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Great Expectations School News - April 8, 2022

Apr 08, 2022 05:51PM ● By Editor
April 8,, 2022

April Greetings, Families!

It has been observed that with many students being mask-free, there has been an uptick in illnesses in the community. Colds, sore throats, and recently, stomach issues (the dreaded vomiting and diarrhea) have been experienced in classrooms.  To help prevent the spread of these illnesses, we want to remind families to keep students home if they are ill - even if it is "just a cold". Cold symptoms mimic Covid symptoms and the only way to know which it is, for sure, is to test.  

As a reminder, students should be fever free without medication for 24 hours before returning to school.  The 24 hour rule applies to the wait time after vomiting and diarrhea, as well.  Although Covid rates in Cook County are down, there are still some cases in families, including school age children.  Please continue to be watchful for signs and know that we have Covid tests available in the entry at school for families to pick up at your convenience. We are also happy to send test kits home with siblings. Just give the office a call.  Thank you so much for your help in keeping our kiddos healthy! 

A note from our Environmental Educator, Emma:

Many hands are needed to make our annual plant sale a success.  At this time, your assistance is needed to:
HELP TRANSPLANT SEEDLINGS that have sprouted in the classrooms!  Mark your calendars with the dates below and meet us in the Green house!  The side/courtyard school doors will be open at these times.   Any amount of time you can give is appreciated!  THANK YOU!!!
 
April 9th, 9-12
April 23, 9-12
April 30, 9-12
May 7, 9-12
May 14, 9-3 

Proof that the tomato seedlings need transplanting!

Important Dates & Events

  • APRIL FRIDAY FUN DAYS - Thanks to the Otters for these creative ideas!
    4/8:  Sports Day - Represent your favorite team or sport
    4/15:  Decade Day - Dress up in honor of your favorite decade
    4/22:  Fancy Day - Dress your finest
    4/29:  Character Day - Dress as your favorite Book or Movie Character
  • CLIMB THEATER IS COMING APRIL 12  - Thanks to a grant from Cook County, Climb Theater will be offering interactive Aquatic Invasive Species programming to our school! Climb’s AIS programming helps students identify the different types of aquatic invasive species in our area.
  • NO SCHOOL - Monday, 4/18 - Professional Development Day
  • MCA TESTING - MCA testing will take place in grades 3-8 the weeks of 4/17 and 4/24 for Math and Reading.
  • WRITING CELEBRATION! - Thursday, 4/28 5:00-6:30.  Details to come!
  • GIRLS ON THE RUN - Exciting, new after school program for grades 3-5!  Information HERE.  Contact info.
  • EXPLORERS CLUB - Summer sign up INFO.
  • SAFE SITTER CLASS - for 6th-8th graders.  INFORMATION.
  • PLAYHOUSE AUDITONS - Information HERE!
  • HEALTHY KIDS DAY AT THE YMCA - April 30

In the Classrooms:

Celebrating "Sports Day"!


The Lynx would like to say, "Thank you for all the gracious donations we have gotten for the Lynx clubs!" The students wanted to lay in the yarn before organizing it!


Do you recognize this bike?  It has been in the bike rack at school, buried under the snow all winter.  We would like it to get back to it's owner!  If it doesn't belong to you, but your child could use a bike, please call school, in case it isn't claimed.

 

Public Health Update

We are currently at a LOW Covid risk in Cook County. 

Regular Covid 19 testing continues to be available for school age students and school staff Wednesdays 1:00-4:00 pm.

Dates and links for Routine Testing opportunities in April: 

April 13 Testing Sign Up
April 20 Testing Sign Up
April 27 Testing Sign Up
 
As always, please call the office if you have any questions on school-related items.  We are happy to assist you!
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