April Newsletter - 4-5-2019 |
FROM THE ASST. PRINCIPAL |
2019-2020 Student Placement Parent Input https://goo.gl/forms/QYypQloRqy84RIoL2 This form allows for additional information, of which current teaching staff may be unaware, regarding a child’s academic and/or social emotional development. If you feel additional information may be critical to your child’s educational advancement, please submit your thoughts by completing the Parent Input Google Form by Friday, April 19th. Please rest assured that all factors are taken into account before the school team makes final placement decisions. We genuinely appreciate your confidence as we begin to plan for another exciting school year at Butterfield.2019-2020 Kindergarten Orientation I would like to invite you and your family to Cook Memorial Library Monday, April 29th, 6:45-7:30 PM, to enjoy a few of Butterfield’s administrators’ favorite children stories. While at the event, families new to the library can sign up for library cards. Dr. Kehoe and I are very excited to participate in this program and hope to see you there. D70 Summer School Summer School Dates Monday, June 10-Thursday, July 11th, 8:30-11:45 AM Classes will not be held on Friday for the entire 5 week program. No school July 4th, in observance of Independence Day. Location Highland Middle School Illinois Assessment of Readiness and Illinois Science Assessment
Butterfield’s Test Schedule Friday, April 5th Monday, April 8th Illinois Assessment of Readiness ELA Unit 1 3rd Grade 10:00-11:30 AM 4th Grade 12:45-2:15 PM 5th Grade 8:30-10:00 AM Tuesday, April 9th 4th Grade 12:45-2:15 PM 5th Grade 8:30-10:00 AM Wednesday, April 10th 3rd Grade 10:00-11:30 AM 4th Grade 12:45-2:15 PM 5th Grade 8:30-10:00 AM Thursday, April 11th 3rd Grade 10:00-11:30 AM 4th Grade 12:45-2:15 PM 5th Grade 8:30-10:00 AM Friday, April 12th llinois Assessment of Readiness Math Unit 3 3rd Grade 10:00-11:30 AM 4th Grade 12:45-2:15 PM 5th Grade 8:30-10:00 AM Basketball Tournament Now that the 4th and 5th grade basketball seasons are officially over, we want to take a moment to thank Coach Krech, Coach Jarosz, and Coach Ovaska for the time and energy that they put into a successful season. Their focus on teamwork, sportsmanship and fair play, as well as teaching solid basketball skills enabled their players to become well-rounded athletes. Butterfield School is very proud of you. We are equally proud of the hard work and dedication that our 5th grade cheerleaders put in as well. Mrs. True and the cheerleading squad brought team spirit and positive energy to each and every game. Great work, coaches, players, and cheerleaders! ![]()
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CHARACTER COUNTS |
During the next four weeks in all of our District 70 schools we will be learning about respect – what it means and how we can be respectful students and citizens. Learning happens best when it is done both at school and at home. Below are ways you can reinforce the theme of respect through reading about it, talking about it, and practicing it. Friday, April 5th, is Pillar Friday for Respect. We encourage all students and staff to WEAR YELLOW, the color that represents respect. |
FROM THE STUDENT COUNCIL |
Student Council Butterflier Article - April Congratulations to everyone for such a successful fundraiser! Butterfield School raised $1,518.84. for Orphans of The Storm. The extra benefit was that Mr. Feldman had seven pies thrown in his face during the pep rally in March. Just a reminder that School Store is open every Wednesday. We have so many new items. If you would like to purchase anything please bring money on Wednesdays. Remember when purchasing from the school store the money goes back to help the school. The Student Council is continuing to sponsor school spirit through spirit days. The following is a list of upcoming spirit days for April and May: *Friday April 5th: Character Counts pillar day respect: wear yellow *Friday May 3rd: Track-a-thon wear green and gold. The student council will be holding a poster contest for Earth Day. There will be one winner per grade level, and one whole school winner. Information papers will go home Friday 4/5/19. Respectfully submitted, Viviana Perez Butterfield Student Council Secretary |
EARTH DAY POSTER CONTEST FROM STUDENT COUNCIL |
Earth Day is April 22nd and Student Council is celebrating by holding a poster contest! A winner will be recognized for each grade level, and one overall winner will be selected for the entire school. To participate, design your poster on the attached template and turn it into your classroom teacher by Thursday, April 18th. No late submissions will be accepted. Make sure to follow the guidelines listed below. Have fun! Guidelines:
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DESTINATION IMAGINATION |
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF OUR DESTINATION IMAGINATION TEAMS. YOU ALL SHOULD BE VERY PROUD OF YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS! THE TWO TEAMS MOVING ON TO THE STATE FINALS ON APRIL, 13th, AT NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY ARE… Tom Drake and John Flayter’s team, PIZZA-TACONATORS in the Improvisation challenge: Heads Up To: Sarah D., Faith F., Lela H., Amelia S-L., & Ali T. SECOND PLACE WINNERS: Mrs. McLean Destination Imagination Coordinator |
BUTTERFIELD LEARNING CENTER |
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BIRTHDAY BOOKS Thank you to the following students listed below for your generous donations to our library! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Zoie – DOLL-E 1.0 Pravit – Monster Mayhem Alexander – Nerdy Birdy Nicholas – What If You Had Animal Ears Lola – Ordinary Mary’s Extraordinary Deed Finnegan – Wacky Football Trivia Charles – Hazardous Tales: Donner Dinner Party Claire – Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow Addyson-Nerdy Birdy Tweets Lauren-Robot Dreams Hunter – Whatshisface Caden – Wings of Fire: The Lost Heir Carter – I Don’t Want to Go to Sleep Bo – There’s a Monster in Your Book Aubrey – Stella and the Night Sprites Riley-The Great Pet Escape
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BFA NEWS |
We have 5th grade events, Kindergarten Orientation, Trak-A-Thon and Field Day coming up. That is just a short list of what is to come. All of the events we coordinate wouldn’t be possible without your support and volunteerism. Today the Trak-A-Thon packets will be sent home with your students and soon sign-ups for 5th grade activities and Field Day! Lots of volunteers are needed and very important for the success of each event. Please consider giving of your time to help us out on these days. This past month was extremely busy for the BFA. We successfully launched another fabulous Fun Fair. Lots of Carnival Games and Raffle Prizes were had. Super big thank you to Betsy Matthews, Andrea Reed, Katie Peitka, and Sarah Weiler. Arts at Lunch the week before Spring Break was AMAZING! Thank you to Jennifer Soares and Katie Wakefield for organizing! Now that spring has sprung I hope you enjoy the warmer sunny weather! ![]()
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2019-2020 BFA OPEN COMMITTEE POSITIONS |
These positions are open and need to be filled for us to continue offering the programs or events. If you are interested or have questions about any committee, please contact Jennifer Khan call or text @ 312-391-8915 or email jkhan@koenigrubloff.com. Please respond by April 15.
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BFA THANK YOU |
Wow! Fun Fair Committee Betsy Matthews, Sarah Weiler, Andrea Reed, and Katie Pietka you did it again! Thank you for tirelessly organizing an a FUNtastic event! Thank you to Jen Soares and Katie Wakefield for carefully selecting the wonderful artists the students enjoyed during Arts at Lunch! ![]()
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5th GRADE FATHER/SON NIGHT |
We are excited about our upcoming 5th grade father-son fun night on Wed. Apr. 24 at 6:30pm, Butterfield gym! Please RSVP for this great night of activities, a question-answer panel with 7th and 8th grade Highland boys, and treats, of course! ![]()
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5TH GRADE MOTHER/DAUGHTER EVENT |
Attention all 5th Grade Girls! The 5th Grade Mother/Daughter Event will be held on Friday, April 26th from 7-9pm! Hope to see you there! ![]()
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TRACK-A-THON LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS |
Trak-A-Thon is looking for volunteers! Sign up today! https://signup.com/go/BhAqwNw ![]()
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NORA PROJECT |
For all interested in volunteering for The Nora Night Film Festival, there is a link below! We are so excited and will need lots of help to make this a success. Our goal is to make our Nora Friends the stars of the night! How often do kids with disabilities get to be the stars? We also want to honor their new friends, their teachers, families and project leaders. A true celebration of everyone involved. Thinking star parking spots, walking down a red carpet, their very own Star of Fame, lots of photo ops with their friends and anything else we can come up with. Please go to this link and choose the committee you would like to be on! And spread the word to your friends and family. http://signup.com/go/QVaoisq We are so excited for this special evening of celebrating greatness!!!! ![]()
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BFA VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES |
Looking for volunteer opportunities? All BFA events needing volunteers are posted on our signup.com page. Use this link to see what is available and signup https://signup.com/group/405460676069 ![]()
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BFA HAPPENINGS |
GENERAL MEETINGS
Tuesday, May 21st at 9:00 am – 11:00 am (ERC) UPCOMING KEY DATES: April 5 - Family Movie Night April 5 - Trak-A-Thon packets go home April 24 - 5th Grade Father/Son Night April 26 - 5th Grade Mother/Daughter Tea May 3 - Trak-A-Thon ![]()
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