The students did a great job demonstrating what they know on the MAP tests these past two weeks.  We thank you for a wonderful partnership this year as we all work together to support our hard working students.

Volunteer Breakfast

If you have shared your time and talent with the students and staff at Anne Fox in anyway this year please consider attending the volunteer breakfast. Be sure to send the rsvp below to the Fox office by Monday.  Details for the event are also on the flyer.

Volunteer Breakfast 2019.doc

Maker Faire 2019

The big day is almost here!  Join us this Wednesday, May 22^nd from 5:30-7:00 for our first annual Maker Faire.  This is an interactive night where different students, families or community members will share and celebrate a variety of invention and creativity.  See the attached flyer for more details.

Maker Faire Fox 2019.JPG

Student Registration for the 2019-2020 School Year

Have you registered your student for the upcoming 2019-2020 school year?  The registration deadline was Monday, May 6th.  If you have an Infinite Campus Parent Portal, please click on the ‘ONLINE REGISTRATION’ tab to register existing or new students.  The District Parent Portal Support Line is available if you need assistance:  847-357-5110.   If you do not have a parent portal, please return the paper registration form that was mailed to you in April.

Last Day of School

Due to the number of severe weather days when school was cancelled this year, the District 54 School Board officially set June 6, 2019 as the last day of school. This will be a half-day of school to make up for the half-day missed when school was cancelled Jan. 30. On half days all elementary schools will release at 11:40 a.m.

District 54 Virtual Learning University

Are you searching for an innovative way to empower your children over the summer? Are you looking for a comprehensive approach to summer learning that combats boredom and keeps everyone engaged? Look no further! Visit the School District 54 Virtual Learning University to tackle challenges for literacy, math, science, social science, language and culture too!  Each content area has multiple challenges to keep your children’s minds focused and active throughout the summer weeks! Within each category you will find family activities, individual activities and places to visit in our community and surrounding areas.  We hope you’ll encourage your children to visit our Virtual Learning University often throughout the summer to challenge themselves and to keep your family learning together. Click here to access the Virtual Learning University or find the link under Popular Links on the District 54 website.

Join the D54 Foundation for 22^nd annual golf outing

Want to make a difference in the lives of District 54 students? Join the District 54 Education Foundation for its 22nd annual golf outing on Monday, June 10 at the Schaumburg Golf Club.

All proceeds from the golf outing support District 54 breakfast programs, STEM programs and grants for students from financially struggling households. Please consider supporting District 54 children by becoming an event sponsor or golfing. The Foundation is also looking for raffle items and gift cards to award as prizes.

Visit d54foundation.org/golf-outing to sponsor, register or for more information. The Foundation was honored to be named Schaumburg’s Volunteer Organization of the Year for 2019 and we are excited to continue our work with this organization on behalf of students.

¡Únase a la Fundación D54 para nuestro 22ª Evento Anual de Golf!

¿Quiere hacer la diferencia en las vidas de los estudiantes del Distrito 54? Únase a la Fundación de Educación del Distrito 54 para su 22a evento anual de golf el lunes 10 de junio en el Club de Golf de Schaumburg.

Todas las ganancias del evento de golf apoyan los programas de desayuno del Distrito 54, los programas STEM y las becas para estudiantes de hogares con dificultades financieras. Por favor, considere apoyar a los niños del Distrito 54 convirtiéndose en patrocinador de este evento o jugando al golf. La Fundación también está buscando artículos de rifa y tarjetas de regalo para otorgar como premios.

Visite la página web d54foundation.org/golf-outing para convertirse en patrocinador, registrarse o para obtener más información.  La Fundación tuvo el honor de ser nombrada Organización de Voluntarios del Año de Schaumburg para el año 2019 y estamos entusiasmados de continuar nuestro trabajo con esta organización en nombre de los estudiantes.

Dates to Remember

• May 21^st  Kindergarten Round Up (for incoming kinder students) 6:00
• May 22^nd Maker Faire 5:30-7:00
• May 27^th No School: Memorial Day
• May 29^th McTeacher Night 4:00 at our local McDonald’s
• May 31^st Field Day
• June 6^th Last day of school (11:40 Dismissal)

Have a great weekend!

Colette Bell and Colleen Conway

Thank you to our many families that attending Celebrate Reading and Writing Night last week.  We enjoyed sharing the hard work of the students as well as having fun with our Anne Fox families!  Please see below for the latest updates.

Last Day of School

Due to the number of severe weather days when school was cancelled this year, the District 54 School Board officially set June 6, 2019 as the last day of school. This will be a half-day of school to make up for the half-day missed when school was cancelled Jan. 30. On half days all elementary schools will release at 11:40 a.m.

PBIS Focus for the Month

The Cool Tool for the month of May is Respect! This last Cool Tool of the school year is focused on students showing respect to everyone they interact throughout the school day. This includes peers, teachers, librarians, secretaries, substitutes, lunch supervisors, and so on! Respect means that you accept somebody for who they are, even when they’re different from you or you don’t agree with them. Receiving respect from others is important because it helps us to feel safe and to express ourselves.

MAP Testing

MAP testing for all grade levels will begin Monday, May 6^th and be completed by May 17^th.  You child’s teacher will be sure to share the specific dates and times.

Dates to Remember

• May 22^nd Maker Faire 5:30-7:00
• May 27^th No School: Memorial Day
• May 31^st Field Day
• June 6^th Last day of school (11:40 Dismissal)

Have a great weekend!

Colette Bell and Colleen Conway

The community email is coming early this week to remind you that TONIGHT is Celebrate Reading and Writing Night!!  The event is open house style from 5:30-7:00.  The students and staff have been working hard to make this a special evening for our families.  We hope to see you tonight!

Last Day of School

Due to the number of severe weather days when school was cancelled this year, the District 54 School Board officially set June 6, 2019 as the last day of school. This will be a half-day of school to make up for the half-day missed when school was cancelled Jan. 30. On half days all elementary schools will release at 11:40 a.m.

A Message From Mrs. Morgan in the STEM Classroom

Our school has been given the amazing opportunity to host an OFFICIAL SCHOOL MAKER FAIRE® on May 22, 2019 from 5:30-7pm.  In true Maker Faire® fashion, we will present a family-friendly celebration featuring do-it-yourself science, art, rockets, robots, crafts, technology, music, hands-on-activities, and more… all right here at our school! Community members and staff can sign – up for as a volunteer to help set up before the event and/or a station to supervise during the event.

Maker Faire 2019.docx

Community Newsletter Announcement

What did you do over your summer?  This fall, through the “Summer of 54” camp opportunities, your answer could be: “I learned how to play lacrosse, used the design process to create and design, and/or created different forms of art using digital and non-digital mediums.  The goal of the “Summer of 54” is to provide students opportunities to be active, while enhancing their creative and innovative spirt.  Camp opportunities offer:

• A range of fun camps for a variety of interests for students in 1^st through 8^th grade
• Courses with hands-on, project-based curricula
• Instruction by District 54 teachers in a positive environment
• An opportunity to conduct experiments using tools, equipment and technology used within the real-world

Registration for the “Summer of 54” camp offerings, including a camp t-shirt, opens on Monday, March 25th and closes on Friday, April 19^th.  Digital registration is available within Parent Portal and can be accessed through the following link – Summer Registration.

Here’s the link if you just want to include that in your newsletter – Summer of 54 – 2019 Camp Brochure.

Registration for 2019/2020 School Year

Registration for the 2019/2020 year will be available through the parent portal starting Monday, April 1, 2019.

If you do not have a parent portal account, you should have received an email on March 15 with instructions and a link to do so.

Beginning this year, the district is contracting with a third-party vendor to automatically verify student address information. If your residency is verified electronically, you will not need to submit any additional paperwork to certify that you live within the district’s boundaries. To verify residency, the vendor will use a parent’s name and address to crosscheck the information against electronic databases from other organizations, such as utility companies.

We anticipate most addresses will be verified electronically. If we cannot verify your address electronically, we will send you a letter detailing what additional information you will need to provide in order to register your child for the upcoming school year.

Dates to Remember

• April 25^th:  Celebrate Reading and Writing Night: 5:30-7:00
• May 1^st:  Half Day/Teacher Inservice
• May 27^th: No School: Memorial Day
• June 6^th: Last day of school (11:40 Dismissal)

Have a great weekend!

Colette Bell and Colleen Conway

Last week our 3^rd through 6^th grade students put all their learning into play as they succeeded on the IAR (Illinois Assessment of Readiness) state test.  We are extremely proud of their hard work and perseverance as they completed these tests.  As always, we will share the results of these assessments as soon as they become available.

6^th Grade Fundraiser with Little Caesar’s Pizza

Our 6^th grade students are raising funds for their year end field trip.  Little Caesar’s offers a variety of delicious options for you to choose from!  Please see the attached flyer for full details on how to place your online order at www.pizzakit.com.   Thank you.

6th Fundraiser Flyer.pdf

Attention 4^th Grade Students and Parents

Please see the attached notice for information regarding next year’s school band and orchestra opportunities.

4th Grade Enrollment Newsletter article – 19.pdf

A Message From Mrs. Morgan in the STEM Classroom

Our school has been given the amazing opportunity to host an OFFICIAL SCHOOL MAKER FAIRE® on May 22, 2019 from 5:30-7pm.  In true Maker Faire® fashion, we will present a family-friendly celebration featuring do-it-yourself science, art, rockets, robots, crafts, technology, music, hands-on-activities, and more… all right here at our school! Community members and staff can sign – up for as a volunteer to help set up before the event and/or a station to supervise during the event.

Maker Faire 2019.docx

Community Newsletter Announcement

What did you do over your summer?  This fall, through the “Summer of 54” camp opportunities, your answer could be: “I learned how to play lacrosse, used the design process to create and design, and/or created different forms of art using digital and non-digital mediums.  The goal of the “Summer of 54” is to provide students opportunities to be active, while enhancing their creative and innovative spirit.  Camp opportunities offer:

• A range of fun camps for a variety of interests for students in 1^st through 8^th grade
• Courses with hands-on, project-based curricula
• Instruction by District 54 teachers in a positive environment
• An opportunity to conduct experiments using tools, equipment and technology used within the real-world

Registration for the “Summer of 54” camp offerings, including a camp t-shirt, opens on Monday, March 25th and closes on Friday, April 19^th.  Digital registration is available within Parent Portal and can be accessed through the following link – Summer Registration.

Here’s the link if you just want to include that in your newsletter – Summer of 54 – 2019 Camp Brochure.

Registration for 2019/2020 School Year

Registration for the 2019/2020 year will be available through the parent portal starting Monday, April 1, 2019.

If you do not have a parent portal account, you should have received an email on March 15 with instructions and a link to do so.

Beginning this year, the district is contracting with a third-party vendor to automatically verify student address information. If your residency is verified electronically, you will not need to submit any additional paperwork to certify that you live within the district’s boundaries. To verify residency, the vendor will use a parent’s name and address to crosscheck the information against electronic databases from other organizations, such as utility companies.

We anticipate most addresses will be verified electronically. If we cannot verify your address electronically, we will send you a letter detailing what additional information you will need to provide in order to register your child for the upcoming school year.

District 54 Education Foundation 2019 Memorial Grant applications

The District 54 Education Foundation proudly offers memorial grants for District 54 students to cultivate an academic, cultural or athletic interest. The grants are intended for children from families facing extenuating financial circumstances.

Applications for 2019 Memorial Grants are due Friday, May 3 to the child’s school social worker. Click the link below for the application and additional information.

English application

Beca Conmemorativa del 2019 de la Fundación de Educación del Distrito 54

La Fundación de Educación del Distrito 54 ofrece orgullosamente subsidios conmemorativos para que los estudiantes del Distrito 54 cultiven un interés académico, cultural o deportivo. Las subvenciones están destinadas a niños de familias que enfrentan circunstancias financieras extenuantes.

Las solicitudes para las Becas Conmemorativas 2019 deben entregarse el viernes 3 de mayo al trabajador social de la escuela del niño. Haga clic en los enlace a continuación para obtener más información.

Aplicacion en español

Dates to Remember

• April 25^th:  Celebrate Reading and Writing Night: 5:30-7:00
• May 1^st:  Half Day/Teacher Inservice

Have a great weekend!

Colette Bell and Colleen Conway

Are you looking for something to do tonight? Consider coming to the Anne Fox bingo night hosted by our wonderful PTA.  The evening begins at 5:30 and runs until 7:00.  See the below flyer for more details.

PTA Update

Tonight the PTA is hosting a bingo night for families.  Dinner will be available for purchase and of course lots of fun! See the attached flyer for more details.

PTA Bingo Night.pdf

Attention 4^th Grade Students and Parents

Please see the attached notice for information regarding next year’s school band and orchestra opportunities.

4th Grade Enrollment Newsletter article – 19.pdf

A Message From Mrs. Morgan in the STEM Classroom

Our school has been given the amazing opportunity to host an OFFICIAL SCHOOL MAKER FAIRE® on May 22, 2019 from 5:30-7pm.  In true Maker Faire® fashion, we will present a family-friendly celebration featuring do-it-yourself science, art, rockets, robots, crafts, technology, music, hands-on-activities, and more… all right here at our school! Community members and staff can sign – up as a volunteer to help set up before the event and/or a station to supervise during the event.  Let Mrs. Morgan know if you are interested!

Maker Faire 2019.docx

Community Newsletter Announcement

What did you do over your summer?  This fall, through the “Summer of 54” camp opportunities, your answer could be: “I learned how to play lacrosse, used the design process to create and design, and/or created different forms of art using digital and non-digital mediums.  The goal of the “Summer of 54” is to provide students opportunities to be active, while enhancing their creative and innovative spirt.  Camp opportunities offer:

• A range of fun camps for a variety of interests for students in 1^st through 8^th grade
• Courses with hands-on, project-based curricula
• Instruction by District 54 teachers in a positive environment
• An opportunity to conduct experiments using tools, equipment and technology used within the real-world

Registration for the “Summer of 54” camp offerings, including a camp t-shirt, opens on Monday, March 25th and closes on Friday, April 19^th.  Digital registration is available within Parent Portal and can be accessed through the following link – Summer Registration.

Here’s the link if you just want to include that in your newsletter – Summer of 54 – 2019 Camp Brochure.

Registration for 2019/2020 School Year

Registration for the 2019/2020 year will be available through the parent portal starting Monday, April 1, 2019.

If you do not have a parent portal account, you should have received an email on March 15 with instructions and a link to do so.

Beginning this year, the district is contracting with a third-party vendor to automatically verify student address information. If your residency is verified electronically, you will not need to submit any additional paperwork to certify that you live within the district’s boundaries. To verify residency, the vendor will use a parent’s name and address to crosscheck the information against electronic databases from other organizations, such as utility companies.

We anticipate most addresses will be verified electronically. If we cannot verify your address electronically, we will send you a letter detailing what additional information you will need to provide in order to register your child for the upcoming school year.

District 54 Education Foundation 2019 Memorial Grant applications

The District 54 Education Foundation proudly offers memorial grants for District 54 students to cultivate an academic, cultural or athletic interest. The grants are intended for children from families facing extenuating financial circumstances.

Applications for 2019 Memorial Grants are due Friday, May 3 to the child’s school social worker. Click the link below for the application and additional information.

English application

Beca Conmemorativa del 2019 de la Fundación de Educación del Distrito 54

La Fundación de Educación del Distrito 54 ofrece orgullosamente subsidios conmemorativos para que los estudiantes del Distrito 54 cultiven un interés académico, cultural o deportivo. Las subvenciones están destinadas a niños de familias que enfrentan circunstancias financieras extenuantes.

Las solicitudes para las Becas Conmemorativas 2019 deben entregarse el viernes 3 de mayo al trabajador social de la escuela del niño. Haga clic en los enlace a continuación para obtener más información.

Aplicacion en español

Dates to Remember

• April 25^th:  Save the date for Celebrate Reading and Writing Night: 5:30-7:00
• May 1^st:  Half Day/Teacher Inservice

Have a great weekend!

Colette Bell and Colleen Conway

Are you looking for something to do tomorrow? Consider stopping by the Hanover Park Community Center to check out the annual Resource Fair.  There will be games, face painting, performances, raffle prizes, and resource information.  The event runs from 10:00-1:00, stop by if your schedule allows!  Some Fox staff will be there and we would love to see our families.

PTA Update

Next Friday the PTA is hosting a Bingo Night for families.  It is from 5:30-7:00 and a pasta dinner is available is being offered.  See the attached flyer for more details.

PTA Bingo Night.pdf

PBIS Update

The Cool Tool for the month of April is Mindset Matters! The goal of this Cool Tool is to encourage students to approach assignments,standardized tests, and the school day with a growth mindset. A person with a growth mindset believes that their abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work. By fostering a growth mindset, it encourages students to embrace challenges and give their best effort!

Community Newsletter Announcement

What did you do over your summer?  This fall, through the “Summer of 54” camp opportunities, your answer could be: “I learned how to play lacrosse, used the design process to create and design, and/or created different forms of art using digital and non-digital mediums.  The goal of the “Summer of 54” is to provide students opportunities to be active, while enhancing their creative and innovative spirt.  Camp opportunities offer:

• A range of fun camps for a variety of interests for students in 1^st through 8^th grade
• Courses with hands-on, project-based curricula
• Instruction by District 54 teachers in a positive environment
• An opportunity to conduct experiments using tools, equipment and technology used within the real-world

Registration for the “Summer of 54” camp offerings, including a camp t-shirt, opens on Monday, March 25th and closes on Friday, April 19^th.  Digital registration is available within Parent Portal and can be accessed through the following link – Summer Registration.

Here’s the link if you just want to include that in your newsletter – Summer of 54 – 2019 Camp Brochure.

Registration for 2019/2020 School Year

Registration for the 2019/2020 year will be available through the parent portal starting Monday, April 1, 2019.

If you do not have a parent portal account, you should have received an email on March 15 with instructions and a link to do so.

Beginning this year, the district is contracting with a third-party vendor to automatically verify student address information. If your residency is verified electronically, you will not need to submit any additional paperwork to certify that you live within the district’s boundaries. To verify residency, the vendor will use a parent’s name and address to crosscheck the information against electronic databases from other organizations, such as utility companies.

We anticipate most addresses will be verified electronically. If we cannot verify your address electronically, we will send you a letter detailing what additional information you will need to provide in order to register your child for the upcoming school year.

District 54 Education Foundation 2019 Memorial Grant applications

The District 54 Education Foundation proudly offers memorial grants for District 54 students to cultivate an academic, cultural or athletic interest. The grants are intended for children from families facing extenuating financial circumstances.

Applications for 2019 Memorial Grants are due Friday, May 3 to the child’s school social worker. Click the link below for the application and additional information.

English application

Beca Conmemorativa del 2019 de la Fundación de Educación del Distrito 54

La Fundación de Educación del Distrito 54 ofrece orgullosamente subsidios conmemorativos para que los estudiantes del Distrito 54 cultiven un interés académico, cultural o deportivo. Las subvenciones están destinadas a niños de familias que enfrentan circunstancias financieras extenuantes.

Las solicitudes para las Becas Conmemorativas 2019 deben entregarse el viernes 3 de mayo al trabajador social de la escuela del niño. Haga clic en los enlace a continuación para obtener más información.

Aplicacin en español

Dates to Remember

• April 25^th:  Save the date for Celebrate Reading and Writing Night: 5:30-7:00
• May 1^st:  Half Day/Teacher Inservice

Have a great weekend!

Colette Bell and Colleen Conway

We had a great day at Anne Fox!  The students participated in an Escape Room activity.  Each classroom had to complete a puzzle to find the code that would “unlock” them from their classroom.  Once they escaped (luckily we all made it!) the students came down to the gym.  Each grade level used their code to unlock the master locks.  When the chest was free from the constraints we learned that we are going to have a spirit week the week we return from spring break!  Our state testing for grades 3-6 is coming up the week of April 8th and we want to get our students movtivated!  Please see the below schedule:

Monday: 80’s Day (we will rock this test)

Tuesday: No School

Wednesday: Sports Wear (teachers are your biggest fans)

Thursday: Twinning Day (double check your work)

Friday: PJ Day (relax and do your best)

We hope you have a wonderful spring break.  See you April 1st!

Colette Bell and Colleen Conway