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10.4.2024
Dear Thorp Families:
Today the students had a blast watching the teachers in the dunk tank! Thank you to Ms. Santos, Mr. Sertic, Mr. Coughlin, and the administration for being wonderful, water-logged sports. The Read-a-thon raised nearly $40,000. Thank you so much to Friends of Thorp and our phenomenal parent volunteers! As part of our Read-a-Thon we also debuted our Book Vending Machine. Every child will be able to select their own book on the day of their birthday or half-birthday. Thank you once again to FoT!
STAR Test Results
The beginning of the year testing information for your children who took the Star (Grades 3-8) and i-Ready (Kindergarten through Grade 2) assessments was sent home today.
Van Gogh Picture Retakes 10/18/2024
Parents - Please sign up if you would like your child to retake their school picture. Only students who were absent or signed up below will be called down for retakes.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScBsmWMAMoY3xnylVbtnkBNytt-kny3SNrXuCEiY6I0temkig/viewform
From the Counselors:
Personal Health and Safety Classes are delivered to K-4 grade classes on the topics of healthy habits, interpersonal relationships, gender identification and physical and emotional safety (including from abuse and bullying). These lessons have been developed by the CPS to meet all National and State Standards to meet age appropriate needs.
While we encourage all of our families to participate in this state requirement, there is an option to opt out of one or more lessons. Please complete the opt out form below. One per student. These lessons will begin in November.
Sexual Health Education classes are delivered to 5-8 grade classes in health and discuss healthy relationships, communication skills, gender identity, human reproduction, and sexual health.
Again, these lessons are a state requirement, but if any family feels compelled to opt out of one or more lessons, they must submit this in writing. Please use the form below. These lessons will take place in the 3rd quarter.
Ms. Murray and Ms. Daly will offer a Parent University presentation to discuss the topics addressed in class and to answer any questions you may have on Thursday, October 10th from 7-8pm via Google Meets using the code: thorpparent
For your reference, please take a look at the CPS website for information regarding the lessons.
https://www.cps.edu/services-and-supports/health-and-wellness/sexual-health-education/
Feel free to reach out with any questions you may have.
Friends of Thorp:
Campus Fall Clean up will take place on October 5th at 10am. If you'd like to pitch in, please bring any gardening tools and gloves you may have. Snacks and Refreshments will be provided.
Kids can help too or enjoy time at the PTA’s Open Gym.
Save the date for the Fall Fest on October 19th, 11:30am-2pm. We are looking for families to decorate their cars for trunk or treat (there will be prizes for best theme!) You can sign up here.
If you are willing to contribute nut-free bags of candy for the trunk-or-treat, donations can be dropped off at the Austin entrance during school hours. Thank you for your help!
LSC Meeting
Our next LSC Meeting will be on Wednesday, 10/09/2024 at 6:00PM in the library or on-line. You can join us by going to: oathorpacademy.org/lscmeeting
Agenda
Principal's Report
Please visit our LSC Page for past agendas and more information.
Teacher and Staff of the Month Recognition
Please recognize our staff and teachers with our Teacher of the Month and Staff of the Month forms. You can let them know how much you appreciate their efforts for this past month of September.
Have a great weekend. Enjoy this beautiful Chicago weather!
Efren Toledo