11/11/22
Thank you to those who attended “Coffee with the Principal” yesterday morning. It is wonderful to connect and hear about your experiences at Hatch!
Kudos to our dedicated staff who even give up their lunch break to learn new and innovative ways to design the highest quality instructional practices! At this week’s “Lunch and Learn,” teachers studied the importance of estimation in building number sense. Thank you to Ms. Chrystall for a great workshop!
We look forward to our annual Turkey Trot next Wednesday afternoon for 3rd-5th graders. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Mr. Cruz.
This week our students returned to Second Step lessons and continued learning about feelings. Our kindergartners and first graders learned that situational cues help us understand one another’s feelings. Our second graders learned about confidence and how practice can help them improve their skills at school and home. Our third graders learned about conflicting feelings within themselves and others. Our fourth and fifth graders learned social skills such as starting a conversation, giving compliments, and disagreeing respectfully. Next week our 3rd-5th graders will take the Panorama Culture and Climate Survey during their social-emotional learning time.
Book Fair- The Anderson Book Fair is coming to Hatch... IN-PERSON!!! It will be held on November 29th - December 1st after school. Students will have a chance to preview the book fair during Library time that week. Checks, cash, and all major credit cards will be accepted. There will be a PAJAMA STORYTIME EVENT on Wednesday, November 30th, from 6-6:45. Parents and children can come for storytime and book fair shopping!
We are looking for volunteers to help at the upcoming Hatch Book Fair on November 29, 30, and December 1st. Please use this link to volunteer:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0f48ada72ca2f94-anderson
Virtual Family Reading Night- Thursday, November 18th, through the Oak Park Public Library! Register using the link in the attached flyer!
Family-Teacher Conference Survey - Complete by Nov. 14. Thank you for attending our Family-Teacher Conferences! In addition to the work that is already underway in classrooms, we are committed to creating new and innovative ways to support our students through our partnership with families. As part of this work, District 97's "Be a Learning Designer" team is collecting family-teacher conference data to understand the family and student experience better. If you haven't already, please complete this quick survey to provide District 97 and your school with feedback about your experience at conferences. We will be using this data to reflect on and redesign our family conferences to best meet the needs of students and families. Click here to take the survey now >>
D97 Updates/Reminders:
Once a month (Except December), HR will extend hours for parents to get a background check done after hours. We understand that some may have a work schedule like ours. This month's extended hours will be Wednesday, Nov 16th, from 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm. Please spread the word. Slots are available on Sign Up Genius. Thank you!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c48aaa628aaf8c43-background
Process for Reporting Positive COVID-19 Cases to D97 Schools
If a student or staff member tests positive for COVID-19, they must complete the following steps:
1) To notify the school nurse and receive a return-to-school date, families/staff must complete the confidential COVID-19 Positive Case Notification Form as soon as possible following the positive test. Information provided will also be shared with the Oak Park Department of Public Health.
2) Families must continue to report student absences via the school attendance line, and staff must enter their absences in Frontline.
To see the rules for isolation and quarantine, click here. Additional resources are linked below.
Recording: Family University' Session on Student Assessments: On Oct. 18, District 97 held a Family University Session to help parents learn about the student assessments given across our schools, how the results are used to support teaching and learning, and how you can use the information to understand your child's progress and next steps. Thank you to all who attended! If you were unable to attend, you can view this session by clicking on the link below.
- Click to view "Family University: Understanding District 97 Assessments" >>
- Click to view the session deck >>
SAVE THE DATE: Middle School Math Enrichment Program 2023: In 2023, District 97 will be offering Math Enrichment Bridge Courses for Acceleration and Summer Math Review Courses for students in grades 5 through 7. Families should SAVE the DATE if their student is interested in participating in these courses (CLICK HERE to view the program flyer>>). Registration information and additional details about this program will be shared with families in January.
"Mindful Middle-Schoolers and Mindfulness Matters" November Community Talk
DePaul University, in partnership with the Oak Park Township Community Mental Health Board and District 97, is offering a series of free, virtual community talks to the District 97 community as part of the Mindful Middle Schoolers and Mindfulness Matters Program. The next community talk, "Understanding Depression in Youth and Strategies for Treatment," will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 30, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The session will focus on how to recognize the signs and symptoms of depression in youth, as well as the strategies and treatments available to support youth living with depression. This community talk is for all families, not just middle-school families. Click here to register >>