About our School Boulder Hill Elementary School
World-class schools serving caring communities. We are Accountable-Respectful-Engaged We A.R.E. Boulder Hill |
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| SCHOOL OFFICE HOURS Monday - 8:15 AM - 4:15 PM
Tuesday - 8:15 AM - 4:15 PM Wednesday - 8:15 AM - 4:15 PM Thursday - 8:15 AM - 4:15 PM Friday - 8:15 AM - 4:15 PM |
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| This Year is a RAINBOW of POSSIBILITIES |
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Due to the shortened week, there will be no Newsletter next weekend. Next Newsletter - weekend of Friday, December 6th |
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No School Wednesday, November 27th - Friday, November 29th
Students Return Monday, December 2nd |
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| REMINDER As the temperatures begin to get cooler please remember to dress your student with appropriate clothing.
- Dress is warm waterproof layers
- Keep extremities warm (fingers and toes)
- Send your student with a jacket or coat
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Progress Reports Dear Parents/Guardians,
School District 308 has worked to develop curriculum in mathematics, language arts, and other subjects designed to meet the new Illinois Learning Standards. As part of implementingthe standard- aligned curriculum, kindergarten- through f ifth-grade teachers have been monitoring student learning using MasteryConnect. This system allows teachers to monitor student progress and teach skills based on student mastery of the learning standards.
There is a portion of MasteryConnect called the parent portal. In the parent portal, you will be able to view your child’s progress and assessment results related to each learning standard inmathematics, language arts, and other subjects. Access to the parent portal for all elementary parents is available the same as it was during the previous school year. If your email is the same as last year, it will allow you to log into MasteryConnect. If you have not received access to MasteryConnect, your child’s teacher willsoon be linking your email to the parent portal. Attached to this note is more information about the portal and directions for accessing it.MasteryConnect information including videos in both English and Spanish can be found here. Please feel free to contact us anytime with questions or feedback. Thank you in advance for your support! Dr. Tammie Harmon
Executive Director of Elementary Education
tharmon@sd308.org |
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| Student Behavior & Discipline As we can all agree, providing each student the opportunity to learn and grow in a safe and nurturing learning environment in which each student can thrive is of utmost importance. Creating such an environment is no easy task. This task takes committment and effort from many individuals; including students, staff and families. During this time of year many schools, including Boulder Hill, experience an increase in unexpected behavior. This can be for many reasons. There are many ways that we approach behavior and discipline which are preventative; as well as responsive. Here are some of those ways: Systems & Structures - Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports (PBIS) school-wide. Teach & Reinforce behaviors that demonstrate students being Accountable*Respectful*Engaged in all areas of the building.
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Communicating expectations for learning and instruction using CHAMPS or MAC at the onset of lessons. Explicitly communicating how students will engage in the lesson: Communication, Help, Activity, Movement, Participation & Success; or Movement Activity Communication.
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Zones of Regulation. Helping students to understand and co-regulate their emotions by identifying the colored zone for their emotions: Green, Yellow, Blue & Red. The goal is for students to utilize strategies that help them to maintain or return to the "Green Zone" which is our "Ready to Learn" zone.
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SEL instruction using Character Strong. Character Strong is a multi-tiered research based curriculum that supports student safety, behavior and mental health. This is a newly implemented curriculum this year district-wide.
- Trauma Responsive Practices such as: Calmdown areas within each room, building relationships, helping students to be resilient & utilizing de-escalation techniques.
Acknowledging students for demonstrating expected behaviors - Acknowledging students for showing expected Accountable, Respectful & Engaged behaviors through students earning Bobcat Bucks, school-wide postive reinforcement token system.
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Providing specific verbal praise
- Monthly Bobcat store & drawings- allows students to cash in their earned Bobcat Bucks for desired prizes.
- Student of the Month - individual recognition for students showing exceptional Accountable, Respectful & Engaged behaviors.
- Golden Spatula - classroom recognition for demonstrating expectected behaviors in the classroom.
Responding to unexpected & unsafe behaviors - Discipline Referrals - used to document behaviors that are outlined in the Student Rights & Responsibiities Code of conduct result in disciplinary actions/consequences.
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Crisis Response team and protocol - Level response to student behavior escalation in safe and supportive ways.
- Parent contact & engagment
How you can help: -
Work positively and collaboratively with school staff teaching and reinforcing these systems, structures and expectatations.
- Review A.R.E. expectations with students. Talk with your student when he/she does not follow these expectations.
- Reach out to classroom teacher and be responsive to teacher request and feedback.
- Communicate with your student that you and your child's teacher and/or other staff are working together to support them
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Remind your student of the important role that they play in creating and participating in this safe & nurturing environment. This includes following A.R.E.
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| Attendance Challenge
School attendance is very important. This year we are launching a school-wide attendance challenge. Our attendance percentages have been on a decline. Let's pick it back up! 2nd Qtr Attendance Challenge Attendance Challenge Up Date (11/11/24-11/15/24)
K 93% (Made GOAL for the week)
1 91%
2 92%
3 93%
4 93%
5 93%
Please take a look on how Attendance matters and what you can do in the attachments below by attendanceworks.org |
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| STUDENT COUNCIL NEWS Please enjoy this episode of Student Council News Episode 6
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| News from the Nurse HEALTH FORM REQUIREMENTS
KINDERGARTEN AND NEW/INCOMING STUDENT HEALTH REQUIREMENTS --Dental Exam Form due by May 15, 2025 SECOND GRADE HEALTH REQUIREMENTS –Dental Exam Form due by May 15, 2025
Forms can be brought to school, sent in with your student, emailed, or faxed to the contact info below! Please do NOT upload forms to PowerSchool as we may be unable to access them on our end. SD308 Health Forms & Documents
MEDICATION AT SCHOOL
The SD308 Medication Authorization form must be completed and signed by a doctor and parent before a medication can be given at school. This applies to ALL medication, prescription and over the counter including: Acetaminophen, Motrin, eye drops, allergy medications, antibiotics, inhalers, cough drops, etc. Medications MUST be transported to/from school by an ADULT, not your student.
WHEN TO KEEP YOUR CHILD HOME FROM SCHOOL -Vomiting and/or diarrhea within last 24 hours -Fever (greater than 100.0)
-Shortness of breath or wheezing, not controlled with an inhaler (if applicable) -Constant or uncontrolled cough/coughing that wakes child in the night -Rash that has not been evaluated/cleared by physician -Drainage + redness from one or both eyes -Severe sore throat Nurse Contact Info Sarah Xenos Phone number: 630-636-2902 |
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| Parent Focused Group
Next meeting -December 10th @ 6PM I am looking forward to continuing our Parent Focused Group conversations this year. Topic: Behavior & Discipline Light refreshments will be provided for adults and students. Childcare will be provided as well. Thank you to those of you who signed up to attend. This helps with planning for food and childcare.
Attendees will be provided cards to record questions. Responses to questions will be documented and shared at a later date. Please use the following link to show your interest https://forms.gle/u66fWnG5tzyc8D8W8 |
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STAY INFORMED, GET INVOLVED! |
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PLEASE LIKE - boulderhillpta - ON FACEBOOK President - Eric Pereira Sr. Vice President - Rick Heuerman Treasurer - Esmeralda Foster
Corresponding Secretary - Brenda Dominguez Record Secretary - Dan Toutant |
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November Recognizes: Adoption Awareness Month, Diabetes Awareness Month, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Epilepsy Awareness Month, Indigenous Heritage Month, Lung Cancer Awareness Month, National Disability Employment Awareness Month, National Homeless Youth Awareness Month |
Kendall County 2-1-1 This online database is available to anyone looking for basic needs, crisis/mental health services, financial assistance, health care, support groups, etc.
For assistance you can text (898211), call (888-865-9903), or website (www.findhelp211.org) |
Mental Health Resources Mental Health & Wellness are important, but often overlooked. Remember that there are a number of resources available to SD308 students and families. If you or someone you know needs help or wants to discuss mental health concerns: -
Visit the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Website.
- Dial 988 to reach the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
- Text HOME to 741741 to reach the Crisis Text Line
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Contact Safe2Help Illinois: Dial 844-4-SAFEIL, Text SAFE2 (72332), email HELP@Safe2HelpIL.com
- DHH: Chat or 711 then 988
- En Español: Línea de Prevención del Suicidio y Crisis 988 y 1-888-628-9454
The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress. |
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163 Boulder Hill Pass, Montgomery, IL 60538
(630) 636-2900 |
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The Oswego Community Unit School District promotes mutual respect, tolerance and acceptance of differences. We empower, support, and motivate all students to thrive along their unique educational journey. |
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