Join us for the Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee Meeting on Wednesday, February 4th, at 6:30 pm.-7:30 pm. at Serena Hills Elementary School, located at 255 Pleasant Drive in Chicago Heights. This meeting will feature Dr. Valentina M Pacheco-Cornejo, Psy.D., an adolescent psychologist and nutritional expert who will share tips and strategies to support a healthy family lifestyle and mental health.
FREE!
Looking for a fun way to support your child’s early math learning?
Join our Math Magic Family program at Homewood Science Center!
Families complete short, hands-on math activities together during STEM Saturdays—and every visit earns a raffle entry for a Lakeshore Learning math kit!
Saturdays | 10–11 AM
👶 Ages 3–8 with parent or caregiver
📍 Homewood Science Center
Free. Fun. Meaningful learning.
#MathMagicFamily #EarlyMathMatters #STEMForAll
Looking for a fun way to support your child’s early math learning?
Join our Math Magic Family program at Homewood Science Center!
Families complete short, hands-on math activities together during STEM Saturdays—and every visit earns a raffle entry for a Lakeshore Learning math kit!
Saturdays | 10–11 AM
👶 Ages 3–8 with parent or caregiver
📍 Homewood Science Center
Free. Fun. Meaningful learning.
#MathMagicFamily #EarlyMathMatters #STEMForAll
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Because of the dangerously low temperatures for tomorrow, District 161 will have E-learning and
no in-person school on Monday, January 26, 2026. In addition, all extracurricular activities are
cancelled. Please refer to the document below for specific E-learning information and if you have any
questions, please contact your building principal or me at your earliest convenience. The District
161 school and district offices will be open tomorrow in case you have any issues. We are
planning to resume in-person learning on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
English: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11E81jXPWavakgfTJmavz0ydhX-Egwadm/view
Spanish:https://drive.google.com/file/d/12tFfJkMn39maQT1wWrGQ7SlZAC8G4Sr1/view
no in-person school on Monday, January 26, 2026. In addition, all extracurricular activities are
cancelled. Please refer to the document below for specific E-learning information and if you have any
questions, please contact your building principal or me at your earliest convenience. The District
161 school and district offices will be open tomorrow in case you have any issues. We are
planning to resume in-person learning on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
English: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11E81jXPWavakgfTJmavz0ydhX-Egwadm/view
Spanish:https://drive.google.com/file/d/12tFfJkMn39maQT1wWrGQ7SlZAC8G4Sr1/view
Due to the anticipated cold temperatures and dangerous wind chills, District 161 will transition to E-learning tomorrow, Friday, January 23.
Specific E-learning information can be found in English at https://shorturl.fm/CpPdU and in Spanish at the following link. https://shorturl.fm/wYrZC
School and District offices will be open tomorrow. If you have any questions, please contact your child's teacher or building principal. Flossmoor School District 161 is planning to resume in-person learning on Monday, Ja...
Specific E-learning information can be found in English at https://shorturl.fm/CpPdU and in Spanish at the following link. https://shorturl.fm/wYrZC
School and District offices will be open tomorrow. If you have any questions, please contact your child's teacher or building principal. Flossmoor School District 161 is planning to resume in-person learning on Monday, Ja...
Due to the anticipated cold temperatures and dangerous wind chills, District 161 will transition to E-learning tomorrow, Friday, January 23.
Specific E-learning information can be found in English at https://shorturl.fm/CpPdU and in Spanish at the following link. https://shorturl.fm/wYrZC
School and District offices will be open tomorrow. If you have any questions, please contact your child's teacher or building principal. Flossmoor School District 161 is planning to resume in-person learning on Monday, January 26, 2026.
Love was in the air today at Serena Hills School by creating valentines with a purpose! 💕 As part of our MLK Day of Service, volunteers made heartfelt cards that will be shared with residents at an assisted living facility, because kindness is always worth delivering!
A reminder that there is NO SCHOOL on Monday, January 19, in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Day. Should you decide to make this DAY OFF a DAY ON, please plan to join us at Serena Hills School, where we will make Valentine's for those living in assisted living facilities.
Project Description: Come make Valentine's Day cards for residents of long-term care facilities and enjoy some doughnuts and community building!
Volunteers Needed: No maximum
Project Day/Time: Monday, Jan. 19, 9:30-11 a.m.
Project Location: Serena Hills Elementary School, 55 Pleasant Drive, Chicago Heights
Sign Up Info: This is a drop-in program; no pre-registration is required!
Project Description: Come make Valentine's Day cards for residents of long-term care facilities and enjoy some doughnuts and community building!
Volunteers Needed: No maximum
Project Day/Time: Monday, Jan. 19, 9:30-11 a.m.
Project Location: Serena Hills Elementary School, 55 Pleasant Drive, Chicago Heights
Sign Up Info: This is a drop-in program; no pre-registration is required!
Help us grow our Serena Hills PTO Facebook page. Stay up to date on all of the great things the PTO is working on!
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Families at Serena Hills School — we’d love your help.
Family Volunteer Opportunities are available during the week of January 20–23. This is a wonderful way to join classrooms, support learning, and be part of the school day with your child.
Volunteer sign-up is open through Thursday, January 15, 2026. Please remember that all volunteers must bring a valid state ID or driver’s license to be scanned into the Raptor system upon arrival.
Younger siblings may attend with volunteers for select opportunities, including Mystery Reader and Art Room Assistant (bulletin board support).
Thank you for your continued support and partnership. We truly value our Serena Hills families.
Family Volunteer Opportunities are available during the week of January 20–23. This is a wonderful way to join classrooms, support learning, and be part of the school day with your child.
Volunteer sign-up is open through Thursday, January 15, 2026. Please remember that all volunteers must bring a valid state ID or driver’s license to be scanned into the Raptor system upon arrival.
Younger siblings may attend with volunteers for select opportunities, including Mystery Reader and Art Room Assistant (bulletin board support).
Thank you for your continued support and partnership. We truly value our Serena Hills families.
Join us for MLK Day of Service at Serena Hills School on Monday, January 19, from 9:30–11:00 AM.
Come together to spread some love and give back by creating Valentine’s Day cards for residents of local long-term care facilities. We’ll provide all the materials. Just bring your creativity and a willingness to make someone’s day brighter.
This is a meaningful way to honor Dr. King’s legacy through service and kindness. We hope to see you there.
Come together to spread some love and give back by creating Valentine’s Day cards for residents of local long-term care facilities. We’ll provide all the materials. Just bring your creativity and a willingness to make someone’s day brighter.
This is a meaningful way to honor Dr. King’s legacy through service and kindness. We hope to see you there.
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Welcome back, Serena Hills Stars, and Happy New Year. As we head into the winter months ahead, please be sure to read through the cold weather information to help everyone stay warm and safe. We are excited to see our students back at school. Happy Monday!
We are excited to welcome students back to school tomorrow, Monday, January 5. Families can set the tone for a successful week by taking a few minutes to read through all of the important information in the newsletter. Let’s start 2026 off strong at Serena Hills School.
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As we head into the final weekend of break, Serena Hills School wants to remind families that attendance matters. A strong start on Monday, January 5 begins with a simple plan to get to school on time. We look forward to welcoming our students back and kicking off the week ready to learn.
Looking for a simple and fun way to keep your child’s reading and math skills sharp over Winter Break, encourage independent learning, and earn a chance to win a gift card while still enjoying time off? Take our Winter Break Learning Challenge by clicking the link below!
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We hope families make plans to swing by the Flossmoor Library on Saturday, December 6, at 10 a.m. for a lively musical performance for kids. You might even get lucky and walk away with a tasty treat. A great way to start the weekend together.
The Flossmoor Library is located at 1000 Sterling Avenue.
The Flossmoor Library is located at 1000 Sterling Avenue.
Don't forget! Friday is a School Improvement Day, and all SD161 students have an early dismissal.
You are invited to join us for the annual Serena Hills Winter Wonderland. This festive evening will take place on December 8 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and promises music, warm cocoa, and plenty of holiday magic.
We hope to see you there as we celebrate the season together.
We hope to see you there as we celebrate the season together.
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