
Happy Holiday from the Spartan Staff. Have an enjoyable holiday!
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Tomorrow is Deck the Halls - So come to school decked out in a holiday, red or green shirt or sweater. #d83spartans #d83shines

Tomorrow is Silent Night - come to school in your coziest pajamas.
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Tomorrow is Rockin Around the Christmas Tree - dress to impress - wear your best winter outfit! #d83spartans #d83shines

The early elementary students at Scott School got a special visitor today - SANTA! Toys 4 Tots provided toys for the students and brought so much Christmas cheer to all of the kids. #d83spartans #d83shine



Enjoy a wonderful showing of Scott School 4th and 5th Grade Chorus performing their Winter 2021 concert, entitled, "Happy Happy Holiday."
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https://youtu.be/paU92WfNdBk


Don't forget to wear Red, White and Blue tomorrow!


#D83shines TLCs, TLS, Student Data Specialist, & Tech Secretary meet the administrative team in Administrative Council.


#D83shines new teachers learning about student growth and the ECRISS platform @ecragroup. A very engaged group of educators learning how to analyze data




Scott Families! November here we come! In preparation for inclement weather days where students would learn remotely from home, all students in K-5 need their own personal headphones.
We will be practicing for remote learning in school this Friday, November 5, 2021. Please make sure your student(s) has headphones by Friday. Thank you!


Thank you for all who supported the Spartan Book Fair. Profits made from this book fair will be used for birthday books for our Spartans. #d83spartans #d83shines #scholasticbookfairs


Scholastic Teacher Preview was a huge success. Teachers love checking out the books and filling out the Classroom Wish List. #d83spartans #d83shines #scholasticbookfair

Just a reminder that we have a Delayed Start today. Students will start at 10:30 am. #d83spartans #d83shines

Trunk or Treat this Friday from 6 to 8 pm at Westdale Park, 3045 Sandra Ave. Melrose Park. Check it out it! For more information https://5il.co/10hfq and to see the activities https://5il.co/10hfr


Parent you may now begin scheduling your appointments for Parent-Teacher Conferences, which will be conducted virtually on October 26 & 28 from 4:30 to 8:00 p.m. Use a web browser to log into PowerSchool on a smartphone, laptop, or computer. It is the same login for daily certification. Do not use the PowerSchool app. Step-by-step instructions and videos are available when you go to this link: https://www.d83.org/page/parent-accounts. The PowerPTC section has all the information you need.


October 3, 2021
Good Evening this is Lisa Schaffer, Principal of Scott School, with the weekly message!
The leaves are beginning to turn orange, yellow and red, we must be in the month of October!
Thank you to all the parents that continue to submit daily student health certification. This is required every day.
We are excited to share our virtual Family Literacy Night Plans with you! The video link will be available from October 13th through October 20th. Students will receive a bookmark and a free book to kick off our literacy event. The bookmark will have a QR code. Please scan that code with a smart device to be taken to a link of teachers across the district reading their favorite picture book. We hope you and your families enjoy the videos and are inspired with new book ideas to promote literacy at home!
The grading period ends on October 15th so please have your child complete and turn in all of their work.
Our Virtual Parent Teacher conferences will be on October 26th and 28th during the hours of 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM. Your child’s teacher will send you information on how to sign up for conferences. You must have a PowerSchool account in order to sign up for conferences. If you have a PowerSchool account you can sign up for a conference using PowerPTC.
This is the link and directions for PowerPTC. PowerPTC
Friday, October 29th is an early release day, we dismiss at 12:00PM. We are still making decisions about Halloween costumes and activities. We will update you as soon as we have more information.
REMINDER from the Health Clerk:
The state of Illinois requires all students entering kindergarten have a medical, vision and dental exam. If you have not done so, please make sure to make appointments with your health care providers. All forms can be dropped off at Scott School between the hours of 9:00am and 3:00pm.
Have a great weekend.
Reminders:
Monday, October 11th - No School - Columbus Day
Tuesday, October 12th - Picture retake day
Friday, October 15th - 1st Quarter Ends
Wednesday, October 20th - Delayed Start - School Arrival at 10:30
Tuesday, October 26th - Parent Teacher Conferences - Virtual
Thursday, October 28th - Parent Teacher Conferences - Virtual
Friday, October 29th - Early Release - School Dismissal 12:00 - Lunch is not served.
3 de octubre de 2021
Buenas noches, soy Lisa Schaffer, directora de la escuela Scott, con el mensaje semanal.
Las hojas comienzan a ponerse anaranjadas, amarillas y rojas, ¡debemos estar en el mes de octubre!
Gracias a todos los padres que continúan enviando certificados de salud estudiantil a diario. Esto es necesario todos los días.
¡Nos complace compartir con usted nuestros planes nocturnos virtuales de alfabetización familiar! El enlace del video estará disponible desde el 13 de octubre hasta el 20 de octubre. Los estudiantes recibirán un marcador de libros y un libro gratis para iniciar nuestro evento de alfabetización. El marcador tendrá un código QR. Por favor, escanee ese código con un dispositivo inteligente para llevarlo a un enlace de maestros de todo el distrito leyendo su libro de imágenes favorito. ¡Esperamos que usted y sus familias disfruten de los videos y se sientan inspirados con nuevas ideas de libros para promover la alfabetización en casa!
El período de calificaciones termina el 15 de octubre, así que haga que su hijo complete y entregue todo su trabajo.
Nuestras conferencias virtuales de padres y maestros serán el 26 y 28 de octubre durante las horas de 4:30 PM a 8:00 PM. El maestro de su hijo le enviará información sobre cómo inscribirse en las conferencias. Debe tener una cuenta de PowerSchool para poder inscribirse en conferencias. Si tiene una cuenta de PowerSchool, puede registrarse para una conferencia usando PowerPTC.
Este es el enlace y las instrucciones para PowerPTC. PowerPTC
El viernes 29 de octubre es un día de salida temprana, salimos a las 12:00 PM. Todavía estamos tomando decisiones sobre los disfraces y las actividades de Halloween. Lo actualizaremos tan pronto como tengamos más información.
RECORDATORIO del secretario de salud:
El estado de Illinois requiere que todos los estudiantes que ingresan al jardín de infantes se sometan a un examen médico, de la vista y dental. Si no lo ha hecho, asegúrese de programar citas con sus proveedores de atención médica. Todos los formularios se pueden dejar en la escuela Scott entre las 9:00 am y las 3:00 pm.
Ten un excelente fin de semana.
Recordatorios:
Lunes 11 de octubre - No hay clases - Día de la Raza
Martes 12 de octubre: día de la retoma de fotografías
Viernes, 15 de octubre - Final del primer trimestre
Miércoles 20 de octubre - Inicio retrasado - Llegada a la escuela a las 10:30
Martes 26 de octubre - Conferencias de padres y maestros - Virtual
Jueves 28 de octubre - Conferencias de padres y maestros - Virtual
Viernes 29 de octubre - Salida temprano - Salida de la escuela 12:00 - No se sirve el almuerzo.


Scott School Spirit Wear order forms have been sent home! All order forms and exact payments are due by Wednesday, October 6th. It will be a navy short sleeve t-shirt with white print as shown above.
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https://5il.co/zryv
https://5il.co/zryw


Scott School is delighted to welcome author Lindsay Currie on Friday, 9/ 24 . Ms. Currie will talk with students about her career as an author and discuss her books. If you would like to order her books click on the link. https://5il.co/zjrj #d83spartans #d83shines


Early Dismissal on September 15, 2021
Students will be dismissed at 12:00 pm. There will not be lunch served on this day.


Hello Scott Families!
The CDC travel recommendations and requirements for domestic and international travel are below. These recommendations and requirements are what students must follow when traveling with their families in order to come back to school. Thank you!



