5/14/21
We have been enjoying the lovely weather and celebrating another school year with our ABC Countdown! Please feel free to join in the fun at any time. There are options for school and home each day. This is a great way to celebrate as a Hatch family!
Our May virtual PTO meeting is next Tuesday at 7pm. Here is the zoom link for your convenience:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://op97-org.zoom.us/j/84887276787?pwd=K2gzMUY2dHVTdTlFOGlzSjFlcitYQT09
Meeting ID: 848 8727 6787
Passcode: tigers
As a reminder, Nurse Rossi will be out for the next few weeks on a medical leave and Nurse Nicole Turner is covering at Hatch. You can reach her at [email protected].
Forgotten Items: At this time, we are not able to accept items that are forgotten at home. In the event that a student forgets their iPad, we do have a small supply that students can use for the day. Students should use the bathroom before leaving home and check that they have their snack, water bottle, 2 masks, iPad and any other learning materials.
Order your copy of the 2020-2021 Hatch Yearbook! Orders have to be placed by May 20th and cost $17.14 (plus tax). To place your order please go to TreeRing and create an account.
Library Book Checkout will continue to run during hybrid learning!
- REMOTE STUDENTS: Please make sure to fill out this new Google Form for all book requests. Click here to learn all about when and how students will receive their books and how students can return their Hatch library books.
- IN PERSON STUDENTS: Will checkout library books from our mobile library during their library class time every week! Students will bring their new library book home every week to enjoy and read, then the following week that book should be returned to Hatch. At that time, books returned will be placed in quarantine for 1 week. Please help your student to return their library books every week. Thanks for your support!
The Hatch PTO is happy to once again offer the Kids Kreations Art Fundraising Activity - A fun way to treasure your child’s artwork. This is an entirely optional fundraiser. This year we are going virtual. Since we were unable to send in physical art for Kids Kreations to scan, you and your child get to choose from any old or new pieces of their art that you have at home. They may, alternatively, choose to create something special for this occasion. You may also choose to use a favorite photograph, photo collage, or special logo. You still have the opportunity to order a wide array of 50+ products with your child's art on it. Hatch PTO will still earn up to 35% profit on anything that you choose to order. The simple uploading of art, photo, or logo will be done by you and the ordering will be online (https://www.kidskreations.us) only. Shipping will be directly to your home, with a flat $8 shipping rate, regardless of the monetary amount ordered. Please see the attached flyers for easy step-by-step directions on how to complete this process. Thank you for supporting Hatch School! Any questions? Please contact Sharon Morgan [email protected] or Kids Kreations directly at 866-652-3770.
Career Day 2021! The DivCo team is holding their career day virtually this year! We’d like to have 2 speakers from each class speak for about 20 minutes followed by a 10 minute Q&A. Being virtual will have its benefits as guest speakers can be remote and login to students zooms, opening up opportunities for parents who might not have been able to participate otherwise. It's a 30 minute commitment (via zoom), June 8th either 8:30-9:00 or 9:00-9:30am. Details and Sign Ups can be made via this sign up genius link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508084DA5A929AA8-hatch1
Sarah Mendez Hatch School Principal 1000 N Ridgeland Ave Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 524-3095
D97 Updates:
COVID-19 Vaccine Information
On May 12, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) approved the use of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for all children age 12 and older. Click here for information about the vaccine and nearby clinics, including the Cook County Community Vaccination Program.
Oak Park Health Department Extends Vaccination Registration to Residents 12 to 15 Years Old
Parents of Oak Park students ages 12 to 15 can pre-register their children to be alerted when COVID-19 vaccine clinic appointments are available through the Oak Park Department of Public Health. Local public health officials expanded the registration criteria to include this newly eligible age category as federal officials approved the Pfizer vaccine for use in individuals 12 and older. Pfizer is the only COVID-19 vaccine approved for use in individuals age 17 and younger. Individuals who pre-register will be contacted by email to schedule an appointment on a first-come, first-served basis. All minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at the vaccination clinic.
District 97 will work with the health department to provide details about vaccine clinics once they are finalized.
Face Masks Still Mandatory In All D97 Schools
On May 13, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) announced that face coverings are no longer required for individuals who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. While this news represents an important milestone in the pandemic, the mask mandate for Illinois schools has not ended at this point.
District 97 follows the guidance of the Illinois Department of Public Health, the Illinois State Board of Education and the Oak Park Department of Public Health. We do not have information at this point about the impact this latest development will have on schools. Until we receive further guidance, face coverings will continue to be required in all of our schools regardless of vaccination status.
Finish Strong: Help Us Keep D97 Safe
As COVID-19 continues to impact our community, it is critical that we remain vigilant in our efforts to keep District 97 schools safe.
The decisions we make during these next few weeks have a direct impact on our ability to maximize in-person learning for our students. Whether you are vaccinated or unvaccinated, we all have a responsibility to follow ALL safety guidelines set by state and local health departments in order to reduce potential spread of the virus.
With this in mind, please help us "Stay Safe and Finish Strong."
- If you are sick, STAY HOME.
- Wear a face mask or covering at all times while at school.
- Maintain social distancing (6 feet, as much as possible).
- Wash or sanitize your hands often.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue.
The Asian American Experience: Community Education Event on May 20 at 7 p.m.
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. In light of the recent rise in AAPI hate crimes and violence, making space to acknowledge the impact that the historical and present day anti-Asian sentiment has on our community is more important than ever. On May 20, Districts 200, 97, and 90 and the Oak Park Public Library are partnering with community members to host a virtual conversation about the racial equity challenges of our Asian-American community members. Click here for the event flyer
Now Hiring: School Lunch Supervisors
To support our students and staff during the school day, we are still seeking more parents and community members to serve as lunchroom/recess supervisors through the end of the school year. It's easy to apply, and your time would have a direct impact on our ability to provide full days for our students. Click here to learn more and apply.
Next Meal D97 Meal Distribution: Tuesday, May 18
May Breakfast/Lunch Menus
Meals will be provided free of cost this fall to any District 97 student in need. Each bag of food will contain five breakfasts and five lunches.
Meal distributions will be held every Tuesday, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Longfellow Elementary School (for Julian and feeder schools), 715 S. Highland Ave., and Brooks Middle School (for Brooks and feeder schools), 325 S. Kenilworth Ave.