We had a great turn out for this year’s science fair. We would like to thank all of our PTA volunteers who helped coordinate this opportunity for our students. Dooley students had fun learning from their peer scientists! We are proud of all our participants.
Our highlight this week is Mrs. Varney. Mrs. Varney is a support teacher at Dooley. Students engaged in fun learning activities during acceleration and guided reading this week. They worked on drawing conclusions, collaborating, and annotating. We hope you enjoy Mrs. Varney’s Highlight!
As a reminder, Friday, April 15th is a non-attendance day for students.
We are excited to announce that the Department of Language and Culture will offer the Japanese Culture Camp this summer for Japanese Dual Language students entering Grades 1 through 4 in the fall of 2022.
Here is a flyer with additional information about the Japanese Culture Camp. Registration through the Parent Portal opens on Monday, April 11. Please feel free to contact the school with any questions you may have.
Each spring, students in District 54 take federally mandated assessments (IAR) designed to help school districts understand how our students are growing academically. This year, the English Language Arts and Math Assessment for grades 3-8 will be given at school between April 5th and April 22nd. Our schedule for next week is:
April 11th, 12th, & 13th: 3rd – 6th grade Math
April 14th: 3rd – 6th grade ELA Field Test
SO needs lunch volunteers to help with the pickup, delivery, and sorting of Japanese lunches during April and May. Please sign up here if you are able to help: https://signup.com/go/xxPeWDq
Our next S.O. Meeting is on Monday, April 11th at 7:00 P.M. Zoom Link
We were inspired by the excitement and effort put into this year’s science fair. The experience of each and every student who participated will prepare them to ask great questions about the world we live in. Check out their great work on Instagram and Twitter.
The following were recognized for their projects:
K/1/2
1st – Ari T.
2nd – Kohel T.
3rd – Ronny O.
3rd/4th
1st – Max B. & Henry M.
2nd – Nolan S.
3rd – Lynne W.
5th/6th
1st – Maxwell S.
2nd – Akito I.
3rd – Owen H.
Special award winners were “Best Group Project” to Emma, Lilly & Nadia; “Most Creative” to Tyler A.; “Best Display” to Ari & Rika A.; “Most Original” to Drake H.; and “Marie Curie Award” to Lydia W. Congratulations Everyone!!
The Next PTA Meeting is Monday April 11 @6pm. This meeting will be Zoom only. We had previously intended to have an in-person meeting, but wouldn’t have a quorum if we did. We will be voting on budget allocations for future events this school year and discussing important items such as fundraising, and digital payments, committee activities. Join us on Zoom
It’s never too late to add your voice to the Dooley Community. Become a member.
Questions for the PTA? Ask us anything, we will answer. Just email us.
[email protected]
Today is the deadline. If you are a PTA member you can apply for a STC PTA Scholarship for Summer programs and camps. Open to grades k-7. For information, and to apply, click here for English and here for Japanese. Applications are due April 8. Membership cards are not required, though you must be a member of the PTA to apply.
It’s never too late to get in on a fun lunch. Kids like them because they have lots of options. And they’re fun! Order through Marla’s Lunch.
You can order and customize this year’s yearbook. Click the following link to get started. Order by April 25 for mid-May delivery. Order a yearbook
Field day is back! Friday April 22 (alternate date is Friday April 29) the kids will be outside playing and competing in a range of fun and challenging games. For the best experience, we need volunteers. Click here for information (for Japanese translation click here). To be a volunteer, click here
During April, information about enrolling for band (trombone, trumpet, clarinet, flute) and orchestra (cello, viola, or violin) is being distributed to 4th and 5th grade students. Parents and students are invited to attend one of the enrollment meetings (below), where the instruments will be demonstrated and more information will be available. Parents and students should try to attend the meeting at their neighborhood junior high, but can attend whichever meeting works best:
· Addams Junior High – Monday, April 25 (7:00 pm)
· Mead Junior High – Monday, April 25 (7:00 pm)
· Eisenhower Junior High – Tuesday, April 26 (7:00 pm)
· Frost Junior High – Wednesday, April 27 (7:00 pm)
· Keller Junior High – Wednesday, April 27 (7:00 pm)
No previous music experience is necessary to play an instrument. Band and orchestra lessons will start at the beginning of next school year.
If you have any questions, please visit sd54.org/instrumentenrollment or contact the band or orchestra teacher at your school.
Registration for the 2022-23 school year will open on Monday, March 28th through the Infinite Campus Portal. Please login to review the current information and make any necessary changes. If you do not have a portal account, you should have received an email on March 12th inviting you to create one.
As a reminder, all families are required to prove that they live within District 54 boundaries every year. If we are unable to verify your residency electronically, you will be receiving a letter by U.S. mail which will list the residency documents you can provide to the school office to complete your registration.
You are also able to pay the $50 consumable fee for 2022-23, as well as purchase milk and sign up for the instructional device insurance through the portal. If you believe you will qualify for the Free Lunch Program in the 2022-23 school year, and therefore will receive a fee waiver, do not pay the consumable material fee now. Applications will be available in August for the Free Lunch Program.
Information about busing will be mailed the first week in June. Bus passes for those that qualify for free busing will be mailed to you in the beginning of August.
Summer is right around the corner and that means students can be a part of Summer of 54 camps soon! Your child can build robots, design a t-shirt, learn a new sport, brush up on music skills, and so much more! Registration is now open in your Parent Portal and will close on May 6, 2022 (Instrumental Music will close on May 27, 2022). Seats fill up fast so sign up to be a part of the Summer of 54 Camp family! If you would like more information on each camp and the courses, please view the brochure at the link below:
2022 Summer of 54 Camp Brochure
2022 Summer of 54 Camp Brochure (SPANISH)
Families that have a student currently enrolled in District 54 can register incoming kindergarten students through their Parent Portal account starting January 24th. Families new to District 54 can register through the link on our website (http://sd54.org/registration ).
Once your online registration is complete, please contact your school to schedule your in-person appointment to complete your student’s registration and provide documentation.
If you have any questions, please contact our office at 847-357-6250.
April 15th: Non-Attendance Day
April 22nd: Field Day
May 25th: Last Day of School
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