Dear Families,
Another week has flown by! This week was another busy week with the 5th grade Iron Oaks field trip, Explore More, and the spring Choir concert.
Our Spring Choir Concert was truly amazing! Our students did an outstanding job showcasing their hard work, talent, and confidence on stage. It was wonderful to see their dedication shine through during such a special evening for our school community. Pictures are shared below.
“Explore More” was also a tremendous success! Students had the opportunity to participate in so many fun, engaging, and enriching activities throughout the event. A heartfelt thank you goes out to all of our staff members and parent volunteers who helped plan, organize, and support these experiences. Your time, creativity, and dedication helped make the day so memorable for our students and families!
With the school year quickly coming to a close, our team is focused on ensuring that every student continues to feel supported, challenged, and successful each day. We are excited to make these final weeks memorable as we celebrate all that has been accomplished throughout this incredible school year.
Thank you, as always, for your continued partnership and support.
We are looking forward to all of the exciting end-of-the-year activities and celebrations ahead!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Mrs. Lamorte
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3rd Grade recently finished learning all about the Human Body! In celebration of all their hard work, we decided to watch Inside Out to go along with our theme. The kids now know SO much about the different systems working together inside their bodies… so what better movie than Inside Out?! 😊
From the brain to emotions and everything in between, our 3rd graders have been exploring what happens on the INSIDE! We are so proud of all they’ve learned this unit.
Stay curious, 3rd Grade! 🧠✨
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May:
5/19 2nd Grade Field Trip to Centennial Lanes
5/19 Step Up Day 1 (to CMS)
5/20 Step Up Day 2 (to CMS)
5/20 PTO Meeting in the Cafeteria
5/20 Spring MAP Window Closes
5/21 Kindergarten Kick-off 4:00pm to 7:00pm
5/21 5th Grade Picnic
5/21 PTO final collection of Pop Tabs
5/21 4th grade Field Trip to Navy Pier
5/22 Institute Day - No Student Attendance
5/25 Memorial Day - No School
5/26 Kindergarten Picnic
5/26 1st Grade In-house Field Trip with The Frog Lady
5/26 3rd grade @ 1pm End of Year Celebration @ Jesk Park
5/27 Kindergarten Picnic Rain Date
5/27 3rd Grade Jesk Park Rain Date
5/28 Field Day
5/28 PTO Dine Around @ Nicky V's
5/28 MAP reports are sent home
5/28 Step Up Day 3 (to CMS)
5/29 1/2 Day Student Attendance LAST DAY!
5/29 Student Hive Awards Assembly
5/29 PTO Sponsored Thunderbolts Family Night
5/29 Trimester 3 ends
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At Fierke, we believe every day counts! Regular school attendance is one of the most important ways you can help your child succeed. Each day of learning builds upon the last—when students miss class, they miss valuable instruction, collaboration, and connection with their peers. Even a few absences can add up and make it harder for your child to stay on track.
We know that illnesses and emergencies happen, and we appreciate your partnership in scheduling appointments and trips outside of school hours whenever possible. However, did you know that missing more than 10% of school attendance days may have a negative effect on student learning?Please let us know if you are having any difficulties with your child wanting to come to school. Together, we can help ensure every child is present, prepared, and ready to shine bright each day!
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Each morning, our school community connects through student-created video announcements that are watched in individual classrooms. Students take the lead by recording daily messages that are shared school-wide, helping set a positive tone for the day. These announcements amplify student voice, build leadership and communication skills, and ensure that all students begin their day informed, engaged, and connected.
Click on the link below to begin your day with us each morning!
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Each month, we proudly recognize our Super Stingers – students who go above and beyond to demonstrate what it means to “Aim High and Shine Bright!”
These students are nominated by their teachers for showing exceptional kindness, integrity, perseverance, and a strong work ethic. They lead by example, treat others with respect, and consistently give their best effort in all that they do.
We are so proud of our Super Stingers - thank you for making Fierke a brighter place to learn and grow! We are so proud of their leadership, kindness, and commitment to our Hive values. Congratulations to this month’s Super Stingers! 💛🐝
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Families are asked to submit required health forms as soon as possible. Requirements for specific grade levels are listed below. Please turn in all medical forms to Nurse Cailin or call her directly if you have any questions about these requirements.
Kindergarten: Physical exam with up-to-date immunization record, dental exam and complete eye exam.
Grade 2: Dental exam
Transfer students: Physical exam with up-to-date immunization record. Complete eye exam (if attending an Illinois school for the first time). Parents are ultimately responsible for providing copies of the physical exam and immunizations if receipt of these records is delayed by the transfer school.
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To ensure the safety of all students and to remain in compliance with state law, parents are required to notify the school office if their child will not be in attendance. This notification must take place within the first hour of school. When reporting an absence, please call the school office, use the voicemail system, or enter the absence into PowerSchool.
Additionally, if your child will have a change in dismissal plans (leaving early, not taking the bus, riding with a neighbor etc.), please let the office know by 2:00. Informing the office in a timely way makes dismissal run more smoothly for all.
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To ensure that all students have a safe and positive experience on the bus, we are reinforcing our bus riding expectations. Students are expected to:
- Sit in their assigned seats at all times.
- Follow the bus driver’s directions promptly and respectfully.
- Remain seated while the bus is moving.
- Keep all parts of their body inside the bus.
- Refrain from littering or leaving belongings behind.
- Use quiet, respectful voices (no screaming or yelling).
We appreciate your support in reminding your child of these expectations so that everyone can travel to and from school safely.
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American School Bus is using Bus Bulletin to alert District 146 parents of bus delays and schedule changes.
Bus Bulletin sends parents instant notifications via text message, email, and/or phone call. There is no cost for parents to sign up and receive notifications.
To sign up for notifications, please visit the Bus Bulletin website. Click Register, Select Parent/Student, Select SD 146 from drop down and complete personal information. Once an account is created, you can choose which bus route you want to be notified for both AM/PM.
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Walkers/Bussers: Please enter through the main entrance door #1. Car Riders: Enter the parking lot moving east on Victoria. There is no left turn into the parking lot while moving west on Victoria during arrival/dismissal. THERE IS NO PARKING ON VICTORIA DRIVE DURING ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL. Drivers may ONLY make a right turn when exiting the parking lot. See the included map for more details.
Car riders are dropped off at the car circle line and enter via Door #8. Door #8 will close promptly at 8:50am. Car riders arriving after 8:50am must be dropped off at the main entrance.
1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th grade walkers will dismiss via the east doors. Kindergarten students will dismiss via their classroom doors on the south side of the building. Car riders will enter vehicles at the car circle line for dismissal.
Ivy League: Door #10 (South Cafeteria Door). Students using this before/after school program will enter and exit DOOR #10 of the cafeteria black top.
Every child, on a daily basis, should know if they are a “car rider,” “bus rider,” or “walker.”
Important Reminder: For the safety of all students, playground use before school requires direct parental supervision, especially for our younger learners. Staff supervision begins at 8:40 AM. Thank you for helping us keep everyone safe.
We would also like to remind parents to drive all the way up to the end of the car line. We ask parents to remain in their vehicles as staff are available to support as needed. With additional families opting to drop students off through the car line for arrival, we would like to ensure that all students are able to enter the building prior to 8:50am. Should your vehicle enter the car circle after 8:50am, there will be no staff supervision so we ask that you bring your child to Door 1.
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Fierke PTO strives to create a strong community and raises money to fund special programs and events throughout the school year. By joining, you will make a positive impact for students and our Fierke community.
For more information:
Crystal Budney (President)
Lindsey Zaldivar (Vice- President)
Kim Salmich (Secretary)
Becky Cook (Treasurer)
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We will continue to offer free/reduced/paid lunches for the upcoming school year. The costs for each paid category are: Breakfast $1.50, and Lunch $3.75. We use a debit card system through Pushcoin. Funds can be added to your child’s card via a Pushcoin link available on our district website: www.district146.org
Breakfast will be available each morning for students using the debit card system. Students needing breakfast will go to the cafeteria to pick up their breakfast and then return to their classroom. Students will eat breakfast in their classrooms.
The daily hot lunch program will begin on Thursday, August 21st The student’s debit card is
scanned and deducted $3.75 whenever a hot lunch is “purchased”. Debit card accounts can be opened or re-activated by paying online or writing a check to School District 146 marked with “debit card-student’s name” in the memo line.
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Anyone who would like to volunteer in classrooms or at school events must have a background check on file. Please be sure to submit an application here: https://apps.raptortech.com/Apply/ODQzMzplbi1VUw== If you are unsure whether you have submitted a background check in the past, please contact the office. |
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If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us. You can reach out via the following links:
Phone: (708) 614-4520
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