Student Technology Guidelines & Parent Letter
12/7 VIP Updates & Reminders

Join us on 1 of 2 dates for the next 8th grade parent informational!

Hello 8th grade Patriot Partners,
Please regard this urgent notice about 8th grade photos and cap and gown ordering. Use the links below to sign up for a time slot and provide measurements.
Step 1: Complete Cap & Gown Measurement Form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8TxY8eNXJV-64LXyypngY3SqQ2il7HY14JG8nFqTM78c9oQ/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0
Step 2: Sign-up for Lifetouch Photo Session https://signup.com/go/kPOFbed

Illinois Action for Children has provided information regarding ComEd's Helping Hand program. They are offering families assistance with past due bills up to $300. Please see attached photo.


“Coping with Pandemic Stress”, Thursday, 12/3, 7-8:30PM presented by IMH Sojuth Suburban Mental health Cluster. Registration required: http://bit.ly/PandemicStressWorkshop

Wishing you, our VIPs, a joyous holiday! Principal Foster & Assistant Principal Lee

Good afternoon 8th grade Patriot Partners:
8thGrade Placement Testing
A third placement testing day for our 8thGrade had been scheduled for Saturday, December 5, 2020. But due to the rising concerns of COVID-19 and in an effort to keep our families and staff safe, we have decided to postpone the final testing day until it is safer to do so. The placement test scores are just one of several metrics the district uses to place students. Other metrics include grades, NWEA scores, and teacher recommendations. The new test date will be Saturday, January 23, 2021. The deadline to sign up for the 8th-grade testing is Monday, November 30th. There are only 120 seats available.
Please use the link below to register:
https://forms.gle/8JyGxSKZktTrfct5A
Also, please see flyer attached for the 12/15 8th Grade Parent Meeting with Rich 227.

11/23 Principal Post

We in school district 163 understand that these times can be rough on our families. We have created a Community Resource Guide that provides resources for your families needs. Please visit our Parent Resource Page on our district website for more information.

Topic: VIP Reading Night
Time: Nov 19, 2020 05:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
https://zoom.us/j/98482872581?pwd=S01ESGxMSjNyd3Y1bnMrcDBwajZ5Zz09
Meeting ID: 984 8287 2581 Passcode: 675312
Good evening parents,
Tomorrow is an early dismissal. Children should log in to their homeroom by 8:30 AM and classes will dismiss at 11:55 AM for lunch. Children should spend the afternoon making up work. Remember, we only have school on Monday and Tuesday next week.
11/18 Meal packs are available!

Week of 11/15

MOSTA and OLS will be hosting a virtual anime themed reading night next week on Thursday, 11/19 from 5:30 - 7. Virtual book fair is taking place right now until the 11/19.
https://shop.scholastic.com/parent-ecommerce/as-seen-in-schools/360fair.html?fairId=4979792

Join us 11/6-19 for our virtual Scholastic Book Fair.

Happy Sunday VIP Patriot Partners! 11/1/20 Weekly Reminders:

Join us for the premier of Michelle Obama School's virtual art show "Understanding the Arts World" tonight at 7PM! See you soon: https://youtu.be/L1nWp6LBsAs
Good Morning SD163 Family, Please note that tomorrow we will not have technology pickup. Technology pickup will resume on Thursday from 7:30-10:30AM and again from 1:00-4:00PM. If you have any questions, please contact the main office.
Please join us on 10/28/20 for our 8th Grade High School Education Fair @6-7:30PM. See you soon!
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/92801239892?pwd=dnpjVkdYNXlDZUsyS0UxTlFBOFVQUT09
Meeting ID: 928 0123 9892
Passcode: 145630
