Principal's Corner

It is hard to believe that we are welcoming the last month of 2021! There's bound to be snow falling soon, and the students at Mohawk are so excited for their upcoming winter program Twas the Night Before Christmas: COVID Beware! I invite you to join us in-person at Michelle Obama School of Technology and the Arts or via livestream in a location convenient for you on Thursday, December 16th at 1:15 PM. Please note that all in-person attendees must show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test (taken within 72 hours of the program's date/time). Masks must be worn during the program. All students will be dismissed from Michelle Obama School. Please see the flyer below for additional information.

Please note that Winter Break does not begin until Thursday, December 23rd. On December 22nd, there will be a special toy giveaway. Downs Fitness, LLC in Park Forest has partnered with Mohawk to provide every student with a toy. The staff is looking forward to a fun-filled afternoon with students.

I wish everyone a safe, healthy, and happy December, holiday season, and winter break.

Mrs. Lori Colbert

#MohawkMonarchs

#SoaringToNewHeights

#ElevatingExcellence

• November 29 - December 3: Book Week & Spirit Week
• November 29: Pajama Day
• November 30: School Colors Day (Blue & Yellow)
• December 1: Hat Day
• December 2: Stuffed Animal Day
• December 3: Game/Sports Day
• December 6: 12:30 PM Early Dismissal
• December 8: Picture Retake Day
• December 13: School Board Meeting (7:00 PM)
• December 16: Mohawk's Winter Program at Michelle Obama School (1:15 PM)
• December 17: Student of the Month Recognition
• December 22: Christmas Toy Giveaway
• December 23 - January 5: Winter Break
• January 6: 12:30 PM Early Dismissal
• January 7: 12:30 PM Early Dismissal

Kindergarten: Cadence & Torin

1st Grade: Sydney, Kamelo, Azaiah, & Abbey

2nd Grade: Normandi, Kristine, Payton, & Amiyah

3rd Grade: Cari, Rayshawn, & Limorris

Park Forest Police Department Tablet Raffle Winner: Paris

I want to give a HUGE shout out to our third grade students who earned honor roll status for the first quarter of the school year.

• Students who earned honor roll for having a grade point average of 3.0-3.49 include: Limorris, Mason, Isaiah, Jakiya, Dzyre, Sebastian, Jace, David, Jihad, Tyriq, Ciro, Shaniyah, and Dilisha.
• Students who earned high honor roll for having a grade point average of 3.5-3.99 include Christopher, Paris, Iain, Abrianna, Bella, Kennedy, Jaliyah, Cayden, Londyn, Shannon, Rayshawn, Jimena, Serenity, Jiselle, Kamyrah, Josiah, Cortez, Kayleigh, Isaac, Noah, Samantha, Cassidy, Melanny, Kenzie, Elizabeth, London, Delreana, Anastasia, Sakura, and Savannah.
• AND, students who earned Principals honor roll for having a 4.0 grade point average include Shylah, Janylah, Cari, Nahar, Nahla, Aniyah, Donald, Elijah, Zamir, James, William, and Jamilah.

Congratulations to all of the honor roll students; keep up the great work...and I look forward to adding more names to the list after second quarter ends.

Daily attendance and punctuality contribute to improving success in school. These are habits that are learned and will be needed throughout life. Parent/Guardians must require students to attend school daily and to be on time, expect when illness or family emergencies interfere.

In the event of illness, parents are expected to call the school before the start of the school day to report the absence: 708-668-9350. To ensure accuracy, parents are requested to provide the following information: student's name, parent's/guardian's name, grade level, date or dates of absence and reason for absence(s). (2021-2022 Parent/Student Handbook, page 3)

Our doors open to all students at 7:50 AM and breakfast is served between 7:50-8:15 AM. If you are dropping your child off at Mohawk each morning, please have him/her at school before 8:15 AM. Our teachers begin teaching promptly at 8:20 AM each morning. For dismissal, all students are dismissed promptly at 3:00 PM.

Families: The Reading Rocket organization has created amazing reading tips and book suggestions for parents of babies through third grade, by grade level/age range as well as for parents of children with special needs. Click here to view all of the available reading tips!

Are you interested in finding ways to help your child(ren) with phonics and decoding skills? Click here to access phonics and decoding resources.

Students should spend time reading at home each night and completing reading logs. Reading logs are sent home with students each week. They are available below as well.

Click below to access awesome math resources for families, including tips, videos, games, activities, and other resources:

Tang Math

Illuminations

Toy Theater

At Mohawk, our students practice their math facts daily through the Rocket Math program. We encourage all students to practice at home as well. For more information on Rocket Math and to access resources, please click here. Below are the math operation expectations for each grade level at Mohawk:

• Kindergarten: Beginning Numerals & Rocket Writing for Numerals
• 1st Grade: Basic Addition & Add to 20
• 2nd Grade: Basic Subtraction & Subtract to 20
• 3rd Grade: Basic Multiplication & Multiplication by 10, 11, 12

Email: lcolbert@sd163.com
Website: https://www.sd163.com/o/mohawk
Location: 301 Mohawk Street, Park Forest, IL, 60466
Phone: 708-668-9300
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/District-163-Mohawk-Primary-Center-102652871508366
Twitter: @Mohawk163_