We had a wonderful second week of school! The students are doing a stellar job as we get back into our routines. I already see students engaged in learning and enjoying the new school year!
Please join us for the Hatch Curriculum Night on Wednesday, September 11th from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. During our Curriculum Night you will have the opportunity to meet your child’s teacher and hear about the various learning experiences we have planned this year. There will be two sessions so that families with more than one child can attend each classroom presentation. Session A will run from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Session B will run from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. If you do not need to attend two classroom sessions, I highly recommend you visit our Library, Music, Art, PE, and Spanish teachers. We have an amazing fine arts team that would love to share their curriculum and programming information with you. We will also have our support staff available in the foyer by the main entrance to answer questions and provide information on the many resources we offer our students. While you are here, please take a peek at our School Improvement Goals that will be posted by the main entrance. We would love you feedback on the work we are doing to achieve the D97 vision!
One of the staff committees that does a lot of the behind the scenes planning is the Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Team. PBIS is a school-wide program used across all the District 97 schools to establish and maintain positive behavior. The fundamental purpose is to make sure our school maintains the most effective learning environment possible by creating a safe, predictable, consistent, and positive culture. The program includes prevention and intervention components at the individual, class, and school level for students and staff. Please take a moment to ask your child what the Hatch Habits are (Be Respectful, Be Responsible, and Be Safe) and what these habits look like in different places at school, such as the classroom, lunchroom, or playground.
In order to better plan our instructional practices for individual student needs, we implement a number of assessments throughout the year. Next week begins MAP testing for 2nd-5th graders as well as Fountas and Pinnell Benchmark testing for all students.
Student Council is back in action! This year's theme is “We are Family” and students will be able to contribute to a school bulletin board with a sticker that shares their part in this important work to to make Hatch and the world a better place. Be sure to check out our bulletin board when you come in for curriculum night!
Dental Clinic, October 3 and 4:
The dental clinic is back again this year! Take advantage of this free service offered by The Children's Clinic of Oak Park. Free exams and sealants will be provided. For students in Kindergarten, 2nd, and 5th grades, this covers your dental form requirement. Any questions, contact Nurse Rossi 708-524-3093 or [email protected]. Please click here for the dental clinic info and permission form and click here for the Hatch dental flyer. Permission slips will be sent home on September 9th.
Does your child want to play in the school band or orchestra? Is the cost of renting an instrument keeping your child from this opportunity? PING! is HERE to provide equitable access to the school band & orchestra even if your family circumstances make renting an instrument out of the question.
Please visit our sign-up tables:
D90: Information Night September 11 at 7pm At Roosevelt Middle School . Signups are by appointment on Sept 19th. PING! will be there in the afternoon.
D97: September 10 and 11 from 5-8 pm at Julian Middle School!
For more information, go to www.pingoprf.org, email us at [email protected], or check or check us out on Facebook— PING! Providing Instruments for the Next Generation.
Free English Classes for Adults start on September 16, 2019 at the Oak Park Main Library, 834 Lake Street. Classes for all language levels are taught by a trained volunteer. Pick one class a week that you can attend. Please see this flyer for more information or e-mail Jennifer Jaros, [email protected] or Susan Jaros at [email protected].
Sarah Mendez
Hatch School Principal
1000 N Ridgeland Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 524-3095
PTO Reminders
Everyone is a part of the Hatch Parent and Teacher Organization, the “PTO”.
This group of volunteers provides educational, cultural and fun activities at Hatch to enhance your child’s educational experience and support our Hatch staff and the learning environment. Please join us for our kickoff meeting September 17 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. in the library/media center. Our speaker is Principal Mendez. Learn best practices for helping students at home; equity in the classroom, and safety & security at Hatch. Free childcare is provided. We also need volunteers to chair events and fundraisers during the year. We’ll share specifics at the meeting. Questions? Email [email protected].
Please be sure to bookmark and visit Hatchpto.org for an event calendar, registration forms, and details for parents. Also follow Hatch on Facebook through the PTO managed page @HatchSchool
Hatch After Hours Registration ends tonight at 9 p.m. See the catalog for HAH. Session One begins September 16. If you have registered your child you will receive a confirmation by September 15. More details at http://www.hatchpto.org/hatch-after-hours.php
The Hatch Patch garden team needs parents to help students harvest next week. If you can spare an hour during your child's class time in the garden, please sign up.
The Taste of Hatch Patch committee is also looking for volunteers to assist with prep, serving and cleanup. Please sign up for one shift.
The Green Team is for students in grades 1-5 who would like to learn more about the Earth and work on projects that help make our planet and school greener, cleaner and more environmentally friendly. The Green Team will meet during lunchtime on Wednesdays once or twice a month. However, to help prepare for the Taste of Hatch Patch, the first meeting is Thur., Sept. 19.
Please click here for the Student Green Team Sign-Up: 2019/2020
Some exciting activities we have planned for the Green Team include:
- Serving food at Taste of Hatch Patch on Sept. 19
- “Chicago Textile Recycling” drive for items that are torn, worn and not donatable
- Recycling granola/energy bar wrappers to raise money to protect the rain forest
- Making crafts out of recyclable materials
- Helping to clean up and plant in The Hatch Patch
Any questions: Please contact Sarah Child at (708) 646-6210, phone or text (text will be the fastest way to receive a response)
Attend the first Diversity Committee meeting of the year on September 12 at 7 p.m. in the lunch room. There will be space for children to individually play/read during the meetings.
Get your tickets and volunteer for the 2019 Taste of Hatch Patch! Join fellow Hatch parents, teachers and community members on Thursday, September 19, from 5:30- 7:00 p.m. on the Hatch blacktop for a delicious sampling of the produce grown in the school's vegetable garden and orchard. The Taste features dishes and desserts crafted by local restaurants, and volunteer, from the Hatch Patch harvest. Enjoy music by a New Orleans brass band and a raffle. Visit http://www.hatchpto.org/taste-of-hatch-patch1.php
The Diversity Committee Karaoke fundraiser is October 5. Eat, drink, mingle and maybe even sing with other Hatch parents while giving back to your child’s school! Your admission will help provide a high-quality learning experience for ALL students and help continue to build the Hatch community. Saturday, October 5 from 8-11 p.m. at Amy’s Winehouse in Forest Park. Cost: $40. Capacity: 60. To buy tickets Zelle to [email protected] (Zelle) or Venmo @Kavita-Vermani Please include your full name and note Divco fundraiser.
The box tops fundraiser is changing. There is now an app to you use to snap a photo of your receipt within 14 days of purchase. You do not need to clip or send Box Tops labels to school. Look for details on participating products or visit BTFE.com.