Howard B.Thomas Grade School Eblast

Wednesday, January 31, 2018 V.22

Mrs. Carrie Ahlstedt, Principal ~ [email protected] Mrs. Julie Salamone, Assistant Principal & Early Childhood Coordinator ~ [email protected]

Principal’s Message:

Dear HBT Parents,

With the second semester well under way, we want to thank everyone for your continued support of our students, teachers, and school as we collectively strive to provide optimal opportunities for learning each and every day.

The HBT Staff and PTO have planned many exciting events for the month of February:

On February 10th, the PTO is having their annual Applebee’s Pancake Breakfast fundraiser. This is a great opportunity to get out and have a hot breakfast with family and friends, while being waited on by the HBT staff! The restaurant will be open only to HBT, so it will be lots of fun! Be sure to buy your tickets in advance through the PTO.

On February 13th, we will have Chris Fascione here for assemblies all day with the students. Click HERE for more information on his exciting performances!

February 14th, students will be able to exchange Valentine’s Day cards with their classmates (we do not have class parties for Valentine’s Day).

Then, on February 27th, we will have our annual Open House/Literacy Night. This is a fun event for the whole family, allowing parents to see their child’s classroom and to participate in a variety of literacy games and events. We hope to see you all there!

Sincerely,

Carrie Ahlstedt

News

Music Notes… What is happening in music class during the month of January. Check the link below.

https://sites.google.com/a/central301.net/hbtmusic/home/january2018

Terrific Twisters

We are dedicated to continuing to provide a positive, caring, and safe learning environment for all students. We want our students to have pride in themselves and their school; therefore, when they are showing great behavior and demonstrating kindness, respect, fairness and responsibility, students will be recognized for their behavior and earn a Twister Ticket from any teacher or staff member in the building who has witnessed the behavior. Tickets will be placed into their classroom Twister bins. At the end of each month, your child’s classroom teacher will draw one boy and one girl from their classroom Twister Ticket bin. Students that are chosen will earn a Terrific Twister Certificate and their picture on the Terrific Twister Wall of Fame. At the end of each month, each classroom teacher will empty their classroom bin into a large Twister Ticket holder in the library. As a school, we will be working towards monthly goals which are marked on the Twister Ticket holder. If the monthly goal is met, the whole school will earn the monthly incentive.

Curriculum Corner

5th Grade

5th grade has been investigating the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia and Egypt. Students are currently working in groups to understand the daily life of Ancient Egyptian social classes. They are conducting research, planning, analyzing, and creating a dramatic presentation to teach their peers about their assigned social group. WE ROCK IN 5TH!

4th Grade

The 4th grade students at HBT started their energy unit in science. They started with a quick refresher on the invisible force of magnetism to help them begin to understand electrical energy. Students were challenged to find a way to convert electrical energy into light energy with “Sparky’s Light Kit”. Students worked in teams to explore different ways to coax the stored energy in a battery out to illuminate a light bulb!

3rd Grade

For the entire second quarter, third grade focused on utilizing nonfiction text features to better understand the world around them. We focused on becoming experts by researching various topics and analyzing the information provided in the text features. As a culminating project, the students created a lapbook about themselves using each of the nonfiction text features they learned.

February 2018 PTO E-Blast Howard B. Thomas Grade School

Box Tops: Please continue collecting Box Tops since the second summation date is rd on February 23 . The class with the highest amount of Box Tops will earn a popcorn party in March!

Yearbook: You can still help the yearbook committee! Jobs include taking/submitting photos from all HBT events, yearbook cover contest, yearbook sales, and designing yearbook pages with online software. Do as much or as little as you have time for! Events go through March 2018 for yearbook submission. We are looking for volunteers for good representation for each grade; specifically, Kindergarten and 2nd grade parents are asked to help represent their child's grade. If you would like to help, please email [email protected]. Cookie Dough Fundraiser: The sale of cookie dough will take place from February 5th st st through February 21 . You can pick up your order on March 1 . Have fun baking some yummy cookies while also supporting HBT!

Dining for Dollars: It’s back! Come join us at Applebee’s on Saturday, February 10th for a delicious pancake breakfast. Tickets must be purchased in advance and a flyer with details will be sent home with your child. The Applebee’s is located at 125 Randall Rd in Elgin. Who will be the surprise servers???

Daddy/Daughter Dance: Save the date!!!

Mr. Wallner’s PRESIDENT’S DAY SPORTS CAMP

IN JOHN STEWART ELEMENTARY’S huge gym PRESIDENTS DAY CAMP IS OPEN TO ALL 5 - 11 YEAR OLD STUDENTS IF YOU HAVE A PRE K OR MIDDLE SCHOOL SIBLING THEY ARE WELCOME AS WELL ALL DIST 301 STUDENTS ARE WELCOME!

WHERE: John Stewart Elementary School, Elburn, IL - Gym bigger than HBT!! Directions: 817 Prairie Valley St., Elburn, IL - About 10 minutes from HBT WHEN: MONDAY, FEB. 19 TIME: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM COST: $22 (DEDUCT $4 FOR ADD’L CHILDREN FROM FAMILY) A WIDE VARIETY OF SPORTS ACTIVITIES WILL BE OFFERED - SNACK PROVIDED K-2 and 3-5 GRADES WILL BE SPLIT DURING GAME PLAY... EVERY CHILD WILL RECEIVE A PLAYBALL AND PRIZES WILL BE RAFFLED OFF CHUCK-A-DUCK – Get a duck on a target = Gift card WEAR COMFORTABLE CLOTHING WITH GYM SHOES & WATERBOTTLES ARE ENCOURAGED CAMP SIZE IS LIMITED, FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS ENTER WEST ENTRANCE OF SCHOOL SIGN IN AT MULTIPURPOSE ROOM PRE K SIBLINGS ARE WELCOME BUT PARENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO LEAVE THEIR CHILDREN ON THEIR OWN DURING CAMP HOURS

Students may bring registration/payment to Mr. Wallner during PE class or send to: Neil Wallner Contact information: P.O. Box # 364 phone - 630.939.5466 Elburn, IL 60119 [email protected]

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Emergency Information (if parents cannot be reached)______Medical/Allergy Concerns:______

Parent’s Signature______Best Phone # to reach parent______(Authorizes child to attend camp and waives liability of injury and/or medical complications) Mr. Wallner’s PRESIDENT’S DAY T.O.C. SHOWDOWN

IN JOHN STEWART ELEMENTARY’S huge gym

WHERE : John Stewart Elementary School, Elburn, IL - Gym bigger than HBT!! Directions: 817 Prairie Valley St., Elburn, IL - About 10 minutes from HBT WHEN: MONDAY, FEB. 19...1:00 PM - 6:00 PM WHO: 3rd, 4th & 5th grade students (all Dist. 301 students welcome!) WHAT : TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS A fun, competitive tournament involving strategy & skill ! COST: $42 - MIDDLE SCHOOL SIBLINGS ARE WELCOME AS WELL Includes: ‘Tournament Of Champions’ TEAM SHIRT - shirt sizes limited, sign up early! Pizza Lunch & Juice served for lunch around 3 pm 4 Teams will be made upon campers arrival Possible Teams: White Wizards - Black Ops - Green Goblins - Red Warriors Trophy Ceremony & Bronze medals given to each tournament champion Individual Trophy for Overall Team Champions DODGEBALL - PUMPKIN SMASH BASEBALL - CAPTURE THE FLAG - INVASION

Students may bring registration/payment to Mr. Wallner during PE class or send to: Neil Wallner, PO Box 364, Elburn, IL 60119 Contact Information: [email protected]/630-939-5466 Camp drop off/pick up in John Stewart School Gym (Use West entrance)

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Child’s Name______Grade Level______

Send payment & registration to: Neil Wallner, P.O. Box 364, Elburn, IL 60119 Check preferred payable to Neil Wallner Emergency Information (If parent cannot be reached)______Medical Concerns:______Parent Signature______Best Phone # to reach parent______ (Authorizes child to attend camp and waives liability of injury and/or medical complications)

Central High School Future-Rocket Cheerleading Clinic

WHO: Kindergarten to 8th Grade

WHEN: Monday February 12th, 2018

WHERE: Howard B. Thomas Grade School 44W575 Plato Rd. Burlington, IL 60109

TIME: Arrive: 4:00 pm (check-in) Begins at 4:15 pm Pick-up: 6:30 pm (arrive at 6:15 for performance)

COST: $25.00

** Participants will have the opportunity to perform at the JV Basketball Game** Tuesday February 13th, 2018 Arrive at 5:00 P.M. - CHS - for review Performance during Halftime of the JV game (This is the only time they will perform) Make all checks payable to CHS - Bring checks at time of check-in

Fill out online registration here: h ttps://goo.gl/forms/I5mom1z5kR3M2UxG2

Or fill out physical form below & bring it with you to check in Questions? Please email Emily Haring - [email protected] or Megan Marciniec - [email protected] ------: My daughter/son______has permission to participate in the Central High School Cheer Clinic on Tuesday February 13th, 2018.

Parent Signature______Cell Phone #______Email Address______

2018 Baseball Registration Central District Baseball League Registration is open to anyone residing within the PO Box 5551 Elgin, IL 60121-5551 boundaries of Central School District 301 www.cdbaseball.org CDBL is a non-profit youth baseball organization dedicated to serving the community of Central School District 301. We strive to provide quality instruction in the development of baseball skills, sportsmanship, & competitiveness to foster the love of the game and have fun while doing it. Tee Ball (Ages 4, 5, & 6) - Learn the basic skills needed to become a young ball player! Boys and girls can be part of this instructional league designed where everyone has fun. Parent participation at practice & games is encouraged, so come out and be a part of your little slugger’s intro into to baseball!

Pinto (Ages 7 & 8) - Watch your child develop his/her skills for the next level! Players will continue to have fun learning the fundamentals of baseball and in no time will catch, throw and hit like the “big kids”. Games the first half of the season are all coached pitch. In the second half, we will introduce kid pitch and will be a mix of coach pitch and kid pitch. Mustang (Ages 9 & 10) - Dirt on the uniforms & bubble gum in the dugout. This is youth baseball at its best. The Mustang division introduces full-time“kid pitch” & score- keeping at every game. Watch young players expand their love for the game & build lasting friendships with teammates.

Bronco (Ages 11 & 12) - The field gets bigger and the players faster, lead-offs and pick-offs add a new element as youth players have fun learning strategies of the game. Developing skills and knowledge is the cornerstone for all at this level. CDBL has partnered with Algonquin Area Youth Organization (AAYO) and Lake in the Hills (LITH) to bring more teams and a more diverse level competition to teams in this division. Games are split between our home fields and the AAYO/LITH home fields.

Pony (Ages 13 - 15) - CDBL has partnered with Algonquin Area Youth Organization (AAYO) and Lake in the Hills (LITH) to bring more teams and a more diverse level competition to teams in this division. Games are split between our home fields at Stonecrest and the AAYO/LITH home fields.

Online Register online at www.cdbaseball.org TWO WAYS TO Come visit our walk-in registration on Saturday, February 3rd from 8am to 12pm at Country Walk-In Registration Trails School during basketball. Walk-in registration can be paid for by check or credit/debit REGISTER Saturday, February 3rd card.

Please make checks payable to CDBL. There will be a $35 late fee for all registrations received after February 26th.

REGISTRATION FEES Registration includes Jersey, Pants, Socks, Belt, Hat & Team Picture League League League If Birthday Is Between Cost League If Birthday Is Between Cost Age Age 4 September 1, 2013—August 31, 2014 11 September 1, 2006—August 31, 2007 T-Ball 5 September 1, 2012—August 31, 2013 $150 Bronco $225 12 May 1, 2005— August 31, 2006 6 September 1, 2011—August 31, 2012 13 May 1, 2004—April 30, 2005 7 September 1, 2010—August 31, 2011 Pinto $175 Pony 14 May 1, 2003—April 30, 2004 $235 8 September 1, 2009—August 31, 2010 15 May 1, 2002—April 30, 2003 9 September 1, 2008—August 31, 2009 Mustang $205 10 September 1, 2007—August 31, 2008

COACHING INFORMATION Are you interested in managing or coaching your child’s team? Please signup online at the 2018 Coaches Registration program under Regis- tration. Attendance at the February 3rd walk-in registration is recommended for all new potential managers and coaches to complete a background check form unless one was completed & approved the prior year . Contact Jeff Atkins with any questions at (847) 350-9141 or @ [email protected]

FAMILY/BUSINESS SPONSORSHIPS If you would like to be a family sponsor for CDBL, please select the dollar amount you wish to contribute at the time of player registration. For a Business Sponsorship, please contact Randy Mariani at 847-878-3897 or [email protected] .

Please contact Chuck Rutke with registration questions at (630) 688-2378 or [email protected]

FastPitch Girls Softball

CDGS Divisions

Tee Ball Minor B Minor A Major Junior High School Age 5-6 Age 6-8 Age 8-10 Age 10-12 Age 12-14 Age 14-18

Competing against: South Elgin LL, Elgin Classic LL, Elgin National LL , Huntley LL , Kaneland LL , Northwest LL , Tri -Cities LL Register now! www.nwmachinelax.com

2018 NORTHWEST MACHINE YOUTH LACROSSE CLUB

SPRING CLUB TEAMS – IBLA SPRING LEAGUE Northwest Machine youth lacrosse club, a nonprofit organization, has been designed to provide competitive Spring season club teams for each level of play (grades 1st – 8th).

What to expect from Spring season play: • Indoor practices start February 24th at LifeZone 360, practices move outdoors in April • Season starts early April with a minimum of 8 Games •2-3 practices a week during season play in April, May, and June • Playoffs are first 2 weekends of June

Tournaments Optional Registration fee: • League will notify teams of possible st tournament participation $375 ($425 after January 1 ) Includes: indoor practice facility and professional THE COACHING STAFF coach (uniform additional $75) Head Coach: • Former and/or current collegiate lacrosse players for each team • Paid position Assistant Coaches: • 3 volunteer coaches/parents • Coaching clinics sponsored by LifeZone 360 to ensure all coaches follow the same structured curriculum to provide consistent training for our players