Rahn Elementary Weekly News

Our mission at Rahn Elementary School of Arts & Technology is to provide students with academic, social and creative experiences that will prepare them to be lifelong learners in an ever-changing global community.

Tuesday, January 7th - PALS; 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday, January 8th - 5th grade to BHS for Concert/Demo (time will be announced later)

Monday, January 13th - PTO Meeting in the Media Center; 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday, January 14th - Soccer Skills in the Gym; 8:00 - 8:55 a.m.; Pals from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.; McDonald's Night from 4:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, January 15th - PALS; 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Thursday, January 16th; 5th Grade Field Trip to the Science Museum; 9:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Friday, January 17th - Professional Development for Staff; NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS

Monday, January 20th - MLK Day; NO SCHOOL FOR STAFF AND STUDENTS

Tuesday, January 21st - PALS; 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday, January 22nd - PALS; 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday, January 28th - Soccer Skills in the Gym; 8:00 - 8:55 a.m.; PALS; 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday, January 29th - PALS; 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Friday, January 31st - All School Assembly and kick-off for I Love To Read Month in February; 9:20 - 10:00 a.m; PTO Movie Night from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the Gym.

Check out Rahn's current volunteer needs, requests from staff, fundraiser information, sign ups, meeting info and upcoming events on the PTO website! Here is the website: https://sites.google.com/isd191.org/rahnelementarypto/home

Order your 2019-20 Rahn Yearbook before the price goes up! Online orders will be $15 through Sunday, January 5th. Beginning Monday, January 6th, the yearbook will be $18 for cash, check and online orders. If there are any books available at the end of the year, they will be $20 each. To order your Yearbook online go to: ybpay.lifetouch.com Yearbook ID Code: 8354420 Donations are also accepted to give yearbooks to students in need. To donate, add any amount to the "Donate to School" box if ordering online, or leave a note on your paper order form if paying by cash or check. We thank you for your generosity.

Our next PTO meeting is Monday, January 13th at 6:30 p.m.in the Rahn's Media Center. We have events such as January's Movie Night, February's I Love to Read month, the Book Fair, the Learning Fair, Staff Appreciation, Conference Meals and the Rahn Carnival coming up in the new year. We can always use more volunteers to help. Child care is available during the meetings and a light snack will be provided. We hope to see you there!

We would also like to thank all the volunteers, staff, students and families who help the Rahn PTO throughout the year and in many cases, year after year. It is because of you that we are able to assist in making Rahn the best school in #191.

Our Service Club is sending home Ronald McDonald House pop tab collection containers. Recycled beverage tabs help support your local Ronald McDonald House program, a home-away-from-home for the families of seriously ill children being treated in nearby hospitals. Save your tabs and we will collect them throughout the school year.

When severe weather affects the school day, District 191 does everything it can to keep families in the know.

• Alerts will be posted on the District and all school websites
• Announcements will be posted to Facebook and Twitter accounts
• Information will be relayed through local television and radio stations
• A phone call will be delivered to all phone numbers on file for all students
• An email announcement will be delivered to all email addresses on file for all students
• A text message will be sent to parents who opt in (send "Subscribe" to 68453 to receive text messages)

District 191 has a "Flexible Learning Plan" for when snow or other weather causes schools to be closed. With flexible learning days, learning is interrupted less throughout the school year. Avoiding canceled days also maintains the integrity of the district’s overall academic calendar so students, staff and families can plan ahead.

Under the plan, the first cancellation due to severe weather will remain a typical 'snow day' or school closure. For subsequent cancellations (up to 5 days), flexible learning days will be implemented. Though conducted at home, a flexible learning day is considered a regular school day. Students and teachers are expected to participate in flexible learning day activities.

For additional information and Flexible Learning Plan resources, visit https://www.isd191.org/learning/technology-one91/flexible-learning-plan.

General Guidelines:

· If a child has had a fever of 100 degrees or more, the child should stay home for 24 hours after the temperature returns to normal.

· If a child has vomited or had diarrhea, the child should stay home until 24 hours after the last episode.

· If a child has any rash that may be disease-related or you do not know the cause, check with your family physician before sending the child to school.

· If your child is ill, please call the school to report the absence.

· If your child begins taking an antibiotic, he / she should stay home for a full 24 hours after the antibiotic is started.

· A physician’s order and written parent/guardian permission is needed in order to be able to administer any medication while at school.

If you have any questions regarding your child's illness or the above information, please call your school nurse or your family physician.

Thank you

Rahn Health Office

If students are in need, we can provide them with the following items:

• New Snow Pants and coats(many sizes)
• Boy boxer briefs: size 6-7, 8, 12-14
• Boy Briefs: Size 6-7, 10-12
• Girl hipster: Size 8
• Crew Socks: Size L shoe size 3-10
• Ankle Socks: Size L Shoe size 3-10

Questions, please let me know!

Thank you!

Katie Keller, MSW, LGSW

School Social Worker

Rahn Elementary (952)707-3615

School lunch menus

Project Kids link

Educational Benefits form

Brainpower in a BackPack here

PTO website here

2019-2020 School Calendar

We are always so appreciative of the volunteers we have in our Rahn community. Due to budget cuts, another process has been incorporated. If you are interested in being a volunteer for a classroom, dance, field trip, etc., please complete the application here. There is a $7.00 fee to complete this application. Contact Cindy with questions at 952-707-3650.