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• ترجمہ لنک پر کلک کریں اور اپنی پسند کی زبان منتخب کریں!

Dear Families,

As we head into the final eight weeks of the 22-23 school year, there are some specific things we can do to with and for our children to make the best of our limited time together. First, put down your screen and put away all the screens of the family. Second, engage in eye contact, conversation, and uninterrupted time spent talking, playing, cooking, or other activity together can be the best brain work your child experiences with you. Finally, don't take for granted the power of a hug and an "I love you, no matter what" can have over the hearts of kids. There are no clear directions about how to raise confident, resilient, and courageous children. But there are some easy ways we can feed the hearts and minds of the children we love most.

Take a look at what neuroscientist, Lisa Feldman Barrett, recommends parents and grown ups to do in order to raise kids with flexible, resilient brains. Focus on opportunities to talk to and with kids - A LOT. Explain things to kids more than you probably are. For both positive and negative feedback - focus on the action rather than the person. Introduce your kids to many different people (safely, of course) while helping them model after you as well as growing in their own independence.

Karen Daly, Principal

#bettertogether

April

• 3 Back to School!
• 7 No School
• 10 No School - Institute Day
• 12 PTC Mtg - Topic: Our Children & Digital Safety for Parents
• 14 Jump Into Spring - Fundraiser Final Event (during school)
• 18 BOE Mtg
• 21 Muffins with Munchkins (PTC Euclid morning playdate! 7:45-8:30am)
• 27 Euclid STEM Night 6:30 - 7:30p

May

• 2 BOE Mtg 7p
• 4 - 4th/5th Music Sharing Concert (time TBD)
• 6-12 Teacher Appreciation Week
• 10 Chess Tournament (for Chess Club members)
• 16 Capannari's Ice Cream Night 4-8pm (Teacher Scoopers!)
• 25 Euclid's Annual Field Day
• 25 Kona Ice @ Euclid after school play date!
• 29 No School Memorial Day
• 31 Last Day of School: EARLY RELEASE @1:40

Spring FUNdraiser where all money funds school projects!

• maintenance funds for the new soccer mini-pitch for our community
• additional heart rate monitors for our students' heart health
• picnic tables for our playground area

Flyer & Pledge Sheet

Events of our first annual Jump Into Spring FUNdraiser:

• 4/4 Special Guest from The Wolves to kick off a healthy and active spring!
• 4/11 The Rope Warrior shows off his skills with a jump rope - assembly sponsored by EPTC!
• 4/14 Jumping rope to our hearts' content in all of our PE classes!

This is the time of year that our staff begins the process of student/teacher assignments for the 2022-23 school year. Your child’s classroom teacher, the grade-level teaching team, all of our specialists, and the administrative team each play a role in the process. We work to place each of the children into the very best setting that we can. We consider learning styles, student personalities, class size, student academic strengths and needs; and, we strive for a heterogeneous class makeup (full range of abilities).

While requests for specific teachers are not accepted, you are welcome to submit a letter to me no later than Monday, April 17, 2023 describing your child’s characteristics as a learner and their needs in school. Email Karen Daly directly at kdaly@rtsd26.org.

Please keep in mind that we will accept and consider the following information from parents:

• If an older child in your immediate family had a teacher and you’d like to request that a younger sibling not have the same teacher, please share this information.

• If you know that your child must be separated from a specific child to optimize your child’s learning experience, please share this information.

• If there is information about your child’s learning style that you feel is pertinent, please share this information.

Please remember: Parental requests for specific teachers or classrooms are NOT accepted/considered.

All families are able to register their students for the 2023-2024 school year. This is required for all students.

Start the registration process NOW if you haven't already! Find the steps outlined on our district's webpage, or by clicking HERE to get started.

COMING UP

• April - Spring MAP (grades 2-5, week of April 17)
• May - Spring Panorama (week of May 1)
• May - Spring Aimsweb (grade 1, week of May 15)

More information about upcoming testing will be available as we get closer to the administration dates. If you have any questions about any of the assessments, please contact Mrs. Hogan.

Euclid and Wolf Road Intersection Improvements

• Worked Scheduled to Begin Spring 2023
• The Cook County Department of Transportation & Highways will rehabilitate the intersection of Euclid Avenue & Wolf Road in 2023.

• Work will include removing and replacing the concrete pavement, curb & gutter, sidewalk ramps, pavement markings, and traffic signal detector loops.
• Motorists can expect delays during construction. The project will be completed in multiple stages that include various lane closures along both roadways. During one stage, the intersection will be closed with traffic required to follow a posted detour. The electronic message boards at the intersection will provide closure dates prior to this occurring.
• Information and updates regarding the project can be found by visiting Euclid Avenue & Wolf Road Intersection Improvements.

Dental exam forms are required by the State of Illinois for all children enrolled in second grade. These are due in the health office by May 15, 2023. Spring break is a great time to take care of this requirement! For questions or more information about requirements or financial assistance, please contact nurse Lisa Gutzler in the health office at 224-612-7405, or Lgutzler@rtsd26.org.

There are many different ways to be an active part of your child's education. One way to make a difference at Euclid is to help lead the Euclid Parent Teacher Council!

• April 5, 2023- Nomination forms due.

• April 12, 2023 – Elections will be held. Results announced at the conclusion of the EPTC meeting.

• May 10, 2023 - All officers (incumbent & elected) will attend the last EPTC meeting.

The following positions are open for nominees:

Co-President

Co-Vice President

Secretary

Co-Treasurer

Event Coordinator

Click here for the nomination form and more information about the various roles listed above.

Upcoming Events this Spring:

• Jump Into Spring Fundraiser, April 3-14 Euclid's PE department is partnering with our PTC and the Chicago Wolves to kick off an active and healthy Spring season! 100% of the money raised will go to Euclid with a % dedicated directly to the PE department! Look for information coming soon.

• Muffins with Munchkins, April 21 (7:45-8:30a) Remember Donuts with Grownups? Same idea, different season! We'll send home information to pre-order and hope to see you for an early morning, before school, school community playdate!

Celebrate the teachers!!

Instead of celebrating one time a year in May...we are showing our appreciation all year! Euclid teachers have been so grateful for the treats they find in the teachers' lounge provided by our families.

Sign up to bring a treat HERE!

Any student's grown up can participate in Euclid's Watch Dog Program. Spend part of the day with your student, in classes, at lunch, in music/art/gym!

Scan the QR code above or text 847-973-6396 to participate.

Please contact any of the following people if you may need support with a negative MyMealTime account. We are here to help!

Fabiola Martinez, Social Worker 224-612-7440

Megan Leone, Social Worker 224-612-7454

Information about the Free and Reduced Lunch Program for those that qualify can be found here. If you have any questions, please reach out to Kelly Diaz, Director of Food Services: kdiaz@rtsd26.org

Please call ahead or email with any questions. Thank you for your patience with trying to limit the traffic of people at Door #1.

Office Hours on School Days: 7:45m - 4:30pm

Main Office: 847-259-3303

• Erni Santiago esantiago@rtsd26.org
• Ariceliz Perez aperez@rtsd26.org
• Lisa Gutzler (Nurse) lgutzler@rtsd26.org

Administration

• Principal, Karen Daly: kdaly@rtsd26.org or 224-612-7400
• Assistant Principal, Sarah Hogan: shogan@rtsd26.org or 224-612-7401