
On Saturday, November 16, 2024, weather permitting, Flossmoor School District 161 will be applying an herbicide and a fertilizer to the district’s fields / grass areas at Normandy Villa, Serena Hills, Western Avenue, Heather Hill, Flossmoor Hills, and Parker Junior High. The products that will be used for this application are The Andersons Turf Products Fertilizer with Barricade Herbicide and Trimec 992 Broadleaf Herbicide. These products comprise a selective broadleaf herbicide and a lawn fertilizer that will be used to control weeds / dandelions in these areas and will also fertilize all district lawns.
If you have any questions, please contact Scott Stachacz, Director of Buildings and Grounds, at (708) 647-7005.


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Congratulations, Serena Hills Stars! You finished the week with a 97% attendance rating!
Enjoy the weekend and we will see you next week!


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The Serena Hills Stars had a 95% attendance rate last week.
We are aiming even higher this week!
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The Serena Hills Stars check in with a 95% attendance rating for this week!
We will see you back in class on Tuesday, October 15.


Reminder to D161 families: There will be no school on October 11 in observance of Yom Kippur and no school on October 14. We will see you in class on Tuesday, October 15.


These STARS want you to know that last week Serena Hills Elementary School had a 94% attendance for the week!
We are trying to increase that number this week.


Get ready for Rock Your Schools Week!
Beginning Monday, September 23!


This week, Serena Hills checked in with a 96% attendance rating! Can the STARS aim even higher next week? We know we can!
Great work, STARS!


Last week, the Serena Hills Stars had a 97% attendance rate. Keep up the excellent work, STARS!
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On Saturday and Sunday, September 7th and 8th 2024, weather permitting, Flossmoor School District 161 will be applying an herbicide and a fertilizer to the district’s fields / grass areas at Serena Hills, Western Avenue, Heather Hill, Flossmoor Hills, and Parker Junior High. The products that will be used for this application are The Andersons Turf Products Fertilizer with Barricade Herbicide and Trimec 992 Broadleaf Herbicide. These products comprise a selective broadleaf herbicide and a lawn fertilizer that will be used to control weeds / dandelions in these areas and will also fertilize all district lawns.
If you have any questions, please contact Scott Stachacz, Director of Buildings and Grounds, at (708) 647-7005.


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A reminder to our D161 family:
There is NO SCHOOL on Monday, September 2, 2024, in observance of Labor Day.
We will see you back in class on Tuesday, September 3.


Check out the latest edition of the Serena Scoop! You'll find helpful information to keep you organized and updated on the latest school news.
We hope to see you tomorrow at Open House for our 1st-5th graders from 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.


Celebrate the beginning of the school year this Friday from 4-6 p.m. in Flossmoor Park. This event is brought to you by the Village of Flossmoor, the Flossmoor Public Library, and Flossmoor District 161. Students and families can enjoy a sweet treat, meet with community partners, and connect with friends both new and old. See you there!



Don't forget to CHALK YOUR WALK and welcome staff and students back to school on Wednesday, August 14, anytime after 4 p.m. You can chalk the sidewalk in front of your home, your school playground, or your local bus stop.


Did you miss the webinar on Standards-Based Grading? You can watch the video here https://youtu.be/KGNj2hVg3vU. Additionally, please use the QR code if you have questions regarding SBG and we will get back to you.


Join us tonight for an informational webinar on Standards-Based Grading, which you can enjoy from the comfort of your own home and will begin at 6:30 p.m. If you miss the webinar, please visit www.sd161.org tomorrow to watch the recording.
https://zoom.us/j/93918662021


Mark your calendars for the ultimate celebration! Join us in Flossmoor Park on August 16th from 4-6 PM for a Back to School Bash with a birthday twist as we celebrate the Village of Flossmoor's 100th birthday! Come for the sweet treats, connect with community resources, stay for the games, and catch up with old and new friends. Brought to you by the Village of Flossmoor, Flossmoor Public Library, and Flossmoor School District 161.
