RUN TO THE HOLIDAYS

I'd like to thank all of the parents and staff for a wonderful week full of conferences. Working together will strengthen your students'/child's educational experience. I hope you all enjoyed the three day weekend and are ready for the run to the holidays.

There will be many friend, family and social events to go to as well as lots of last minute shopping and running around. Just remember to breathe and take time to relax. Look at the faces of the children sitting on Santa's lap (not how long the line is). Imagine a loved one's face when they open the perfect gift (instead of stressing about a parking space). Remember the love this season represents and share that with your family, friends and loved ones!

THANKSGIVING IS UPON US

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

Thanksgiving Day is one of those joyous events we celebrate with lots of love and gratitude. Be thankful for the time spent with family (even if it's a little stressful). Don't sweat the small stuff, take time to appreciate the people in your life and the things you have. Remember the good times when you're going through the rough times; friends and family will help you through.

I am thankful for so many things this year:

My husband for putting up with all of my work and hobby hours and for fulfilling my dream of a horse - THANK YOU!!! My friends and family for all of their love and support. My staff and co-workers for giving me a place I love to come to everyday. We have our moments, but overall you are my second family. The students at Elizabeth Ide for making me smile each and everyday. And finally, my pets for their unconditional love.

The link below will take you to a fun fact page at TheHolidaySpot. This site is happy to bring you facts associated with Thanksgiving celebrations such as Thanksgiving turkey trivia, pilgrims, and Thanksgiving as a national holiday. These facts and trivia will not only enhance your knowledge about Thanksgiving Day, but will also let you share them with everyone you enjoy the day with. I hope you and your families all of a wonderful Thanksgiving!



http://www.theholidayspot.com/thanksgiving/trivia.htm

A HOWLING HALLOWEEN

HALLOWEEN FUN

I would like to thank all of our parent volunteers for helping the students have such a wonderful Halloween. The huge smiles could be seen all day, from our parades to the classroom parties, as a good time was had by all. Below are some pictures that prove what a fun day we all had!!

OCTOBER POSITIVE PAW WINNERS


On Thursday, we also drew our Positive PAWS winners for October.
Congratulations!!!!!!!
Romaan, Jordan, Aisha, Tommy, Nuvia and Erkan

ANOTHER LEARNING EXPERIENCE

IPA CONFERENCE

When you are young, you think that once you are done with school you will know everything! However, as an adult you realize that life is a continuous learning journey. At the beginning of this week, I attended the Illinois Principal Association conference in Peoria. Each session I attended gave me new ideas and perspectives to implement at Elizabeth Ide. I enjoyed sharing the weekend with my colleagues and bouncing ideas off of peers. The school ran smoothly in my absence and I thank my staff for being so wonderful!!!

GYM NIGHT

Last Friday, October 16th, Ide had Gym Night to raise funds for our Character Counts/Positive PAWS program. Thanks to the efforts of Mrs. Tran and many staff members and parents we raised $700.00. Thank you to all of you who participated in this wonderful evening!

HALLOWEEN PARTY

Tomorrow, Friday, October 23rd we will have the Halloween Fun Night from 6:30 - 8:30. There are many families attending this event so please take advantage of our shuttle bus service from Prairieview. I will see many of you tomorrow for a "ghoulish" time!

IDE EXCITEMENT

Teacher in the News

Miss Terri Smeltzer, the art teacher at PV and Ide, has a very busy weekend ahead of her. She is one of thousands of people running in the Chicago Marathon. Two years ago she tried surfing for the first time in Hawaii and now this! If anyone is going to the race be on the lookout for #13123 wearing a hot pink skull or stocking cap with a crocheted pink or black flower on it! This is Terri's first marathon and she has been training extremely hard; we are all very proud of her!!!!

Preview of Next Week Monday, October 12th -NO SCHOOL - Columbus Day

Friday,October 16th - PreSchool Screening - entire school day; by appt. only

Friday, October 16th - GYM NIGHT - reserved guests only

Sunday, October 18th - Family Photo Fundraiser

ANOTHER BUSY WEEK

This week our students completed their magazine drive, had their pictures taken and will participate in the "Kids on the Block" assembly tomorrow. This assembly focuses on accepting differences and the affects of bullying.

Remember if you ordered from Market Day the pick-up is Saturday at LV from 9:30 - 10:30.

Today I reached into the "PAWS" bucket and drew our September "PAWS"-itive behavior winners;

Capri, Derek, Jacob, Abby, Chase, Dakota

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!!!

PAWS-itive BEHAVIOR

Positive PAWS

This year Elizabeth Ide is continuing its Positive PAWS (Positive Amazing Wonderful Students) program. Our students can earn pawprints for demonstrating the Pillars of Character (Trustworthiness, Responsibility, Respect, Fairness, Caring, Citizenship) anytime during the school day. The paws are brought down to the office and six lucky students are drawn each month to win a certificate and other "pawsitive" items. One student each month wins a Character Counts t-shirt. All of the paws are hung on the Positive PAWS bulletin board at the end of the month.

In my September monthly visits to the classrooms, I read books that taught lessons about good character. We discussed whether or not we would give the characters paws and why. Students did a wonderful job explaining how to be kids of character.

We've also begun a "Paws-itive Behavior" pledge that all of the students will say after The Pledge of Allegiance.

I PLEDGE TO HAVE

PAWS-itive Behavior

I Promise to:

Be responsible, respectful, caring, trustworthy, fair and a good citizen.

I will do my best at school and be a helpful classmate too!

Please reinforce these pawsitive messages at home so that together we can help our children reach their fullest potential in everything they do!