School Newsletters

Weather and Recess

While it's still officially fall on the calendar, the cold weather is upon us. Children are encouraged to wear layers for a variety of activities that take place throughout the day. Please label your child's garments with their name to alleviate missing winter coats, gloves, hats, scarves, etc... It’s incredible that missing items pile up so quickly, and our lost & found is growing! Encourage your child to check the lost and found in the coming weeks if they are missing anything. Children are strongly encouraged to wear snow gear to play in the snow. 

First Trimester Report Cards Open in Parent Portal on December 4 at Noon

The first trimester of school ends on Friday, November 14. Parents can access the first trimester report cards electronically on December 4 after 12:00 PM via Parent Portal. Report cards are available electronically upon the conclusion of the first and second trimesters, and a printed copy will go home with students on the last day of the third trimester. 

For instructions on accessing your child’s report card on Infinite Campus, view this 30-second video. The first section of the video is for Wood Oaks students, and the second section addresses kindergarten through fifth grade

 In Summary: 

1. To access your child’s report, log into Parent Portal. 
2. Then on the left click “More.” On the new main window, you can now click Online report cards. 

Once you click on that, you will need to choose your child’s name from the drop-down menu, then the report card you wish to view. 

Lunch and Recess for Trimester 2

Shabonee has two lunch periods between 11:35 AM and 12:20 PM:

• Lunch 1: 11:35–11:55 AM
• Lunch 2: 12:00–12:20 PM

There will be a five-minute transition between lunch and recess. Students will have recess during the time they are not eating lunch.

This schedule is designed to make the most of instructional time while allowing all students, regardless of grade level, the flexibility to join extracurricular activities or social groups during the school-wide lunch break. To accommodate all three grade levels, one grade will be divided into two groups for one trimester. This rotation ensures that each student will eat and play with their full grade for at least two out of three trimesters. Fifth graders will be together and the fourth graders will be split for the new trimester. Please reach out to your child’s teacher if your child needs support with the transition. 

The PTA-sponsored hot lunch program will align with this schedule. 

Kindness Initiative Underway (Repost)

Our PBIS initiative from November 10 through December 5 will focus on the “I’M Kind” in SWIM (Show Respect, We’re Responsible, I’M Kind). In addition to demonstrating kindness at school, we are showing kindness outside of the Shabonee walls by participating in the annual Scholastic Reading Club Great Bedtime Story Pajama Drive. This wonderful initiative supports the Pajama Program, a nonprofit organization that provides new pajamas and books to children in need, especially those living in group homes, shelters, foster care, and orphanages. This drive is a perfect opportunity to put SWIM into action, specifically focusing on kindness. By helping provide a comfortable bedtime and a sweet story, we can show kindness and compassion to children who are facing difficult circumstances.

If you and your child are able to participate, please have your child bring a new pair of pajamas to school by December 5.  

Here are some simple guidelines for the pajamas:

• Pajamas must be brand-new.
• Pajama sized for kindergarten through fifth grade (or any size)
• Pajamas must be in complete sets or nightgowns.
• Pajamas in children’s sizes must be manufactured as pajamas—this ensures that they are flame-retardant and safe.

Thank you for helping us demonstrate I'M Kind and support the Great Bedtime Story Pajama Drive.

4th Grade Performance “Snow Way Out” on November 18 (Repost)

The 4th grade music performance will take place on Tuesday, November 18. There are two performances, one for the school at 2:30 and another at 6:30 PM in the Shabonee gym for families. Ms. Simonsen shared costume attire and props in her communication. This information is also available on the music canvas page. The afternoon performance will be live-streamed for those who cannot attend in the evening. A link to the stream will appear as a pop-up window on our school website shortly before the performance starts. 

The doors will open at 6:10 PM for the 6:30 PM performance. Performers report to their afternoon classrooms while the audience finds a seat in the gym. Please do not arrive earlier as the building will not be open. We encourage you to carpool with friends and neighbors. Park only in dedicated parking spots and use extra caution when entering and leaving school grounds. Parking is available in the main lot located off Pfingsten Road, the alternate lot located off Moon Hill Drive, and overflow parking is available behind the gym once the parking lots are completely filled. You may enter at Doors A or N beginning at 6:10 PM. The gymnasium has stairs. Please call the school office in advance if you have special needs accessing the space so that we can make arrangements with you. 

Information is posted on the Shabonee Performing Arts page. This page includes information about our music program, upcoming events throughout the year, and so much more. For evening performances, we also include event parking information.

Terra Nova Testing After Thanksgiving (Repost)

Our students will be taking the Terra Nova assessment between December 2-4 during a portion of each morning. Optional practice will take place on Monday, December 1. Parents will receive information about your child’s performance on these assessments in January.