Thank you to all the parents who came out for parent teacher conferences. We appreciate your partnership in supporting our students’ progress. This week our students participated in amazing assemblies in celebration of the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. It was inspiring to see our students coming together to honor the message of Dr. King. Our choir led the musical performances and did an amazing job! Students of all ages participated in the assemblies which made the day so very special. Thank you to Mr. Jacobson for coordinating the event!
Please be sure to complete this year’s Illinois 5Essentials Survey! This is a unique opportunity to not only provide feedback to the school and district, but to support Hatch on a larger scale. The window closes on February 14th. It should only take approximately 10 minutes to complete. If parents have more than one child that attends the same school, they may elect to participate multiple times. For parents with children enrolled in multiple schools, we recommend that they participate in the survey for each school. Thank you for your support!
To take the 2019-20 Illinois Parent Survey Visit: http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/
Please mark your calendars for the Annual Family Literacy Night at the Hatch Coffee House, which is coming to Hatch on Tuesday, February 11th, 6-7 PM. Bring the entire family for a night full of literacy activities, poetry readings, and the kick off of this year's One Book One School!
The Hatch Student Council is planning their next fundraiser for the Yes We Can World Foundation in their efforts to provide education for kids at the border. On February 21st, students will be duct taping Mrs. Mendez to the wall! A donation of $1 or more will provide one piece of duct tape for each donor. Yes We Can World Foundation supports migrant families and children in the United States and Mexico. They assist families with their educational journey, general migrant rights and educational rights for children. You can find more information by going to their website - https://www.yeswecan.world/.
Save the date! This year's Hatch Science Fair will be held Thursday, April 23, 2020. Once again the students can choose from doing a research project, a demonstration, or an experiment. Sign up, rubrics, and descriptions of each can be found on the Hatch website by following these links: Programs- Academic- Science Fair. Any questions can be directed to Lynda Ficca by email: [email protected]
Here is the sign-up link: 2020 Science Fair
Here is the Hatch page for other info: Hatch Science Fair information
The PBIS Committee is excited to introduce “Tiger Dens” to Hatch School. Tiger Dens will consist of multi-age groups of 12-15 students that will meet monthly to participate in various team building activities. All students will participate and each Den will be led by a Hatch staff member. The purpose is to foster a sense of community and belonging among students. Our first Tiger Den will be on Wednesday, February 5. What a great opportunity for our Hatch Tigers!
Whooping Cough/Pertussis Alert: There are several confirmed cases of Whooping Cough in Oak Park. Children are vaccinated for it. However, those who are vaccinated, in rare cases, can contract the disease. Please read the attached link for detailed information about this illness.
FLU SEASON IS HERE!!! There have been several confirmed cases of flu at Hatch. Flu is a serious illness. If your child is ill, please make sure they are fever free for 24hours before having them return to school. The BEST way to prevent flu for you and your child is to get a flu shot. Feel free to contact Nurse Rossi for additional questions.
For more information:
https://www.cdc.gov/flu/pdf/freeresources/family/flu-guide-for-parents-2018.pdf
Click here for information to purchase the 2019-2020 Yearbook.
The Community Mental Health Board of Oak Park Township, Oak Park Elementary School District 97, and DePaul University’s Community Counseling Center have partnered to deliver a vast array of educational and therapeutic services to staff, families, and youth. The “Mindful Middle-Schoolers Program” will offer staff training, parent workshops, groups and counseling for middle school students in Oak Park during the 2019-20 school year. To learn more about the program and upcoming talks for parents, please visit https://www.op97.org/news/1673321/mindful-middle-schoolers-community-talks-2020.
Below is a list of upcoming community talks for parents, students and staff.
- Wednesday, Feb. 5 (Julian): Understanding anxiety in youth and strategies for treatment and support http://bit.ly/37J8JhO
- Thursday, Feb. 6 (Julian): Mindfulness-based strategies and their applications in academic environments http://bit.ly/2RJBrcN
- Wednesday, Feb 26 (Brooks): Strategies to support executive functioning and self-regulation development based upon brain science http://bit.ly/37DtBqF
- Thursday, Feb 27 (Brooks): Understanding depression in youth and strategies for treatment and support http://bit.ly/2S6Q5c
Sarah Mendez
Hatch School Principal
1000 N Ridgeland Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 524-3095
HATCH FUN FAIR IS COMING TO TOWN! AND WE NEED HELP
February 7th (6pm -8pm)
Join us for an evening of fun games and events that the entire family can enjoy You may also pre-purchase tickets using the attached form to save.
We also need lots of help for this Hatch Community event. To volunteer, please sign up HERE
Hatch Hosts Needed. The PTO is still seeking additional Hatch Hosts to run parent-led parties, lessons or experiences as fundraisers for the PTO. Ticket sales start at the Fun Fair. Contact [email protected] for more information.
TEACHER EXPERIENCE AUCTION: AT HATCH FUN FAIR
Go to the movies, learn archery, have a picnic in the park, see a Bravo show, or run the office! All of these, and more, are part of this year's Teacher Experience Auction at the Fun Fair on February 7! Your amazing teachers and staff have donated their time and energy for this auction! Place a bid at the auction table during the Fun Fair! If you would like to bid on an item but can't make it to the Fun Fair, please email [email protected] BEFORE February 7!. Complete list of items is attached.
VOLUNTEER NEEDED: The APOLLO aftercare leadership team is seeking a volunteer that can be available to check on APOLLO presence at Hatch as well as to help coordinate next year's contract, relationships and financials. This role will also be responsible for following up on parent or office questions/concerns. Most can be done from home with some in-person presence necessary on occasion. It is a low time commitment. For more information contact [email protected].
UPCOMING HATCH EVENTS AND REMINDERS:
February 7 - Hatch Fun Fair (6pm - 8pm)
February 11 - Family Literacy Night (6pm -7pm) - Hatch Coffee House