Stephen Decatur Family Newsletter

Hello families!

I hope everyone is safely able to view the total eclipse today. The time is quickly approaching. Students will have three days to complete all eLearning assignments found on Canvas.

This week, we will have a food drive for the Goodwin Center. Students can bring in canned goods or non-perishable foods Tuesday through Friday. The class who donates the most will win a popsicle party?

ILEARN testing will begin the week of April 22nd. This is a summative assessment that students in grades three through six will take. The test measures proficiency with grade-level work and growth from one year to the next. We will test mostly in the mornings, so please send students to school on time daily and schedule any appointments in the afternoon.

Clubs and Extended Day resume this week. Club participants remain the same. Extended Day has switched to IREAD3 preparation and intervention. Please make sure your students have turned in their permission slips if they received them. Only students who will take the test again in the summer received permission slips.

We'll see everyone tomorrow!

Decatur Proud,

Mrs. Pearson, Principal

4/8 Elearning Day (The district campuses are closed)

4/9 Extended Day

4/10 Clubs

4/11 Extended Day

4/9-4/12 Food Drive for the Goodwin Center

4/16 Extended Day

4/17 Clubs

4/18 Extended Day; Robotics Club; HA showcase from grades 3-5 from 5-6 PM

If you would like to volunteer or come into school PLEASE fill out volunteer form to be APPROVED https://www.decaturproud.org/families/volunteer

We still sell popcorn on Fridays to raise money for student and staff incentives and supplies. Popcorn is one dollar.

https://www.stephendecaturspiritwear.com/

What: Want to improve your soccer skills and knowledge of the game? Join the DC men's soccer team and coaching staff this spring for their 1st annual spring youth camp! Participants will learn fundamental skills, improve their knowledge of the game, and have a chance to work with the DCHS players and coaches. See the flyer below for sign up information!

Who: Decatur Township Students, Grades 3rd-8th

When: Tuesdays 6-7:15pm / April 9th - May 7th

Where: Decatur Central Soccer Stadium

Cost: $60 (t-shirt included)

More Information: Bwachnicki@decaturproud.org

The district has created a culture guide that highlights the key characteristics of an elite system. At our school, we have been teaching children the concept of E+R=O.

E= Events: We cannot control things that happen

R= Response: We can control our response to the event

O=Outcome: Having a proper response will get the desired outcome.

This concept is powerful for all of us. Daily, many things happen that are out of our control. We can lash out or we can pause, think, and then respond. Pausing for reflection allows us to get the outcome that we need and want.

Culture Guide