As Thanksgiving approaches, we would like to extend our gratitude to all of our Dooley families for your kindness, support, and partnership as we have navigated the school year together. On behalf of all Dooley staff, we would like to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving. We hope that you enjoy the long weekend together.
Junior high assistant principals sent informational videos to elementary feeder schools in preparation for next school year. In these videos, our sixth grade students received an overview of a typical day in junior high, learned about the different elective course options and extracurricular opportunities. The week of November 30th, students will have an opportunity to have their questions answered when the junior high assistant principals host a live Q & A zoom session. Next year’s scheduling is around the corner. A seventh grade Elective Selection Google Form will be emailed to you and your child on Friday, December 4th. Please be on the lookout for that. The Elective Selection Google Forms must be submitted by Friday, December 11th. In addition, the junior highs will also be sharing a 6th Grade Parent Night video on Friday, December 4th. Both the Elective Selection Google Form and Parent Video will be emailed to you by your child’s junior high administrators. For our Dual Language and Chinese Immersion families, there will be an additional video shared with families in that same email. The goal for all videos is to provide specific information about the program your child is enrolled in.
What is stress? Stress is your body’s way of responding to any kind of demand or threat. The stress response is the body’s way of protecting you. When working properly, it helps you stay focused, energetic and alert. The third Optimistic Household module, Inoculating Your Brain About Anxiety and Stress, is now available for you to access with your family here: Optimistic Household homepage. You can also view the first two modules. Don’t forget to share your family’s experiences with us on social media with #OptimisticHousehold and #54Happiness or by sending photos and videos to [email protected].
Join the District 54 community at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, December 1, for a further look into Module 3, a chance to share your family’s experiences and for a sneak peek of Module 4! Please pre-register for this virtual session at https://sd54.org/spu/. This session is also available in Spanish. Optimistic Household Virtual Discussion, Session 2 flyer (English) Optimistic Household Virtual Discussion, Session 2 flyer (Spanish)
The D54 Food Pantry at Mead is open and ready to serve our District 54 families. Any family that can use this support at this time is encouraged to use this D54 community food pantry. Although you will not be able to come into the pantry due to COVID restrictions, you will be able to order from the D54 Food Pantry either online or by phone in advance and then pick-up your ordered boxes that will be delivered to your car upon arrival. Please click on this LINK to place your order online or call 847-357-6084 to request a food pantry pick-up.
During this unprecedented school year our six District 54 food pantries have been utilized more than ever before. We know that many of our families and community members look to support these pantries especially as the holidays approach. At this time, for safety reasons, we are not accepting physical supply donations, however monetary donations would be greatly appreciated and well utilized. District 54 has set up a Food Pantry Donation page for interested families and community members through the Infinite Campus Portal. To make a monetary donation, please log in to the Infinite Campus Portal HERE and follow the below example:
Log into Infinite Campus the same way you would normally. On the left hand side you will see an option “School Store”.
Clicking “Shop” will bring you will see the D54 food pantry icon. You then click “View” in order to see the description and make a donation.
Like and follow the PTA at facebook.com/DooleyPTA and on Instagram at Dooley_elementary_pta for the most current information!
The holiday shop is open now thru December 4th. This year, the Holiday Shop is virtual. All buying is online at the Dooley Holiday Shop website.
Gifts purchased will be sent to Dooley the week of December 14th. Information regarding pickup will be shared after items arrive.
Check out the YouTube video on how the shop works. https://youtu.be/5KnApbImp5k
This program makes it possible for children to experience the joy of choosing their own special holiday gifts for family and friends. It also gives student a chance to practice budgeting money.
Most gifts are under $5 and a few between $5 and $12. Parents can pay at the checkout or provide their child with a funded “student wallet” ahead of shopping and create a student account or household account.
Our PTA sponsors the Holiday Shop. Some of the proceeds will benefit our school directly. Have fun shopping!
Enjoy dinner from Chipotle and support the PTA! 33% of your sale will come back to the PTA. Just show or mention the flier when ordering. You can also order online or through the app and use code 8GZ3ZQN
November 23-December 4: PTA Holiday Shop
November 25-27: Non Attendance Days
December 9th: Chipotle PTA Fundraiser 4:00-8:00
December 18th: Winter break begins at the end of the day
January 4th: School resumes
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