SD113A

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3. Be sure to visit the SD113A Future Website to get all of the details of the Limiting Rate Referendum question that will be on the ballot and get your questions answered before heading to the polls! sd113a.org/future

Mrs. Kuhne’s fourth graders are getting straight to the point in geometry. They are learning about prime and composite numbers with geometry tiles! Way to go, Cardinals!

As a reminder, there is no school for students tomorrow, Friday, Oct. 30 through Tuesday, Nov. 3. Parent-Teacher Conferences will take place on Friday, Oct. 30 and Monday, Nov. 1 and Election Day is Nov. 3. We’ll see students back on Wednesday, Nov. 4!

Central School hallways are now filled with musical notes after school! The Beginning Band class has kicked off for clarinets, saxophones and trumpets. There are a total of 55 students for the one class and 104 students total in the Beginning Band at Central School.

Miss Baran’s fifth graders recently went back in time. They had the opportunity to show what they know by creating posters for eight different European explorers!

Today is World Occupational Therapy Day! We’re grateful for our team of OTs in SD113A! The invaluable work and dedication of our OTs supports our students by improving their lives each day. - Suzanne Jacobs - Nicole Yeomans - Kendra Ayres - Heather Madsen

Ms. Ellers’ fifth grade art students showcased their talents through impressionist landscapes. Beautiful work!

We love to see our students’ smiles as they are learning and growing each day!

During sixth-grade communications class, students researched, wrote, and presented about a famous person of their choosing. It was fun to hear why students chose their person to research! Way to go, students!

Save the date: Parents are invited to our upcoming AAC Parent Training on Tuesday, Dec. 8! Join us at Oakwood School from 4-6 p.m. to participate in hands-on training for families of students who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). bit.ly/4z1Spp0

Fall is in the air at Central School! In the art room, you’ll find students leaf rubbing, apple printing, pumpkin decorating, sweater designing, and coloring.

It is National School Bus Safety Week! We appreciate our transportation team and bus drivers for their dedication to keeping our students safe to and from school each day.

Best of luck to both boys and girls cross country teams at the state meet tomorrow! Let’s go, Warriors! #sd113a

Fifth graders are learning and applying valuable speaking skills! Ms. Kajmowicz's class recently shared their journal entries with the class. The spinner on the screen chooses who reads next! Way to go, fifth graders!

It is Illinois Principal Appreciation Week! We are incredibly grateful for the leadership of each of our building principals. - Ryan Talaga - Corryn McCloskey - Sara Weeks - Nicole Richards - Shirley Kleehammer - Alison Lincoln - Kristen Salwierak - Dave Jones - Kyle Grace

We’re hiring a Payroll Specialist! Join our team at the district office and support our entire staff. SD113A offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance and more. Learn more and apply today! bit.ly/3U3vtXd

Ms. Schulz’s second grade class at River Valley was busy in September! As class rewards, the students celebrated bubble day and enjoyed an extra recess. Also, you will see the students making bar graphs with their STEM bins, and they got to have lunch with their teacher!

It is National School Lunch Week! Lunch is an important part of the school day for our students. We’re grateful for our food services team that are dedicated to providing students with the nutritional items they need to keep learning going all day long!

A frequently asked question is: What happens if the proposal is not approved by voters? Enrollment will continue to grow. No space for additional teachers. More spaces may be repurposed. Potential community impact. Watch the video and visit sd113a.org/future to learn more.

Please join us tomorrow Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 9 a.m. at the Township Center for the next Informational Meeting. You can find information at sd113a.org/future