The students had a great time attending our monthly Fox Frenzy where we recognized students of the month and introduced new Cool Tool: Cool To Bee Kind. Students are earning tickets towards our monthly celebration.

Parent Teacher Conferences

We are looking forward to connecting with parents during conferences on Thursday, October 10th and Friday, October 11th.  Students are invited to attend so they can share their progress so far, as well as their goals for the school year.  Teachers will also be sharing their insights and establishing areas of focus in which we can partner with you.

Please remember that our school day will be adjusted to accommodate these conferences.

·         Thursday, October 10th: 11:40am Dismissal

·         Friday, October 11th: No School

·         Monday, October 14th: No School

3th-6th Grade Parents/Guardians

District 54 has launched a new Social-Emotional Learning Survey this year to provide insight into the social-emotional growth of our students.

We are asking all students in grades 3-6, their parents/guardians and their classroom teachers to respond to the survey to provide their unique perspective. Your insight as a parent/guardian is essential in creating the most well rounded picture of your student’s strengths and opportunities for growth.

You should receive a separate email containing survey access and directions. You can take the survey on your own or at school following your child’s conference next week. Chromebooks will be available for you to use. Our goal is to have 100% of families complete the survey.

Book Fair

The book fair will be open during parent/teacher conferences.  The students will also have an opportunity to visit the book fair with their class.  Classroom teachers will be sharing this date and time with the students.

PTA Update

Next Friday, October 11th we do not have school, but you may want to consider taking your child to Chuck E Cheese.  By doing so you will be supporting the Anne Fox PTA and having fun with your child! See the attachment below for the details.

Chuck E Cheese.pdf

Halloween Costumes

Halloween is approaching and we wanted to share the school guidelines as you begin to plan out costumes for this special day.  Attached is a letter that outlines parade and party details as well as costume expectations. Please read this important information to best support your child.

Bikes

Bikes can be ridden to school but must be walked upon entering school property.  Scooters and skateboards should be left at home.

Jet’s Pizza 

We would like to extend a BIG THANK YOU for your support with our Wednesday Jet’s Pizza Days!   Jet’s Pizza Days help support our school’s PBIS Recognition Programs (Positive Behavior Intervention & Support). The office is also looking for a couple of parent helpers to assist on Jet’s Pizza Wednesdays once or twice a month.  If you would like to help out or receive more information, please contact Mrs. Donatelli or Mrs. Galer in the Fox Office 630-736-3500. Thank you.

Dates to Remember
10/10 Half Day:  Parent/Teacher Conferences and 11:40 dismissal

10/11 No School: Parent/Teacher Conferences

10/14 No School: Columbus Day

Have a great weekend!

Colette Bell, Principal
Twitter: @CBell_Fox

Priscilla Buchanan, Assistant Principal
Twitter: @PriscillaBuch3

Join us on Facebook at Fox Elementary School

We had another great week here at Anne Fox. Students are immersed in high levels of learning across our school.  During Mrs. Morgan’s STEM classes, primary students are working together to build robots. Below are some pictures of our students in action.

Facebook

Be sure to follow our Fox Elementary School Facebook page.  We will be utilizing this page to share insight into our days at school.  We want our Fox Families to know what a wonderful school their child is attending!

Join us on Facebook at Fox Elementary School

Jet’s Pizza

We would like to extend a BIG THANK YOU for your support with our Wednesday Jet’s Pizza Days!  Our October order form was sent home with students this week. Jet’s Pizza Days help support our school’s PBIS Recognition Programs (Positive Behavior Intervention & Support). The office is also looking for a couple of parent helpers to assist on Jet’s Pizza Wednesdays once or twice a month.  If you would like to help out or receive more information, please contact Mrs. Donatelli or Mrs. Galer in the Fox Office 630-736-3500. Thank you.

OCTOBER JETS ORDER FORM.pdf

News from our Nurse

Our school won a spot in a public health program that provides free smart thermometers to everyone that wants to participate! This program and these thermometers will help us track and prevent the spread of contagious illness in classrooms this flu season. Click on the flyer link below for directions on how to pre-order your thermometers.

Click here for English flyer

Click here for Spanish flyer

Please watch video regarding smart thermometers  Click here for the clip.

Dates to Remember

10/10 Half Day:  Parent/Teacher Conferences and 11:40 dismissal

10/11 No School: Parent/Teacher Conferences

10/14 No School: Columbus Day

Have a great weekend!

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Colette Bell & Priscilla Buchanan

Follow us on Twitter @CBell_Fox and @PriscillaBuch3

Today Anne Fox School practiced a Hard Lockdown Drill under the guidance of the Hanover Park Police Department. We hold at least two lockdown drills each year so that students and staff are familiar with the best practices should there ever be a crisis situation in the school. Today’s drill was an unannounced drill so that we could test our systems and evaluate how we respond.  Although the drill was a surprise, it was announced that it was a drill so the students were not frightened.

After each drill, we reflect as a staff and with local emergency responders to determine if there are any procedures we might need to review with the staff and students. The police said they were impressed with how well our students and staff did during the drill.

We obviously hope never to need to use these procedures, but it helps all involved to know that they have the skills needed to respond if an emergency should arise.

The safety of your children is very important to our staff. Should you have any questions about this drill, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

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Colette Bell, Principal

Priscilla Buchanan, Assistant Principal

We had a great school spirit week!  It was fun to see the students dress up each day.  We hope that you will join us tonight from 5:30-7:30 in the Anne Fox gym for our PTA Fox Hop.  As a reminder all students must be accompanied by an adult.

Facebook

Be sure to follow our Fox Elementary School Facebook page.  We will be utilizing this page to share insight into our days at school.  We want our Fox Families to know what a wonderful school their child is attending!

Like us on Facebook at Fox Elementary School

New from our Nurse

Our school won a spot in a public health program that provides free smart thermometers to everyone that wants to participate! This program and these thermometers will help us track and prevent the spread of contagious illness in classrooms this flu season. Click on the flyer link below for directions on how to pre-order your thermometers.

Click here for English flyer

Click here for Spanish flyer

Please watch video regarding smart thermometers  Click here for the clip.

Parking Lot Reminders

Please use the sidewalks along the edges of the parking to avoid walking through the lot.

Student Lunches

Please ensure your student brings their lunch to school in the morning.  The office is very busy during the lunch hour and we appreciate your support to minimize traffic in and out of the building during this time.

Erin’s Law

A few years ago, we began implementing a child sexual abuse prevention program in our schools as the result of the passage of Public Act 097-1147, also known as Erin’s Law.  This law expanded upon previous legislation and required child sexual abuse prevention education for child beginning in pre-kindergarten and continuing through all grade levels.  Our students will be participating in lessons in their classrooms in October. Please contact us at 630-736-3500 with any specific questions.

Crisis Plan Information

As a school we practice a variety of emergency drills with our students.  Please read the District letter regarding these practices.

Crisis Plan and Drill Parent Letter – English

Crisis Plan and Drill Parent Letter – Spanish

Dates to Remember
10/10 Half Day:  Parent/Teacher Conferences and 11:40 dismissal

10/11 No School: Parent/Teacher Conferences

10/14 No School: Columbus Day

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Have a great weekend!

Colette Bell & Priscilla Buchanan

Follow us on Twitter @CBell_Fox and @PriscillaBuch3

Next week is our homecoming spirit week at Anne Fox.  We will have a fun week that will be culminated by the PTA Fox Hop.  Be sure to read below to find out more!

Facebook

Be sure to follow our Fox Elementary School Facebook page.  We will be utilizing this page to share insight into our days at school.  We want our Fox Families to know what a wonderful school their child is attending!

Join us on Facebooks at Fox Elementary School

Multicultural Parent Advisory Council 

Please join us for our first meeting on Tuesday, September 17th  from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Professional Learning Center at 524 East Schaumburg Road. Our topic for this month’s meeting is “ACCESS and MAP: What do they tell me about my child’s learning?” Childcare is available for children ages 3-5. To RSVP, fill out the form at the bottom of the event flyer and send it back to your child’s school by Sept. 12. If you did not receive a copy of the flyer, click this link to visit our website for more information and to view the flyer in English, Spanish, Polish and Japanese. You can also contact your child’s school for a paper copy of the flyer.

Consejo Asesor Multicultural de Padres

Únase a nosotros para nuestra primera reunión este próximo martes 17 de septiembre de 6: 30-7: 30 p.m. en el Centro Profesional de Aprendizaje ubicado en la siguiente dirección: 524 East Schaumburg Road.  El tema para la reunión de este mes es Las evaluaciones ACCESS y MAP: ¿Que me dicen sobre el aprendizaje de mi hijo?  Habrá cuido disponible solo para niños de 3 a 5 años.  Para confirmar su asistencia, complete el formulario en la parte inferior de la hoja volante del evento y envíelo de vuelta a la escuela de su hijo/a en o antes del 12 de septiembre. Si usted no recibió una copia de la hoja volante, haga clic en este enlace para obtener el documento en inglés, español, polaco y japonés.  También puede visitar nuestro sitio web para obtener más información.  Si no tiene acceso a una impresora puede comunicarse con la escuela de su hijo/a para obtener una copia del documento.

Fox Homecoming Week

Next week will be our Fox spirit week.  On Friday the week will culminate with a sixth grade vs. staff football game and our annual Fox Hop from 5:30-7:30 in the gym.  Please see below for the schedule of our festive week and the Fox Hop details.

Fox PTA Homecoming Dance.pdf

Monday: Sports Day/Hat Day

Tuesday: Career Day

Wednesday: Wacky Workout Wednesday

Thursday: Hawiian Day / Orange Island Attire

Friday: Fox Spirit Wear

Student Lunches

Please ensure your student brings their lunch to school in the morning.  The office is very busy during the lunch hour and we appreciate your support to minimize traffic in and out of the building during this time.

Erin’s Law

A few years ago, we began implementing a child sexual abuse prevention program in our schools as the result of the passage of Public Act 097-1147, also known as Erin’s Law.  This law expanded upon previous legislation and required child sexual abuse prevention education for child beginning in pre-kindergarten and continuing through all grade levels.  Our students will be participating in lessons in their classrooms in October.  Please contact us at 630-736-3500 with any specific questions.

Adult ESL Classes

The Department of Language and Culture is excited to be offering free English as a Second Language classes to parents and community members at Hanover Highlands this fall. The class will be head on Wednesday evenings from 6-8 PM, from September 11^th to October 30^th.

Attached are flyers for the class is English, Spanish, and Polish. Hanover Adult ESL Flier 19-20.pub.pdf

All registration forms are returned to the Fox main office.

Crisis Plan Information

As a school we practice a variety of emergency drills with our students.  Please read the District letter regarding these practices.

Crisis Plan and Drill Parent Letter – English

Crisis Plan and Drill Parent Letter – Spanish

District 54 Education Foundation – Upcoming support opportunity 

Lou Malnati’s – September 18

The Foundation is partnering with Lou Malnati’s in Schaumburg to raise funds for students. Eat at or order from Lou Malnati’s Schaumburg or Lou Malnati’s Barrington Road on September 18, and 20 percent of total sales will be donated to the District 54 Education Foundation. You must bring in or mention the flyer at the time of your order; click here for the flyer.

Thank you to everyone who supported the District 54 Education Foundation at Septemberfest over Labor Day weekend by parking at Collins Elementary or purchasing food from our not-for-profit day partner, Riccardo’s!

Fundación de Educación del Distrito 54 – Próximas oportunidad de apoyo – Lou Malnati’s – 18 de septiembre

La Fundación se ha asociado con Lou Malnati en Schaumburg para recaudar fondos para estudiantes. Coma en u ordene de Lou Malnati en Schaumburg o Lou Malnati Barrington Road el 18 de septiembre, y el 20 por ciento de las ventas totales serán donados a la Fundación de Educación del Distrito 54. Usted debe traer o mencionar la hoja volante de promoción en el momento de su orden; haga clic aquí para el folleto.

Gracias a todos los que apoyaron a la Fundación de Educación del Distrito 54 el pasado fin de semana, Día del Trabajo, durante el Septemberfest al estacionarse en la Escuela Collins o al comprar comida de nuestro socio sin fines de lucro Riccardo’s.

Run to Read 

District 54 is hosting its annual Run to Read, which will be held on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019 at Dirksen Elementary School in Schaumburg. The day includes school mascot races at 7:30 a.m., 100-yard and 400-yard dashes for children at 8 a.m., a 5K run at 9 a.m. and a 1-mile family walk at 9:15 a.m. Although you can register at any time, even the morning of the race, you will save $5 and be guaranteed a t-shirt in the size you requested if you register by Friday August 30. The Run to Read is an awesome opportunity to promote healthy living by encouraging your children to exercise, or even better, by joining them on the walk or run. The event also supports our goal of collecting 1,000 children’s books for every classroom in District 54. To register, visit sd54.org/runtoread.

Dates to Remember

9/18   Half Day Inservice – 11:40am dismissal
9/22   District 54 Run to Read – sign up here!

10/10 Half Day:  Parent/Teacher Conferences and 11:40 dismissal

10/11 No School: Parent/Teacher Conferences

10/14 No School: Columbus Day

Have a great weekend!

Colette Bell & Priscilla Buchanan

Follow us on Twitter @CBell_Fox and @PriscillaBuch3

We had a great week at school.  Fall MAP tests are complete and the students are getting comfortable with their routines.  We are ready for our best school year yet!  Please read below for the latest updates.

Parking Lot Reminders

·         The parking lot is closed in the morning from 8:20-8:40 and again in the afternoon from 2:55-3:10

·         Due to the limited number of parking spots for staff we ask that parents refrain from parking in the lot during these times.

·         To ensure our bus riders are safe we ask that there are no moving cars in the parking lot when the lot is closed.

·         Parents picking up their children at dismissal need to utilize the sidewalks.  We cannot have anyone walking through the parking lot.

·         Fox staff will be enforcing these guidelines before and after school.

Facebook

Be sure to follow our Fox Elementary School Facebook page.  We will be utilizing this page to share insight into our days at school.  We want our Fox Families to know what a wonderful school their child is attending!

PBIS Update

This month students will be working to demonstrate the first Cool Tool of the year: Respect! This Cool Tool encourages students to be respectful of others, their classroom, and their school. We discuss what being respectful looks like during different parts of the day to help us learn.

Fox Homecoming Week

The week of September 16th will be our Fox spirit week.  On Friday the week will culminate with a 6th grade vs. staff football game and our annual Fox Hop from 5:30-7:30 in the gym.  Please see below for the schedule of our festive week.

Monday: Sports Day/Hat Day

Tuesday: Career Day

Wednesday: Wacky Workout Wednesday

Thursday: Hawiian Day / Orange Island Gear

Friday: Fox Gear (tshirts)

Message from PTA

Due to Addams Curriculum Night on Wednesday, September 11th, our first General Meeting of the school year has been moved to Thursday, September 12th, at 6:30 in the Teachers Lounge.

Student Lunches

Please ensure your student brings their lunch to school in the morning.  The office is very busy during the lunch hour and we appreciate your support to minimize traffic in and out of the building during this time.

Erin’s Law

A few years ago, we began implementing a child sexual abuse prevention program in our schools as the result of the passage of Public Act 097-1147, also known as Erin’s Law.  This law expanded upon previous legislation and required child sexual abuse prevention education for child beginning in pre-kindergarten and continuing through all grade levels.  Our students will be participating in lessons in their classrooms in October.  Please contact us at 630-736-3500 with any specific questions.

Adult ESL Classes

The Department of Language and Culture is excited to be offering free English as a Second Language classes to parents and community members at Hanover Highlands this fall. The class will be head on Wednesday evenings from 6-8 PM, from September 11^th to October 30^th.

Attached are flyers for the class is English, Spanish, and Polish.

Hanover Adult ESL Flier 19-20.pub.pdf

All registration forms are returned to the Fox main office.

Crisis Plan Information

As a school we practice a variety of emergency drills with our students.  Please read the District letter regarding these practices.

Crisis Plan and Drill Parent Letter – English

Crisis Plan and Drill Parent Letter – Spanish

District 54 Education Foundation – Upcoming support opportunity 

Lou Malnati’s – September 18

The Foundation is partnering with Lou Malnati’s in Schaumburg to raise funds for students. Eat at or order from Lou Malnati’s Schaumburg or Lou Malnati’s Barrington Road on September 18, and 20 percent of total sales will be donated to the District 54 Education Foundation. You must bring in or mention the flyer at the time of your order; click here for the flyer.

Thank you to everyone who supported the District 54 Education Foundation at Septemberfest over Labor Day weekend by parking at Collins Elementary or purchasing food from our not-for-profit day partner, Riccardo’s!

Fundación de Educación del Distrito 54 – Próximas oportunidad de apoyo – Lou Malnati’s – 18 de septiembre

La Fundación se ha asociado con Lou Malnati en Schaumburg para recaudar fondos para estudiantes. Coma en u ordene de Lou Malnati en Schaumburg o Lou Malnati Barrington Road el 18 de septiembre, y el 20 por ciento de las ventas totales serán donados a la Fundación de Educación del Distrito 54. Usted debe traer o mencionar la hoja volante de promoción en el momento de su orden; haga clic aquí para el folleto.

Gracias a todos los que apoyaron a la Fundación de Educación del Distrito 54 el pasado fin de semana, Día del Trabajo, durante el Septemberfest al estacionarse en la Escuela Collins o al comprar comida de nuestro socio sin fines de lucro Riccardo’s.

Run to Read 

District 54 is hosting its annual Run to Read, which will be held on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019 at Dirksen Elementary School in Schaumburg. The day includes school mascot races at 7:30 a.m., 100-yard and 400-yard dashes for children at 8 a.m., a 5K run at 9 a.m. and a 1-mile family walk at 9:15 a.m. Although you can register at any time, even the morning of the race, you will save $5 and be guaranteed a t-shirt in the size you requested if you register by Friday August 30. The Run to Read is an awesome opportunity to promote healthy living by encouraging your children to exercise, or even better, by joining them on the walk or run. The event also supports our goal of collecting 1,000 children’s books for every classroom in District 54. To register, visit sd54.org/runtoread.

Schaumburg Parent University-September classes

Schaumburg Parent University (SPU) is designed to involve more parents in the life of the school, to strengthen family relationships, and to improve parenting skills that will ultimately result in improved student success academically, socially and emotionally. There are two evening programs scheduled for September. Please note that childcare is always available and interpreters are available upon request.

Understanding College and How to Plan Early: 6-7:30 p.m. on Sept. 12

Learn how planning early can help you maximize your options for college. Harper College representatives will discuss the various types of colleges and degrees, how to make college affordable and what a college education will mean for your child. Presentation in English and Spanish. Adults only.

Fostering Healthy & Productive Parent-Child Communication:  5:30-7 p.m. on Sept. 30

This interactive seminar, led by Dr. Nirmeen Rajani, Clinical Psychologist at Psychology Center Schaumburg, will teach parents and children/adolescents effective parent-child communication strategies. Ages 10-17 and parents welcome.

These events will take place at the District 54 Professional Learning Center, 522 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Please register by visiting https://goo.gl/TB49x7. For more information, contact Meg Kwak at 847-357-2154 or spu@nullsd54.org

La Universidad Schaumburg para Padres – Clases de septiembre

La idea de la Universidad para Padres está diseñada para involucrar más a los padres en la vida escolar, para fortalecer las relaciones familiares, y mejorar los conocimientos de crianza que finalmente resultarán en un mejor éxito académico, social y emocional del estudiante. Hay dos programas nocturnos para septiembre. El cuidado de niños está siempre disponible y los intérpretes están disponibles, pero deberá solicitarlo de antemano.

Cómo Entender y Planificar con Tiempo para a Universidad– 12 de septiembre 6–7:30 p.m.

Aprenda cómo planificar con suficiente tiempo para maximizar sus opciones sobre la universidad. Harper College discutirán los diversos tipos de universidades y programas para adquirir títulos, cómo planificar temprano, cómo hacer que la Universidad sea accesible y qué significa que su hijo tenga acceso a educación universitaria. Sólo para adultos.

Fomentando la comunicación saludable y productiva entre padres e hijos – 30 de septiembre 5:30–7 p.m.

Este seminario interactivo, dirigido por el Dr. Nirmeen Rajani, psicólogo clínico del Centro de Psicología de Schaumburg, enseñará a los padres y a los niños / adolescentes estrategias efectivas de comunicación entre padres e hijos. Están bienvenidos en edades 10-17 con sus padres.

Estos eventos se llevarán a cabo en el Centro de Aprendizaje Profesional del Distrito 54, ubicado en el 522 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Regístrese visitando https://goo.gl/TB49x7. Para obtener más información, comuníquese con Barb Velez al 847-357-5074 o spu@nullsd54.org.

Dates to Remember

9/12   First PTA Meeting, 6:30pm, join us in the staff lounge!
9/18   Half Day Inservice – 11:40am dismissal
9/22   District 54 Run to Read – sign up here!

Have a great weekend!

Colette Bell and Priscilla Buchanan

We had a great week welcoming our kindergartners.  It has been a wonderful week and we thank you for all that you do to support your children as they begin the new school year!

Parking Lot Reminders

·         The parking lot is closed in the morning from 8:20-8:40 and again in the afternoon from 2:55-3:10

·         Due to the limited number of parking spots for staff we ask that parents refrain from parking in the lot during these times.

·         To ensure our bus riders are safe we ask that there are no moving cars in the parking lot when the lot is closed.

·         Parents picking up their children at dismissal need to utilize the sidewalks.  We cannot have anyone walking through the parking lot.

·         Fox staff will be enforcing these guidelines before and after school.

Jets Pizza Orders

Many thanks to everyone who has participated in our September Jet’s Pizza Days.  If you haven’t had a chance to submit the form yet, please do so by Tuesday, September 3rd.   All Jet’s Pizza profits will support our school PBIS programs.  Thank you for your support.

FOX JETS PIZZA ORDER FORM.docx

From the PTA

PTA hot lunch and pizza order forms for the year are due on Friday, September 6th.  Please remember to send the signed form to school with your child, along with payment in a labeled envelope.

Hot Lunch Form – September 2019.pdf

Pizza Full Year 2019-20.pdf

Crisis Plan Information

As a school we practice a variety of emergency drills with our students.  Please read the District letter regarding these practices.

Crisis Plan and Drill Parent Letter – English

Crisis Plan and Drill Parent Letter – Spanish

Fees Reminder

You can pay your students fees through your parent portal account.  This includes your $50 consumable fee, optional instructional device insurance (grades 3-8 only), and milk.

If you believe your student will qualify for the Free Lunch Program and therefore will qualify for a fee waiver, do not pay the consumable material fee at this time. Applications for the Free Lunch Program are available online and in the school office.

The consumable fee will increase by $15 if payment is not received by November 15th, $25 if not received by February 1st, and $35 if not received by April 1st.

If you would like to purchase instructional device insurance but do not have the option to do so through your portal, please contact our school office for assistance.  Instructional device insurance must be purchased before the date of device issuance.

Support the Foundation at Septemberfest

The District 54 Education Foundation is raising funds for District 54 students over Labor Day weekend at Schaumburg’s Septemberfest. You can support the Foundation by parking your car for $5 at Collins School, 407 S. Summit Drive, Schaumburg, on Saturday and Sunday, August 31 and September 1. Summit is located between Roselle and Plum Grove roads. The Foundation is also participating in Not-for-Profit Day on Monday, Sept. 2, at Septemberfest. Purchase food from our partner, Riccardo’s Ristorante, and the profits will support District 54 students.

The Foundation is committed to ensuring that all District 54 students have the same opportunities by funding breakfast programs for students from financially struggling families to ensure that they begin their day ready to learn, and grants to students from financially struggling families so that they may participate in extracurricular activities.

For more about the Foundation, visit www.d54foundation.org.

Apoye a la Fundación durante el festival de septiembre ‘Septemberfest’

La Fundación de Educación del Distrito 54 está recaudando fondos para los estudiantes del Distrito 54 durante el fin de semana del Día del Trabajo en el Festival de Septiembre “Septemberfest”  de Schaumburg. Usted puede apoyar a la Fundación estacionando su auto los sábados y domingos, 31 de agosto y 1 de septiembre por solo $ 5 en la escuela Collins, ubicada en el 407 S. Summit Drive, Schaumburg. La calle Summit está ubicada entre Roselle y Plum Grove.  La Fundación también está participando en un Día “sin fines de lucro” el lunes, 2 de septiembre, durante el “Septemberfest”. Si usted compra ese día una comida de nuestro socio, Riccardo’s Ristorante, las ganancias apoyarán a los estudiantes del Distrito 54.

La Fundación se compromete a asegurar que todos los estudiantes del Distrito 54 tengan las mismas oportunidades financiando programas de desayunos para estudiantes de familias con dificultades financieras para asegurarse de que comienzan su día listos para aprender, y becas a estudiantes de familias con dificultades financieras para que puedan participar en actividades extracurriculares.

Para más información sobre la Fundación, visite la página web www.d54foundation.org.

Run to Read 

District 54 is hosting its annual Run to Read, which will be held on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019 at Dirksen Elementary School in Schaumburg. The day includes school mascot races at 7:30 a.m., 100-yard and 400-yard dashes for children at 8 a.m., a 5K run at 9 a.m. and a 1-mile family walk at 9:15 a.m. Although you can register at any time, even the morning of the race, you will save $5 and be guaranteed a t-shirt in the size you requested if you register by Friday August 30. The Run to Read is an awesome opportunity to promote healthy living by encouraging your children to exercise, or even better, by joining them on the walk or run. The event also supports our goal of collecting 1,000 children’s books for every classroom in District 54. To register, visit sd54.org/runtoread.

Schaumburg Parent University-September classes

Schaumburg Parent University (SPU) is designed to involve more parents in the life of the school, to strengthen family relationships, and to improve parenting skills that will ultimately result in improved student success academically, socially and emotionally. There are two evening programs scheduled for September. Please note that childcare is always available and interpreters are available upon request.

Understanding College and How to Plan Early: 6-7:30 p.m. on Sept. 12

Learn how planning early can help you maximize your options for college. Harper College representatives will discuss the various types of colleges and degrees, how to make college affordable and what a college education will mean for your child. Presentation in English and Spanish. Adults only.

Fostering Healthy & Productive Parent-Child Communication:  5:30-7 p.m. on Sept. 30

This interactive seminar, led by Dr. Nirmeen Rajani, Clinical Psychologist at Psychology Center Schaumburg, will teach parents and children/adolescents effective parent-child communication strategies. Ages 10-17 and parents welcome.

These events will take place at the District 54 Professional Learning Center, 522 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Please register by visiting https://goo.gl/TB49x7. For more information, contact Meg Kwak at 847-357-2154 or spu@nullsd54.org

La Universidad Schaumburg para Padres – Clases de septiembre

La idea de la Universidad para Padres está diseñada para involucrar más a los padres en la vida escolar, para fortalecer las relaciones familiares, y mejorar los conocimientos de crianza que finalmente resultarán en un mejor éxito académico, social y emocional del estudiante. Hay dos programas nocturnos para septiembre. El cuidado de niños está siempre disponible y los intérpretes están disponibles, pero deberá solicitarlo de antemano.

Cómo Entender y Planificar con Tiempo para a Universidad– 12 de septiembre 6–7:30 p.m.

Aprenda cómo planificar con suficiente tiempo para maximizar sus opciones sobre la universidad. Harper College discutirán los diversos tipos de universidades y programas para adquirir títulos, cómo planificar temprano, cómo hacer que la Universidad sea accesible y qué significa que su hijo tenga acceso a educación universitaria. Sólo para adultos.

Fomentando la comunicación saludable y productiva entre padres e hijos – 30 de septiembre 5:30–7 p.m.

Este seminario interactivo, dirigido por el Dr. Nirmeen Rajani, psicólogo clínico del Centro de Psicología de Schaumburg, enseñará a los padres y a los niños / adolescentes estrategias efectivas de comunicación entre padres e hijos. Están bienvenidos en edades 10-17 con sus padres.

Estos eventos se llevarán a cabo en el Centro de Aprendizaje Profesional del Distrito 54, ubicado en el 522 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Regístrese visitando https://goo.gl/TB49x7. Para obtener más información, comuníquese con Barb Velez al 847-357-5074 o spu@nullsd54.org.

Dates to Remember

9/2     No School – Labor Day
9/12   First PTA Meeting, 7:00pm, join us in the staff lounge!
9/18   Half Day Inservice – 11:40am dismissal
9/22   District 54 Run to Read – sign up here!

Have a great weekend!

Colette Bell and Priscilla Buchanan

We have had a wonderful start to the school year here at Fox.  We love the fresh energy and excitement that a new school year brings.  Thanks for helping your child get into a good routine this week, as we know how important it is to have a balanced schedule.

We are looking forward to welcoming our kindergarten students on their first day of school this coming Monday, August 26.  All kindergarteners will line up on the black top with their teacher prior to entering the school.  Arrival times is at 8:25, with the tardy bell ringing at 8:40AM.  Similar to every Monday, students will be dismissed at 3:00PM.

Welcome Anne Fox Kindergarteners!

Kindergarten parents,  please join the PTA in the library for a few minutes after drop off on the 1st day of Kindergarten for a “BooHoo/Yahoo”  breakfast.  We will have donuts and will be able to answer any questions you may have about the Fox PTA, volunteering during the school year and the various activities the PTA Sponsors during the school year.  We will also have volunteer sign up sheets and membership sign up.  Membership is $6 and includes a Fox School Calendar and car decal.  We hope to see you there!

Crisis Plan Information

As a school we practice a variety of emergency drills with our students.  Please read the District letter regarding these practices.

Crisis Plan and Drill Parent Letter – English

Crisis Plan and Drill Parent Letter – Spanish

Attendance

Remember to call our attendance line at 630-736-3500 by 9:00am each day your student will be absent.  Be sure to include your child’s name, teacher, classroom number, and reason for the absence.  Students who are not called in absent will be marked as unexcused.  Please make every effort to schedule vacations and medical appointments around the school calendar.

Fees Reminder

You can pay your students fees through your parent portal account.  This includes your $50 consumable fee, optional instructional device insurance (grades 3-8 only), and milk.

If you believe your student will qualify for the Free Lunch Program and therefore will qualify for a fee waiver, do not pay the consumable material fee at this time. Applications for the Free Lunch Program are available online and in the school office.

The consumable fee will increase by $15 if payment is not received by November 15^th, $25 if not received by February 1^st, and $35 if not received by April 1^st.

If you would like to purchase instructional device insurance but do not have the option to do so through your portal, please contact our school office for assistance.  Instructional device insurance must be purchased before the date of device issuance.

Run to Read 

District 54 is hosting its annual Run to Read, which will be held on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019 at Dirksen Elementary School in Schaumburg. The day includes school mascot races at 7:30 a.m., 100-yard and 400-yard dashes for children at 8 a.m., a 5K run at 9 a.m. and a 1-mile family walk at 9:15 a.m. Although you can register at any time, even the morning of the race, you will save $5 and be guaranteed a t-shirt in the size you requested if you register by Friday August 30. The Run to Read is an awesome opportunity to promote healthy living by encouraging your children to exercise, or even better, by joining them on the walk or run. The event also supports our goal of collecting 1,000 children’s books for every classroom in District 54. To register, visit sd54.org/runtoread.

Schaumburg Parent University-September classes

Schaumburg Parent University (SPU) is designed to involve more parents in the life of the school, to strengthen family relationships, and to improve parenting skills that will ultimately result in improved student success academically, socially and emotionally. There are two evening programs scheduled for September. Please note that childcare is always available and interpreters are available upon request.

Understanding College and How to Plan Early: 6-7:30 p.m. on Sept. 12

Learn how planning early can help you maximize your options for college. Harper College representatives will discuss the various types of colleges and degrees, how to make college affordable and what a college education will mean for your child. Presentation in English and Spanish. Adults only.

Fostering Healthy & Productive Parent-Child Communication:  5:30-7 p.m. on Sept. 30

This interactive seminar, led by Dr. Nirmeen Rajani, Clinical Psychologist at Psychology Center Schaumburg, will teach parents and children/adolescents effective parent-child communication strategies. Ages 10-17 and parents welcome.

These events will take place at the District 54 Professional Learning Center, 522 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Please register by visiting https://goo.gl/TB49x7. For more information, contact Meg Kwak at 847-357-2154 or spu@nullsd54.org

La Universidad Schaumburg para Padres – Clases de septiembre

La idea de la Universidad para Padres está diseñada para involucrar más a los padres en la vida escolar, para fortalecer las relaciones familiares, y mejorar los conocimientos de crianza que finalmente resultarán en un mejor éxito académico, social y emocional del estudiante. Hay dos programas nocturnos para septiembre. El cuidado de niños está siempre disponible y los intérpretes están disponibles, pero deberá solicitarlo de antemano.

Cómo Entender y Planificar con Tiempo para a Universidad– 12 de septiembre 6–7:30 p.m.

Aprenda cómo planificar con suficiente tiempo para maximizar sus opciones sobre la universidad. Harper College discutirán los diversos tipos de universidades y programas para adquirir títulos, cómo planificar temprano, cómo hacer que la Universidad sea accesible y qué significa que su hijo tenga acceso a educación universitaria. Sólo para adultos.

Fomentando la comunicación saludable y productiva entre padres e hijos – 30 de septiembre 5:30–7 p.m.

Este seminario interactivo, dirigido por el Dr. Nirmeen Rajani, psicólogo clínico del Centro de Psicología de Schaumburg, enseñará a los padres y a los niños / adolescentes estrategias efectivas de comunicación entre padres e hijos. Están bienvenidos en edades 10-17 con sus padres.

Estos eventos se llevarán a cabo en el Centro de Aprendizaje Profesional del Distrito 54, ubicado en el 522 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Regístrese visitando https://goo.gl/TB49x7. Para obtener más información, comuníquese con Barb Velez al 847-357-5074 o spu@nullsd54.org.

Dates to Remember

8/26   First Day of School for kindergarten
8/26   Fall MAP testing begins
9/2     No School – Labor Day
9/11   First PTA Meeting, 7:00pm, join us in the staff lounge!
9/18   Half Day Inservice – 11:40am dismissal
9/22   District 54 Run to Read – sign up here!

Have a great weekend!

Colette Bell and Priscilla Buchanan

We hope you are enjoying the last few days of summer.  Much of the information below is the same as last week, but as you prepare for the start of a new school year these updates and reminders will help us get off to a great beginning!

Class Assignments

Teacher assignments should have been received. If you do not get a letter be sure you have turned in your residency documents to the office.

Assistant Principal

We would like to welcome Priscilla Buchanan as our new full-time assistant principal.  Priscilla comes to us from within District 54 where she spent six years as a classroom teacher and seven years as a district literacy coach.  She is excited to be part of the Fox family!

Registration

Please make sure you have registered your child for the 2019-2020 school year to ensure your child is on a class roster. Registration requires all students to prove residency.  Students who are not registered will not be assigned to a classroom.  If you rent, please bring in current lease and two current utility bills.  If you own your home, please bring in current property tax bill or current mortgage statement along with two current utility bills.  If you will be registering your child for kindergarten, the child’s birth certificate or passport will also be required.

Office Hours

The Anne Fox office is now open from 7:30AM-4:00PM.

Reminder for Sixth Grade Parents

Mailed home in January was a packet regarding health requirements for entry into sixth grade. A current physical examination (dated 8-15-18 or later) is required for all students entering sixth grade. These students must show proof of receiving 1 dose of Tdap, 3 hepatitis B vaccines, 2 doses of varicella vaccines and 1 dose of meningococcal conjugate vaccine.  Please have the sixth grade physical examination form completed by the physician and documentation showing proof of required vaccines. Please turn this document into the nurse by the first day of school. Sixth grade students will be excluded from school if this requirement is not met.

School Supply Lists

Stores are ready with school supplies! If you need a copy of the supply list, please visit our website (resource section) at https://fox.sd54.org/ . If you are having difficulty getting supplies, please do not hesitate to contact your child’s teacher for support.

Curriculum Night

Welcome Back/Curriculum night will be on August 15^th from 6:00-7:30.

• 6:00-6:15 supply drop off
• 6:15-6:45 classroom presentations
• 6:45-7:00 supply drop off
• 7:00-7:30 classroom presentations

Please remember that the classroom doors will be closed once the presentation has begun.  You can visit the gym to sign up for conferences, get assistance filling out Title I paperwork, learn about and join PTA and visit with other members of the Fox Family!

First Day of School

The first day of school is Monday, August 19^th and we will again be welcoming students through the “Tunnel of Hope”.  Students should arrive to school at 8:25 and stand outside on the line that is labeled with their room number.  They will be met by their classroom teacher and at the first bell they will enter the building through the main entrance.  Parents are invited to line up on both sides of the front sidewalk and help create the “Tunnel of Hope” where students will be clapped in for a new school year.

• On a typical school day the students will line up on their classroom line and wait until 8:25 when they will be let in the building.

Lunch Hours

Be sure to send your child to school with a lunch.  It helps the office greatly when student come to school with their lunch already packed.  Please avoid dropping off lunches.

• First lunch: 11:15-12:00 (grades 2, 4,and 5)
• Second lunch: 12:00-12:45 (grades K,1,3,6)

Dates to Remember

• Thursday, August 15^th – Back to School/Curriculum Night 6:00-7:30pm
• Monday, August 19^th – First Day for all students in Grades 1-6 
• Monday, August 26^th – First day of School for kindergarten students

Have a great weekend!

Colette Bell and Priscilla Buchanan