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.
We hope your student enjoyed their Summer Academy experience!
Please take our short survey to help us continue to improve and expand our programming. Thank you for your participation.
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Spruce up your school spirit by joining the Spirit Wear Swap!
Drop off your gently used spirit wear items at the Flossmoor Public Library anytime now through August 9th, then get ready to SHOP THE SWAP at our Back to School Bash on August 16th from 4-6 pm in Flossmoor Park.
It's going to be a blast!
Skyward will not be accessible on Monday, July 22, 2024, due to system maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We anticipate that Skyward will be accessible again beginning on Tuesday, July 23, 2024.
Does this rainy day have you cleaning out closets? Check out this #earthfriendly opportunity from our friends at the Flossmoor Public Library and the Village of Flossmoor Green Commission.
Shop the Swap! Questions? email Stephanie Wright at swright@flossmoor.org
A great time to engage with our summer learning resources is right after breakfast each morning. By setting aside just 15 minutes daily to practice and sharpen essential skills, your student will stay on track and be well-prepared when we return to school. Access our Summer Learning Resources by clicking the link. https://www.sd161.org/article/1624506
As you prepare for the week ahead, these Summer Academy superstars have a few reminders for you:
Monday: If you drive your student to school, please enter from School Street and exit onto Flossmoor Road. Please drive carefully, as some students are walking or riding their bikes to school.
Wednesday: There is no school in honor of the Juneteenth holiday. Please consider lining Flossmoor Road between Brassie Avenue and Village Hall at 9 a.m. to cheer on the Village of Flossmoor, and You Matter 2's 3rd annual Juneteenth Parade participants!
Thursday: Sports Day! Wear your favorite team shirt, sports jersey, or team colors!
It's going to be a great week, SD 161!
Remember, today is BEACH DAY during Summer Academy. Grab your shades and sandals and head to school for a morning of learning and enrichment. See you there!
Watch for theme days during Summer Academy. First up, a beach day is scheduled for Thursday! Wear your shades and summer sandals to be part of the fun.
We offer a few tips to help make the arrival process run smoothly on Monday, the first day of Summer Academy.
1. If you plan to drop your student off, you must enter from School Street and exit on Flossmoor Road. This is for the safety of the students and to help keep the flow of traffic moving.
2. Please be informed that there will be no in-person registration at Parker Junior High on Monday. If you have any questions or concerns about your student's registration, we are here to assist you. Please call 708-647- 5560 or email summeracademy@sd161.org.
3. School begins at 8:30 am and dismisses at 11:30 am.
Welcome to Summer Academy 2024, where adventure awaits! We are excited to embark on this journey of learning and fun with our students. The newsletter link below contains all of the essential details about Summer Academy, including information on the parent orientation happening tonight at PJH.
https://secure.smore.com/n/pdn13
Join your friends from our SD 161 schools for an end-of-school-year celebration next Tuesday, May 28, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Parker Junior High School. See you there!
The 5th grade Outdoor Education experience at Irons Oak is off to a great start! The students are having a great time working together and team building!
Congratulations to our amazing stars Cambri and Darnell, for being recognized at the Illinois Principals Association Student Recognition Breakfast! Both students were recognized for their hard work, kindness, and integrity.
Shine stars, shine!!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
On Saturday, May 4, 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, Flossmoor Hills, and Western Avenue (avoiding Flossmoor Baseball). 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.
