B l o o m i n g t o n P u b l i c S c h o o l s D i s t r i c t 8 7

5Essentials Survey

Inside this issue:

Kindergarten Registration 2

Spring Picture Day 2

National Walking Day 2

April Bookmobile 3

Flying Horse 3

iFamily Event 3

5th Grade Art Exhibit 3

Student Council 4

Nurse’s Notes 4

Dine Out—Chuck E Cheese 4

Café News 4

Library Media Ctr. News 5

PTO Carnvial News 5

Social Work News 5

May Upcoming 5

iFamily Event 6

Barnes & Noble Book Fair 7

April Calendar 8

SCRIP Order 9

Bloomington Public Schools District 87 · Dr. Barry Reilly, Superintendent

Board of Education: James Almeda, Brigette Beasley, Elizabeth Fox Anvick, Tammy Houtzel, Charles Irwin, Mark Wylie & Mary Yount

P R I N C I P A L ’ S M E S S A G E :

Dear Parents,

I am currently involved in a program (SAM) that helps me to focus on instruction. I will be working closely with teachers by observing them and holding conversations about their teacher practices.

My days are pretty much scheduled, so if you would like to speak with me, I appreciate it if you could first talk to the person who is in charge of a specific task (called a First Responder). I do like to make sure that your concerns are being resolved as soon as possible. If you are unable to resolve the problem with this person, please set up an appointment with the secretary to meet with me. I am doing my best to assist teachers to improve student achievement.

Thank you so much for your understanding and your help in allowing me to spend more time in the classrooms.

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STEVENSON ELEMENTARY

2106 Arrowhead

Bloomington, IL 61704

Phone: 663-2351

Fax: 827-3613

www.district87.org/stevenson

T I G E R T A L K

S T E V E N S O N E L E M E N TA R Y

KINDERGARTEN PRE-REGISTRATION

Stevenson Kindergarten Pre-registration will be Wed., April 11

(9a-11a, 1p-3p, and 5p-6p). You must call the Stevenson office at 663-2351 to

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Stevenson Tiger Traits

Be Safe

Be Respectful Be Responsible

P A R C C T E S T I N G Students in 3rd, 4th, & 5th grades will be taking the PARCC (Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College Careers) Test from April 3-13. This is an important test that provides information about the extent to which our students are meeting state learning standards. This is an exciting time when students get to show what they have learned! A few reminders for our families:

*Make sure your child is here every day. Make appointments on days off or later in the day.

*Be on time to school. Testing will start promptly at 9:05 in some classes.

*Encourage your child to get a good night’s rest.

*Eat a healthy breakfast.

*Encourage your child to do their best!

Thank you for your support and encouragement!

~ Stevenson Staff and Ms. Hansen ~

Stevenson Kindergarten pre-registration will be

Wednesday, April 11 (9a-11a, 1p-3p, and 5p-6p).

Call the Stevenson office at 663-2351 to set up an

appointment. Your child must be 5 years old on or

before September 1, 2018 to register for the 2018-

2019 school year. If you know of any families with

children that will be eligible for Kindergarten, it

would be appreciated if this information could be

passed on to them.

For registration you will need to bring the following:

Your child Your child’s certified birth certificate from the

courthouse in the county where your child was

born Proof of residency (a recent bill with your name

and address on it, a copy of your lease

agreement or a copy of your tax bill) Physical examination with current immunizations

dated after 8-20-17 due BEFORE the first day of

school (8-20-18) A dental examination is due to the nurse by May 15, 2018

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K I N D E RG A RT E N P R E -R E G I S T R AT I O N

Spring Picture Day

Don’t forget—Spring Picture Day will

be Thursday, May 3.

National Walking Day!—April 4

Walking Toward a Healthier You

There are countless physical activities out there, but walking has the lowest dropout rate of them all! It’s the

simplest positive change you can make to effectively improve your heart health. Research has shown that the

benefits of walking and moderate physical activity for at least 30 minutes a day can help you:

-Reduce the risk of coronary heart disease

-Improve blood pressure and blood sugar levels

-Improve blood lipid profile

-Maintain body weight & lower the risk of obesity

-Enhance mental well being

-Reduce the risk of osteoporosis

-Reduce the risk of breast and colon cancer

-Reduce the risk of non-insulin dependent (type 2) diabetes

-Fun and easy

-No special equipment needed

There really are so many benefits for such a simple activity!

Let’s take a WALK! Walk to school, to a friend’s, around the neighborhood or in the mall with your family!

Sponsored by The American Heart Association

TIGER TALK Page 3

iFamily Technology Event

Thursday, April 19

5:30-7:30 P.M.

Bloomington Junior High

Bloomington School District 87 will be holding a FREE family technology event geared toward pre-K

through 5th grade students and their adults at BJHS on Thursday, April 19, from 5:30-7:30 P.M. Fami-

lies will experience hands-on activities in robotics, virtual reality, 3D printing, and more. Students can

also enjoy STEAM activities, participate in a Rubik’s cube workshop, and take on a Minecraft chal-

lenge. Presenters will give talks on digital citizenship and eSports. Area vendors will showcase a mak-

erspace and technology-related toys and games. A light meal and prizes will be available. Shuttle buses

will pick up and drop off at each elementary school. Look for an RSVP flyer to come home with all stu-

dents after Spring Break. For more information, visit our website at www.iFamily.district87.org.

March Flying Horse Winners Best Job

Shawn G—4CS

BreeAnn B—2MS

Paulino Y—2MS

St. Patrick’s Day

Jeremiah F—2KS

Abbie S—4

Spring

Maci L—2AS

April Bookmobile Schedule

Old Farm Rd @ Windmill Rd

April 9 & 30 / 7:15p-8:30p

Phillip Place @ Carl Dr

April 2 & 23 / 7:15p—8:30p

Rainbow Ave @ Vladimir Dr

April 11 / 3p—4:15p

Stevenson School

April 3 & 24 / 7:15p—8:30p

Waterford Estates @ Oakland

April 16 / 3:30p—4:30p

Art Show Now Up!

Stevenson Art work shown above: Pop Art Emoji’s and Perspective Drawings (left), Animal Effigy Pots (right).

Not shown: Op Art designs and Woven People

Please stop by the Bloomington Public Library and see the wonderful work made by all the 5th grade students in

District 87. Make sure to leave a compliment note if you see something spectacular! Hours:

Mon-Thurs 9am-9pm Fri-Sat 9am-5pm

Sun 1pm-5pm

Stevenson Student Council The Leader in Me:

At Stevenson, the student council members are seen as leaders. These students are

role models in our school and other students look to them for advice and guidance.

Since our student council members are already showing the school expectations we

have been giving them more opportunities to grow as leaders by learning more about

the 7 habits of happy kids during our monthly meetings. Visit http://

www.theleaderinme.org/the-7-habits-for-kids to learn more about each habit and to

support discussions at home.

Mrs. Brenwall & Mrs. Cottrell

Nurse’s Notes CALLING ALL 5TH GRADERS

Please schedule your physicals and required

immunizations for 6th grade!

Keep in mind, your child WILL NOT be able to start school if you do not turn in a

6th grade school physical and proof of immunizations.

If you get them before school is finished in May, you can bring them to Nurse

Mustard here at school. The sooner the better!!

As a reminder: A Dental Examination is required for Kindergarten and 2nd grade.

**This form must be dated on or after November 15, 2016 and is due by May 15,

2018. If you have already turned a dental form in for your child, you have met the

requirement. If your child still needs a dental exam, please submit the form to the

Here’s a great way to have fun

and help our school earn

money!

CHUCK E CHEESE

DINE OUT

APRIL 13—3p-9p

A portion of your dine out dollars

will be donated to Stevenson!

Café News The school year is quickly coming to an end. I would like to take a minute and ask parents/guardians to watch for nega-

tive balance letters that are sent home with their students. Any large dollar amounts will be turned over for collection at

the end of the school year. If your student has a large negative dollar amount, I urge you to set up a payment plan by call-

ing any of the following: Char Formella or Katy Hansen @ 663-2351 or Deidre Witte @ 827-6031. If we haven’t heard

from you by Thursday, April 13, 2017, your student will begin receiving a Cheese sandwich, fruit, veggie & milk. If your

income changes any time during the school year, you are always welcome to apply for free/reduced breakfasts & lunch-

es. If you have a child in your household that qualifies for free/reduced lunch and one that has not, please contact Deidre

Witte so that benefits can be extended.

On taco day the students had a chance to try the new Bush’s Fiesta black beans. Many of the students who tried them

said they tasted like chili and liked them. On Wednesday, March 7th, we gave 1st – 4th graders a choice of our new chick-

en drumstick or the hot dog for the main meal that day. The students who chose the chicken drumstick REALLY liked

them! I’m so glad they are excited for something new.

From our kitchen to yours,

Cooking or baking with your kids is a great way to say I love spending time with you!

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Social Work News

ISU College Mentors activity dates for the remainder of the

school year are: 4/2, 4/9, 4/16, and 4/23. Please remind

your children they need to continue to be Safe, Respectful,

and Responsible during their time with Mentors.

There will also be an end of the year banquet on Sunday,

April 29, 11a. This banquet is for all mentor students and

their families.

Thank you all so

much!!!

Stevenson PTO wants to extend

our thanks to all the teachers,

parents, and donors for making

the 2018 Carnival such a

success!! We raised over $5000.00

May

UPCOMING EVENTS

Monarch & Bluestem Nominee Voting

In March, Kindergarten through second grade students

voted for their favorite Monach Nominee book, while

third through fifth grade students voted for the

Bluestem Award.

Stevenson’s Monarch Pick Stevenson’s Bluestem Pick

Red: A Crayon’s Story The Wild Robot

2018 Monarch Award Winner 2018 Bluestem Award Winner

Sam and Dave Dig a Hole Roller Girl

May 1 PTO Meeting

2 Moe’s Dine Out

3 Family Reading Night & Book Fair

3 Spring Picture Day

4 Career Day

7-11 Teacher Appreciation Week

8 SCRIP Card Pickup

9 D87 Board Mtg

18 SCRIP Card Pickup

22 5th Gr. Recognition

23 Last Day of School / Playday

End of 4th Grading Period

Report Cards Mailed Home

Library Media Center News

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2

School Resumes

Report Cards Sent Home

Yearbook Sales

Begin

3:15p-ISU College Mentors

3

3:15p-Soccer 5p-Youth Sports Clinic 6p-Incoming 6th Gr. Orientation/BJHS

4

8:20a-Student Council 11a-9p-Moe’s Dine Out 3:15p-SPARK & BOLD 5p-Youth Sports Clinic/Gym 6p-PTO Leadership Mtg

5

3:15p-Soccer 5p-Youth Sports Clinic/Gym 5p-Battle of the Books Practice/ LMC

6

3:15p-Girls in the

Game/Gym

7

8 9

3:15p-ISU College Mentors

10

3:15p-Soccer 5p-Youth Sports Clinic/Gym 6:15p-Girl Scouts/ Cafe

11

Kindergrten Pre- Registration 3:15p-SPARK & BOLD 5p-Youth Sports Clinic/Gym 6:30p-D87 Board Mtg

12 5:30p-7p-Multi- Cultural Fair

13

Yearbook Orders End

SCRIP Orders Due

3p-9p-Chuck E Cheese Dine Out 3:15p-Girls in the Game/Gym

14

15 16

3:15p-ISU College

Mentors

17

3:15p-Soccer 5p-Youth Sports Clinic/Gym

18

3:15p-SPARK &

BOLD

5p-Youth Sports

Clinic/Gym

19 3:15p-Soccer 5p-Youth Sports Clinic/Gym 6p-Girl Scouts/Cafe 5:30p-7:30p-iFamily- BJHS

20

SCRIP Card Pickup

3:15p-Girls in the

Game/Gym

21

22

23

3:15p-Last ISU

College Mentors

24

3:15p-Soccer 6:15p-Girl Scouts/ Cafe

25 8:30a-2:45p-4th

Gr. to Peoria Zoo

3:15p-Last SPARK &

BOLD 5p-Youth Sports Clinic/Gym 6:30p-D87 Board Mtg

26

27

3:15p-Girls in the

Game/Gym

28

29

ISU College

Mentors

Banquet-11a

30

Stevenson April 2018

Calendar

PARCC Testing (3rd-5th)

PARCC Testing (3rd-5th)

MAP Testing

3rd-5th

Dibels Testing

K-5th