ECC Newsletter 12/1/23
EC Phone Number 630-937-8002
Absence Line Number (available 24 hours a day) 630-937-8003
As students are coming down with more illnesses, it is essential that you call the highlighted number above when your child is absent. If you email teacher or send them a message via SeeSaw, the office does not get that information especially if the teacher also happens to be out that day. So please please call the absence line when your student will be absent from school. Thank you!
Hello Early Childhood Families,
I hope that you had a restful and wonderful Thanksgiving holiday with your friends and family.
Outside Play Gear– We had our first days with snow on the ground for our outdoor motor time. Please assist the staff members in helping keep everyone’s gear organized by making sure that your child’s name is in every item that you send in, that if you send your student to school in their snow boots that you send shoes for them to wear in the classroom, and that you provide your student with mittens as opposed to gloves because preschool students tend to struggle with getting their fingers into every finger spot with gloves. It is also very helpful if you have your student’s winter gear in a separate sturdy bag so that they are still able to unpack their backpack to remove their folders when they arrive at school. We do send students outside for their motor time unless the real feel is less than 10 degrees.
Don’t forget to RSVP for Gingerbread Jamboree! I still have many many families who have not submitted an RSVP. Deadline to RSVP is December 12, 2023. In order to help this go more smoothly, we need anyone who is planning to attend the event to RSVP using their legal name that is printed on their driver’s license or state id This is a special adult(s) only event. No younger or older siblings will be allowed to attend. Newborns that can be worn in a sling or a wrap will be allowed, but no strollers or car seats will be allowed
EC December Spirit Days
Monday, Dec 18th– PJ/ Comfy Clothes Day
Tuesday, Dec 19th-Red/Green or Blue/White Day
Wednesday, Dec 20th– Flannel Day
Thursday, Dec 21st– Gingerbread Jamboree!
If you have a younger child who will be 3 on or before September 1,2021. The lottery is open and accepting Letters of Intent. Please use this link to put a new child into the Lottery. If your child is currently in the EC Program, you do not need to put them into the lottery. They are grandfathered into the program for the 24-25 school year.
UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES:
Gingerbread Jamboree December 21st
December 25-January 5 No School Winter Break
January 8th– No School Teacher Institute Day
I hope that you have a wonderful weekend and as always if you have any questions or concerns, please contact me or your student’s teacher.
Paulette Ollie
630-937-8053
If you need help
BPS101 staff are here to help and support students in academic, social, and emotional learning. Sometimes, the support we provide may need to extend outside our building. Our community has many resources for students and parents to access additional support on various topics. Here are a few that are often used in our District:
If you or someone you know needs help or wants to discuss mental health concerns, contact:
- Dial 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
- 211 is a free, confidential, 24 hour, seven days a week, 365 days a year information and referral helpline connecting individuals and families to available health and human services.
- Seek Help Before Harm with Safe2HelpIL 24/7: Dial 844-4-SAFEIL, Text SAFE2 (72332), email HELP@Safe2HelpIL.com
PTO Updates
- Thank you to all who participated in our winter plant sale! If you ordered poinsettias and / or winter plants, you can pick them up from the AGS conference room (off the main office) between 3:45pm and 5:00pm on Tuesday, December 5th. This will be at the same time as the after school shopping for the book fair, so plan to come shop and pick up your order! We still need a few parent volunteers to help with the unloading, sorting, and distribution of the plants. If you have not volunteered yet this year, this is a minimal time commitment and great opportunity to help! Sign up here at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090E4AACAC29A2F49-46371035-poinsettia
- The Scholastic Book Fair is scheduled for December 4th-December 8th. There will be after school hours on Tuesday from 3:30pm-5pm and Thursday 3:30pm-7pm. We are still in need of volunteers to assist with set up, break down and floor helpers during the sale. Sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A044CAEA622ABFC1-46374210-agsfall
- Our next Dine Out Fundraiser will be at Portillo’son Wednesday, December 13th from 5pm – 8pm. YOU MUST MENTION THE FUNDRAISER OR SHOW THE FLYER IN ORDER FOR YOUR PURCHASE TO COUNT TOWARD THE FUNDRAISER! You can also order ahead online or through the app and use the code PORTILLOS22. Orders can be placed any time, but must be picked up between 5pm and 8pm in order to count toward the fundraiser.
- Save the Date for some Winter Break Fun! Attend an open gym atPrairie Gymnastics on Wednesday December 27th from 3:30pm – 4:45pm. Admission is 10:00 per child and the AGS PTO will receive 40%. Pre-registration is required at Prairiegym.com using the password GATORS.
Bilingual Parent Activities Council
Attention BPAC Families:
CORRAN LA VOZ: Reuniones Informativas Para Familias
SPREAD THE WORD: Family Information Meetings
Download the Family Information Series Flyers (English & Spanish)
Information Series Calendar With Dates & Registration Links (English)
Backpack Mail -This link will take you too flyers and information about different activities and news information from the district
This link will take you to the EC home page, where you can find previous Messengers and information pertaining to the program
The school calendar is attached here.
We are Hiring!
Are you or anyone you know a nurse ready for a change in your work environment? If so, we have amazing opportunities for you. Join our health services team at Batavia Public Schools and help shape the future for students. You would be helping students stay healthy, safe, and achieve greatness at school. We have two openings within the district for licensed RNs. One would be per diem as an RN substitute for the district. This would allow you to work when needed. The other opening is for a permanent RN sub position. This would be a full-time position with the option to take benefits (medical, dental, vision, and a pension). You can work your student’s schedule – no weekends, holidays, or summers. To apply for these and all other positions open at BPS101, please visit our Human Resources Department page on our website.
PLEASE DRIVE CAREFULLY roadway signs are available for residents and businesses to post on their property. The signs are an effort to provide a visual reminder to drivers to be careful in the warmer months, and the beginning of school, when more bicyclists and pedestrians are sharing the road. The signs are available at Batavia City Hall, 100 N. Island Ave., the BPS101 administrative offices, 335 W. Wilson St., the Batavia Public Library, 10 S. Batavia Ave., and the Batavia Park District administrative offices, 327 W. Wilson St.