Message from March 8, 2019

  • Posted March 8, 2019

IAR Testing Starts Next Week!

Our students will take the Illinois Assessment of Readiness on March 11th- March 22nd.

  • 3rd grade  March 11th- March 13th
  • 4th grade  March 13th- March 18th
  • 5th grade  March 19th- March 22nd

**Don’t forget to send your child in with headphones if they don’t already have them at school.***

Students should make every effort to be present and on time to school during the testing window. Should an illness or unforeseen absence occur, the student will participate in make-up testing. Parents, please assist your child in being prepared for testing. Eating breakfast and being well-rested will help your student to do his or her best. Discussing the importance of the test while minimizing any anxieties your child may be feeling is helpful as well.

Please help spread the word-1ST WAVE OF REGISTRATIONS - KINDERGARTEN ONLY

March - KG only

  • March 7; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
  • March 14; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
  • March 28; 4:30 p.m.-7 p.m.

April - KG only

  • April 4; 4:30 p.m.-7 p.m.
  • April 17; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
  • April 30; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

On Friday, March 15th ten teams of three 5th graders each will be competing in the Hatch Reading Olympics based on 9 books they read! Parents of the participants are invited to attend this competition in the Hatch Auditorium  feel free to come 10:45 - 11:30.

Later this month, a group of community organizations from Oak Park and River Forest will be offering a variety of free events that are aimed at "challenging families to turn off the TV, tablet, cell phone and video games for one week." Screen Break, which will take place from March 18-23, is designed to help people disconnect from their devices and reconnect with their community. Learn more >

Sporks on the Loose! In an effort to reduce landfill waste from our lunch rooms, D97 has eliminated the spork combo packets (spork, straw, napkin in a plastic pouch) from the lunch program at all the schools. Plastic sporks are still being used during breakfast, but now they are unbundled from the plastic pouch and reducing unnecessary waste of additional items. In addition, D97 has also stopped ordering single plastic straws. There are still some straws available in inventory for special circumstances, as needed. Thanks D97 for taking a green step in the right direction!

Don’t forget to move your clocks ahead this weekend for daylight savings time!

Sarah Mendez
Hatch School Principal 
1000 N Ridgeland Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 524-3095

PTO Reminders
  • Hatch After Hours Registration is Now Open
    • SESSION 4 - Starts right after Spring Break!
      • April 1 to May 24, 2019
      • Registration is online at HatchPTO.org/hatch-after-hours
      • Early Bird Registration is open March 4 to March 8.
      • The final deadline to sign up for Session 4 is Friday, March 15 at 9 p.m.
      • Check out our new classes with SugarBeet cooking on Mondays, Greek Club on Thursdays and Gardening Art on Fridays! Plus our other over 20 options.
  • Hatch at the Movies - "The Lorax" - Friday, March 15th
    • This month’s movie is The Lorax. The movie will be show from approximately 3:15 to 4:45pm on Friday, March 15th (next Friday). Admission is $2 and concessions will be available for purchase. All children attending must have this online permission slip filled out. Kindergartners must be accompanied by a parent or older sibling. We also need parent volunteers, to help out please fill out the form here.
  • Hatch Green Team Shoe Drive Continues through March 15
    • Please help the Green Team prevent shoes from going into the landfill! From February 22 – March 15, the Green Team is collecting shoes to donate to Share Your Soles. Please bring in new or gently worn (and clean) shoes of all sizes -- women’s, men’s, children’s, gym shoes, sandals and boots. A collection box will be at the school entrance. Email [email protected] with questions. Thank you for helping others and making a huge difference in their lives!
  • Hatch DivCo Meeting – Tuesday, March 12th, 7pm- Hatch Cafeteria
    • Parents, please join us for our committee meeting to discuss and explore our newly created focus groups. 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. [email protected]
  • Oak Park Voter's Guide
    • Please find the Oak Park Voter’s Guide that was created by Paul Goyette with Oak Park Call to Action and several members of our Community. This guide was created in an effort to provide more transparency in government and as a way to help voters that might be less informed about the candidates running in this cycle. Included you will find responses to questions from Village Trustee, Library, Park District, and School District 97 and 200 Candidates. The site will continue to be updated with relevant articles, video clips and other helpful tools that will help you and your neighbors make an informed decision in April. https://www.activisttoolkit.org/2019-oak-park-voter-guide
  • The 3rd Annual Hatch Tiger Bowling Tournament!
    • Back by popular demand - The Hatch “Parents’ Night Out” bowling tournament is an exciting opportunity for parents and Hatch Staff to come together to have fun, compete, and socialize, as we raise money for our school. Join us Saturday April 6th! Sign up form available here.
  • As always, check out the Hatch PTO website for the most up to date information at http://www.hatchpto.org/.