OCTOBER IS HERE

Where did September go? The beginning of the school year went by quickly and smoothly. RtI is up and running and the students and staff are doing an excellent job with all of the changes. The kindergartners are happy to be in school, the first graders are used to being here all day and the second graders are enjoying being the "big" kids.

October is going to be a very busy month at Elizabeth Ide. The following is a list of upcoming events:

Saturday, October 4th - Market Day

9:30 - 10:30 @ Lakeview Jr. High

Friday, October 10th - PreSchool Screening

Friday, October 10 - Gym Night - 6:30 - 8:00

Monday, October 13- NO SCHOOL - Columbus Day

Tuesday, October 14th - School Board Meeting

7:00 @ Prairieview

Thursday, October 16th - Ide PTO Meeting @ 3:45

Wednesday, October 22nd - Early Dismissal @ 12:00

ONLY AM KINDERGARTNERS ATTEND

ALL PICK-UPS are at 12:10

Friday, October 24th - Halloween Fun Fest - 6:30 - 8:30

Tuesday, October 28th - School Board Meeting

7:00 @ Prairieview

Friday, October 31st - Halloween

1:30 - Costume Parade

2:00 - 3:00 - Classroom Parties

WHAT'S HAPPENING AT IDE

THANK YOU

A big thank you goes out to the PTO and the Parent & Teacher Volunteers who made the Ide Book Fair/Ice Cream Social such a success. A great time was had by all!

Another thank you to all of the parents who volunteered to help with picture day and the magazine drive turn in days. These days would not have gone so smoothly without you!

PREVIEW OF NEXT WEEK

Tuesday, September 30th

Final Magazine Turn-In Day

September Birthdays have lunch with the Principal

Saturday, October 4th

Market Day Pick-Up at Lakeview @ 9:30 - 10:30

LOOKING AHEAD TO NEXT WEEK

Next week is going to be a very busy week. Beginning Monday we will be implementing RtI at Elizabeth Ide school. Today letters were sent home with the name of your student's reading teacher. Those students who are in need of extra interventions and small group instruction received a separate letter as well. All students are receiving the same curriculum and the reading expectations for all students were described at our grade level Curriculum Nights. In each grade level, the weekly newsletters explain what will be worked on in reading and language arts and that is what you should focus on at home.

Other Events

Tuesday, September 23rd - 1st Magazine Turn-In Day

Wednesday, September 24th - Ide Book Fair/Ice Cream Social - 6:30 - 8:00

Thursday, September 25th - Picture Day

Friday, September 26th - 2nd Magazine Turn-In Day

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!

SUMMER READING PROGRAMS

Elizabeth Ide Students are Excellent Summer Readers

The three libraries that serve our district all conducted summer reading programs. Indian Prairie hosted "Get in the Game" , Woodridge hosted the "Reading Bug" and Downers Grove hosted the "Reading Game". I am very proud of all the students that participated and worked so hard during the summer - Congratulations to you all!

RtI - Response to Intervention

RtI Parent Link

Last night we held an informative Parent Link evening about RtI - Response to Intervention. Over 100 people attended. The information was presented in a powerpoint format which you can view at the following link:

http://www.ccsd66.org/RtI/RtI_files/frame.htm.

If you have any further questions please feel free to call me at 630-783-5200. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

WELCOME BACK

It's hard to believe our first week of school is almost over. It's great to see everyone's smiling faces again and to hear the voices of children in the building (believe it or not it gets way too quiet over the summer)!

Here's a summary of some important events coming up for Ide:

Thursday, September 4th - RtI Parent Link Night at Prairieview @ 7:00

Wednesday, September 10th - 1st and 2nd grade curriculum night

1st Grade @ 6:30 in the Ide Gym

2nd Grade @ 7:00 in the Ide Gym

Monday, September 15th - Magazine Drive Kick - Off

Tuesday, September 16th - Early Dismissal at Noon

AM Kindergartners

Wednesday, September 24th - Fall Book Fair/Ice Cream Social - 6:30 - 8:00

Thursday, September 25th - Picture Day

THE END OF THE YEAR WAS BUSY!!!!

Friday, May 30th

School Picnic was Rained Out, but not Washed Up

It rained on our picnic, but not on our fun! Some of the games were able to go outside for a little while, but most of the day was spent in the school between the gym, IMC and the 1st/2nd grade open areas. The students had a wonderful time thanks to all of our volunteers who made the day so special!!!

Wednesday, June 4th
Our Kindergartners Graduated

Our kindergartners graduated to first grade and full day. There was much excitement as they received their diplomas and told what they wanted to be when they grow up. Everyone had a wonderful day!

Thursday, June 5th

LAST DAY of 2007-2008

Today was the last day - we all survived. Both students and teachers are ready for a much needed break to refresh for the Fall. I hope you all have a fun and relaxing summer!