The Bear Necessities

Happy Tuesday Hannum Families! Today our Bears celebrated the 100th day of school! Can you believe it?? Our earliest learners will be enjoying a special celebration with their classrooms tomorrow as they started a day later ;). Glamma Doornbos made a special appearance and she hid 100 Hannum Bears throughout the building. Our students enjoyed trying to find them throughout the day for a chance to get a prize. Tons of fun was had! Do not forget...tomorrow is late start.

Kindness Week

Our Bears will be participating in Kindness Week next week. Check out our flyer below for more details.

Smile Programs

Hannum School has partnered with Smile Programs, the mobile dentists, to offer in-school dental care.

This dental care is usually at no cost to you. All insurance is accepted including Medicaid and CHiP. For those without insurance a low cost self-pay option is available.

This in-school dental program saves you time and provides a safe and comfortable place for your child to receive gentle care from licensed local professionals. Dental care includes a complete dental exam, x-rays, cleaning , fluoride and sealants when necessary, and in some cases, restorative care such as fillings.

• They will be at Hannum School April 8, 2024.

If you are interested in using this program please fill out the application that has been sent home and return it to school by February 23, 2024. Please call the health office with any questions.

Van Gogh Fun Packs

Just a reminder that Van Gogh Fun Packs were sent home with students last week. If you are interested in ordering this pack, please send your payment back to school by this Friday, February 9th.

5 Essentials Survey

In collaboration with the Illinois State Board of Education, School District 123 seeks to evaluate school climate and learning conditions. All D123 schools must have a minimum amount of participation in the survey to receive results.

The survey, open from January 30 to March 29, invites students (grades 4-8), teachers, and parents to provide feedback aimed at enhancing educational experiences and the school community. Focusing on five critical aspects—Effective Leaders, Collaborative Teachers, Involved Families, Supportive Environment, and Ambitious Instruction—the survey results will contribute to the 2024 School and Illinois State Report Card, ensuring anonymity for all participants. The identities of students, staff, and parents will be kept private, and responses will not be associated with any individual.

For details regarding the survey's privacy policy, please explore https://survey.5-essentials.org/privacy. To preview the 5Essentials survey questions for students in 4th to 8th grade, visit https://impactsurveyshelp.force.com/s/article/illinois-5essentials-survey-questions. If you prefer your child not to partake in the survey, ensure you submit an opt-out form to your child's school office by February 9, 2024.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE 5-ESSENTIALS SURVEY, HEAD TO D123.ORG/FIVE

Trimester 2 Continues

We have reviewed our expectations with the students to kick off the new trimester. Please continue to reiterate the importance of demonstrating our Bear Behaviors so that your child can participate in the Trimester 2 Celebration. Just a reminder that the criteria set forth by our PBIS team is as follows:

• Having fewer than 5 missing assignments
• Receiving 3 or fewer behavioral referrals throughout the trimester
• Serving a suspension of any kind

Flash After School Program ⚡

If anyone is interested in learning more about the Flash After School Program, please click on the bottom below.

February 7th-LATE START {School Begins at 9:30a.m.} & PTA Meeting @6:30

February 9th-Friendship Parties @2:15p.m.

February 16th-1st Grade Field Trip

February 19th-No School {Presidents' Day}

February 22nd-Trimester 2 Celebrations {Early Dismissal @11:30}

February 22nd-Family Conferences {5:00-8:00pm}

February 23rd-Family Conferences {11:30-6:30} NO SCHOOL for Students

February 28th-Bear Booth Visits

One of our very own Bears recently had an amazing opportunity playing his violin at the Bulls Game. Check out Myles in action here. We are so proud of his poise, dedication, and performance! 🎻

The 100th Day at Hannum was a BEARY exciting day!

Special Man and Daughter Dance

Registration closes this Friday, February 9th! Register today, so you don’t miss this great event with your special little lady!

The special man and daughter dance – February 16th from 6-8pm at the Johnson-Phelps VFW Post #5220, Oak Lawn. Check out the flyer and reservation form. Reservation forms are due by February 6th. You can also register online.

https://hannumpta.memberhub.com/store/items/977227

Spirit Blankets and Stickers

Spirit Blankets and stickers are available and on-hand. Both make great gifts or just because items. They can be ordered online or by filling out the form and returning it to the office. We can set up a time for delivery or pick-up, so they remain a surprise, if you choose, please just make note of it on the form. Items are in stock, so orders will have a quick turnaround.

https://hannumpta.memberhub.com/store?limit=21&live=true&category=Spiritwear

D123 Family Skate

D123 Family Skate is February 19th from 11am-12:30pm at the Oak Lawn Ice Arena. Cost is $7 per skater and all proceeds benefit Helen Whalen Scholarship fund for D123 high school graduates. There is an additional $3 skate rental if needed paid to the ice arena the day of.

https://olhmsptsa.memberhub.com/store/items/983412

Portillo’s Eat and Earn

Mark your calendars! Our next eat and earn is February 22nd from 4-9pm at Portillo’s located at 4020 W. 95th Street, Oak Lawn. Show the flyer when dining in or ordering online use code PORTILLOS26. Also, if dining in, please make sure your receipt at the bottom reads FundRaiserIN. Be sure to grab a bite to eat before or after parent-teacher conferences.

Please share the flyer with family and friends as Hannum PTA will receive 20% of sales from the night which enables the PTA to provide free and/or discounted events for our students throughout the school year.

PTA Meeting

Join us tomorrow, February 7th at our next PTA meeting at 6:30pm in the multi-purpose room. At this time, we do not have another location for the kids and they will be in the same room as us, so please bring something quiet for your child to do (coloring books, tablets, etc.).

Membership

If you are interested in becoming a PTA member, it is not too late. Sign-up online or you can fill out the form and return it to the office. The cost is $8 for the school year. We appreciate your support.

https://hannumpta.memberhub.com/store/items/17547

Social Media

Connect with the Hannum PTA on social media.

Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/HannumPTA?mibextid=ZbWKwL

Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hannum_pta/?utm_source=qr&igshid=ZDc4ODBmNjlmNQ%3D%3D

Box Tops

Please support our school with Box Tops!

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

Friendship Party: February 9th

Special Man & Daughter: February 16th from 6-8pm

Portillo’s Eat and Earn: February 22nd from 4pm-9pm

Special Man & Son: March 20th from 5:30-8pm

PTA Meeting Dates:

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

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. )

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.