Thank you to all those parents who attended our first PTO meeting of the year on Tuesday. We had a wonderful turnout, despite the rain. We got to hear about the exciting work that has been happening in our school and learned about the many ways to be involved as part of the Hatch family! We also had very exciting learning opportunities for our teachers this week as they met in district-wide grade level teams to discuss instructional practices and share effective strategies for engaging students.
District 97 Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Week! Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15th- October 15th. This year, Hatch will be celebrating along with other elementary schools in D97 during the week of October 1st-5th with activities planned for each day. Please see the attached flyer for details.
Reminder: Please do NOT bring dogs onto school property. We have a number of students who are very afraid of dogs as well as those who have allergies. Thank you!
Student Council campaigning is in full swing! This year's theme is "#DoSomething," and students will be able to contribute to a school bulletin board with a sticker that says what they commit to do this year to make Hatch and the world a better place. During our meetings, we'll be hearing stories and watching videos of kids all around the world who did things for their communities to make things better. You can be involved too! Please begin to chat as a family about all the ways, big or small, you can make our world a better place.
In order to create a safe, predictable, consistent, and positive culture during the lunch hour, the PBIS team is organizing a variety of lunch clubs. We are currently looking for parent volunteers who are available to run a weekly lunch club. Some ideas for lunch clubs include lego club, science, crafts, walking, spoken word, or running club. If you are interested in supervising a club, please contact Ms. Winfield at [email protected] to get started.
Last call to receive 15% off your purchase of the 2018-2019 Hatch Yearbook! Even though the 15% discount ends September 30th, you will be able to purchase the Yearbook throughout the school year. See attached flyer for more information.
Sarah Mendez
Hatch School Principal
1000 N Ridgeland Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 524-3095
PTO Reminders
- Welcome to the PTO and thanks to all who attended our first PTO meeting on Tuesday.
- Hatch DivCo Planning Meeting. The Diversity Committee is gearing up for a fantastic year to meet the needs of our Hatch community. DivCo provides an open space to enhance our educational experience while helping our children meet their fullest potential. These conditions are reflected in the culture, practices and relationships that are placed to support a diverse and inclusive environment built on equity. Please join Divco as they discuss and plan for 2018-19 school year on Tuesday, October 9, 7 p.m., Oak Park Public Main Library, 1st floor community engagement space. Questions? email [email protected]
- The PTO is seeking a Spanish teacher for our lunchtime enrichment classes from November to April. This paid position is on hour a week, Tuesdays 10:55-11:55am for 20 classes. Interested parties, please contact Christine Wehman 773.575.1638, [email protected]. Gracias!
- The Halloween Disco is coming up and the PTO needs your help! Consider joining the Disco committee so we can keep this popular event fabulous. The team needs two more co-chairs to coordinate decorations. Please email [email protected] if you are interested or would like more information.
- World Language Program – You can sign your child up for additional lunchtime foreign language classes coordinated by the PTO. Registration details in the flyer.
- Help Hatch start a ‘‘garden’ club at lunch to help students water the indoor plants and other simple projects. Please contact Ms. Winfield if interested at [email protected].
- Imagine OPRF the community-led group tasked (by the D200 Board) with creating a long-term facilities master plan for Oak Park River Forest High School invites you the next Community Conversation about renovation plans, on October 3, 7-9 p.m at OPRF high school.
- Hatch at the Movies- monthly PTO sponsored after school Friday movie. Coco is playing Friday, October 12. All students going to Hatch at the Movies need an online permission slip or a parent to attend with them. (Kindergartners must have parent or sibling with them.) Movie costs $2. Most snacks are $1. Organizers also need a few parent volunteers. Sign up.