CHANEY-MONGE SCHOOL DISTRICT #88
400 Elsie Ave, Crest Hill, IL 60403
Tel.: 815-722-6673
Fax: 815-722-7814
Website: www.chaneymonge.us
Andy Siegfried, Superintendent Jacelynn Hall,Principal
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May 2014 Newsletter
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From the Superintendent – Mr. Siegfried:
Congratulations Class of 2014!
May is here and in less than four weeks the Class of 2014 will become the 96th graduating class of Chaney-Monge School. Many of our grads have been with us since Kindergarten and have parents, grandparents and relatives who also attended this wonderful neighborhood school. I hope you can find the time to attend the Graduation Ceremony scheduled for Tuesday, May 27, 2014, beginning at 7:30 PM at which time we will celebrate the accomplishments of this fine group of students. Please have your graduates in the school library by 6:45 P.M. To the grads: Congratulations for a job well done -- We are proud of you!
School Calendar
The Chaney-Monge FY 15 school calendar has been approved. It is posted on our website under Mr. Siegfried’s blog http://chaneymonge.us/content/school-calendar-2014-2015. The first attendance day for students is August 20, 2014. If you have any questions regarding the FY15 school calendar, please call the main office or email me at .
Safety
School safety is a top priority at Chaney-Monge School District #88. We continue to meet with the Crest Hill Police Department to review and update safety procedures. In April, we conducted a soft lock down drill while the police dogs went through the building. The drill went as planned and the students and staff followed all the district procedures. The police department gave us two thumbs up for how we ran the drill. Remember to go over weather safety procedures at home this spring. It is not uncommon to see May tornados.
SUMMER ROOF WORK:
The district plans on replacing 2/3 of our roof this summer at a cost of around $500,000. Half of the project will be paid for out of state grants. The other part will be paid by the district.
BIRTHDAY TREATS AND PEANUT ALLERGIES
Due to the many nut allergy (and other allergies) at Chaney Monge School we discourage bringing in food as birthday treats. Some items, even though they do not contain nuts, are manufactured in a facility that handles other peanut items.
Please make sure you read each label to verify it is peanut-free and check with your child’s teacher for other types of allergies that may be in the classroom before sending any food items with your student. As always, each item must be commercially prepared and individually wrapped.
We do suggest that toy or dollar store items, such as pencils, pens, and erasers are a better option that will not jeopardize the health of other students.
Superintendent Note:
I would like to extend a big thank you to the families, students, and staff members of the Chaney Monge family for a great year. It is hard to believe we are approaching the end of a school year. I hope everyone has a great end of the school year and a wonderful summer.
From the Principal – Jackie Hall
8TH GRADE DINNER DANCE
This is a reminder to all 8th graders that the 8th grade dinner dance will take place Saturday, May 10th from 6:00-9:30 p.m. Students should be dropped off at door #1 which is located by the front office. Only 8th grade students who have turned in their permission slips and invited staff members will be allowed to stay. Parents may arrive for the last 30 minutes of the dance to take pictures. Any parents that could stay after the dance to help take down the decorations would be greatly appreciated. The theme is “an Evening in Paris” and the 8th grade dance parent committee has worked very hard to make the night special for the class of 2014. This is a formal dance – proper attire is required. No jeans or gym shoes will be allowed.
8TH GRADE TRIP
On Friday, May 23th the 8th grade class of 2014 will be celebrating the culmination of their years at Chaney-Monge with the traditional 8th grade trip. The 8th graders are seeing a number of Chicago sights with stops including Willis (Sears) Tower the “Edge” and sky deck; an architectural speedboat cruise down the Chicago River and Lake Michigan; sculptures and gardens in Millennium Park and will finish the evening with the Blue Man Group. They should be at school promptly at 7:00 A.M. and return at approximately 9:30 - 10:00 P.M.
2013-2014 YEARBOOKS
The 2013-2014 Chaney-Monge School yearbooks are on sale now. Be on the look out for flyers that will be sent home and posted in the school with pricing information.
PTO PICNIC
On Friday, May 30th the Chaney Monge PTO will be hosting a picnic for our students for grades Kindergarten through 7th. Each class is required to have at least three parent volunteers per classroom to attend Field Day. Ms. Soliman will send home information for the Kindergarten classes.
Please call Nicole Studer at 815-280-8846 to sign up as a Field Day Volunteer.
March’s Lion’s Club
Students of the Month:
March’s Lion’s Club Students of the month are: 5th Grade, Luis Cabrera, 6th Grade, Jacob Rosin, 7th Grade, Nancy Duran, and 8th Grade, Dwayne Stepter Jr. Congratulations to all and keep up the good work!
CMPAA News
UNIFORMS MUST BE RETURNED!! There is a box in the office under the teacher mailboxes. Please return your uniforms here and make sure they are marked with your name so we can mark you off the list.
If anyone is interested in being on the sports board next school year, please contact Nikki Zeglen at 779-435-0100.
Box Tops and Labels
Ms. Pavnica reminds you to continue saving Box Tops for Education over the summer and turn them in at the start of the next school year.
MAY MUSIC NEWS
Parents, the CMMPA needs your help in supporting our young musicians and continuing our mission of promoting the music program! Please consider serving as a member on the CMMPA Board or one of our many committees for the 2014-2015 school year. Please plan on attending our Board Elections Meeting on May 14th at 6:30 p.m. where officer elections will be held. We are always in need of help and on the lookout for new ideas, suggestions and committee members. Anything you can do to help would be greatly appreciated.
Ms. Hayes’ Young Professional Musicians of the Month” for April are 7th grade Percussionist Julia DelRio and 5th grade Clarinetist Jessica Hernandez! Congratulations to you both!
Just a reminder to check out the new Chaney-Monge Music Website! Visit www.chaneymonge.us and click on the Chaney-Monge Music Program link where you can get important information on all the latest events, as well as useful and valuable information on the band and choir program.
Everyone is invited to join us for a night of music and fun at the End of the Year Concert on Thursday, May 8th at 7:00 p.m. A reception will follow the concert. Raffle drawings will also be held where many great prizes can be won! Raffle tickets will be sold at the door. We hope to see you there!
The Music Awards Banquet will be held on Saturday, May 17th at Giovan’s Restaurant. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. RSVP’s and fees are due by May 1st. Hope you can all join us in celebrating our music students’ accomplishments!
The 8th Grade Graduation Ceremony is Tuesday, May 27th at 7:30 p.m. All Concert Band Members, Choir and select 5th graders will be performing at graduation. The CMMPA would like to congratulate all our talented graduates and wish you all the best of success in high school!
Ms. Hayes and the CMMPA would especially like to thank all our talented CMS Musicians and Singers for all your hard work this year! You have shown much progress and should all be very proud. Keep up the great work! We would also like to extend our gratitude to all our wonderful parents who have volunteered this year. You participation and support of the music program is greatly appreciated and we thank you!!
News from Nurse Garza
Attention Students who receive medication at school:
Parents will need to pick up your child’s medication on the last full day of school on June 3, 2014. Medication will not be released to any students. If the medication is not picked up it will be discarded. Thank you.
All Illinois children in Kindergarten, 2nd and 6th grades are required to have an examination by a licensed dentist before May 15th of the school year. That means I must have a Proof of School Dental Examination Form or the Waiver before the 15th of May, 2014.
The Will County Health Department has a dental clinic where you can call to make an appointment for your child to have a dental exam, if you have no family dentist.
If I do not have this form completed by May 15, 2014 by law we can hold his/her final report card.
If your child has seen the dentist within one year of the May 15, 2014 deadline, please bring proof of that examination to the school office.
NEW VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS
To help prevent illness and outbreaks due to vaccine-preventable diseases, Illinois is implementing new immunization requirements for the 2014-2015 school year. Beginning next year, children entering school at any grade level (kindergarten through 12) need to show proof of having received two doses each (instead of just one) of rubella and mumps vaccines. In addition, any child entering kindergarten, sixth grade or ninth grade for the first time shall show proof of having received two doses of varicella (chicken pox) vaccine.
For the following school year, 2015-2016, students will need to show proof of having received a meningococcal vaccination, something that is currently not required.
For school entrance, students must show proof of diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, polio, measles, mumps, rubella, haemophilus influenza type b, hepatitis b, varicella and pneumococcal (depending on age) vaccinations. More information about immunizations, including vaccination schedules, visit www.idph.state.il.us/about/shots/htm.
BODIES, BODIES, EVERYWHERE
With warm weather comes spring showers, budding plants, and sometimes exposed bodies. Our dress code is a very simple, sensible one - ask your child to dress for work. Skimpy outfits are a distraction to our learners. Help us keep the focus on school by supervising the dress of your children. Thank you.
STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK
May 5th through May 9th are days devoted to appreciating the dedication of all members of our school team.
PARENTS!!!
I encourage you to let someone at Chaney-Monge School hear from you this week by passing along praise for our staff who works with commitment for your children.
Chaney-Monge Staff - have a wonderful week of praise. You are an amazing group of people who bring great learning opportunities throughout the year for our students. I can’t tell you often enough of the pride I feel in the work we accomplish together!
Enjoy your Summer Vacation!
7th ANNUAL STATE FAIR
Come one! Come all! The 4th grade classes invite everyone to come to the Sixth Annual 4th Grade State Fair on Thursday, May 15th from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. You will learn interesting facts from students who researched their state, created a colorful and informative display, and are eager to share their knowledge. Plan to browse through the library on your “journey across America” fourth-grade style. Please come to show your support of our 4th grade students, to learn more about our great country, or to find a new vacation spot! Enter through the office doors and follow the signs to the library. You won’t want to miss this!
DANCE CLUB
All are welcome to attend the Dance Club Assembly on Thursday, May 1st at 1:00 PM.
We will have a Pizza Party and all request dancing on the last Dance Club Meeting on Tuesday, May 6th from 2:45 to 3:45 for both groups. Thank you to everyone who participated in dance club this year!
MATH-A-THON
CONGRATULATIONS to our Chaney-Monge students who recently participated in our 12th annual Math-A-Thon to benefit St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital! Our 39 participants in grades K-8 raised $4,370.65 which will be used to help St. Jude’s in their fight against childhood diseases. THANKS to the support of and commitment of our students, parents, and teachers, we were able to make this donation.
CONTRATULATIONS to ALLY MATHIS in Mrs. Thiakos 6th grade class for raising the most money as an individual. She raised $1,500.
We look forward to participating in this worthwhile event next year!
ST. JUDE MATH-A-THON PARTICIPANTS – 2014
Kindergarten – AM
Chase Bashor
Kindergarten – PM
Gael Pasaran
Mrs. Manios – 1st Grade
Abby House
Nathan Zbroskewich
Mrs. Pavnica – 1st Grade
Madeline Canada
Briana Kloeckner
Giselle Pasaran
Mrs. Riegel – 2nd Grade
Charity Chishimba
Mr. Smith – 2nd Grade
Peyton Albert
Austin Legner
Alex Shourek
Colin Ward
Tyler Weaver
Mrs. Frantini – 3rd Grade
Frank Shourek Jr.
Kaylin Zeglen
Kayla Zbroskewich
Mrs. Moody – 4th Grade
Steven Fagan
Randy Loftis
Katelyn Reinhart
Avery Ward
Ms. Gulas
Alyssa Becerra
Madison Borsom
Grace Contos
Kayla Craig
Kodie Darling
Vincent Flink
Yahira Gomez
Eric Liacone
Giniah Valerio
Ms. Serritellla – 5th Grade
Myra Cisneros
Ms. Thiakos – 6th Grade
Bella Arreola
Tiana Campbell
Aislinn Hudson
Ally Mathis
Mr. Crawford – 7th Grade
Skyler Craig
Bianca Ray
Mrs. Price – 7th Grade
Alexa Boland
Mackenzie Reinhart
Mrs. Mammosser – 8th Grade
Shana Triplett
Chaney-Monge School Third Quarter Honor Roll
FOURTH GRADE HIGH HONORS: Jennifer Carbajal, Emiliano Cazares, Steven Fagan, Mary Elizabeth Greenlaw, Bredge Gutierrez, Emily Peto, Katelynn Reinhart, Brooklyn Roach, Benjamin Roark, Ivo Ruiz, Hayden Sexton, Lukas Turner, Avery Ward.