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It can be frustrating when your child does not want to go to school or is avoiding something they used to love. Learn how to ask the right questions - get to the root of the real problem. This session covers the following: How to ask the right questions, Reasons kids avoid school, The why behind behavior, and What parents can do to help. Register via the link or your phone and attend in the comfort of your own home on January 25th from 7:00-8:00 pm.
Fundraiser Pickup Round 2!
If you were unable to pickupfor round 1, we will be having another pickup date this Monday the 19th from 3-5 pm at JD Colt School. A text will be sent out to those who turned forms in as a reminder. If you need assistance please contact DeDe at 217-710-6572.
Just a reminder, PTO Fundraiser Order Pickup Tuesday, December 13 from 3:30-7:30 @ Colt School. Prizes are included with your order pickup. Please pickup during this time as some frozen items will not be able to be kept past the pick up time at the school.
It is NOT too late to register for this month's virtual Mental Health Series focusing on the Effects of Screen Time and Children's Mental Health TONIGHT at 7 pm. The flyer provides topic details: https://5il.co/1k36x. You can register through the email or by scanning the QR code with your phone's camera.
Kids love their phones and other devices! There are many advantages, but let's explore some of the side effects. Join us for this month's virtual Mental Health Series focusing on the Effects of Screen Time and Children's Mental Health on Wednesday, November 30th at 7 pm. The flyer provides topic details: https://5il.co/1k36x. You can register through the email or by scanning the QR code with your phone's camera.
REMINDER - No School MONDAY, OCTOBER 10th. School Resumes Tuesday, October 11th. Enjoy your 3 day weekend.
Reminder of the TITLE I Panthers Read Family night Wednesday from 6 to 8 pm at the Unit Office- 1100 N. Old Route 66. We look forward to seeing you there!
Repeat due to ATT outages - If your child attended Pre K last year, it is time to return the clear summer readiness backpacks. Just send your backpack to your child's CURRENT school with name in the backpack (Madison Park or Pre K). In return, you will receive a book for returning the pack. Cost of backpacks are $35 each, so please return ASAP!
Reminder that Friday is Pre K Buddy Day. Also, there is no school Monday. Check here for Buddy Day details: https://sihler.lcusd12.org/o/g-a-sihler-pre-k/article/822355
Afternoon Pre K - we are having air-conditioning issues and are running fans in rooms. Dress your child in cool clothes please.
Madison Park picture day is tomorrow. Your child's picture will appear in the yearbook and class picture, so please dress for success. Here is the link if you still need to order: https://mp.lcusd12.org/o/madison-park-elementary/article/811453
Reminder: Pre K picture day tomorrow. Images will appear in yearbook and class pics even if you aren't ordering. Please dress for success: Here is the link if you still need to order: https://sihler.lcusd12.org/o/g-a-sihler-pre-k/article/810147
ALL PARENTS - We Need YOUR Input. Please complete the PORTRAIT OF A GRADUATE SURVEY if you have not already. Here is the link and the details: https://www.lcusd12.org/article/810032
Order forms are live for Pre K pictures next week. Please use this link for more info and to order! https://sihler.lcusd12.org/o/g-a-sihler-pre-k/article/810147
Reminder - Today and Monday - Early Dismissal for Litchfield Schools. Grades K-5 dismiss @ 1:15. Grades 6-12 dismiss @ 1:30.
Reminder calls and emails went out last week.
Pre K jump start – 8:00 drop off 12:00 pick up at south entrance on Buchanan street at Sihler School
Kindergarten & 1st grade jump start- 8:00 drop off and 12:00 pick-up at the east / kindergarten / Montgomery Street entrance at Madison Park.
Serving "grab and go" breakfast and lunch at the school for these students. See you tomorrow morning.
If your child attended Camp Panther, we would like to hear your feedback. Survey takes about 10 minutes and will be open for a week. Thank you in advance if you participate. https://forms.gle/vdJMNEjfpNMLUtw18
CAMP PANTHER is still a GO for this morning. We will still meet up at our normal schools. Weather is moving out of Springfield around 8:00 for our trip at 8:30. There is no power at colt for the moment but we will still have breakfast and head out for our trip. If you aren't here by 8:30, you will not be on the trip today. We MIGHT dismiss early if power isn't restored. You can message at (708)232-8731. We will message later regarding any other changes.
Link for LCUSD #12 Graduation Live Stream @ 7:00 Tonight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQQwfdU1dtM
Correction - children turning 5 years of age on or before September 1st of 2022 can attend kindergarten in the fall and can also attend kindergarten open house tonight. Apologies for the error.