Barack Obama School of Leadership and STEM

Our Teachers and Staff are busy preparing for your return! Remember to register for school. See flyer for detailed information or go to www.sd163.com! We can wait to see you on Friday, August 20th!

Parents, Join us at 6:30 pm for our 1st Parent meeting for the 2021-22 school year. 4th Grade - August 16th 5th Grade - August 17th Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/9542708702 We look forward to seeing you on the 16th or 17th of August!!

Good day Parents, You still have time to register this month for the 2021-22 school year, there are still two dates - July 26th and 28th from 3 pm - 6:30 pm. The August registration dates are also listed for your convenience. Info is on the two flyers!

Registration for 2021-22 School Year is under way. If you have completed the first step, you can bring your proof of residency June 10 and 16. If you haven't started registration go to www.sd163.com. View the video link: https://animoto.com/play/GSgLbto1CJBEMlZUWDNyXw

Parents, Please see the attached flyer on Device return information! 8th Grade - June 1 - 3 4th - 7th Grade - June 7 - 10 (unless attending summer school)

Parents and Guardians, Registration for the 2021-22 school year is open. Please register your child for school today. All fees are waived. I am attaching the letter and link for you to complete registration for next year. If you have any questions or concerns, please call the registration hotline at 708-668-9468. https://www.sd163.com/page/register-online

Hello Families! Please see the following flyer about Free Internet services.

Hi Families! Just a reminder, please see the following flyer with registration information for the 2021-2022 school year. The window is now open.

Hi Families! Please use the link below to access the premier for the Spring Music Concert starting at 7:00 p.m. this evening. Congratulations to all of our students who will be featured this evening. https://youtu.be/sCXN8bi5pPM

8th Grade Parents, Please register for the 8th grade graduation parade today. The parade will take place Thursday, May 27th at 3 pm. Flyers were mailed to you last week. The Eventbrite link is below. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/153995459565

Good Afternoon 8th Grade Parents! Please review included flyers about the 8th Grade Motor Parade and Virtual Graduation!

Accelerated Reader (AR) Celebration!!! Any 4th - 7th graders that meets their AR goal for 4th quarter will participate in our "Among Us Overdrive Celebration". The event will take place Friday, May 28th from 2 pm - 3 pm. Will you be "Among Us"????

Parents, Join us this evening at 6 pm for our End of the Year Title I Parent Meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84869889714pwd=K2xoQlFkSnhscFAvYi9JVTZwTmhNQT09 Meeting ID: 848 6988 9714 Passcode: 408982

Hi Families! Please see the following flyer with registration information for the 2021-2022 school year. The window is now open.

Barack Obama School of Leadership and STEM appreciate the teachers and staff that work each day to support student academic success!! Send them gifts, special emails or calls to let them know how much they are appreciated!!! Teacher Appreciation Week - May 3 - 7, 2021

Family Game Night! Join us Wednesday, May 12th from 5 pm - 7 pm for Virtual Game Night. Fun games for the whole family! Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86921475224?pwd=OUFsUWtnWUY5UjBQeGhNUFZvL2hyQT09 Meeting ID: 869 2147 5224 Passcode: 241747

Join us Thursday, May 6th at 6 pm for our End of the Year Title I Parent Meeting. Valuable information will be shared about our programs. Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84869889714?pwd=K2xoQlFkSnhscFAvYi9JVTZwTmhNQT09 Meeting ID: 848 6988 9714 Passcode: 408982

Barack Obama School of Leadership and STEM Families, Please review the Measurable Results Assessment (MRA) Parent Notification Letter. (See Attached) Thank you, Mrs. McClam-Hollimon, Assistant Principal

Leader in Me Measurable Results Assessment (MRA) Parent-Notification Letter April 26, 2021 Dear Parents/Guardians, Our school is implementing a transformational process for 6th – 8th grade students called the Leader in Me, which teaches 21st-century leadership and life skills to students and creates a culture of student empowerment based on the idea that every child can be a leader. Starting the week of Monday, May 3rd, 2021, our school will be conducting surveys to learn more about key areas of strength and areas of needed growth in our school. The data from these surveys will also help us track the impacts of the Leader in Me process and implement key practices. In order for us to have a holistic picture of what is going on in our school, we are asking all full-time staff members, parents/guardians, and students in Grade 6th – 8th grade to participate. Below is additional information about the process and content of the surveys. Parent Participation If you decide to participate, you will be asked to complete a survey (without sharing your name or other identifying information) that will be available through a Web link we will send out on Monday, May 3rd, 2021. The survey is completely voluntary, but we do hope to get feedback on or before Friday, May 7th. The parent/guardian survey takes approximately 12 minutes to complete and will ask questions about your child and about his or her experience in our school. Student Participation If your child is in Grade 6th – 8th grade and decides to participate, he or she will be asked to complete a 20-minute multiple-choice assessment (no identifying information will be requested or collected). The MRA will be confidentially administered by a classroom teacher. Students will privately answer questions about their attitudes and behaviors on a computer at school. They will be able to skip questions and stop anytime they choose. Students who do not wish to participate in the survey or stop participating, or whose parents choose to deny permission for their participation, will be provided with an appropriate alternative activity (e.g. quiet reading) while the surveys are being administered. Results will be summarized by grade level and available to the leadership of our school through a password-protected, data-encrypted website. Please contact Mrs. McClam-Hollimon, Assistant Principal, @ (708) 668 – 9111 if you have additional questions.

School District 163 will host in person and online Summer School. Emails and letters have been sent to all parents. Please register your child today. Classes will be held Monday - Thursday, June 14 - July 22 from 8 am - noon. Link for registration is on the attached flyer!