO Diversity Committee: Input needed from D97 LGBTQI+ community on Oct 17
The Diversity Committees from the D97 PTOs would like to hear from parents of D97 students who identify as LGBTQI+ or gender nonconforming, or from D97 parents who identify as LGBTQI+.
Please join a Community Conversation on October 17 hosted specifically for you. The conversation will be moderated using the Harwood Institute model by David Seleb, Executive Director of the Oak Park Public Library. Insights from the discussion will be used to inform programming to help educate and support parents and caregivers. Visit the event page on Facebook to register. Please RSVP as space is limited. Childcare will be provided with your RSVP.
PTO Diversity Committee: Input needed from D97 special education and disability community on Oct 26
The Diversity Committees from the D97 PTOs would like to hear from parents of D97 students with disabilities and students in Special Education, or D97 parents with disabilities. Please join a Community Conversation on October 26 hosted specifically for you. The conversation will be moderated using the Harwood Institute model by David Seleb, Executive Director of the Oak Park Public Library. Insights from the discussion will be used to inform programming to help educate and support parents and caregivers.
Please visit the event page on Facebook for more information and to indicate childcare needs, if any. Please RSVP as space is limited. Childcare will be provided with your RSVP.