Superintendent Charleigh stopped by to visit Parker Junior High. She checked in on a 6th grade classroom to see what they were working on. When we caught up with Charleigh we learned her favorite subject is Math and her favorite ice cream flavor is chocolate. Charleigh also looks for to the opening day of softball tomorrow!
At the end of their work day Superintendent Charleigh and Dr Smith had emails to send and business to attend to. Both Superintendents would like to thank Ms.Thomas for driving them to all of their appointments.
Great job Charleigh!
During 5th grade STEAM classes this week, students repurposed plastic bags into kites. The challenge was to design a kite that could fly for one minute in the air while standing still.
Annabella purchased a dress Dr. Isabelli coupon from the Den Depot. She chose to dress me as fancy Barbie.
Last Saturday, 28 of our elementary students across the District attended the ILMEA District Elementary Music Festival with other elementary musicians from 33 Chicago area schools. They had a great morning of singing, movement, playing ukuleles, drumming, and playing xylophones with fantastic clinicians.
Join in the Flossmoor School District 161 Spring Reading Challenge!
Pick up your BINGO BOARD from your home school library.
Happy Reading!
Congratulations to 4th grader Karren who had her poem selected for publication in the Young American Poetry Digest.
Please take part in the 5 Essentials Parent Survey and provide valuable feedback that will be utilized for School Improvement. The survey window will close on March 29, 2024. You can access the survey by clicking the link below. https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/?target_name=parent
Thank you on behalf of everyone at Flossmoor School District 161
Leapin' Lizards!
We had the best time watching our students SHINE during the production of Annie last week. Thank you to our amazing Directors, Mrs. Pasqua and Assistant Directors, Ms. Hanzelin and Ms. Watson, for bringing the show to life. Share your favorite photos in the comments below!
Please devote a few minutes today to discussing school communications. The survey closes on March 25th! https://survey.k12insight.com/r/rQlaDt
Don't forget that tomorrow, Tuesday, March 19th, is an eLearning day. Students should log into their classes at 8:00 a.m. Zoom links can be found on your student's Canvas course. Attendance is taken for eLearning days. If you have any issues the main office will be available for support.
Western Avenue Wolves had a PBIS celebration that was one for the record books! Thank you to the Homewood Flossmoor High School Cheer Team and Jazz band for helping our celebration SOAR! Congratulations, students. Keep up the excellent work!
As a reminder, Tuesday, March 19, is an E-Learning Day.
The E-Learning Day schedules for K-8 can be found by clicking the link.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZK1xJ3UmTekTBZAkpGLdp0SXcrp6gF3F/view
Three great districts and one outstanding survey! Help us answer the question, "How are we doing with communication?" All staff, parents/guardians, and community members are invited to take a 15-minute confidential online survey now-March 25: https://survey.k12insight.com/r/rQlaDt
HF area schools ask, “How are we doing with communication?”
Homewood School District 153, Flossmoor School District 161 and Homewood-Flossmoor High School are joining forces to conduct a community-wide survey to gather input about the districts’ communications efforts. By participating in the survey, you play an active role in shaping how each of the school districts communicate with you.
All staff, parents/guardians, and community members are invited to take a 15-minute confidential online survey now-March 25: https://survey.k12insight.com/r/rQlaDt
Way to go, WA, on our Plastic Bag Drive. This year, we achieved well over our goal of 150 lbs and reached 270 lbs!!!!! The classroom winners were Ms. Veit and Ms. Newton. The entire school earned a pajama day with a date to come. Thank you for helping our Green Team with this recycling project.
Register to attend the Flossmoor School District 161 Diversity Dinner at Parker Junior High School on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Reservations are required by Friday, March 22, 2024. We hope to see you there!
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A fun time was had by all at the MATH NIGHT at Western Avenue School. Thank you to Mrs. Rudolph and her team of math magicians for orchestrating tonight's numerical extravaganza! Special thanks to the PTO for hosting the silent auction in the school gym, where adding up bids was just as thrilling as solving equations!
The Illinois State Board of Education has presented the Those Who Excel program since 1970 to commend educators who have made noteworthy contributions to our elementary and junior high schools. School District 161 proudly announces 9 honorees across four categories. Congratulations to all!
• Dr. Gina Isabelli, Principal of Western Avenue School, is celebrated with the Special Recognition Award.
• Gayle Dickerson, Student Support Personnel at Flossmoor Hills Elementary School, is acknowledged with the Meritorious Service Award.
• Lesa Waishwell, a Western Avenue Elementary School teacher, is honored with the Special Recognition Award.
• The Instructional Coaching Team from all buildings is recognized with the Meritorious Service Award. This team includes Nancy Larocca, Jennifer McLean, Amy Gehrt, Christina Bollenbacher, Tiffaney Washington, Stephanie Levy, and Alyssa Zajack (not pictured)
Congratulations to all the recipients for their exceptional achievements!
• Dr. Gina Isabelli, Principal of Western Avenue School, is celebrated with the Special Recognition Award.
• Lesa Waishwell, a Western Avenue Elementary School teacher, is honored with the Special Recognition Award.
• Gayle Dickerson, Student Support Personnel at Flossmoor Hills Elementary School, is acknowledged with the Meritorious Service Award.
• The Instructional Coaching Team from all buildings is recognized with the Meritorious Service Award. This team includes Nancy Larocca, Jennifer McLean, Amy Gehrt, Christina Bollenbacher, Tiffaney Washington, and Stephanie Levy.
Congratulations to all the recipients for their exceptional achievements!
