The Bear Necessities

All, are you free from 11:15-1:30 Monday through Friday? Come join the Bear Family as we are in desperate need of lunchroom supervisors. If you or someone you know would be interested in spending a few hours with our amazing students, please fill out the application linked below.

Today, your student received a copy of our Hannum School Parent Compact document. Please look for this document, sign it, and send it back to school by September 22nd.

Also coming home today are water bottles and tooth brushes courtesy of Delta Dental. Below is a flyer that details how drink choices affect oral health for you to share with your child as you see fit. These bottles can be labeled with students' names and used at our water bottle filling stations.

Next Tuesday, September 26th, students will be attending our annual Erin's Law Presentations. Please see the letter attached below for more information.

On Wednesday, September 27th... SAVE the DATE for our upcoming Parent University. This event will be focus on school safety. Click the button below for more information and to rsvp.

If you are not following us on Twitter, we strongly encourage you to do so @d123hannum.

We use this social media platform to share our Hannum story.

• Tuesday, September 26th: Erin's Law Presentations
• Wednesday, October 4th: LATE Start @9:30am
• Monday, October 9th: NO School-Federal Holiday
• Wednesday, October 11th: PTA Meeting @6:30
• Thursday, October 12th: Early Dismissal @11:30; Family Conferences 5:00-8:00pm
• Friday, October 13th: NO School; Family Conferences 11:30am-6:30pm
• Wednesday, October 18th: Unity Day {Wear Orange}
• Thursday, October 19th: PTA Book Fair
• Friday, October 20th: PTA Book Fair; PTA Bingo 6:30-8:00pm
• Tuesday, October 31st: 11:30 Dismissal; 10:15 Classroom Parties

Last year D123 began using the Visitor Aware program to immediately identify visitors, along with when they arrived, and where they are going

In order to ensure a smooth visit to the school, please use THIS LINK to complete the pre-registration for Visitor Aware.

Once pre-registered, you will be prompted to take a picture of yourself and answer the questions, including DL#. Once you do this they will be in the system. You will receive their QR code via text and email. This QR code is what you will use when checking into the school for a visit.

If you have any questions, please contact the front office.

Thank you to everyone that came to our Room Rep Meeting and First PTA Meeting of this school year. A lot of information was given, if you still have questions, please send us an email at yourhannumpta@gmail.com.

It is not too late to sign up and volunteer for classroom parties. If you are interested, please fill out the classroom party form or email us at yourhannumpta@gmail.com.

For those who have signed up to be a room rep, please ensure you are signed up to be a PTA member.

https://hannumpta.memberhub.com/

Spirit Blankets

Thank you to everyone that purchased a Hannum spirit blanket. Blankets will be distributed to your student to bring home once they arrive. Estimated arrival is the first week of November.

Kindergarten T-Shirts

Thank you to everyone who purchased a kindergarten shirt. Orders will be sent home with your student the week of September 25th.

Hannum Bear Yard Sign

Show your Hannum Pride with a Hannum Bear yard sign! Get yours today!

Order online or email Hannum PTA at yourhannumpta@gmail.com to place an order.

https://hannumpta.memberhub.com/store/items/903550

Box Tops

THIS WEEK is National Box Tops Week! Big offers and lots of chances to earn for your school.

Join the PTA in earning cash for our school by using the Box Tops app. It’s an easy way to make a difference. All you have to do is buy Box Tops participating products (like Cheerios!) and scan your grocery receipt. Box Tops are worth $.10 each and they add up fast! Twice a year, our school receives a check to help pay for whatever we need - equipment, supplies or experiences the kids love!

If you receive a paper receipt, a quick scan with the Box Tops app will identify participating products and automatically credit our school's earnings online. Download the app and make every shopping trip count including purchases made online. Digital receipts are accepted as well.

Use this referral code JAN118W4 when you sign up and you’ll get 25 Bonus Box Tops when you scan your first receipt now through 05/31/2024, while supplies last!

Download the Box Tops for Education app here: https://btfe.smart.link/c2jjdifkw?referral_code=JAN118W4

Dates to Remember

Halloween Bingo Friday October 20th

Book Fair October 19th & 20th

Fall Ball November 10th

PTA Meeting Dates:

PTA Meeting November 8th at 6:30pm

PTA Meeting January 10th at 6:30pm

PTA Meeting February 7th at 6:30pm

PTA Meeting March 13th at 6:30pm

PTA Meeting April 10th at 6:30pm

Questions? Email Hannum PTA at yourhannumpta@gmail.com

Registration for the Park District's Intramural Leagues is currently taking place. Check out their flyer for details.

Interested in registering for this event? Click the button below.

Enjoy the rest of your day...the Hannum Bear Way!

Website: d123.org/hannum
Location: 9800 S Tripp Ave, Oak Lawn, IL, USA
Phone: 708-423-1690
Twitter: @d123hannum

Email: mdoornbos@d123.org
Website: d123.org/hannum
Phone: 708-423-1690
Twitter: @meagan_doornbos

Arrival

Upon their arrival, Bears should line up with their grade level peers in the locations listed below. Students will be escorted into the building by staff at 8:30 am. Students participating in the breakfast program will be permitted into the building at 8:10 am.

• KDG & 1st: Arrive and Dismissed at Door 9

• G2: Arrive & Dismissed at Door 2

• G3: Arrive Door 2 & Dismissed at Main Entrance (Door 1)

• G4 & G5 Arrive & Dismissed at Door 8

Dismissal

When school is dismissed at 3:20 pm, students are able to walk home or meet their parents/ caregivers outside of the school. Older children who walk younger siblings or neighbors should meet them in a prearranged location outside of the building and will be dismissed first in order to pick up their sibling or relative.

***This year 2nd grade students and 5th grade students end their day with Encore Classes and PE which go until 3:20.

Breakfast will be served in the main hall of our school beginning at 8:10 am. Students will enjoy their breakfast in our multipurpose room and then will go to their line to start the day.

Lunch will be ordered with your child's classroom teacher every morning. Students will be able to choose from 2 choices. Student can also bring a home lunch and only order a milk. Milk only is $0.65 and students can choose white or chocolate. You can add money to your child's meal account through Skyward. You may access the menus below.

LUNCH TIMES:

KDG- 12:55

1ST-12:25

2ND-12:25

3RD: 11:25

4TH: 11:25

5TH: 11:55

Click the link below for a visual on how our lunch procedures work.

Please see the attached map for where to drop off and where you can park if you want to get out and walk your child to their line.

Here are some reminders for helping us get kids in and out of school safely.

• Pull up as far as you can go w hen you are letting students out of the car.
• Refrain from parking across the street and having kids run across to get either to the school or back to your car.
• Be patient as kids are getting out of the car.
• Refrain from blocking the entrance and exit of the school parking lots.
• Please do not park in the driveway of St. Germaine School. (You may pull into the spots in their parking lot, but do not park in the driveway. )