Thank you to all the families who supported our student council’s most recent fundraiser. I am so proud of our young leaders for taking an active role in making our world a better place. Global citizenship is an important part of our school culture, and students choosing to help other students is quite a noble endeavor. Go Tigers!
Over the past few weeks in music class, we have been learning about opera at Hatch. Each year, we partner with an excellent company called “Opera for the Young” who will be coming for a performance next week. They send us all the necessary materials for a show, and then Mr. Jacobson teaches all of our students about the story, the music and about opera as an art form. Our show this year is "The Pirates of Penzance." This is one of the most famous operas and was written by Gilbert and Sullivan. If you ask your child, they should be able to tell you all about the story and sing you some of the songs as well!
Please remember that any device/watch that can be used as a phone or for texting cannot be used during the school day. If your child has a device with these capabilities, please remind them that they may not use it during school hours. Thank you for working with us to keep the focus on student learning!
In order to ensure the safety of our students, we are asking parents who drive their children to please drive slowly and carefully when near school grounds. Please obey all traffic laws and be extra careful at intersections. Please do not double park nor block the street or driveways during drop off/pick up. Whenever possible, please opt to walk your student to and from school. Let’s all work together to keep our students safe!
2019-2020 Yearbook Deadline! Deadline to purchase the yearbook is March 26. Click here for more information and/or click here for link to purchase.
The District 97 Student Services Department will host a parent workshop, "Developing Your Child's IEP," on Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Holmes School, 508 N. Kenilworth Ave. Staff will provide a step-by-step guide to understanding the IEP process. Childcare will be available. Event flyer >
The Strengthening Families Program is a free, evidence-based prevention program for families with children ages 7 to 17. The 11-week program will teach effective parenting skills, healthy communication, stress management skills, conflict resolution and more. The program will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. every Tuesday from Feb. 25, 2020, through May 12, 2020, at the River Forest Community Center. Click here to view the program flyer.
One Book One School is underway. This week we did our first round of trivia and every class got the Lemon Question correct on Thursday! Every Thursday we are asking the students to wear yellow to earn another lemon for their class! Hopefully you and your family are enjoying this great book. Be sure to look here for discussion questions to help foster conversation at home with your family. Here is what chapters to read this upcoming week and past week!
Week 2:
· Tuesday, Feb 18th: Chapter 4 (pages 41-58)
· Thursday, Feb 20th: Chapter 5 (pages 59-66)
· Friday, Feb 21st: Chapter 6 (pages 67-86)
Week 3:
· Monday, Feb 24th: Chapter 7 (pages 87-100)
· Wednesday, Feb 26th: Chapter 8 (pages 101-121)
· Friday, Feb 28th: Chapter 9 (pages 122-127)
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
Sarah Mendez
Hatch School Principal
1000 N Ridgeland Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 524-3095
PTO Reminders
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
PARENT – TEACHER BASKETBALL GAME – APRIL 18
Orange VS Black Hatch PARENTS/STAFF Tiger BASKETBALL GAME Get ready for the annual Staff & Parent Basketball Game, on Saturday, April 18 from 2-4 p.m. at Brooks Elementary School. Catch a half-time performance from Hatch's very own Steele Drum Band. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for kids. Cash or check only. Also, we need your help – sign up here: https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/3193345/false#/invitation
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].
HATCH HOSTS NEEDED. The PTO is still seeking additional Hatch Hosts to run parent-led parties, lessons or experiences as fundraisers for the PTO. Contact [email protected] for more information.
UPCOMING HATCH EVENTS AND REMINDERS:
March 13 - Hatch Movie Night (Ugly Dolls)
March 17 - No School - Institute Day
March 23-27 - Spring Break - No School
Save the Dates:
April 23 - Science Fair
April 25 - 4th Annual Hatch Bowling Tournament