Leigh Weekly Tracks

March 15, 2024 

Dear Leigh Families, 

Parent and Teacher Conferences  went very well last night, thank you if you were in attendance.  We have a second date next week on March 21st.  It is important to connect with your child’s teachers regarding your child’s successes and areas of growth.    

The 2024-2025 District Calendar is included in this TRACKS.  Please take some time to align your vacation plans with the days of non-attendance in the district.  We want every student in school each and every day.   Numbers for attendance and tardiness are reported to the State of Illinois every year and those numbers are taken into account when calculating the final rating for schools in the state.  We are two weeks into the final trimester of the school year.  Let’s end the year strong!

We all know the traffic around Leigh School is very challenging.  One thing I have noticed is the lines do not get crowded until about 8:07am.  If you come to Leigh closer to 8:00am, you will be pleased with the drop off experience, especially if you have to drop off at Giles, too.  Leigh school supervision begins at 8:00am.  The school day begins at 8:10am and students are considered late at 8:20am.  Many cars are not arriving at Leigh until well after the start of the school day.  All of the students have a morning meeting to set-up the expectations for the day.  Please help your child to be on time and present for their morning meeting.

Have a great weekend, 
Michele Guzik
Superintendent 

 

Dear Leigh Families, 

As a reminder, Thursday, March 21 will be our second night of parent teacher conferences here at Leigh School. Conferences will take place from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The Book Fair will also be open during this time!

Upon arrival, you will be greeted by staff who will provide you with a sticker name tag. At the end of your conference return your sticker name tag to the main office entrance (where you entered) and you will earn your student 100 paws.

Way to go 3rd and 4th Graders!

A huge round of applause for our 3rd and 4th graders who navigated through the IAR testing this week. Adjusting the schedule across all grades ensured a smooth and supportive environment for our young test-takers. We’re proud of their hard work!

No School Alert: Teacher Institute Day

Heads up for a teacher only day this Tuesday! Our dedicated educators will be doing some learning of their own, meaning a day off for our students. Enjoy the day off and gear up for more adventures ahead.

Hoops for Hearts & Rock Paper Scissors Showdown

Students will be in for some high-energy fun this Friday with our annual 4th Graders vs. Staff Hoops for Hearts basketball game! And the excitement doubles with a Rock Paper Scissors tournament at halftime. 

Spring Break Countdown and Early Dismissal Reminder

Feel the spring break vibes approaching? Mark your calendars for an early send-off at 1:10 pm this Friday, leading into a blissful break until April 1st. It’s the perfect time to unwind and create joyful memories.

Your Voice Matters - Take the 5 Essentials Survey!

Please take a moment to share your thoughts with us through the 5 Essentials Survey. Your feedback is invaluable and helps us make our school even better! Take the survey here: http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/ 

(Remember to search for "J Leigh"). 

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend ahead!

Sean Rabiola

Principal

 

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From the Office of the Assistant Principal.....

Dear Leigh Families,

You may have noticed your child come home with a certificate for a special treat for being on time to school this week! Please see Mrs. Guzik's note above regarding traffic around Leigh in order to ensure your child does not miss out on future, "Caught On Time" opportunities! You never know when one may pop up!

As a reminder, our doors open at 8:00 am, our school day officially begins at 8:10 and students are considered tardy at 8:20. At 8:10, classroom doors have opened and teachers are beginning community building and SEL lessons during Morning Meeting. If your child participates in our Check In Check Out program or SEB group supports, this is also a key time for them to prepare them to have a safe, respectful, and responsible day.

If your child is hesitant to attend school or is showing school refusal, please consider attending a NAMI parent meeting via Zoom, May 9th or in person on May 6, as this will be the topic of discussion. More details in the flyer below. 

Sincerely,

Mrs. Allison Carnehl

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Tiger of the Month Flyer

 

Congratulations to our Tigers of the Week!  These students were chosen for being extra PAW-some during the week of March 11, 2024. A big Tiger Pride roar goes out to the following honorees:

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Kindergarten: Therri Domingo

First Grade: Deavon Harris

Second Grade: Samir Salamy

Third Grade: Adrian Vazquez

Fourth Grade: Sofia Bukowski

 

February Top Tigers

A big Tiger Pride salute goes out to the following students who are being honored as our Top Tigers for the month of January. Each month, homeroom teachers are invited to select one student who truly has exemplified what it means to be a Leigh School Tiger.  These students are celebrated with a nomination form highlighting their efforts completed by their teachers, which are then shared with the nominee’s classmates. A special certificate is presented to the Top Tigers and their photos are proudly displayed outside of their classrooms.  

Congratulations to this month’s honorees:

Preschool-  Vivienne Kaminski, Giovanna Marzec & Gia Santucci

Kindergarten- Adeline Finocchio, Evelyn Kepinski, Luna Palmisano & Sofia Smedick 

First Grade-David Bogdan, Nathan Camoras, Christiaan Nijmeh, Amelia Pacocha & Nico Santucci   

Second Grade- Eliana Giannopoulos, Kaya Mrozowski, Emma Nguyen, Emmanuela Pashos & Ariella Priolo 

Third Grade- Sebastian Bogaczyk, Sebastian Broda, Luca Czerniuk, Leighanne Fajardo & Zuzanna Lozanski

Fourth Grade- Tasneem Abu-Alia, Elyana Bieszczad, Nico Cordero Vazquez, Zoie Funa, Jaziris Ramos & Ariana Vesa

Congratulations to Leigh Red and Leigh Black on a great Battle of the Books season!

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Daddy Daughter Dance 2024

We need your help! If you would like to volunteer for the Daddy Daughter Dance, please click the link below. 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4CA9AA2AA3F94-48427932-daddy#/

Spring Picture Day
Teacher Raffle

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Raffle Tickets for Teacher Raffle

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PTA Flowers
Flower Order sheet
March Nurse Newsletter
Leigh After School Program
Rock Painting
Eisenhower Parenting Flyer
Yearbook 2023
NYA Cheerleading
Easter Egg Hunt 2024
Movie Nights 2024
Little Tiger
 
DATES TO REMEMBER....

 

March 19th - Teacher Institute - No School

Early Release Wednesdays

  • Preschool: 8:10-10:40am & 11:50-2:20pm.
  • Half Day Kindergarten:       8:10-10:30am & 12:05-2:25pm
  • Leigh Full Day Kindergarten-Fourth Grade: 8:10am-2:25pm