Ferson Creek eNews

October

Monday, October 9th - California Pizza Kitchen night - see flyer below

Thursday, October 12th- Riverview Child & Family Therapy Event

Friday, October 13th - PJ Day

Monday, October 16th - PTO Meeting @ 9:30

Thursday, October 19th - Ferson Halloween Walk - see flyer below

Friday, October 20th - School Improvement Day - No School for Students

Monday, October 23rd - Friday, October 27th - Storybook Pumpkins - see image below

Wednesday, October 25th - Early Dismissal @ 2:10

November

Friday, November 10th - End of 1st Trimester

Monday, November 13th - PTO Meeting @ 9:30

Monday, November 20th - Friday, November 24th - Thanksgiving Break, No School

Thank you for your participation in conferences. We hope you received valuable feedback on your child's progress in school. A big thank you to PTO and all the parents who donated to our conference dinner and snacks. You certainly helped sustain everyone through such a long day!

If you have a planned absence, please be sure to use our pre-arranged absence form. This allows our classroom teachers and office to be prepared for your absence. Please reach out to Audrey Hughes with any questions.

Thank you to our students that carried our banner at the Kick a Thon last Friday. Brody, Wesley, Tyler, Austin, Adeline, Evelyn, and Tessa did a great job representing Ferson!

Ferson Trick or Treat is quickly approaching! Willing to donate to the event or volunteer your time? Please sign up here!

Please click here to view our important letter regarding Erin's Law. Erin's Law lessons will begin the week of November 3rd.

Spirit Mornings are back! Each month we have a theme to welcome students into their school day. If you are interested in helping bring some excitement to school drop off from 7:40 - 8:00 am, sign up here.

Ms. Kruse has designed an art challenge for the whole school this year called Ink in October. The goal is to get everyone to create, even if just for a few minutes!

Index cards are located in the front entryway in a bucket by the AT math office. All you have to do is use one of the word prompts, then draw whatever comes to your mind on an index card in pen or sharpie (you can plan in pencil first.) Then put cards in the submission box and Mrs. Kruse will hang them up! Students are welcome to take the cards home and bring them back upon completion.

Everything, including word prompts and directions, can be found near the AT math office or check out these info slides.

Can't wait to see what you make!

We have many students who have negative balances on their lunch account. This means they cannot purchase a la carte items, or purchase a second lunch if they are still hungry. Please check to ensure your child has an up-to-date account on PushCoin.

For the 10th year in a row, D303 is again partnering with Big Hearts of Fox Valley, which supports families in need during the holiday season. Big Hearts of Fox Valley Holiday Giving Program's purpose is to provide holiday gifts for D303 students and their younger siblings whose families face significant financial hardship. Through Big Hearts, members of the D303 community anonymously shop for wish list items. D303 social workers will review applicants. If you are struggling and facing significant financial hardship and would like assistance providing holiday gifts to your children, click here. If you would like to help Big Hearts by "adopting" a child this Holiday season, click here. You can visit the Big Hearts of Fox Valley website for more information.

Por el 10º año seguido, el Distrito 303 se asocia de nuevo con “Big Hearts of Fox Valley,” que apoya a las familias necesitadas durante la temporada navideña. El propósito del programa de donaciones para las fiestas de Big Hearts of Fox Valley (Holiday Giving Program) es proporcionar regalos navideños a los estudiantes del Distrito 303 y a sus hermanos pequeños cuyas familias se enfrentan a importantes dificultades económicas. A través de Big Hearts, los miembros de la comunidad del Distrito 303 anónimamente comprar artículos de la lista de deseos. Los trabajadores sociales del Distrito 303 revisarán a los solicitantes. Si usted está enfrentando dificultades financieras significativas y le gustaría recibir ayuda para proporcionarles regalos a sus hijos, haga clic aquí. Si desea ayudar a Big Hearts "adoptando" a un niño(a) en estas fiestas, haga clic aquí. Puede visitar el sitio web de Big Hearts of Fox Valley para obtener más información.

We have partnered with Riverview Child and Family Therapy to provide a free parent evening on Thursday, October 12. The session will be approximately 1 hour long and be presented in the Bell Graham school Cafeteria by a licensed clinical professional counselor.

Date: Thursday, October 12, 2023

Time: 6:00-7:00

Tips for a Successful School Year

Start out on the right foot this year with strategies to help decrease homework battles and

improve your child's independence as a student.

THIS IS AN ADULT ONLY EVENT, NO CHILDREN ALLOWED. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Sign up here

District 303 is pleased to present its lineup of Parent Education sessions for the 2023-2024 school year.

The Parent Education series (formerly Parent University) includes informational meetings and workshops intended to empower parents and guardians to support their children’s academic, social and emotional needs. Become informed on specialized topics, engage in two-way dialogue with speakers and fellow parents, and become a support resource for others.

Sessions for this school year will focus on bullying prevention, addressing anxiety, and include film screenings and discussions about the impact of screen time and cultural awareness. The schedule also includes college preparation workshops hosted by our high schools. Sessions were selected based in part on feedback from District 303 parents.

Explore the full lineup of sessions here. Signup forms for each session will be made available closer to the session dates. New this year, you can also register for Parent Education notifications and receive alerts as new information and session recaps become available.

Kristy McKnight, Principal

Website: https://fersoncreek.d303.org/
Location: 38W160 Bolcum Road, St. Charles, IL, USA
Phone: 331-228-2300
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