Flossmoor School District 161

Great principals don’t just build schools; they build legacies that shape the future of education. This week we celebrate the amazing work of our school Principals, Vice Principals, and Deans. A special thank you this morning to Dr. Isabelli, Ms. Parris, Ms. Reich, Ms. Humm, and Mrs. McNeil-Dobson. #ThankAPrincipal #LegacyBuilders2024 https://ilprincipals.org/principal-appreciation/

#FlashbackFriday Last week, Homewood-Flossmoor High School Choir Director Mr. Steven Sifner visited Western Avenue School to share vocal tips and accompany the 4th and 5th-grade choir during rehearsal. The choir, led by the fabulous Ms. Pasqua, appreciated Mr. Siftner’s guidance and musical support. What a wonderful opportunity for these young singers to work with Mr. Sifner!

#ICYMI At last night’s Flossmoor School District 161 Board Meeting, 7th-grade student Wakana Hill was recognized for her outstanding achievements during Parker Junior High’s inaugural golf season. Wakana made it to the state competition, proudly representing her school and the district. Well done, Wakana!

Get ready to twirl into a new week D161! Classes resume tomorrow morning. Be sure to read through your school newsletter for all important updates. See you in the morning! ☀️ 🏫 🚌

Big thanks to the Village of Flossmoor and Chicago Heights Fire Departments for visiting our schools during Fire Prevention Week. Our students learned valuable safety tips and had a blast exploring the fire truck. The kids also loved meeting Marshall and some wished they could take him home! Thank you for all you do to keep our community safe!

Reminder to D161 families: There will be no school on October 11 in observance of Yom Kippur and no school on October 14. We will see you in class on Tuesday, October 15.

We hope you had a wonderful Monday! We remind you to read your school newsletter to help you stay informed and organized on all of the amazing things happening in your school and throughout the district. Have a great week!

October is Fire Prevention Month and we are grateful to the Village of Flossmoor and Chicago Heights Fire Departments for visiting our schools and making our students aware of how they can help their families practice fire prevention. October is a great time to make sure you have working smoke alarms in your home. Visit www.nfpa.org for more fire prevention tips.

We caught up with PJH teacher, Mr. Wright and his wife at the Village of Flossmoor's OAKtoberfest held last weekend. Mr. Wright also helps coach the boys baseball team alongside Mr. Shereyk. We wish the baseball team good luck as they face Chicago Heights today in the regional Championship.

We hope you’ve had a blast during #RockYourSchools week—a fun, outside-the-box initiative designed to bring learning to life! It has been amazing to see all the creative ways you rocked different decades, concerts, and artists. Huge thanks to the incredible instructional coaches from each building who made this week a hit!

Spotted! One of our D161 students, Wakana Hill in the HF Chronicle talking about her excellent golf season. Read the entire story here https://www.hfchronicle.com/2024/09/17/parker-falcons-field-golf-team-for-the-first-time-this-season-seventh-grader-finishes-fifth-at-state/ ✅ ⛳️

We had the pleasure of catching up with some of our District 161 families last week in Leavitt Park in Flossmoor. These families are part of the Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Monarch Cities Chapter and together they planted a pollinator garden and painted kindness rocks in the park. Great job to everyone who participated! #greenthumb #teamwork

School District 161 and Parker Junior High are proud to be the location host of the Village of Flossmoor's annual Recyclepalooza! Swing by this Saturday from 9 am-noon and you will see some of our PJH students in action!

Get ready for Rock Your Schools Week! Beginning Monday, September 23!

Happy National Hispanic Heritage Month from Flossmoor School District 161! Join us in celebrating from September 15 to October 15, a time to honor the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of Hispanic and Latinx communities. Don't miss an exceptional performance at the Flossmoor Public Library on Thursday, September 19, at 6 p.m.- a lively performance celebrating music and culture by Mariachi Tradicional Juvenal!

We had the greatest time cheering, running, and volunteering for the Hidden Gem Half Marathon! Thank you to everyone for joining in the fun. Drop your race 📸 in the comments below. Don't forget to check your school newsletters for important school updates to get you organized for the week ahead. We will see you in class tomorrow, Monday, September 9.

A reminder to our D161 family: There is NO SCHOOL on Monday, September 2, 2024, in observance of Labor Day. We will see you back in class on Tuesday, September 3.

Thank you for joining us at our Elementary School Open Houses tonight! We hope you enjoyed gathering information, meeting teachers, and connecting with other D161 families and our energetic PTO's. We will see you tomorrow at the Parker Junior High Open House from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. For more information regarding standards-based grading, please visit https://www.sd161.org/page/learning-and-instruction-2024 for the most up-to-date information.

Learn more about Standards-Based Grading tonight at the Elementary Open Houses from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. For all resources regarding SBG, please visit https://www.sd161.org/page/learning-and-instruction-2024. See you tonight!

Pssst! The kids are absolutely crushing it this week. We love to see everyone making an effort to arrive to school on time and ready for the day. Here are 3️⃣ tips to make your morning run smoothly. 1. Prep the night before by laying out clothes and packing backpacks. 🎒 2. Create a morning routine by establishing time for waking up, getting dressed, and getting out the door. ⏰ 3. Create a launch pad near the door and keep backpacks, jackets, and sneakers ready to go. 🚀 See you tomorrow D161!