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COUNTRY TRAILS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL The CougarMARCH 2007 e-BLAST VOLUME 6, ISSUE 6 UPCOMING EVENTS Calling All February 7th Talent Show Rehearsal at Incoming Kindergarteners! CHS Auditorium @ 5:00pm-8:00pm February 8th PTO Meeting @ 7:00pm February 9th Talent Show at CHS Auditorium @ 6:00pm-9:00pm February 14th Classroom Valentine’s Day card exchange February 15th Chris Fascione Story Teller February 16th 12:10 Dismissal School Improvement Day February 17th Father/Daughter Event District 301 Kindergarten Registration @ 5:30pm at CT for the 2018-2019 school year will be held on February 19th No School Friday, March 2nd from 8:30am-3:00pm President’s Day February 20th Board of Education Mtg @ 6:00pm in CHS LMC Please mark your calendar and share this information February 23rd with anyone that has an incoming kindergartener. Beach Bingo Family Night @ 6:00pm-8:00pm March 1st 12:10 Dismissal If you have a kindergartener that will be attending School Improvement Day Country Trails next year, please call March 2nd Teri Schramer at No School Teacher Institute Day 847-717-8000. Kindergarten Registration @ 8:00am-3:00pm FEBRUARY CHARACTER HELPFUL LINKS TRAIT February Lunch Menu District Calendar 2017-18 CT Calendar of Events HONESTY CT Webpage CT Staff List Parents please take this month to Parent Portal Elementary School Student and Parent Handbook practice the above trait with your child as your child’s teacher will be doing in the classroom and around the school. Phone: (847)717-8000 COUNTRY TRAILS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Email: [email protected] 100TH DAY OF SCHOOL - FEBRUARY 6TH Country Trails will be celebrating the 100th day of school with a school-wide pajama day on Tuesday, February 6th. Please be sure to choose school and weather appropriate pajamas. VALENTINE’S DAY INFORMATION Valentine’s Day parties are a simple celebration of a card exchange and a snack which lasts twenty minutes in order to support instruction. If you have any questions, please contact the school office. MARK YOUR CALENDARS February 19th - No School, President’s Day March 1st - 12:10 Dismissal, School Improvement Day. March 2nd - No School, Teacher Institute Day BEACH BINGO IS COMING! Come join us for an exciting night of Bingo, prizes, raffles, and more on Friday, February 23rd, 2018! We are asking each student to give a suggested donation of $5.00 to go towards raffle baskets. All students who bring in the $5.00 donation will be entered into our “golden ticket” raffle for a chance to win a $100.00 Amazon gift card! A donation form has been sent home with each student and is also included in this newsletter. Thank you to all students who have already submitted donations! In addition, we are currently seeking sponsors to provide prizes to be distributed during the event. If you or someone you know is able to make a donation (monetary, products, or services,) please contact Theresa Hughes at 847-717-8000 or via email at [email protected]. All donations are appreciated. SHOW YOUR COUGAR PRIDE! Every Friday at Country Trails is school spirit day! Show your Cougar Pride by wearing spirit wear or by wearing red! Phone: (847)717-8000 COUNTRY TRAILS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Email: [email protected] RECESS - BUNDLE UP! IT’S COLD OUTSIDE! Central Community Unit School District 301 students will participate in outdoor recess whenever the temperature (with the wind chill) is at or above 0 degrees Fahrenheit. To keep warm, students need coats, hats, scarves, and mittens. Their time spent outdoors is more enjoyable when they are dressed properly. Students must have boots and snow pants to leave the black top area of the play- ground when snow is on the ground. Students healthy enough to attend school are considered healthy enough to attend recess. A parent note excusing the student from physical activity, PE and recess, can be accepted for up to two days for an injury or illness. A maximum of two parent notes per semester will be accepted; beyond this, a medical excuse from a physician is required. The medical excuse should state the diagnosis, length of time the student must not participate, and a date of return to activities without re- striction. Students that are not able to participate in outdoor recess will remain in the cafeteria and engage in a quiet activity under the guidance of the lunchroom supervisor. DENTAL INFORMATION During the month of February, many Illinois dentists from the Fox Valley area are participating in the Dentist with a Heart Program and will be opening their doors to offer free services. If interested or to get additional information, visit www.dentistwithaheartonline.org. This is the website for the Aurora Children’s Dental Service who sponsors the event; next, click on the tab: Dentist with a Heart. Be mindful that services vary by location and some locations do require an appointment. KINDERGARTEN AND FIRST GRADE MUSIC PROGRAMS The Kindergarten and First Grade Music Programs are getting closer and the students have been working hard to learn their songs. The programs will be February 13th, 2018 in the school gymnasium. Each program should last about half an hour. All kindergarten and first grade students are expected to participate. Mrs. Mack will be sending home a letter soon with more information, but please feel free to contact Mrs. Mack with any questions or con- cerns. Kindergarten program, “Animal Fair,” will be presented at 6:00pm – 6:30pm. First Grade program, “Goin’ to the Zoo,” will be presented at 7:00pm – 7:30pm. Don’t forget to order a DVD of the music program. The cost is $10 and forms are available in the office and in this newsletter. Checks should be made payable to Marilyn Becker. All orders are due the night of the program. Late orders cannot be accepted. CELL PHONES School zones are no cell phone zones. This is a state law. Please refrain from using phones while on school property. Thank you for your cooperation. Phone: (847)717-8000 COUNTRY TRAILS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Email: [email protected] READ TO ROVER The Read to Rover Program is a huge success! The students continue to have the opportunity to read books to various dogs that are certified through Therapy Dog International Inc. The children are excited to read their books to the beautiful dogs such as the Labrador/Golden Retrievers and Malamute. This program is intended to inspire students to read in a relaxed atmosphere while the dogs show they care by listening to the students read the books! What a great experience! Phone: (847)717-8000 COUNTRY TRAILS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Email: [email protected] BE PREPARED FOR THE WEATHER Central Community Unit School District 301 Dr. Todd Stirn, Superintendent 275 South St., P.O. Box 396 Burlington, IL 60109 847-464-6005 847-464-6021 Fax www.burlington.k12.il.us This year, forecasters are predicting a very cold winter with heavy snowfall. While we can never be sure what the weather will bring, it is important to review emergency closing notification procedures in case we should have a school closing. District 301 staff are reminded that there are multiple places to check for information about weather-related closings. Information will be released through: A phone message to staff and parents An email message to staff and parents The District 301 website: www.central301.net The District 301 Facebook page: www.facebook.com/CentralSchoolDistrict301 The District 301 app The Emergency Closing Center website: www.emergencyclosings.com Local newspapers, television stations, and radio stations Central schools provide students with a safe and effective learning environment. When severe weather occurs, administra- tion consults with numerous people before deciding to close school. Dr. Stirn consults with other area school officials and with the district’s directors of transportation and facilities to help make the decision to remain open or to close. Admin- istration is inclined to keep school in session if at all possible. It is less disruptive for students, teachers, and parents if clas- ses are held as usual. District 301 will only send out a notice when schools are closed. If there is no announcement via our numerous communication channels, you can assume that schools are open. If schools will be closed, a decision will be made by 5:30 am. Please also prepare for the possibility of early dismissal should the weather conditions deteriorate during the day. While the district tries to avoid early dismissal, a plan within your family should be established so your children would know what to do if they arrive home and find their parents gone. The art show is fast approaching and Mrs. Thayer is in need of some extra hands to help mount, label and hang the students’ artwork. If you have some extra time to give in the next month please email her at: [email protected] Any time you have to give would be GREATLY appreciated!!! CENTRAL COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #301 2018-2019 BOARD APPROVED CALENDAR August 2018 September 2018 October 2018 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Total Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Total Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Total 1 2 3 X 4 5 6 7 4 1 2 3 4 5 4 6 7 8 9 10 10 11 12 13 14 5 X 9 10 11 12 4 13 14 15 16 17 17 18 19 20 21 5 15 16 17 18 19 5 20 21 22 23 24 3 24 25 26 27 28 5 22 23 24 25 26] 5 27 28 29 30 31 5 29 30 31 3 Total 8 Total 19 Total 21 Accumulated Days 8 Accumulated Days 27 Accumulated Days 48 November 2018 December 2018 January 2019 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Total Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Total Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Total 1 2 2 3 4 5 6 7 5 X 2 3 4 0 5 6 7 8 9 4 10 11 12 13 14 5 7 8 9 10