
The Bear Necessities
September 26, 2023
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Updates & Reminders:
Erin's Law
Today, all of our Bears attended our annual Erin's Law Presentations. I encourage you to ask your student about this presentation and what they learned from it. Please take some time to visit this website.
Parent University
Just a reminder that tomorrow, Wednesday, September 27th is our first Parent University. This event will be focus on school safety. We hope to see you there!
Bear Booth Open for Business
Also tomorrow, our Hannum Bears will be taking their BEAR Bucks and attending the Bear Booth for the first time this year. Our teachers shared the video catalog with their students to prepare for their shopping trip, but we encourage you to ask your student how much money they have earned and what they plan to purchase tomorrow. The video is below.
SAEBRS Screener
It's that time of the year for our teachers to complete our SAEBRS Social/Emotional/Academic screener. You can read more about this screener below.
Parent Compact
Last week, families received a copy of our Hannum School Parent Compact document. If you have not signed and sent this form back to school yet, please do. We asked for these back on the 22nd and still have not received quite a few back.
Fall Family Family Conferences 2023
Family Conferences will be held on:
- Oct 12 from 5p - 8p &
- Oct 13 from 11:30a - 6:30p
Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 Family Conferences will be completely scheduled online via Skyward and families will have the opportunity to select either an in-person or phone conference.
- K-5 families will have the opportunity to schedule conferences with their student's grade-level teacher, encore staff, and specialists.
- 6-8 families will have the opportunity to schedule conferences with their student's advisory teacher, encore staff, and specialists.
Beginning on September 28 at 10:00 am and Ending on October 9 at 11:59 pm families can log into Skyward Family Access and pick their family conference time and date. Below you will find a series of resources to answer any questions you may have about Skyward Family Access. As always you can contact your school office if you have any additional questions about scheduling or a family conference.
- VIDEO DIRECTIONS
- WRITTEN DIRECTIONS (English)
- WRITTEN DIRECTIONS (Spanish)
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION on D123.ORG
- SKYWARD LOGIN
Find Us On Social
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.
Important Dates
- 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
Hannum Highlights
The rain does not keep us from having fun at recess!
Mrs. Diaz and her class circling up for morning meeting.
Our Bears were wonderful listeners and participants at the Erin's Law Presentations.
NEWS YOU CAN USE FROM OUR PTA
Classroom Parties
Room Rep information for classroom parties was emailed last week. If you did not
receive any info or have any questions; please contact Judy Silva at
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/
POP-UP SALE
The PTA will host a Pop-up ice cream and spiritwear sale this Friday, September 29th at
3:25pm by the Hannum playground. Hope to see everyone there! Please see the
attached flyer for more information.
Raffle Basket Donations
If you have any items or gift cards you would like to donate to be put into a basket or if
you have an entire basket to donate, please drop off at the Hannum office labeled PTA -
donation; the PTA will be using raffle baskets at various events throughout the school
year. Please add your name on the labeled item, so credit can be given. If you have any
questions, please email us at yourhannumpta@gmail.com
Spiritwear – NEW DESIGNS
Order forms went home today in your student’s backpack. Orders can be paid by cash,
check (payable to Hannum PTA) or on Memberhub. When paying online, paper form
still must be turned into the Hannum office. ALL ORDERS ARE DUE OCTOBER 6TH .
https://hannumpta.memberhub.com/store/items/931118
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
Oriental Trading
Oriental Trading has started a new program for PTA/PTOs. If you make a purchase
between now and October 20 th and use code HANNUMFUN, 10% of your purchase will
be given back to the Hannum PTA in the form of a merchandise credit and you will
receive FREE SHIPPING on your order. Please see the attached flyer for more
information.
Box Tops
Please support our school with Box Tops!
Have you scanned your grocery receipt this week? Box Tops is an easy way to make a
difference. Money earned goes right back to the school.
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. 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
Halloween Party – Tuesday, October 31st
Book Fair October - 19th & 20th
Fall Ball November - 10th
PTA Meeting Dates:
PTA Meeting October 11th at 6:30pm
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
Oak Lawn Park District Information
Enjoy the rest of your day...the Hannum Bear Way!
Hannum Elementary School
Website: d123.org/hannum
Location: 9800 S Tripp Ave, Oak Lawn, IL, USA
Phone: 708-423-1690
Twitter: @d123hannum
Ms. Doornbos - Principal
Email: mdoornbos@d123.org
Website: d123.org/hannum
Phone: 708-423-1690
Twitter: @meagan_doornbos
ARRIVAL & DISMISSAL
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 & LUNCH
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.
TRAFFIC
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. )
Hannum Visitor Information
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.