Good luck to all students participating in the Flossmoor School District 161 District Spelling Bee.
Tonight! 6 pm
Hosted at Parker Junior High
G-O-O-D-L-U-C-K
Students in art class are developing their skills and techniques while working on their architecture fantasy villages. They have been learning about lines, texture and using color.
Congratulations to our music teacher, Mr. Burke and our 5th grade students for participating in the Illinois Music Education Conference on Saturday. Our 5th graders participated in the all state chorus with talented students from across the state. We are so proud of you both!
Kudos to our 5th grade reading mentors! They partnered with kindergarten to help them read picture books.
The FH Principal Advisory Council met with Dr. Smith and had a very productive discussion! They gave Dr. Smith advice on after school activities, playgrounds and other school ideas!
Check out these fourth grade students using reciprocal teaching strategies to engage in discussion around the text and create their own high level questions!
Cookies and math fun! These third graders are mastering division using the book, The Doorbell Rang. They were tasked with dividing cookies to share and write equations.
Tonight’s Parent University focusing on Maintaining Strong Connections will now be taking place via Zoom. Please follow the link below to attend. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9583817339?pwd=ZnFmVXVkSE5vMVJzNmVQQUJWWGRydz09
Thank you to everyone that came out for MLK Day of Service! We made cards of encouragement to support the veterans at Manteno Veterans Home!
FH students writing down their visions, goals and dreams! #dreamlikeMartin
These kindergartners are working on communication and listening skills with show and tell! #showandtellFridays
Tonight’s Parent University focusing on Building Stress Awareness and Understanding Burnout will now be taking place via Zoom. The session will take place from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Please follow the link below to attend. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9583817339?pwd=ZnFmVXVkSE5vMVJzNmVQQUJWWGRydz09#success
All Flossmoor District 161 buildings will be closed on Tuesday, January 16th, due to the extremely cold temperatures.
Students will participate in their learning activities from home. The school day will begin at 8:00 a.m. and conclude at 1:30 p.m. Teachers will share coursework and Zoom meeting links through the Canvas Learning Management System. Students in early childhood and kindergarten previously brought home packets and materials to complete.
If you have any questions regarding the schedule for the day, please contact your child’s teacher or building principal.
We anticipate returning to in-person learning on Wednesday, January 17.
Snow day fun! Check out these Flossmoor Hills students making the most of their afternoons after remote learning on Friday! Thank you parents for sharing the fun times!
All Flossmoor District 161 buildings will be closed on Friday, January 12th due to inclement weather.
Students will participate in their learning activities from home. The school day will begin at 8:00 a.m. and conclude at 1:30 p.m. Teachers will share coursework and Zoom meeting links through the Canvas Learning Management System. Students in early childhood and kindergarten previously brought home packets and materials to complete.
If you have any questions regarding the schedule for the day, please contact your child’s teacher or building principal.
As a reminder, there is no school on Monday, January 15th. We are also anticipating dangerously cold temperatures on Tuesday, January 16th, so please be on the lookout for additional information that will be emailed to all District 161 families and posted on all school websites as needed.
District 161 is hosting several Parent University Sessions over the next few weeks. Paula Davis, founder of the Stress and Resilience Institute, will present information for parents/guardians on topics such as building stress awareness and understanding burnout, maintaining strong connections, leveraging mental strength in parenting, and building parental efficacy and hope. The first session is Thursday, January 18 from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Normandy Villa. We hope that you will be able to attend. Follow the link below to register. https://forms.gle/QWhG6zK8m8uPfiSz8
Join Principal McNeil as she lights the third candle of Kwanzaa tonight at 5 pm in Flossmoor Park. The kinara is located at 2523 Flossmoor Road. See you there!
Thank you to Ms. Mie Golden, our lunch and recess supervisor for bringing in her handmade ornaments to share with the FH staff! These ornaments look so life like and adorable. Thank you Ms. Golden for bringing some extra cheer to us!
Thank you to my 2nd grade friends for helping me with morning announcements today!
Congratulations to all of our spelling bee participants! We are so proud of you! Congratulations to Nyla and Aiden who will be moving on to participate in the district level spelling bee! Thank you to our ACE teacher Mrs. Thompson for all your hard work preparing our students.
