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From the Desk of Mr. Sefcik and Mrs. Peters...

Thank you to everyone who supported our 5th Annual Day of Service! As a district, we collected over $40,000.00 for our PTA that will benefit every student in District 114. Together, we performed service at 15 locations

throughout our community, participated in service projects for local animal shelters, the Fire and Police Departments, Feed My Starving Children, and

spent time at a local nursing home. It was a great day and one the students and staff will not soon forget. A special thank you to our generous sponsors:

Access Elevator American Family Insurance, Gordon Kiesgen Agency, Inc.

Antioch Pizza Shop Benny’s Service Center, Inc.

The Clinton Family Fund Culver’s-Fox Lake

Dam, Snell & Taveirne, Ltd. Dockers Restaurant and Lounge

Education Association of Fox Lake Guardian Material Handling The William T. Lomas Family

Ray Auto Group Royal Sheet Metal

W. Brothers Roofing

Student Led Conferences are Thursday, November 7 from 2:00-9:00 and Friday, November 8 from 8:00-Noon. Please schedule your conference

through Skyward Family Access. If you do not have internet access please contact your child’s FLEX teacher to schedule your conference. During your

conference, you will receive a copy of your student’s fall MAP scores, last year’s IAR scores, and their 1st quarter report card.

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Issue: Day of Service Coverage 2 Student Led Conferences 6 Wellness Expo 9-10 Halloween Dance 11 Tryouts 14 Menus 17-18 Calendar 19

Red Letter

Days: 10/5 D114 Wellness

Expo at Stanton

8:45-11:30

10/8 PTA Meeting

6:30 at Lotus

10/11 No School

Teacher Institute Day

10/14 No School Columbus Day

10/15 Board of Education Meeting

7:00 Lotus

10/25 End of

Quarter 1

10/28 Food Drive

Begins

10/25 Halloween

Dance 7:00-9:00

(6-8 grades only)

Stanton News

Fox Lake Grade School District 114 101 Hawthorne Lane Fox Lake, IL 60020

Telephone: 847.973.4200 Fax: 847.973.4210 www.d114.org

October 2019

Don’t miss D114’s Community Wellness Expo on

Saturday, October 5 from 8:45-11:30 at Stanton School!

See page 9 for more details.

Our 5th Annual Day of Service was a huge success!

What a great day for District 114!

Together, we raised over $40,000.00 for the PTA and spent the day giving back to our community.

Our students and staff displayed excellent teamwork, took pride in their service projects, and felt a great

sense of accomplishment. Thank you to everyone who supported our efforts!

Top 10 Stanton

Fundraisers!

Alone we can do so little; together, we can do so much.

-Helen Keller

Small Acts, When Multiplied by Millions of People, Can Transform the World

-Howard Zinn

Until

next time....

...we rest.

Our Vision Excellence in education,

community, and self for success

in tomorrow’s opportunities.

Our Mission

Maximize and foster learning

and growth for all through

continuous improvement.

October 1, 2019 Dear Parents and Guardians of Stanton School Students, It is time to begin scheduling Student-led Conferences at Stanton School. Conferences for all students in 5-8 grades is Thursday, November 7 from 2:00 - 9:00PM and Friday, November 8 from 8:00AM - Noon. (Dismissal on Wednesday, November 6 and Thursday, November 7 is at 1:30 and there is no student attendance on Friday, November 8) Once again, Stanton School will be using Skyward Family Access to schedule Student-led conferences. By using this feature, you will have the opportunity to view your child’s FLEX teacher’s conference schedule, check availability, and sign up for a 20 minute conference. It is very important that each student have a parent/guardian present. If you cannot attend, perhaps you could send another family member, close friend, or other significant person in your child's life. Below are step by step directions for scheduling your student led conference: 1. Visit www.d114.org and select the Skyward Family Access link. 2. Log into Family Access using the username and password. (If you need assistance with accessing the system, please call the school office.) Click the Conferences link located on the left sidebar. 3. Once loaded you will see all of your children’s names. To begin the scheduling process, start with one of your children by selecting the All Conferences link next to their name. 4. Next you will need to click the Select a Time link. A pop up window will appear with all of the available appointment times. Simply click the Select Link next to the appointment time that works for your schedule. 5. Your appointment has not yet been scheduled. A confirmation window will appear. Click the Save Button to confirm your appointment. 6. Once you have saved your appointment, your conference will be scheduled and viewable within Skyward Family Access by selecting the View Scheduled Times link. 7. If you would like to print out your conference time click the link Print All Scheduled Conferences. If you do not have access to the internet, please call your child’s FLEX teacher to schedule your conference. If you would like to schedule a separate conference with your child's social worker please contact Ms.Posey at 847.973.4237 This is a wonderful opportunity for genuine teamwork involving parents, teachers, and students. Sincerely, Mr. Sefcik and Mrs. Peters

Stanton Middle School 101 Hawthorne Lane, Fox Lake, IL 60020

Principal--Jeff Sefcik

Assistant Principal--Rachelle Peters

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If you can, consider purchasing items for the Grant Township Food Pantry on your next shopping trip.

If you recently received a letter stating that your student(s) does

not comply with the Illinois State Board of Education regarding

their medical information, please turn in the proper paperwork as

soon as possible. If the required paperwork is not turned in by

October 15, 2019 your student(s) will not be permitted to

attend school until their paperwork is turned in and they are in

compliance. Thank you for your cooperation!

Stanton’s Annual Food Drive Begins October 28

Items the food pantry can always use are peanut butter and jelly, canned fruit, beef stew, canned pasta, Manwich, canned chili,

pancake mix and syrup, cake mixes and frosting, canned tuna and

salmon, cereal, toilet paper, Kleenex, and other toiletries.

Donations should be given to your

child’s 1st hour teacher.

Contact Mrs.

Lanners at

847-973-4229 if you

have any questions.

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Building

Music

Class

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our best.

Providing a

safe learning

environment.

Professional

Learning

Communities.

Building

friendships

Wellness Expo Schedule

for

Saturday, October 5, 2019

8:45-11:30

When: Friday, October 25 7:00-9:00pm

Where: Stanton Cafeteria

Who: 6-8 Grades Stanton Students Only

Admission: One non-perishable food item for Grant Township’s Food Pantry

Dear 5th Grade Parents, An instructor from Robert Crown Center for Health Education will visit Stanton School on Friday, October 4 from 8:45-11:30 a.m. The topics presented are physical development

of males and females with an emphasis on changes that occur at puberty as well as a new social and emotional component. Many of you may remember the “Linda” and “Michael” programs from previous years. This year, the program has been updated and replaced with the “Puberty 1” program. Boys and girls will be separated but will learn the same content. The new program is delivered using a storytelling approach to increase engagement and retention. Fifth graders across the area have been learning about puberty from the Robert Crown Center for over 20 years. The students, staff, and parents from surrounding school districts have been impressed with the appropriateness and thorough treatment of the subject in these professional presentations. The Robert Crown Center for Health Education has visited Stanton School the last 4 years and we’ve had very positive feedback. This presentation is free to all 5th graders. If you do not want your student to participate in the Puberty 1 program, please complete and return the opt out form below by Thursday, October 3. If you have any concerns or questions feel free to call me at 847-973-4246. Thank you in advance for your support in the continuing education of your son or daughter here at Stanton School. Respectfully, Melissa Jakstas

5th Grade Health Teacher 847-973-4230

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I would rather my child, ___________________________________ not attend the Puberty 1 presentation on Friday, October 4. I understand my child will be provided meaningful schoolwork in an alternate location of the school. _________________________________ ___________ Parent/Guardian Signature Date

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Stanton’s PE Department is collecting used

gym shoes all year long. Shoes that are still

in wearable condition will be donated to

impoverished countries and shoes that are

not wearable will be recycled. The donation

box is outside the locker rooms.

Stanton’s National Junior Honor Society is collecting used markers.

Last year we collected 3,500 old markers

and kept them out of landfills. The markers we collect are recycled into diesel

fuel.

Any type of markers are accepted! Crayola, Sharpies, Expo, Prismacolor,

Cra-Z-Art, highlighters, and more!

Drop off boxes are near the office at Stanton and Lotus.

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Last spring, 12 students were inducted into Stanton’s National Junior Honor Society.

NJHS is the nation’s premier organization established to recognize outstanding middle

school students. More than just an honor roll, NJHS serves to recognize students who

demonstrate excellence in the areas of scholarship, service, leadership, and character.

Stanton’s latest inductees are: Makenzie Borys, Ava Dawson, Ashlin Driscoll, Kelsey Franz,

Angelina Kmiec, Milla Laskosky, Amber Martin, Nicole Pawlus, Averie Schultz, Ariana

Serlick, Amber Wentz, and Kaya Williams. NJHS is sponsored by Mrs. Brnot.

Some of the service projects Stanton’s NJHS sponsors are the Coat and Blanket Drive,

Crayola Colorrecycle Program, Adopt A Pet, and St. Judes’ Research Hospital for Children.

Boys Basketball

October 21 & 22 3:05-4:30 (Must attend both days)

Tryouts are open to boys in 6th-8th grades

Cheerleading

October 21 & 22 3:05-4:30 (Must attend both days)

Tryouts are open to girls in 6th-8th grades.

information Students must

have a current

physical on file to

tryout.