September 6, 2019
Dear Families,
It's been another great week of learning! Everyone is settling into their routines and we are seeing such happy, confident learners. Thank you to everyone who attended Curriculum Nights over the last two weeks. We hope you learned a lot about how this school year will go and, most importantly, know how much our staff cares about our students!
District Updates
MAP Testing Next Week
All students in grades 1-8 will participate in MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) testing next week. These tests are given in Reading and Math, and students take them three times each year (fall, winter, spring). From these tests, we learn individual student strengths, areas for growth, growth targets, and how each child is doing compared to national grade level expectations. We also use MAP, along with other measures, to determine who needs specific interventions and who is ready to stretch and extend their learning. MAP scores will be shared with parents, and you'll have the chance to talk with teacher(s) about the scores. There's nothing your child/ren need to do to prepare---we got this! :)
Day of Service--Where do the donations go?
As you know, this is D114's fifth year of celebrating the Day of Service. This is our one and only District fundraiser of the year. Where do the funds raised go?
- To fund all PTA activities and events.
- To provide teacher grants for special projects.
- To provide teacher teams with supplies and materials when they make proposals.
- To fund specific school projects like the Lotus climbing wall and the NEW Stanton sign---which is slated to be installed NEXT WEEK!
This year's Day of Service dollars will, of course, fund our awesome PTA's efforts, but will also pay for materials and expanded programming for Lotus' STEM classes and Stanton's Exploratory (Art, Music, Spanish, STEM) classes. Every single dollar makes a difference, and we have a foundation who had promised to match our funding!
We truly appreciate all our community donors and especially the hard work our students and families put in to make this effort happen. WE ARE TRULY GRATEFUL!
Special Education Legal Updates
With the recent changes to the Illinois School Code, we wanted you to be aware that D114 will continue to provide the child's parents/guardians with copies of written material that will be considered at the IEP meeting at least three school days in advance of a meeting. The written drafts provided to the parents will include, but are not limited to:
- Full IEP draft with the exception of the services and placement pages
- Draft evaluation documents for initial evaluations.
- Full drafts of re-evaluation IEP documents with the exception of the services and placement pages.
In addition to the draft document requirement, the amended statute also requires public school districts to maintain related service logs and make these logs available to the parent at the student's annual review meeting or upon request. School districts must also inform parents of their right to request these logs within twenty school days of the start of the 2019-2020 school year.
Finally, the amended statute clarifies school districts' obligations relative to response to intervention and parent involvement in the RtI process. School districts must utilize RtI as part of the evaluation process to determine eligibility for a specific learning disability. D114 has had these processes in place and will continue to implement them to ensure our students get the support they need!
One of our D114 communities is partnering with the Fox Lake police to monitor a situation where a stranger has been spotted repeatedly. This can happen ANYWHERE, so please remind your child/ren of the following tips:
- Watch Out for Strangers in Cars. Watch out for cars that follow you.
- When Using a Computer, be careful who you talk to.
- Take Care of Each Other. Always stay with your friends, family, or parents and never walk off alone.
Important Fall Dates:
Tuesday, September 10-D114 PTA meeting (6:30PM at Lotus)
Tuesday, September 17-Board of Education meeting (7:00PM at Lotus)
Tuesday, September 17-Board of Education meeting (7:00PM at Lotus)
Friday, September 27--DISTRICT 114 DAY OF SERVICE
Saturday, October 5--District 114 Wellness Expo--held at Stanton from 8:45-11:30AM
Lotus Updates
see on your left as you enter the parking lot.
Lotus Updates
Lake County Attendance Week
Monday, September 9
PJ DAY--roll out of bed and come to school! *NO ONESIES, PLEASE!
PJ DAY--roll out of bed and come to school! *NO ONESIES, PLEASE!
Muffins with Misses--7:00-8:00 AM
*Student Drop Off for this event:
Student drop-off will be at the Events Entrance.The Events Entrance is the first entrance you see on your left as you enter the parking lot.
Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Stirrat will still be there to assist students out of their vehicles.
After dropping off your child, turn down one of the parking aisles to proceed to the parking lot exit.
Please do not drive into the main entrance circle. This is for buses only!
Tuesday, September 10
TWIN DAY! Find a friend or group of friends and all dress alike!
TWIN DAY! Find a friend or group of friends and all dress alike!
PreK Parent/Child Enrichment--Fine Motor Activities--1:15-2:00PM
Gymnastics (Gr 1 and 2)--2:20-4:00PM
Running Club (Gr 3 and 4)--2:20-3:20PM
Young Rembrandts--2:20-3:20PM
Wednesday, September 11
PATRIOTIC DAY! Show your spirit by wearing red, white and blue!
PATRIOTIC DAY! Show your spirit by wearing red, white and blue!
EARLY RELEASE
Thursday, September 12
SUPERHERO DAY! Dress like your favorite superhero!
SUPERHERO DAY! Dress like your favorite superhero!
Gymnastics (Gr 1 and 2)--2:20-4:00PM
AR Club (Gr 3 and 4)--2:20-3:20PM
Running Club (Gr 1 and 2)--2:20-3:20PM
Friday, September 13
FUNKY FRIDAY! Wear as funky of an outfit as you can! See if each piece of clothing you have
on can be a different color!
FUNKY FRIDAY! Wear as funky of an outfit as you can! See if each piece of clothing you have
on can be a different color!
Gymnastics Club (Gr 1 and 2)--2:20-4:00PM
Pottery Club (Gr 2)--2:20-4:00PM
Stanton Updates
Monday, September 9
Lake County Attendance Week Begins
Wild and Wacky Day: Get wild about perfect attendance and being to school on time and wear your
favorite wild and wacky socks.
favorite wild and wacky socks.
Fall Sport Picture Day. (cross country, soccer, volleyball)
After School Study Hall 3:05-4:05
Tuesday, September 10
Wild Mustache Day: We must ask you to be on time and stay in school all day, everyday. Wear
your favorite fake mustache or draw one on with parent approval, of course.
your favorite fake mustache or draw one on with parent approval, of course.
Student Council Meeting: 7:50 or 3:05. (Students only need to attend 1 meeting)
Volleyball Game at Gavin South 4:00
Soccer Game at Home 4:00
After School Study Hall 3:05-4:05
Wednesday, September 11
Wild Hat Day: Head for success by arriving on time and being in school everyday. Wear your
favorite hat in school.
favorite hat in school.
Cross Country Meet at Lakes Community High School in Lake Villa 4:30
EARLY RELEASE
Thursday, September 12
Wild West Day: Wanted: Students on time, in school, and ready to learn. Dress like a cowboy or
cowgirl.
cowgirl.
8th Grade only Volleyball Game at Grass Lake School 4:00
Soccer Game at Grass Lake School 4:00
After School Study Hall 3:05-4:05
Friday, September 13
Be “spot on” by making sure your absences are excused and you arrive on time each day.
Wear your favorite animal print or dress like your favorite animal. No masks allowed.
Wear your favorite animal print or dress like your favorite animal. No masks allowed.
Cross Country Meet at Vernon Hills High School 4:00
After School Study Hall 3:05-4:05
D114 PTA Updates
- Day of Service (DOS) Envelopes were sent home today. Once your child receives it, they may
start collecting pledges!
start collecting pledges!
- Corporate DOS sponsorships are due by 9/3. Contact Swan.melissahope@gmail.com with any
questions.
questions.
- First annual Muffins With Misses event will be held 9/9 @ 7am.
- Get your PTA registration and volunteer forms turned in before 9/10 to be entered into our Family
Movie Night Raffle!
Movie Night Raffle!
Stay Updated!
Please be sure to check our District calendar for up-to-the minute event updates at https://www.d114.org/district-calendar! We'll update this regularly, so please check to know more about D114 events!If you ever need assistance, have a question, or want to share an idea, please reach out:
Lotus: 847.973.4100
Stanton: 847.973.4200
District Office: 847.973.4208
Superintendent: heather.friziellie@foxlake114.org or 847.973.4027
With commitment to our students,
Heather Friziellie
D114 Superintendent of Schools
