The Mustang Memo

D97 Instrumental Music Open Houses - Sept. 10th and 11th (4th and 5th graders)

MAP Testing - begins Monday 9/9 - 2nd - 5th graders take a math and reading test

Picture Day - 9/11 (Students need to bring in the picture day form by Wednesday)

Mann Curriculum Night/PTO Open House - 9/19 (5:30 - 8:30pm)

Mann Power Session 1 Begins - 9/23

Mannapalooza - 11/16

Thank you to:

• Karen Patel and Lauren Pero for the New Family Potluck Dinner

• Kenna Welch for the amazing DivCo bulletin board celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month (Come see it in person on September 19th at our Curriculum Night/PTO Open House!)
  

• parents should remain in their car during drop off and pick up times (you may not park here)
  
• students should exit from the car on the sidewalk side
• when driving west on Greenfield please do not turn on Woodbine, make a left on Forest and then on Berkshire-obey all parking signs
• obey crossing guards and hand signals
• Pedestrians may not cross Berkshire at Woodbine; please use the crosswalks on Kenilworth
• Cars should never double park and let the children out of the vehicles
• Please know the above policies will be enforced by the Oak Park Police.

Technology has greatly enhanced what we can do today in the classroom and in the world. It is very important, though, that we all practice good supervision as our students use the tools. Our 3rd - 5th graders (who receive district iPads) are bringing their devices home or will be shortly. Please see any communication from their teachers in regards to supervision tips and what you can expect to see them doing at home. These iPads should be only used for educational purposes. Together we can help our students learn in ways not possible before and yet also keep them safe. At school, students will not be allowed to use them during indoor recess to reinforce they are not for play.

Next week I will be sharing our full School Improvement Plan with you all. One of our goals is reducing tardiness. Students should line up with their class outside at the first bell that rings at 7:57 a.m. Being on time sets students up for success and helps them feel comfortable beginning the day with their class.

Email: csullivan@op97.org
Location: 921 North Kenilworth Avenue, Oak Park, IL, USA
Phone: (708) 524-3085
Twitter: @MrsSullivand97