Happy Friday! Does it feel like Friday? I am proud of the work that the students are doing and we will continue to work on our remote learning. Our staff is committed to each and every student!
PTO INFO - Class of 2020 Yard Signs, Supply Kits and Other Info.
Please be sure to check it out for important PTO information including ordering School Supply Kits for the 2020-2021 school year and “Class of 2020” yard signs for 8th graders as well as details on how your student and your family can participate in our virtual Staff Appreciation Week this year! Finally, please mark your calendars for the PTO General Meeting on May 8th at 10am. It will be our first virtual general meeting!
Attention Parents - The PTO Blog is all new this week!
Making the Transition to Stevenson: A Virtual Event for Current 8th Graders and Their Parents – Apr. 23
Current 8th graders (incoming SHS freshman) and their parents are invited to attend a virtual meeting presented by the Stand Strong Coalition. Panelists include current and former SHS Catalyst students and Principal Troy Gobble, among others. MORE INFO The program is Apr. 23, at 7 p.m., presented via ZOOM. Register at standstrongcoalition.org
Do Your Kids Need Some Good Books to Read?
Students with iPads have no reason not to be reading. It's important to read every day. CHECK OUT ways to find great books to read (online) and more.
Student Work From Across D96
Check out these student submissions from across the district. Instructional coaches in D96 created STEAM opportunities for students to participate in. Check out this video!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1f9UgPJOSHUZZ_WmueXqeCe6eyN-eYd90/view?usp=sharing
Brighter Days Art Contest
The Imagination Project is an opportunity for Chicago-area elementary, middle, and high-school students to submit their visual creations to a student art contest sponsored by the Chicago Sun Times. The theme of this season’s Imagination Project is Brighter Days. Entrants may submit up to 5 pieces of their original artwork–drawings, paintings, or digital designs. The contest runs from Apr. 6–24. A parent must complete the electronic submission form. MORE INFO https://chicago.suntimes.com/pages/imagination
Remote Learning
We have also updated the Remote Learning FAQs, linked HERE. This information answers many questions about the remote learning plan, expectations, flexibility, grading, and more. This appeared in the Superintendent Message 4/5.
Morning Announcements
Mrs. Garlick & I have been doing morning announcements with the students. If you are interested, have your student show them to you!
Finally, I have always loved the movie Groundhog’s Day. I feel like I am now living it.