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Culver School
2-12-18
Board Meeting
The next Board Meeting takes place on Tuesday
February 20, 2018 at 6:30pm in our Board Room.
Bulldog Bulletin
“School Happenings” Mrs. Peggie Maniscalco
Principal
PARCC Preparation is Happening in Grades 3-8!
If your Child has been telling you that part of the day has been spent on PARCC Testing preparation....Don’t be confused!
For our students in third through eighth grade, teachers have been working with them to help them to understand what the PARCC test is (a measure of Academic Performance in Math and Reading). This rigorous assessment is given on their technology device (chromebook), over 6-8 days depending on the grade level. The teachers are helping our students to understand the test components. The questions are developed to assess students on the Illinois Common Core Standards which is what each grade level has aligned their curriculum. In order to prepare students for the types of questions they will see on the test, teachers have been doing some practice work that aligns with what they are teaching in their classroom.
As we get closer to our March 13th start date we encourage you to work hand in hand with your child and the school to give your child the best opportunity to achieve. Please encourage your child get plenty of rest, get a good breakfast before coming to school and participate in regular daily activity. For information on the test and parent resources go to our website. http://www.niles71.org/parents/parcc-for-parents
February is Children’s Dental Health Month
Good oral health and hygiene is directly linked to overall physical wellness. It also reduces the risk of serious illness and disease. Teaching children at a young age to care for their teeth and gums can provide a huge long term health benefit. According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentists, “On average, students miss more than 51 million school hours each year because of dental problems or related conditions. To avoid your kids missing school, make sure that they brush and floss regularly and visit their dentist every six months for a check-up. Visiting the dentist regularly can help prevent cavities and reinforce good dental hygiene practices.” Please visit “The Mouth Monsters” for more information about oral health for children at, http://mouthmonsters.mychildrensteeth.org/tips-for-parents/.
Please be aware that children in kindergarten, second grade and sixth grade must submit to school the Proof of School Dental Examination by May 15, 2018. If you have not already submitted to school the Proof of School Dental Exam, please schedule your examinations and submit to school the required form as soon as possible. Proof of Dental Examination forms may be obtained from the school office and from the school website.
February is American Heart Month
According to the American Heart Association (AHA), “High blood pressure, cholesterol, obesity, physical inactivity and smoking have always been ‘adult topics’. But many children have the same risk factors as their parents.” Preventing heart related disease should begin at a young age. Teaching children to make healthy life choices early on is key to preventing heart related illnesses. The AHA states that these seven factors are important to staying healthy:
1. Avoid smoking and using tobacco products. 2. Be physically active every day. 3. Eat a heart-healthy diet. 4. Keep a healthy weight. 5. Keep your blood pressure healthy. 6. Keep your total cholesterol healthy. 7. Keep your blood sugar healthy.
You can learn more about the “7 Simple Ways to Live Better” at: http://www.heart.org/idc/groups/heart-public/@wcm/@fc/documents/downloadable/ucm_461359.pdf
At school we appreciate your support in helping advocate good decision making skills and promoting healthy lifestyle choices. If you suspect your child has a health problem please consult
with your healthcare provider.
Kathy Morrissey
School Nurse
Dates to remember
February 15, Thursday
Bosco Bread Sticks
8th Grade Cap & Gown
Measurements
7:00-7:55am Chamber
Orchestra rehearsal
3:00-4:00pm CAIP 3:00-4:00pm Science
Olympiad practice (C)
4:00pm JV boys’ basketball
game vs Park View
4:00pm Varsity boys’
basketball game @ Golf &
Cheerleading
4:00-9:30pm PTA
Graziano’s Fundraiser
5:00pm 6th boys’ basketball
game vs Park View
February 16, Friday
Birthday Book Club
All School Pajama Day
Spirit Day
7:10-7:55am Concert
Band/Orchestra rehearsal
11:30am Early Release
February 12, Monday
Mini Corn Dog
7:10-7:55am Intermediate
Band/Orchestra rehearsal
3:00-4:00pm Yearbook
3:00-4:00pm Science
Olympiad practice (A) 3:00-4:20pm Cheerleading
practice
4:00pm JV boys’ basketball
game @ Fairview
7:00pm PTA Meeting
February 13, Tuesday
Tyson Chicken Tenders
7:10-7:55am Intermediate
Band/Orchestra rehearsal
3:00-4:00pm CAIP
3:00-4:00pm FOR Club
3:00-4:00pm Make It ‘N
Take It
3:00-4:00pm Robotics Club
3:00-4:00pm Student
Council Meeting (Officers
Only)
4:15pm 6th grade boys’
basketball game vs Fairview
February 14, Wednesday
Hamburger/Cheeseburger
6:50-7:50am JV & Varsity
boys’ basketball practice
7:10-7:55am Concert Band/
Orchestra rehearsal
3:00-4:00pm CAIP
3:00-4:00pm Art Club
Quarter 3
3:00-4:20pm Cheerleading
practice
3:10-4:30pm 6th grade boys’
basketball practice
February 19, Monday
No School- President’s
Day
February 20, Tuesday
Hot Dog on a Bun
8th Grade Graduation
Picture Re-takes
7:10-7:55am Intermediate
Band/Orchestra rehearsal
3:00-4:00pm CAIP
3:00-4:30pm Auditions for
School Play for Grades 6-8
3:00-5:00pm Robotics Club
4:00pm JV boys’ basketball game vs Old Orchard
6:30pm Board of Education
Meeting
February 21, Wednesday
Penne with choice of
Sauce
7:10-7:55am Concert Band/
Orchestra rehearsal
3:00-4:00pm CAIP
3:00-4:00pm Art Club
Quarter 3
3:00-4:30pm Auditions for
School Play for Grades 6-8
4:00pm JV boys’ basketball
game @ East Prairie
4:15pm Varsity boys’
basketball game vs East
Prairie & Cheerleading
February 22, Thursday
Breaded Chicken
Sandwich
7:00-7:55am Chamber
Orchestra rehearsal
3:00-4:00pm CAIP
3:00-4:00pm Science
Olympiad practice (B)
3:00-4:20pm Cheerleading
practice
3:00-4:30pm Auditions for
“Extras Only” for School Play
for Grade 5
3:10-4:30pm JV & Varsity
boys’ basketball practice
February 23, Friday
Tonys’ Cheesy Garlic
Flatbread
Spirit Day
Mid Quarter 3 7:10-7:55am Concert Band/
Orchestra rehearsal
4:00pm Varsity boys’
basketball game vs
McCracken & Cheerleading
February 24, Saturday
8:00am-4:00pm IGSMA
Solo & Ensemble Contest
More dates on next page
Dates to remember
February 28, Wednesday
Mozzarella Stuffed
Breadsticks
6:50-7:50am Varsity boys’
basketball practice
7:10-7:55am Concert
Band/Orchestra rehearsal 3:00-4:00pm CAIP
3:00-4:20pm Cheerleading
practice
3:00-4:30pm 6-8th grade
cast read through for school
play
3:10-4:30pm JV boys’
basketball practice
March 1, Thursday
No School
11:00am-6:00pm Parent
Teacher Conferences
March 2, Friday
No School - Teacher
Institute Day
March 3, Saturday
5:45am-6:30pm Science
Olympiad Regional @
Neuqua Valley High School,
Naperville, IL
February 26, Monday
Mini Pancakes
Box Top Labels Due
Today
6:50-7:50am JV boys’
basketball practice
7:10-7:55am Intermediate Band/Orchestra rehearsal
3:00-4:00pm Yearbook
3:00-4:00pm Science
Olympiad practice (A)
3:00-5:00pm 6-8th grade
cast read through for school
play
4:00pm Varsity boys’
basketball game @ Fairview
& Cheerleading
February 27, Tuesday
Tyson Chicken Nuggets
7:10-7:55am Intermediate
Band/Orchestra rehearsal
3:00-4:00pm CAIP
3:00-4:00pm FOR Club
3:00-4:00pm Student
Council Meeting
3:00-4:30pm 6-8th grade
cast read through for school
play
3:00-5:00pm Robotics Club
3:10-4:30pm Varsity boys’
basketball practice
4:00pm JV boys’ basketball
game @ Golf
March 5, Monday
Hot Dog on a Bun
6:50-7:50am JV & Varsity
boys’ basketball practice
7:10-7:55am Intermediate
Band/Orchestra rehearsal
3:00-4:00pm Yearbook
3:00-4:00pm Science
Olympiad practice (A)
3:00-4:20pm Cheerleading
practice
3:00-4:30pm 6-8th grade
cast read through and
choreographers for school
play
March 6, Tuesday
Penne with Choice of
Sauce
7:10-7:55am Intermediate
Band/Orchestra rehearsal
3:00-4:00pm CAIP
3:00-4:30pm 6-8th grade
cast read through and
choreographers for school
play
4:00-5:30pm Robotics Club
Regional Meet @ Lincoln
JHS
TBD - JV & Varsity boys’
basketball tournament &
Cheerleading
March 7, Wednesday
Tyson Popcorn Chicken 7:10-7:55am Concert Band/
Orchestra rehearsal
3:00-4:00pm CAIP
3:00-4:00pm Art Club
Quarter 3
3:00-4:20pm Cheerleading
practice
3:00-4:30pm 6-8th grade
cast read through and
choreographers for school
play
March 8, Thursday
Asian Chicken
7:00-7:55am Chamber
Orchestra rehearsal
3:00-4:00pm CAIP
3:00-4:00pm Science
Olympiad practice (B)
3:00-4:30pm 6-8th grade
cast read through and
choreographers for school
play
TBD - JV & Varsity boys’
basketball tournament &
Cheerleading
March 9, Friday
Spirit Day
Galaxy Deep Dish
Cheese Pizza
Birthday Book Club
7:10-7:55am Concert Band/
Orchestra rehearsal
The varsity girls' basketball team celebrated their fun season with a pizza party in Mrs.
Mueller's room. The girls worked hard throughout the season and developed good
friendships with one another! Again, congratulations to the varsity girls' basketball
team!
On January 17th, the Culver Chorus attended Choir Day at Niles West High School. This was an after school field trip. We had a great day and concert! Together with area middle schools and the high school choirs, we had a full group warm up directed by Mr. Hunter, Choir Director at Niles West. Next, we learned the song “Freedom.” It was a blast adding choreography, rapping and harmony parts to the piece. Next, we were treated to a pizza dinner, had time to mingle and learned about the opportunities available at the high school level. The evening ended with a concert. The a cappella groups were amazing! The junior high choirs sang a piece too that was learned with our own choir directors at our respective schools. Thank you District 71 School Board and Administration for providing us with everything necessary to be a part of this fun, educational and inspiring day!
The Niles 71 website now features a resources page! As we teach our children to ask for help when they need it, we also encourage families to ask for help when they need it. To support our mission of developing the whole child, Niles 71 is providing a list of resources for parents to access as needed. On this page we are highlighting community resources that may be useful to our families. Included in this list of resources are:
Basic Needs
Financial
Mental health
Language
Health
Multi-needs resources If you have any questions about these resources or need additional resource information please contact: Kathy Morrissey, School Nurse, Linda Kraus, School Social Worker, or Liz Lawrence, School Psychologist.
These links are being provided as a convenience and for informational purposes only; they do not constitute an endorsement or an approval by Niles Elementary District 71.
Partnering with the PTA
Box Tops and Campbell Soup Labels
Every year PTA collects Box Tops and Campbell’s Soup Labels. Last year we raised money for Culver School on those tiny icons
on many of your favorite foods. At home, clip the Box Tops and Campbell’s Soup Labels. Please send them to school with your
child and we will take care of the rest. Did you know that Goldfish Crackers are part of the Campbell’s Soup Label family? Next
time before you put that package in the trash or recycling bin, check to see if it has a Box Top or Campbell Soup Label on it.
Those points add up to FREE $$$ for our school.
Please do not park in the Library Parking Spots in the
West Lot. These reserved parking spots are paid for
by the Library and should not be parked in. Thank you
for being respectful and not parking in these spots.
PTA Events- Make It ‘N Take It is on Tuesday, February 13, 2018. from 3:00-4:00pm. There is a Graziano’s
Fundraiser on Thursday, February 15th from 4:00-9:30pm. There is additional information about these events
on the flyers on the website.
Niles West- Future Wolves Night will be on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at 6:30pm @ NWHS.
Niles West Juniors Wolves - D219– 11u Boys Feeder Baseball Tryouts are on Saturday, February 17, 2018.
There is additional information about tryouts on the flyer on the website.
Niles West invites girls in 5th through 8th grade to attend GEMS on Saturday, April 7, 2018. There is
additional information about this event on the flyer on the website.
Share Your Culver Pride! Take a picture of your child wearing Culver Spirit Wear in front of an interesting
landmark or vacation destination. Pictures can be taken anywhere you go, from the Leaning Tower of Niles to
the beaches of Hawaii. Be creative! Submit your photo to the PTA Mailbox in the Front Office or email it to
[email protected]. We will post the photo on the new Culver Pride Around the World bulletin
board in the gym hallway!
*Reminder – Please report student absences to the school nurse at 847-966-9280 ext. 5000.
Culver Students have earned PAJAMA DAY on Friday, February 16th because
of all the great selling everyone did on the cookie dough fundraiser at the
beginning of the year! Great work everyone!
Flyers
The Culver Website Has a Bulletin
