Hilda Walker Intermediate School May/June, 2012

*** Newsletter *** Hilda Walker Intermediate School – May/June, 2012

Letter from the Principal

Dear Walker Parents and Students,

I am so fortunate to have been the principal of Walker

Intermediate School for the past four school years. I would like to

express my gratitude to the wonderful staff members, parents and

parent organizations that have worked with me to challenge our

Walker students to grow and learn. We worked together

successfully to move our children forward academically, socially

and physically.

I wish all the best for our children as they grow and learn. I will

think of you often, and will miss you very much. Thank you for

opening your arms and hearts, and letting me be a part of your

school community.

Most sincerely,

Jan Zevkovich, Principal (2008-2012)

[email protected]

Special thanks to Walker Assistant Principals, Mrs. Christine

Hudziak (2008-2011) and Mr. Jeff Libowitz (2011-2012) for their

service to Ms. Zevkovich, our Walker staff and students. Thank

you!

Ms. Jan Zevkovich, Principal

Field Day

This year, Field Day will be held on

Friday, May 25th

. Weather

permitting; we will be outside most

of the day. Students should still

follow the handbook regarding

appearance for that day, which

includes no tank tops or flip flops.

Please see the handbook under

“Appearance Code” for more

information.

Important Dates 4/30 – 5/3 - 6th Grade Field Trip to Big Wolf Ranch

5/2,5/8 – 5/10 – 5th Grade Field Trip to Graue Mill Museum

5/3 – 6th Grade World’s Fair

5/4 – HWSCO Treat Day

Joliet Slammer’s Reading Program Forms Due to L. Schmidt

5/7 – LW-TATU Assembly for 6th Grade in a.m. (MPR)

5/9 – B.O.E. Meeting

5/11 – “Lewis & Clark” Assembly for 5th Grade (8:45 & 10 a.m.)

Staff Appreciation Lunch from HWSCO

5/14 – 6th Grade Band Concert in the Gym @7 p.m.

5/15 – Beginning Band Concert in the Gym @ 7 p.m.

5/16 – HW Band Picnic (3-4:30 p.m.)

Walker Step-up Night (6:30 to 7:30 p.m.)

5/17 – Student Council Talent Show (Gym @ 1 p.m.)

5/18 – TEACHER INSTITUTE/NO SCHOOL

5/24 - Awards Assembly (8:45 a.m.)

Career Day (1 p.m.)

5/25 - Field Day/HWSCO Free Lunch provided to ALL Students

5/28 – MEMORIAL DAY/NO SCHOOL

5/29 – Last Day of School (1 hour)

Band Booster Meeting @Walker 7 p.m.

Teacher Appreciation Week

May 7-11, 2012

Thank you to all of our teachers, support personnel, office and

custodial staff for doing such an outstanding job each and every

day at Walker Intermediate School! We love our teachers and

staff!!!

A single act of kindness throws out roots in

all directions, and the roots spring up to

make new trees. Lawrence G. Lovasik, American writer

Thank you to our Parent and Community volunteers

who have helped us make this another successful

school year for Walker students.

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Hilda Walker News p2

Last Activity Bus will be on May 23rd

General Information Hilda Walker Intermediate School

19900 S. 80th Avenue

Tinley Park, Illinois 60487

Phone: 815-464-2285

Student Attendance Hours: 8:20 A.M .to 2:50 P.M.*

School Office Hours: 7:55 A.M. to 3:55 P.M.

Teacher Attendance Hours: 8:10 A.M. to 3:10 P.M.

For your information…

The after school activity bus departure time from Walker is

3:55 p.m.

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Walker Artists

The 5th

and 6th

Grade Walker Artists have answered Tinley Park’s

call to all artists and have created a Broadway Bench. The 39

Walker students received the bench March 1st and have been

working hard the last two months to create a bench that captures

the spirit of Broadway musicals. Broadway has always been a

magical place. Young performers aspire to be on the stage acting

out their favorite scene. This bench portrays those characters so

desperately wanted. The following students took part in this

astounding project; Madison Baird, Yolanda Botello, Paige

Candelaria, Kelsey Cappel, Kelly Collopy, Emma Dickenscheidt,

Franchesca Garcia, Jessica Giraldi, Penelope Janicki, Angela

Juskie, Mia LaMantia, Danya Mohamed, Sydney Nekola, Megan

Potaczek, Madeline Romero, Elyse Skolek, Grace Vavrik,

Courtney Williams, Bessie Zhang, Nicole Zralka, Grace Arnold,

Jack Cassidy, Veronica Cervantes, Evan Curatolo, Sarah

Dababneh, Madilyn Diaz, Ayana Esparza, Hannah Gray, Allison

Hefner, Julia Lederer, Amanda Logan, Matthew Fritsch, Lauren

Ostrowski, Carlie Parrish, Amanda Pohrte, Vanessa Soliz, Richard

Stiglic, Melaney Struttmann, Tara Tischer, and Tyler Win. Ms.

McCarthy is proud of their effort and can not wait to see the bench

on Oak Park Avenue.

Sixth Grade Reptile Assembly

On April 4, 2012, the sixth grade was treated to a lively assembly

presented by Dave DiNaso’s Traveling World of Reptiles. Thanks

to the Walker SCO, our Multi-Purpose Room was filled with witty

presenters showing us giant pythons, alligators, tarantulas, a giant

tortoise, lizards, etc. Mr. Di Naso discussed the natural habitats,

feeding habits, and many other aspects of each reptile’s life.

Children got to pet the snakes and one student even got to ride on

the giant tortoise!! It was an entertaining and informative

assembly that was enjoyed by all.

Submitted by: Mrs. Gail Klein

Left to right: Dave DiNaso, Katie Trudeau, Ranya Darwish,

and Kylee Underwood.

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Parent-School Contact Procedure Flow:

1. First, contact the teacher.

2. If you want to schedule a conference, please call or email

the teacher to make an appointment to address your

concerns.

3. If you need further assistance after you have had a

conference (or phone conference) with the teacher, then

contact the principal or assistant principal.


2012-2013 School Year

Returning Student Registration

May 1 through June 15

http://www.summithill.org

Beginning May 1 and running through June 15, a link to the

student registration form will be available on the front page of the

District website. The process will utilize current student login

usernames and passwords for PowerSchool access.

The re-registration fee is $130 for students grades 1-8 if paid by

June 15. Afterwards, the fee will be $150.

The District will continue to accommodate those who do not wish

to pay online. These individuals may go online to complete the

registration form and then come to the Administrative Center to

pay by check or cash. For more information, please call 815-469-

9103.

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HW/SHJH Athletic Boosters

The Summit Hill/Hilda Walker Booster Club would like to thank

all the teams and volunteers for another successful 3on3

Tournament. Creative team names, great looking team shirts,

buzzer beater shots, and of course great concession food made this

years event fun for all. A total of 32 teams participated, and 50+

games were played, culminating in the crowning the following

teams with 1st and 2nd places....

5th Grade Boys 1st - Triple Threat

2nd - Fantastic 4

6th Grade Girls 1st - Hoops I Did It Again

2nd - All Stars

6th Grade Boys 1st - F.I.S.H

2nd - White Mamba Elite

Band News

On Saturday, March 31st, the Summit Hill Band Boosters hosted

their annual Spaghetti Dinner at Hilda Walker School. Dinner was

served to well over 1000 people who were also able to attend

concert presented by the Hilda Walker 5th

Grade Band, 6th

Grade

Wildcat Band, and both of Summit Hill Junior High's bands. The

Boosters and directors would like to thank everyone who attended

the event for all of their support. They would especially like to

thank all of the parents, community members and local businesses

who volunteered their time and energy, or made donations to help

make this event a huge success.

On Tuesday, May 1st, the Hilda Walker Jazz Bands will perform,

along with the Summit Hill Junior High Jazz Bands, at the annual

Jazz Coffeehouse concert at Summit Hill Junior High. The concert

will begin with the 6th grade groups at 6:30pm in the Summit Hill

cafetorium.

Please join the Hilda Walker Bands for our final performances of

the year. The 6th Grade Concert will be held on Monday, May 14

th

and the 5th

Grade Band Spring Concert will be held on Tuesday,

May 15th

. Both concerts are at 7pm in the Hilda Walker gym.

[email protected]

[email protected]

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Veterans’ Day Ceremony

Mrs. Tucker and the Walker School Community would like to

announce that their annual Veterans Day Ceremony is tentatively

scheduled for Friday, November 9th

2012. Please remember

veterans, even though your child might be moving to the junior

high school you will always be welcomed at our ceremony. Just

keep the date in mind and drop us line or give us a call in October

to let us know that you would like to attend. We look forward to

welcoming back “old friends” and getting to know the new

veterans next year.

http://www.summithill.org/



Hilda Walker News p4 HEALTH AND DENTAL REQUIREMENTS

For the 2012/13 school year, all students entering 6th

grade are

required to have a physical and be current on their immunizations.

This is to be completed before the first day of 6th

grade. This

physical can also be used to meet the sports physical requirement

if they choose to participate in intramural or sports activities.

6th

grade students are also required to have a dental examination.

This is due May 15, 2013. It is valid for any dental exam within

18 months before that date.

Students entering 5th

grade do not have any health or dental

requirements, BUT if they choose to try out or participate in sports

or intramurals, they will need a sports physical. The sports

physicals are good for 1 year, and will be required every year

through high school if your child participates in any sports or

intramural activities.

If any student requires medication at school, please have a

Medication Authorization Form completed by your doctor and

yourself. This is needed for any prescription, over the counter

medication, inhalers, etc.

All the required forms are available on the district website, under

the tab “For Parents and Students” and then under “Forms”.

6

th grade Illinois State Physical form

@http://www.summithill.org/Documents/Ctrl_Hyperlink/State_Ph

ysical_Examination_Form_uid892010346192.pdf

6th

grade Dental Form

@http://www.summithill.org/Documents/Ctrl_Hyperlink/State_De

ntal_Examination_Form_uid892010345362.pdf

5th

grade Sports Physical Form

@http://www.summithill.org/Documents/Ctrl_Hyperlink/Athletics

_Eligibility_Physical_uid892010336052.pdf

Medication Authorization Form

@http://www.summithill.org/Documents/Ctrl_Hyperlink/Medical

_Authorization_Form_uid892010336582.pdf

Mrs. Santefort, School Nurse

[email protected]

Wanted for CAREER DAY

Dear Parents/Guardians,

We would like to invite members of the Hilda Walker Community

to present at our Career Day on Thursday, May 24, 2012.

Sessions will be scheduled from 1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. and from 1:40

p.m. to 2:10 p.m. In a half hour session, you would share your

chosen profession with about 15 to 26 students. More information

will be emailed or sent home at a later date.

Thank you for your time and assistance.

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Sixth Grade Field Trip

Sixth grade students will go on a field trip this year to the Big

Wolf Run Ranch on April 30th

-May 3rd

. The Ranch is a non-

profit, federally licensed, educational program which specializes

in education and conservation of North American

wildlife. Many of the animals at Big Run have been rescued

wherein the only other alternative was euthanasia. Although

they have rescued many animals, Big Run's primary objective is

education. Currently, they are unable to comfortably house any

additional wildlife. They are in the preliminary stages of

planning out a larger facility, where they will be able to provide

homes for orphaned wildlife. The plans include an on-site rehab

medical facility as well as an 1800 sq. ft. on-site education

center. With the continued generous support of the public, the

facility will expand as funds allow. Big Run offers outdoor

group presentations for children and adults of all ages. Big Run

also hosts family day/open house events. Frequent visitors to

Big Run include school groups, scouts, church organizations,

photography clubs and home school groups. Thank you to the

HWSCO for sponsoring this field trip.

For more information on the Ranch you can visit their website:

http://www.bigrunwolfranch.org


http://www.bigrunwolfranch.org/


Safety Patrol

Although, Walker’s Safety Patrol was small, they were a faithful

group of students headed by Kevin Riofski and Dylan Wolcott.

The safety patrol will be meeting with 5th

graders during the

month of May collecting names of possible candidates for the

2012-2013 school year. There is no charge for being a safety

patrol member, but students must be willing to give of their time,

stay academically eligible, and follow guidelines. The safety patrol

meets on the 3rd

Thursday of the month and does various activities

through out the year. Being a member of the patrol will not

interfere with after school activities and you are not required to

change the way you travel home at the end of the day. In the past

the patrol has had hat and mitten drives, “goodie” collections to

send overseas to American serviceman, and have written letters

and cards for veterans. The departing patrol is challenging the new

patrol to have a fund raiser to raise money to purchase vests for

police dogs. If Walker students raise enough money and

permission is obtained the dog that is going to receive the vest will

be brought to Walker for a “Vesting” Ceremony. Mrs. Tucker is

looking forward to working with the new patrol members and

would like to thank the current patrol for all their faithful hours.

Good luck at the junior high school.

Mrs. Tucker

[email protected]

Scholastic Bowl

The Hilda Walker Scholastic Bowl team won four matches during

their 2011 season. The Walker Scholastic Bowl team ended their

season on Wednesday, April 25th

at regionals. They won one of

their two matches. Congratulations to the Scholastic Bowl team

on a great season! Congratulations to the entire team: Grace

Arnold, Josh Bonovich, Brennan Browning, Jared Bruni, Patrick

Kaminski, Andy Kim, Sydney Koehne, Jake Lukacek, Myles

Montaque, Carlie Parrish, Nick Perch, Ty Styrsky, Devin Walles,

and Amanda Wilson.

Students pictured from left to right: Carlie Parrish, Andy Kim,

Josh Bonovich, Nick Perch, and Sydney Koehne.

Hilda Walker Math Club Sponsors Illinois Math League

Contest

This year the Hilda Walker Math Club sponsored the Illinois Math

League math contests for Honors/Gifted math students in grades

five and six. The Math League has math contests for grades 4

through 8, high school students, and Algebra 1 students. Over 1

million students from the United States and Canada participate in

Math League contests each year. Every contest has questions from

different areas of mathematics. The goal is to encourage student

interest and confidence in mathematics through solving

worthwhile problems. Many students first develop an interest in

mathematics through problem-solving activities such as these

contests.

The 5th Grade Contest

The Math League fifth grade contest added interest and

excitement to our mathematics program. The contest took place

in April of this year. All of the questions covered basic 5th grade

topics, including: properties of addition, subtraction,

multiplication, and division, time and calendar questions, shapes,

perimeter, money, basic ratio and percent, rounding numbers,

remainders, integers, and more. This contest challenged students

to show their understanding of basic principles through numerical

and word problems that encourage an open, flexible approach to

problem solving. This contest provided for intraschool

competition and certificates of merit for the top three high scoring

students. The top three high scoring students were: Alex

Witkowski, Andy Kim, and Josh Bonovich.

The 6th

Grade Contest

The 6th

grade contest was completed in February of this year. The

contest's questions covered material appropriate for sixth grade.

Questions may have covered: basic topics, plus exponents,

fractions, reciprocals, decimals, rates, ratios, percents, angle

measurement, perimeter, area, circumference, basic roots,

patterns, sequences, integers, triangles and right triangles, and

other topics. This contest encouraged a variety of problem-solving

skills and methods, to improve students' abilities and

understanding of mathematical connections, while having fun!

The top three high scoring students were: Tara Tischer, Catherine

Yuan, and Xavier Sevcik.



D.A.R.E.

Throughout this school year, our fifth grade classes participated in

the D.A.R.E. program with the Tinley Park Police Department.

Officer Adamski came once a week for eight weeks to work with

students on topics related to Drug Abuse Resistance Education.

Students learned of the dangers related to alcohol, tobacco, and

drugs. They also learned about peer pressure and appropriate

ways to respond in situations involving others. Ask your child

about the DARE method for making decisions: Define, Assess,

Respond, and Evaluate. Working through the decision making

process will help guide them in making good choices while being

respectful, responsible, and safe.

On Thursday, April 5th

, our fifth grade students concluded the

D.A.R.E. program with an informal graduation ceremony. All

students who completed the program received a certificate and t-

shirt. We also recognized the classroom winners who wrote

outstanding essays relating what they learned. Essay winners

pictured below are Abby Aguirre and Ricci Quinones.

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Internet Safety

Keep private information private

Inform your parents or adult if there is a problem

Delete strangers

Document all cyber-bullying

5th

Grade Field Trip

The fifth grade is going on a field trip to the Graue Mill. This is a

great opportunity for students to see first-hand how people lived in

the1800’s. The biggest machine in the mill is a water-powered

corn mill. The children will see how water powers all the wooden

mechanisms to grind corn or any grain. Students will also get a

glimpse of how women made cloth. There are many real tools,

clothes, toys, and furniture that will be used for to picture what life

was like for those people. The basement was used as an actual

hide-out for run-away slaves in the Underground Railroad! The

Graue Mill lets the children appreciate the ease of their electronic

lifestyle. Thank you to the HWSCO for sponsoring this field trip.

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PE News

During the month of May students will complete the Fitnessgram

Tests. These tested were designed by the Cooper Institute to

provide parents and students with the best information on physical

health. This is not the only tool used to measure physical health,

but provides information on a person's health related physical

fitness.

Just a reminder, that the Hilda Walker PE Department is collecting

Box Tops for Education. The box tops given help to enhance the

physical education department at Hilda Walker. Thank you to those

families that have contributed.

Parents please help your student remember to complete their PE

homework. It is due every Tuesday in their homeroom's PE box.

Homework is worth 15% of their overall grade. Downloads to the

weekly homework are available on Mr. Acevedo's webpage

through the Hilda Walker School website.

Please help remind your students to bring gym shoes on their PE

days. The goal of the Walker PE program is to have maximum

participation every day.

Mr. Acevedo, P.E. Teacher

[email protected]

Track News

The track team has been able to put forth some outstanding

performances at their meets. As the season comes to a close Coach

Acevedo and Coach Collins are happy with the team’s progress and

hope that they will continue to participate in track next year.

Mr. Acevedo, Track Coach

[email protected]

Mr. Collins, Track Coach

[email protected]





Hilda Walker Garden Club Spring News

The Garden Club is back for the second session this year. We

are in need of used gym shoes. If you have gym shoes that you

no longer use, have grown out of, or are ready to throw out –

please donate them to our club. They will be recycled into

materials used on play grounds and athletic fields in the Will

County area. All pairs of shoes need to be rubber banded

together and dropped off in the box outside of Mrs. Pfeiffer’s

classroom, room 140 before May 8. Thank you for your help in

this recycling endeavor.

Also – Garden Club members are working steadfastly on

beautifying the walk way in the front of the building, making

bird feeders and plant holders using recycled cans, pinecones

and twigs, and are creating paper weights with rocks painted to

resemble our theme insect: the lady bug. We will be planting

native species for our butterfly garden near the Mary Drew

Garden at the rear entrance of the school.

Parent volunteers Mrs. Karen Stevens, Mrs. RexAnne Coad,

Mrs. Brenda Leppert and Mrs. Susan Pohrte are helping out

with the students for the second session. Also, we will earn our

fourth Earth Day Award at a ceremony at the Bi-Centennial

Park in Joliet on Wednesday, May 9. WAY TO GO GARDEN

CLUB! You really earned this field trip!

Mrs. Pfeiffer, Garden/Horticulture Club Sponsor

[email protected]

L to R: Tyler Kilmartin-Radtke, Nathan Miranda, Paige Doyle,

Mrs. Karen Stevens, Madelyn Schafer, Camille Vitiritti, AJ Pulido,

John Tijerina.

Butterfly Alert: When you begin to see Monarch butterflies on

the school property this month, remember that many of these

butterflies are sixth and seventh generation species whose parents

were released from our property in August and September two

years ago. It’s a marvel of nature to see them return!

If you have any questions about the Garden Club, please contact

Mrs. Pfeiffer.

[email protected].

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PBIS

To finish out the year the students have the opportunity to go

bowling. Walker school will now hand out Golden Tickets in

addition to normal tickets, to students who follow the Walker

Way. For the next 3 weeks Golden Tickets will be counted for

each 5th

and 6th

grade wing. At the end of the 3 weeks the top 5th

and 6th

grade wing will win a trip to Orland Bowl on May 15th

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Be Respectful

Be Responsible

Be Safe



From the Tinley Park Police Department

CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

(Keep Me In A Safe Seat – KISS)

Effective January 1, 2012, all passengers, regardless of age or location

in the vehicle, will be required to be secured in a seat belt or an

appropriately approved child restraint system.

The parent/legal guardian of a child under age 8 is responsible for

providing a child safety seat to anyone who transports his or her child.

Violators of the passenger restraint laws are subject to a $75 fine for a

first offense, and are eligible for court supervision if documented proof

from a child safety seat technician of a properly installed child restraint

system and completion of an instructional course on installation of said

restraint system is provided to the court. A subsequent violation is a

petty offense with a $200 fine and not eligible for court supervision.

Children with physical disabilities that prevent the use of standard

safety seats are exempt from the provisions of the Child Passenger

Protection Act if the disability is duly certified by a licensed physician.

Children must be secured as follows:

Infants: birth to at least 1 year and at least 20 pounds: Rear-facing

infant seat or convertible seat used rear-facing. Less than 1 year and

20-35 pounds: Rear-facing convertible seat – select one recommended

for heavier infants.

Never use in a front seat where an airbag is present;

Tightly install child seat in back seat, facing the rear;

Child seat should recline at approximately a 45 degree angle;

Harness straps/slots at or below shoulder level;

Harness straps snug on child; harness clip at armpit level;

Preschoolers/Toddlers: 1 to 4 years and at least 20 pounds up to

approximately 40 pounds: Convertible seat used forward-facing,

forward-facing only seat, or high-back booster with internal harness.

Tightly install child seat in rear seat, facing forward;

Harness straps/slots at or above shoulder level;

Harness straps snug on child; harness clip at armpit level;

Young Children: 4 to 8 years, approximately 40-80 pounds, and under

4 feet, 9 inches (57 inches) tall: Belt-positioning booster seat (no

back), or high-back, belt-positioning booster seat.

Belt-positioning booster seats are always used with a

vehicle’s lap and shoulder belts. Never use with lap-only

belts;

Booster seats should be used with adult lap and shoulder

belts in the back seat;

Belt should rest snugly across the chest, rests on shoulder;

belt should NEVER be placed under the arm or behind the

back;

Lap-belt should rest low across the lap/upper thigh area – not

across the stomach;

Children weighing more than 40 pounds may be transported

in the back seat of a motor vehicle while wearing only a lap

belt if the back seat is not equipped with a lap and shoulder

belt system.

Older Children: 8 to 15 years: properly adjusted safety belt in any

position in the vehicle.

Drivers age 16 or 17 must follow all passenger restraint

requirements for all passengers under age 19;

Child Passenger Safety Tips:

NEVER place a rear-facing safety seat in the front passenger

seat if the vehicle is equipped with a passenger airbag that

has not been shut off with a switch;

When installing a child safety seat, secure the seat tightly

with the vehicle safety belt or by the LATCH system.

Always read the vehicle owner’s manual.

Be sure your child is in the appropriate seat for his or her size.

Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for height and weight

guidelines;

All child safety seats must meet the Federal Motor Vehicle

Safety Standard 213, which governs performance standards for

child safety devices. Make sure the safety seat is clearly marked

“Meets FMVSS 213”;

To be notified of any recalls, register a child safety seat by

sending the registration card to the manufacturer;

NEVER hold a child on your lap while the vehicle is moving.

In a collision, the child is not protected from injury;

A pre-owned child safety seat should not be used unless you are

certain it has never been involved in a crash, has all the pieces

(including instructions), and has been checked for recalls;

Do not use a child safety seat that is more than six years old, or

one that has been involved in a crash;

Always use your safety belt. Parents who buckle up usually

buckle up their children.

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IF YOU RECEIVED THIS NEWSLETTER VIA

EMAIL…you are on the District 161/Walker School emailing

list. If not, please email Ms. Zevkovich ASAP and she will

add you to our emailing list so you can receive important school

notices quickly (and paperless!)

If you do not have access to email, we will continue to send

school notices home with your child.

Jan Zevkovich, Principal

[email protected]

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A Good Idea…….

Since some students don’t take activity buses often, there is

sometimes confusion when they need to. To put your child at ease,

a good idea would be to go over the Activity Bus list with your

son/daughter ahead of time and decide which activity bus your

child should take and what stop is closest to your home. Put the

information on a note card and place it in a small, zipped area of

his/her backpack. This way he/she will always have the

information on hand. This would also work well for work and cell

numbers.



Reminders…..

Buses:

In order to provide safe transportation for all of our students,

children must ride the same bus to and from school each day.

They will not be able to switch buses without written

permission from the school office. Permission will only be

granted for emergencies, which do not include babysitting

arrangements or going to a friend’s house. Students also need

to use their designated bus stop for boarding and drop off each

day.

Car riders:

Please remember that the building is not open for students until

8:00 am each day. Please do not drop off your child before this

time. Our primary concern is the safety of your child.

All student pick-ups are in the front of the building at the

main entrance only.

All drivers picking up students must enter the parking lot using

the east entrance that is nearest the baseball field. Please follow

the driveway along the outside of the parking lot. Vehicles are

to form a single file line stopping at the sidewalk in front of the

main entrance to the school. Your student(s) may not cross the

parking lot to get into a vehicle. All vehicles must exit the

parking lot using the west exit. Vehicles are not to drive across

the parking lot to use the east exit for departure (as it is

designated a one-way entrance during school hours). If a

driver needs to enter the building to pick up their student(s),

please park in the middle of the lot and walk towards the main

entrance. During pick-up times, students are not permitted to

cross the parking lot without an adult. Drivers picking up

students (or absent work from the office) are asked not to park

in the spaces adjacent to the sidewalks. Parking in these spaces

poses a danger for a collision during this time. If your student

is not outside when your vehicle is the lead one, the driver will

need to pull around and go back through the pick-up line of

cars.

Visitors:

For the safety of our students and staff, all visitors must sign in

at the main office. This includes before, during, and after

school hours. Please have a picture ID available when you

check in. We understand that you will periodically need to talk

with your child’s teacher. You are always welcome to do, but

we do ask that you arrange for a date and time in advance with

your child’s teacher. This will ensure that they are available to

talk with you when you arrive.

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Summer is around the corner….

Cell Phone Use:

The use of cell phones at school is detrimental to the academic

climate because it takes valuable time away from instruction and

creates disciplinary problems. Students’ cell phones should be

turned off and NOT JUST SILENCED while inside the building

before, during, and after the school day. Cell phones must be

stored in backpacks and not in student possession during the

school day. Students who violate this policy will have the cell

phone confiscated and will receive disciplinary consequences.

Dress Code reminder….

With winter weather upon us, please remind your child (ren) of the

appearance code as stated in the handbook.

Students’ dress for school must be appropriate.

Pants with excessive shredding or holes are not

appropriate.

Skirts and shorts must be to the fingertips regardless

of additional leg wear underneath.

Necklines must be 3” from the collarbone area.

Pajama pants (blanket fleece and flannel pants included)

may only be worn on designated spirit days.

Outerwear, such as coats, jackets, gloves, sunglasses, hats

and other head coverings may not be worn during the

school day unless the student is directly entering or

leaving the building. Fingerless gloves are not permitted

while in the school building.

You may consider sending your child with a sweatshirt or sweater

to keep at school in case they get cold during school day.

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Be Respectful

Be Responsible

Be Safe

Hilda Walker Intermediate School May/June, 2012

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