The Bear Necessities

It's going to be a December to remember at Hannum School! We are so excited for all that we have in store for this month for our students in terms of supporting their social, emotional, and academic learning. Please make sure you read through the information below in great detail. We have made some changes regarding attending our school concerts and with one just two weeks away, we want to make sure our families are all set to attend and complete the steps our EMRC Team felt were necessary in hosting such a large and festive event while ensuring the safety of our students and staff.

Winter Concerts

Our Winter Concerts are around the corner. Our students have been working hard to perform for their families and guests. We hope you will be planning to join us on Tuesday, December 19th. The concert will be begin promptly at 2:00pm. We are asking any guests who are planning to come to sign up on our link. We will be checking in all guests from this list prior to the concert beginning. Our doors will open at 1:30 to allow ample time to check in and get seated. We want to make sure that we have a list that accounts for all visitors that day. Here are the steps all guests should complete:

1. Fill out this form letting us know who will be coming to see your Hannum Bear Perform (all of your guests)

2. Parents/guardians should have their I.D.s scanned in our system prior to the 19th so that we can have your badges printed and ready for you at check in.

• 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. We strongly encourage all parents to stop in the office to complete this step PRIOR to the concert. We will not be able to print everyone's badges in the 30 minute time prior to this event. (Those who have already completed this step and have had a badge printed previously should already be set.)

3. Any other guests who are not parents/guardians should bring their I.D.s in to the building. We are going to have a table in our vestibule for guests to check-in by the student's last name they are coming to see (A-L and M-Z). After checking in, guests may proceed to the gym to take in our show-stopping performances. We are strongly encouraging these guests to complete step two as well.

This concert typically runs about an hour long. We do ask that you plan to stay for the duration of the concert to limit the amount of distractions for our performers.

There will be no early dismissal. All students will be dismissed at their normal dismissal time at 3:20 at their normal dismissal doors.

Lastly, anyone who is not on our list ahead of time will have to wait until all other guests are checked in and admitted so please make sure you complete this steps by Monday, December 18th at 12:00pm.

**Please note: We are sending home a paper copy with this information as well. You only need to complete it one way. We just wanted to make sure all families received this information**

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

Countdown to Winter Break Calendar 📅⛄❄️

Please join us in counting down the days to winter break by participating in some spirit day fun. Check out our countdown calendar below.

Media Center GRAND OPENING--SUCCESS ⭐📽️

Our Grand Opening Event was quite the success. Our Bears and their families had an award-winning time meeting author, Wendy Hornik, and listening to her read her story, Harriet Follows Her Heart. Additionally, students engaged in many other activities such as Flashlight Reading, Swat the Star, Reader's Theater, Bingo for Books, and more. Each of these activities were tied to our literacy focus. We will be having two other Title 1 Family Nights later this year which will focus on science and art and the other will be math and physical education. Once those dates are set, we will share that information with our families so they can save the date and join us. Check out pictures from our Red Carpet Reading Night below. A special thanks to our celebrity staff members who helped to make this night a memorable one.

BPAC (Bilingual Parent Advisory Council)

There is a District-Wide BPAC meeting this week on Thursday @6:00pm. More information can be found below.

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

PE & Encore Newsletters 👟🎹📚🎨

In order to access this month's PE and Encore newsletters, please click on the buttons below.

Student Illnesses

Tis the season for illnesses. It's time to load up on that Vitamin C! We recognize that there are many things going around. If your child is not feeling well, please keep them home from school to rest in an effort from spreading germs to others. Be sure to call our office to report their absence. Here's to staying healthy!

Flash After School Program ⚡

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

• Wednesday, December 6th: LATE START {9:30a.m.} ⏰
• Thursday, December 7th: BPAC @6:00 📝
• Friday, December 15th: Bear Booth Visits 🐻
• Monday, December 18th: 2nd Grade Field Trip to the Museum of Science and Industry
• Tuesday, December 19th: Hannum Winter Concerts @2:00 🎵
• Saturday, December 23rd-Sunday, January, 7th-Winter Break ❄️
  
• Monday, January 8th-School Resumes 🏫

Take a look at our Oscar Worthy Night!

Eat & Earn – Lou Malnati’s – Don’t forget it’s TONIGHT!

Join us for our first eat and earn of the school year.

You ask what is an eat and earn? Well, it is where you order food from a particular restaurant and from the sales on a particular day, the restaurant gives the PTA a percentage of the sales back when a particular promo code is used.

You ask when does this eat and earn take place? December 5th from 4pm-10pm

You ask where does this eat and earn take place? Lou Malnati’s - located at 5261 W. 95th Street, Oak Lawn.

You ask how do we place an order? Orders can be placed online at loumalnatis.com or by using the mobile app or by phone. Use promo code GRPRSFUND23 for any method of order placing.

We hope you will join us for this event. Please see the attached flyer and please feel free to invite and share this event with your family and friends.

Krispy Kreme Fundraiser

Thank you to all that participated in the Krispy Kreme Fundraiser. We appreciate your support. Vouchers will be delivered the week before winter break.

PTA Meeting

Thank you for joining us last week at the PTA meeting. Please mark your calendar for our next meeting on January 10th at 6:30pm in the multi-purpose room.

Spirit Stickers

The PTA has a new spirit item – SPIRIT STICKERS! Spirit stickers are $1 each for 2.5” vinyl sticker. We have two different designs, Hannum bear head and a Hannum full bear. Students love adding stickers to their folders, water bottles, etc. Spirit stickers can be purchased online or by filling out the form, attaching payment and returning it to the office.

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

Spirit Blankets – Still Available

Spirit blankets are in! They make a great gift! We can set up a time for delivery or pick-up, so the blanket remains a surprise. Orders can be made online or by filling out the form, attaching payment and returning to the office.

https://hannumpta.memberhub.com/store/items/887359

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 HANNUM.

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

Lou Malnati’s Eat and Earn: December 5th from 4-10pm

Winter Party: January 12th during student’s PE class

Open Gym: January 18th from 6:30-8pm

PTA Meeting Dates:

January 10th at 6:30pm

February 7th at 6:30pm

March 13th at 6:30pm

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.