Dear Country Meadows Families,
As we approach the end of the year, I want to take a moment to extend my warmest wishes to each and every one of you. I hope this break is filled with laughter, warmth, and cherished moments with loved ones. Whether you're traveling, taking a break, or enjoying the festivities close to home, I hope you have a safe, relaxing winter break.
As I reflect the end of 2023, I want to express my deepest appreciation for the strong partnership. I feel so fortunate to be part of an amazing community.
I look forward to seeing you all again in 2024, ready for another great year! Until then, take care, stay safe, and have a joyful holiday season!
Kindly,
Aska Lempke
Upcoming Dates:
- Friday, December 22- Friday, January 5, 2024 - NO SCHOOL (Winter Break)
- Monday, January 8, 2024 - School Resumes
- Monday, January 15 - NO SCHOOL - District Holiday
- Wednesday, January 17 - Thursday, February 22 - ACCESS Testing
- Tuesday, January 30 - Early Release Day
NEW *ACCESS Testing*
The State of Illinois requires identified English Learner (EL) students to annually participate in the ACCESS testing to determine current English language proficiency in Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing. Our ACCESS testing window will occur from 1/17-2/22. Each school’s testing schedule is unique and will only impact students who take the ACCESS test. Students taking ACCESS do not need to prepare anything ahead of time.
REPEAT *Country Meadows Got Talent 2024 Variety Show*
We are very excited to share with you that the Country Meadows Got Talent 2024 Variety Show will be taking place on Monday, March 18th and/or Wednesday, March 20th (all depending on how many entries we have). We already know that Country Meadows is full of talent!!! This is a fantastic opportunity for the children to share and celebrate their creative performances (telling jokes, magic tricks, dances, singing, reciting poetry, juggling, playing instruments, etc.) Students may sign-up as a group or individual act and all acts will be limited to two minutes. Everything and everyone is welcome! We are looking forward to seeing all the lovely performances!!! There will be a Pre-Tryout meeting for interested students after school on Wednesday, January 10th from 3:00-3:30. Please complete this google form if your child will be attending this Pre-Tryout Meeting as we will need parental permission for students to stay after school. Students will need to be picked up at 3:30 where we will dismiss from the main office doors that day.
Sign up Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJlG_G3wh20UbV9LP4U9Cq4F631kh0HVx-_Mxcm3d0qszHQQ/viewform
Other important dates to share that are mandatory for participation in the Variety Show:
*Tryouts: Choice of Wednesday, January 31 or Friday, February 2
*Half-Dress Rehearsal: Choice of Wednesday March 6 or Friday, March 8
*Full Dress Rehearsal: Friday, March 15
*Night Show: Monday, March 18 and/or Wednesday, March 20
Thank you so much for your support and please let us know if you have any questions!!!
Liv Grossman and Heather Lockhart
([email protected], [email protected])
REPEAT *Recess During the Winter*
For students to play in the snow, they must have snow pants, boots, gloves, and a jacket. This applies to both the field and the playground area. This ensures that their clothes, hands, and feet are dry for lunch and the remainder of the afternoon. Students who do not have snow pants and boots can still play on the blacktop area.
Photos: Principal of the Day
Photos: Last School Day of 2023!
