Gary D. Wright Elementary School

Virtual Backpack January 12, 2019 

Upcoming Dates

● 1/16 - PTO Epic Air Night - 4:00-8:00 p.m. ● 1/17 - Early Release Day - 11:45 a.m. Student Dismissal ● 1/20 - No School - MLK Day - Offices/Schools Closed ● 1/21 - PTO Nick’s Pizza Restaurant Night (Elgin) - 11:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. ● 1/24 - PTO Candy Bar Bingo - 6:00-7:30 p.m.

Attention, WILDCAT PARENTS & Guardians:The Illinois 5Essentials Parent Survey is open now through February 14, 2020. We are hoping to increase our parent participation rate and would ask that if you haven’t already done so, please take an opportunity to share your thoughts on the important elements of our school’s effectiveness.

We sincerely appreciate everyone’s efforts in providing feedback for our school!

Please visit https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/login/ to access the survey.

Thank you for helping us make Gary D. Wright Elementary School a great place to learn!

Wright Elementary School Community Unit School District 300 847.683.5700 1500 Ketchum Road Hampshire, IL 60140 Dr. Melanie Gravel, Principal melanie.gravel@d300.org Mr. John Cappas, Assistant Principal john.cappas@d300.org

January 5, 2020

Dear Parents,

It is hard to believe that Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! In fact, on Friday, February 14, students at Gary D. Wright Elementary School will be celebrating Valentine’s Day at school. In preparation of our festivities, we would like to remind you about several important procedures that will enable this celebration to be safe, fun, and memorable for all.

The day’s events are sure to be fun-filled! Our Classroom Party Schedule is as follows:

9:20 a.m.-10:05 a.m. *Volunteer check-in begins at 9:05 a.m.

9:30 a.m.-10:15 a.m. *Volunteer check-in begins at 9:15 a.m.

10:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m. *Volunteer check-in begins at 9:45 a.m.

10:45 a.m.-11:30 a.m. *Volunteer check-in begins at 10:30 a.m.

Classroom Parties For:

● Third Grade

Classroom Parties For:

● Second Grade ● Fourth Grade

Classroom Parties For:

● Fifth Grade ● Mrs. Slovacek’s Class

Classroom Parties For:

• Kindergarten • First Grade • Mrs. Graham’s Class

Families who have volunteered to provide treats for the parties but are not on the list to attend the party may drop off items in the office beginning at 7:00 a.m. on Friday, February 14.

Please note, only volunteers who have completed the online District 300 Volunteer Application by February 7, 2020 and are on the roster of Classroom Valentine’s Day Party Volunteers provided by the classroom teachers will be able to attend. District 300 has gone paperless with our volunteer applications. Anyone interested in volunteering at a District 300 school during the 2019- 2020 academic year simply needs to fill out a form available by visiting our school’s homepage, clicking on the “Parent Form Center” (located under the homepage slideshow), and clicking “Volunteer Application.” Users must complete and submit the volunteer application online. Upon submission, the application will be sent to the school(s) indicated on the application form. Upon approval, the user will receive an approval email with sign in instructions. Parents and guardians must present a photo ID at their first scheduled volunteering opportunity. The ID will be scanned and linked to a volunteer file. Please do not use a District 300 email address when filling out the application as the system will not be able to recognize it.

All parent volunteers must check in at our school’s office. In addition, children other than those assigned to each homeroom are not able to attend the classroom parties, and parent volunteers should plan accordingly. Parent Party Volunteers should note that parking will be limited in the lots of Gary D. Wright Elementary School. Parking outside of designated lots and fire lanes is prohibited. There will be space available in the Hampshire High School east parking lot, located near the football field.

We thank you for your support in making sure that our festivities for the students at Gary D. Wright Elementary School will be safe, fun, and memorable. We sincerely appreciate all of the time and contributions our families will provide in order to make this a truly special time for our students.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Sincerely,

Dr. Gravel Principal

-COST-$22

per book

-ORDER-Jan. 15th THROUGH

March 25th

-ONLINE-Only online

orders accepted

To purchase a 2019-2020 GDW yearbook, please visit www.yearbookordercenter.com/index.cfm/job/20929

GARY D. WRIGHT

ELEMENTARY

THURS. JANUARY 16TH 4PM – 8PM

$9 FOR A 1-HOUR JUMP (REGULARLY $14)

$15 FOR A 2-HOUR JUMP (REGULARLY $20)

EPIC AIR WILL DONATE TO YOUR SCHOOL:

$2 FOR EVERY 1-HOUR JUMP & $3 FOR EVERY 2-HOUR JUMP

MENTION YOUR SCHOOL WHEN YOU ARRIVE AT EPIC AIR

WAIVER & EPIC AIR SOCKS ($2) REQUIRED TO JUMP

Candy BarBingo

Friday

January 24th

6-7:30pm

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Entry requires one full size candy bar per bingo card. Candy bar

prizes will be awarded.

Wright Elementary School Community Unit School District 300 847.683.5700 1500 Ketchum Road Hampshire, IL 60140 Dr. Melanie Gravel, Principal melanie.gravel@d300.org Mr. John Cappas, Assistant Principal john.cappas@d300.org

Dear Wildcat Families,

This winter, once again, our school will be participating in Kane County Cougars Reading Club, a reading incentive program. The program will run for eight weeks starting Monday, January 6th and ending March 2nd.

After your child reads, record their accomplishments under the respective week on the Parent Verification Form. Every two weeks your child should return the signed Parent Verification Form to school. When a student completes the requirements for all eight weeks they will receive a ticket order form for the GDW Cougars baseball game which will be held May, 9th at 1:00 PM. Students who attend the game will also receive a complimentary hot dog, drink and a drawstring bag. Students who complete the program will also receive a Golden Ticket, good for complimentary admission to ALL June-September home games.

Grade level reading requirements for every two weeks are as follows:

Kindergarten = 150 minutes Third Grade = 250 minutes

First Grade = 150 minutes Fourth Grade = 275 minutes

Second Grade = 200 minutes Fifth Grade = 300 minutes

When the program starts your child will receive a paper copy of the Parent Verification Form for you to fill out.

Sincerely,

Mr. Cappas

Online Registration is Now Open! Early Bird Registration ends on December 31, 2019. Spring Registration ends February 29, 2020 Baseball and Softball Divisions

• T Ball • Minors • Majors • Intermediate • Juniors/Seniors

To register or learn more information about the league, please visit www.northwest-ll.org. For any questions, e-mail us at info@northwest-ll.org. The distribution of this information through the school district does not imply District 300 endorsement.

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 3 4

Library Closed

12pm Lunch Break– No School Movie

Abominable

5 6 7 8 9 10 11

5:30pm Read to Rover

10am Move and Groove Storytime-R

4pm Art Explorers-R

10am Toddler Time-R

11am Preschool Storytime-R

6pm Coding Workshop-R

10am Toddler SOUNS-R

11am Preschool SOUNS-R

12 13 14 15 16 17 18

10:30am Pre-K Tinker Lab –R

5:30pm Read to Rover

6pm We Play-R

10am Move and Groove Storytime-R

10am Toddler Time-R

11am Preschool Storytime-R

10am Toddler SOUNS-R

11am Preschool SOUNS-R

19 20 21 22 23 24 25

MLK, Jr. Day 12pm Lunch Break– No School Movie Addams Family 4pm Mad Scientists –R

4pm Tech Time Tuesdays-R

5:30pm Read to Rover

10am Move and Groove Storytime-R

10am Toddler Time-R

11am Preschool Storytime-R

10am Toddler SOUNS-R

11am Preschool SOUNS-R

1pm Who’s Who of Owls

26 27 28 29 30 31

4pm Picture Book Science-R

5:30pm Read to Rover

6pm We Share –R

Most programs

require

registration (R).

See back for

details.

To register visit

www.EllaJohnsonLibrary.org

109 S. State Street, Hampshire, IL

PH: 847-683-4490

Library Hours:

Monday-Thursday: 9:30am-8pm

Friday: 9:30am-5pm

Saturday: 9:30am-3pm

Sunday: 12noon–4pm

Mad Scientists Monday, January 20 at 4pm For ages 9-12

Picture Book

Science

Monday, January 27 at 4pm For Ages 6-8 January Theme: Circle of Life

Ever wonder how the world really

works? These STEM programs show

kids just how cool science can be! Kids

will get into exciting hands-on activities,

watch spectacular demonstrations, and

participate in inquiry-based

discussions all while having FUN!

For ages 9-12.

Registration is open now.

Read to

Rover

Tuesdays at 5:30pm

Adeena the Comfort Dog is here

every Tuesday evening waiting to

give your reading two paws up.

Practice your reading skills and visit

with an adorable, very friendly dog!

All ages are welcome.

Adeena loves grandparents, too!

Who’s Who of Owls

Saturday, January 25th at 1pm

Join award-winning naturalist Mark

Spreyer and his flock of feathered

friends as he shares humorous

stories and fun facts about the wild,

wonderful owls around us. This program

will show you just who's who among the

North American raptors!

For ages 5 & up.

No registration required.

Tech Time Tuesday Saturday, January 21 at 4pm

Take your skills to the next level in this

engineering and tech based lab.

For ages 8-12.

Registration is open.

We Share Theme: Travel

Monday, January 29 at 6pm Learn the ABC’s with fun literacy

games and songs. Explore and play

while building language and reading

skills. For infants to 6-years.

Registration is open now.

Art Explorers Tuesday, January 8 at 4pm

Theme – String Art

Explore the wide world of art with us!

Have fun while you create and learn all

about different types of art! This month

we focus on making amazing string art

creations! For ages 8-12.

Registration is open.

Lunch Break–

No School Movies

Friday, January 3 at 12pm– Abominable

Monday, January 20 at 12pm– Addams Family

What better way to spend a No School Day than to watch a fun newly-released

movie with your friends at the library! We supply the movie and the popcorn.

Bring your own drinks and a blanket or pillow to get cozy with.

All ages welcome.

No registration required. We Play Theme:

Big Top Circus

Monday, January 14 at 6pm Play is one of the best ways for children

to learn. Bring the whole family for some

fun learning and exploring. For families

with preschool and early elementary

aged children.

Registration is open now.

AGES: 9-13 Years

12/23/19

Rakow Center • 665 Barrington Ave. • Carpentersville, IL 60110 • (847) 428-7131 x1101www.dtpd.org

FortniteFortniteDuos TournamentDuos Tournament

Sunday, February 9Rakow Center • 12:00-5:00 pm

Come join in on the fun with projection screen viewing just like an eSports arena! This tournament will guarantee two games per team played on PS4 consoles. The tournament field will be separated into

pools with set time frames for appearances. No controllers from home, but please bring your own headset. If you have questions

about the tournament contact Aly at (847) 428-7131 x1204.

Team Fee: $40(R)/$60(NR) • Program: 17123-00

The distribution of this information through the school district does not imply District 300 endorsement.

Dec Dec

Jan Jan Jan

30 31 1 2 3 Winter Break

No School

Winter Break No School

Winter Break No School

Winter Break No School

Winter Break No School

Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan 6 7 8 9 10

Apple Frudel Cocoa Puffs Banana Muffin Strawberry Craisins and Mixed Berry Applesauce

Egg & Cheese Muffin Melt Cinnamon Toast Crunch Strawberry PopTart Diced Pears & Fruit Juice

Triple Berry French Toast Lucky Charms Blueberry Muffin Diced Peaches & Orange Juice

Grape Crescent Roll Golden Grahams Cinnamon PopTart Banana & Apple Juice

Tony’s Breakfast Pizza Cinnamon Toast Crunch Chocolate Chip Muffin Applesauce & Fruit Juice

Jan Jan Jan Jan EARLY RELEASE

Jan 13 14 15 16 17

Cinnamon Raisin Bagel w/Cream Cheese Cocoa Puffs Banana Muffin Diced Pears & Grape Juice

Cheese & Sausage Muffin Melt Cinnamon Toast Crunch Fudge PopTart Raisins & Fruit Juice

Peach Overnight Oats Lucky Charms Apple Cinnamon Muffin Applesauce & Orange Juice

Cinnamon Donut Holes Golden Grahams Strawberry PopTart Banana & Fruit Juice

UBR Cinnamon Toast Crunch Chocolate Chip Muffin Diced Peaches & Apple Juice

Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan 20 21 22 23 24

Martin Luther King Day No School

Cherry Frudel Cinnamon Toast Crunch Strawberry PopTart Mixed Fruit & Fruit Juice

Mini Maple Pancakes Lucky Charms Blueberry Muffin Diced Pears & Apple Juice

Strawberry Splash Mini Pancakes Golden Grahams Cinnamon PopTart Banana & Orange Juice

Turkey Sausage Pancake Wrap Cinnamon Toast Crunch Chocolate Muffin Applesauce & Fruit Juice

Jan 27

Jan

28 Jan

29 Jan

30 Jan

31 Mini Blueberry Waffle Cocoa Puffs Banana Muffin Mandarin Oranges & Apple Juice

Chocolate Crescent Roll Cinn Toast Crunch Fudge PopTart Mixed Fruit & Apple Juice

Cheddar Omelet with Toast Lucky Charms Blueberry Muffin Applesauce & Orange Juice

Glazed Donut Golden Grahams Cinnamon PopTart Raisins & Fruit Juice

Tony’s Breakfast Pizza Cinnamon Toast Crunch Chocolate Chip Muffin Diced Peaches & Fruit Juice

Elementary School Breakfast Menu

January 2020

This institution in an equal opportunity provider.

Contact the food service

office at 847.551.8485

with questions

Winter Break

December 23- January 3

Join us for

Breakfast for a

chance to win!

Student Paid

1.50

Student

Reduced

0.30

Adult

2.50

Milk

0.50

Item Rotation:

Monday – Animal Crackers & String Cheese

Tuesday – Elf Grahams & Yogurt

Wednesday – Scooby Grahams & Hard Boiled Egg

Thursday – Animal Crackers & Yogurt

Friday – Goldfish & Cheese Stick

Daily Fresh Fruit:

Apple, Orange or Banana

Milk Choices:

1%, Fat-Free & Chocolate Fat-Free

A variety of seasonal fresh fruits, canned fruits and 100% fruit juice is available daily and includes items such as: Apples, bananas, oranges, melon, grapes, strawberry cups, flavored applesauce, diced peaches, mandarin oranges, 100% fruit juice (orange, apple, mixed fruit)

What Makes A Meal?

Breakfast menus offer a variety of entree, fruit and milk selections daily. Students must take at least ½-cup fruit and two other items to make a meal. For example: Cereal + Fruit + Milk = Meal Muffin + Cheese Stick + Fruit = Meal Animal Crackers + Yogurt + Fruit = Meal Sausage Biscuit + Fruit = Meal

If your student is eligible for free or reduced price lunch,

they are also eligible for free or reduced price breakfast!

Sunbutter & Jelly

Sandwich

Egg Chef Salad

Dec Dec

Jan Jan Jan

30 31 1 2 3 Winter Break

No School

Winter Break No School

Winter Break No School

Winter Break No School

Winter Break No School

Beef & Cheese Fiestada Pizza

Jan Salisbury Steak with Gravy & Dinner Roll

Jan Confetti Pancakes with Omelet

Jan Chicken Walking Tacos

Jan Meat Combo Calzone

Jan 6 7 8 9 10

Boneless Wings with Goldfish Pretzels 3 Cheese Sub Golden Corn, Baby Carrots, Mandarin Oranges, Grape Juice

Chicken Patty Sandwich Turkey & Cheese Salad Mashed Potatoes, Celery Sticks, Diced Peaches, Fruit Juice

BBQ Pork Riblet Ham & Cheese Sandwich Steamed Broccoli, Red Pepper Strips, Diced Pears, Apple Juice

Baked Corn Dog Italian Salad with Ham Kickin’ Pinto Beans, Green Peas, Cinnamon Applesauce, Fruit Juice

Cheeseburger Turkey & Cheese Sandwich Capri Blend Veggies, Cucumber Slices, Mixed Fruit, Apple Juice

Breaded Fish Melt with Cole Slaw

Jan Beef & Cheese Nachos

Jan Country Breaded Steak & Gravy with Breadstick

Jan Home-style Mac & Cheese

Jan EARLY RELEASE

Jan 13 14 15 16 17

Hot Dog with Pickle Spear Turkey, Ham & Cheese Sandwich Tater Tots, Baby Carrots, Diced Peaches, Fruit Juice

Bruschetta Pizza Cobb Salad Mexicali Corn, Green Pepper Strips, Diced Pears, Apple Juice

Popcorn Chicken with Honey Mustard Dip & Breadstick Chicken Ranch Wrap Steamed Carrots, Garbanzo Beans, Applesauce

Chicken Patty Deluxe Fruit & Cheese Plate Steamed Broccoli, Celery Sticks, Mixed Fruit, Grape Juice

Cheese Personal Pan Pizza Ham & Cheese Sub Green Beans, Cucumber Slices, Watermelon Craisins, Fruit Juice

Jan Cheeseburger Meatloaf w/WG Roll

Jan Chicken Tenders with Waffle

Jan Cheesy Grits with Waffle Nuggets

Jan Schwans Pepperoni Pizza

Jan 20 21 22 23 24

Martin Luther King Day No School

Chicken Nuggets with Sweet & Sour Dip & Soft Pretzel Ham Chef Salad Golden Corn, Red Pepper Strips, Applesauce, Grape Juice

Cheese Pizza Sticks w/Sauce Turkey & Cheese Deli Sdw Steamed Broccoli, Garbanzo Beans, Mixed Fruit, Apple Juice

Hamburger with Pickle Spear Ham & Cheese Pinwheels Capri Blend Veggies, Celery Sticks, Diced Pears, Fruit Juice

Frank & Beans 3 Cheese Wrap Steamed Carrots, Cucumber Slices, Diced Peaches, Apple Juice

Pancakes w/ Sausage & Warm Cinnamon Apples

Jan 27

Soft Shell Beef Tacos

Jan

28 Italian Chicken Meatball Sub

Jan

29 Popcorn Chicken Mashed Potato Bowl with Biscuit

Jan

30 Cheese Pizza Crunchers w/Dip

Jan

31

Bean Burrito Supreme Honey Mustard Chicken Wrap Green Peas, Baby Carrots, Diced Peaches, Fruit Juice

Grilled Chicken Sandwich Deluxe Italian Salad w/Ham Refried Beans, Cucumber Slices, Strawberry Craisins, Orange Juice

Hot Dog with Pickle Spear Egg Salad Sandwich Steamed Broccoli, Tomato Wedges, Mixed Fruit, Apple Juice

Toasted Cheese Sandwich Fruit & Cheese Plate Golden Corn, Celery Sticks, Applesauce, Fruit Juice

Chicken Patty Sandwich Turkey, Ham & Cheese Tortilla Wrap Steamed Carrots, Fresh Broccoli, Diced Pears, Apple Juice

Elementary School Lunch Menu

January 2020

Snackables: Monday – Muffin, Yogurt & Cheese Stick

Tuesday – Ham & Cheese with Pretzel Goldfish

Wednesday – DIY Pizza

Thursday – Yogurt & UBR

Friday – Cereal Fun Lunch with Cheese Sticks &

Goldfish Crackers

Daily Fresh Fruit & Vegetable: Apple, Orange or Banana

Side Salad

Milk Choices: 1%, Fat-Free & Chocolate Fat-Free

This institution in an equal opportunity provider.

Meal Prices:

Student Paid

3.00

Reduced

0.40

Adult

3.50

Milk

0.50

Daily Lunch Choices

Contact the food service

office at 847.551.8485

with questions

What Makes A Meal? Lunch Menus include entrée choices that provide meat/meat alternates and grains plus milk,

fruit & vegetable sides. Of the 5 components offered, students MUST take at least 1/2 cup of

fruit OR vegetable and a minimum of 2 other components for a reimbursable meal.

For example:

Entrée + Fruit + Milk = Meal

Entrée + Veggie + Milk = Meal

Entrée + Fruit + Veggie = Meal

Winter Break

December 23- January 3

Mini Cocoa Krispies Treat

Mini Rice Krispies Treat

Carnival Cookie

Cherry-Lemon Fruit Slushy

If your student is

eligible for free or

reduced price lunch,

they are also eligible

for free or reduced

price breakfast!

January 6

Beef & Cheese Fiestada Pizza

January 15

Cherry-Lemon Fruit Slushie

January 31

Cheese Pizza Crunchers