Leaving You Is So Hard To Do!

Goodbye! That word seems so final. So what is the right word to use as I leave? How do I say

farewell to the people who have been a big part of my world for the last 18 years? How do I begin to

share with you all the adventures and learning that have taken place?

Before I leave I need to tell you that I have learned so much from all of you along this journey. I

have learned that things aren’t always as they appear, and that there are always at least two sides

to every story. I have learned that passion for things is an important attribute, but one needs to be

prepared for both the positive and negative sides of passion. I have witnessed many selfless acts

from many selfless individuals. I have seen many random acts of kindness for people in situations of

need. I have been fortunate enough to experience not only older individuals assist younger people

with difficult tasks, but I have also watched the youngest child teach the most learned person to

see the simplicity of a situation.

I now know that as individuals we are all gifts, as we share diverse and powerful attributes with

others.

I became a teacher with the aspiration of making a difference in the lives of those I taught, I can

only hope that I was able to help some grow along the way. What I didn’t expect being an educator

was how much I would learn along the way. Thank you for all that you have taught me, and the joy you

have brought me. Please know that I have had the time of my life, I couldn’t have wished for

anything more. This is the truth and I owe it all to the Culver families and staff.

I wish only the best for my Culver family and for your continued success. I will be back to visit and

while I am away I will miss you all. So it is not Goodbye but rather “til I see you next time”.

Fondly,

Mrs. Maniscalco

Bulldog Bulletin

Board Meeting

The next Board Meeting takes place on Tuesday

May 15, 2018 at 6:30pm in our Board Room.

Culver School

5-8-18

“School Happenings”

Mrs. Peggie Maniscalco

Principal

Lice is a common occurrence in school. From the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) , “In the United States, infestation with head lice (Pediculus humanus capitis) is most common among preschool- and elementary school-age children and their household members and caretakers. Head lice are not known to transmit disease.” The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) reports that “Having head lice does not mean you are dirty. Most people get head lice when they have head-to-head contact with someone who has head lice. Head-to-head contact lets the lice crawl from one head to another head. The lice do not care whether the person has squeaky-clean hair or dirty hair. The lice are looking for human blood, which they need to survive.” Head lice may also be transferred from shared clothing or belongings onto which lice have crawled or nits attached to shed hairs may have fallen, though this is much less common.

The CDC provides these guidelines to prevent and control the lice infestation. Additionally, children should be taught to avoid activities that spread head lice:

Avoid head-to-head (hair-to-hair) contact during play and other activities at home, school, and elsewhere (sports activities, playground, slumber parties, camp).

Do not share clothing such as hats, scarves, coats, sports uniforms, hair ribbons, or barrettes.

Do not share combs, brushes, or towels. Disinfest combs and brushes used by an infested person by soaking them in hot water (at least 130°F) for 5-10 minutes.

Do not lie on beds, couches, pillows, carpets, or stuffed animals that have recently been in contact with an infested person.

Machine wash and dry clothing, bed linens, and other items that an infested person wore or used during the 2 days before treatment using the hot water (130°F) laundry cycle and the high heat drying cycle. Clothing and items that are not washable can be dry-cleaned OR sealed in a plastic bag and stored for 2 weeks.

Vacuum the floor and furniture, particularly where the infested person sat or lay. However, spending much time and money on housecleaning activities is not necessary to avoid reinfestation by lice or nits that may have fallen off the head or crawled onto furniture or clothing.

Do not use fumigant sprays or fogs; they are not necessary to control head lice and can be toxic if inhaled or absorbed through the skin

As a precaution, all parents should spend at least fifteen minutes every week checking school aged children for lice. If you find lice or active nits (eggs), please consult your healthcare provider about safe lice treatment options and recommendations. If you are uncertain if your child has lice, your healthcare provider can determine if your child has lice or active nits. Lice spread easily and are a nuisance but they are not dangerous. They do not spread disease. Prevention and early detection/treatment of lice are essential to controlling infestations. Removal of lice and nits is important in control of infestation and reinfestation. For more information about lice prevention, detection and treatment please visit the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), American Academy of Dermatology (ADD), American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the National Association of School Nurses (NASN) websites listed below.

https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/contagious-skin-diseases/head-lice#treatment

https://www.aap.org/en-us/about-the-aap/aap-press-room/pages/AAP-Updates-Treatments-for-Head-Lice.aspx

https://www.cdc.gov/parasites/lice/head/prevent.html

https://higherlogicdownload.s3.amazonaws.com/NASN/3870c72d-fff9-4ed7-833f-215de278d256/UploadedImages/PDFs/Lice%20Lessons/LL_May_101_Parents.pdf

Kathy Morrissey

School Nurse

05/2018

As we close out the school year please note that for those students who have medications in the Health Office, all medications must be picked up by the last day of school. Any medications not picked up will be destroyed immediately. Looking ahead, please remember to have your healthcare provider complete a Medication Authorization form over the summer for the 2018-2019 school year if your child will require any medications including over the counter medication while at school. A Medication Authorization must also be completed for asthma inhalers and epinephrine auto-injectors carried by students while at school. Students who may need rescue medication such as epinephrine auto-injectors, asthma inhalers, or medication for seizures should have their healthcare provider complete an emergency action plan such as the Illinois Department of Public Health Asthma Action Plan, Illinois Food Allergy Emergency Action Plan and Treatment Authorization or the Epilepsy Foundation Seizure Action Plan. Emergency Action Plans preferred by the healthcare provider will also be accepted. Students with known allergies and asthma are urged to review with their healthcare provider the need for medication at school and should also request that necessary emergency action plan(s) be completed for school. Health forms will be available the Culver School Office.

Please contact the health office at extension 1118 with any questions or concerns.

Kathy Morrissey

School Nurse

Dates to remember

May 10, Thursday

Macaroni & Cheese

Map Testing

7:00-7:55am Beginning

Orchestra rehearsal

9:30am - 6:00pm 8th Grade

Great America Trip

3:00-4:00pm CAIP

3:00-4:00pm Make It ‘N

Take It

3:00-4:00pm Track Practice

3:10-4:30pm JV & Varsity

boys’ volleyball practice

3:10-4:30pm Varsity girls’

Play in Game - TBA

May 11, Friday

Galaxy Deep Dish Cheese

Pizza

Map Testing

Birthday Book Club

7:00-7:55am Track Practice

1:30pm Kindergarten Mother’s

Day Celebration

3:10-4:30pm Varsity girls’

soccer practice

3:10-4:30pm JV & Varsity

boys’ volleyball play -in - game

May 8, Tuesday

Penne w/Choice of

Sauce

Map Testing

6:45-7:50am Varsity boys’

volleyball practice

7:10-7:55am Intermediate

Band/Orchestra rehearsal

3:00-4:00pm CAIP

3:00-4:00pm Track Practice

3:00-4:00pm FOR Club

3:00-4:00pm Student Council

Meeting

3:10-4:30pm Varsity girls’

soccer practice

3:10-4:30pm JV boys’

volleyball practice

May 9, Wednesday

Tyson Popcorn Chicken

Map Testing

7:10-7:55am Concert Band/

Orchestra rehearsal

3:00-4:00pm CAIP

3:00-4:00pm Track Practice

3:00-4:00pm Art Club Quarter

4

3:10-4:30pm Varsity girls’

soccer practice

4:00pm JV boys’ volleyball game

@ Lincoln

5:00pm Varsity boys’ volleyball

game @ Lincoln

7:00pm Spring Concert -

Chorus, Concert Band/Orchestra,

Jazz Band & Strolling Strings

May 12, Saturday

8:30am - JV boys’ volleyball

tournament @ Niles North

High School

8:30am - Varsity boys’

volleyball tournament at Niles

West High School

8:30 & 10:15am Varsity girls’

soccer tournament (at either

Niles North High School or

Niles West High School -TBD)

May 14, Monday

Maple Glazed French

Toast

Map Testing

8th Grade Ribbon

Distribution

Box Top Labels Due Today

7:10-7:55am Intermediate

Band/Orchestra rehearsal

3:00-4:00pm Track Practice

3:10-4:30pm Varsity girls’

soccer practice

3:10-5:00pm 2nd/3rd Grade

May Extra-curricular Activity

Swimming

7:00pm PTA Meeting

May 15, Tuesday

GoldKist Chicken Bites

Map Testing

Box Top Labels Due Today

7:10-7:55am Intermediate

Band/Orchestra rehearsal

3:00-4:00pm CAIP

3:00-4:00pm Track Practice

3:10-4:30pm Varsity girls’

soccer practice

3:10-5:00pm 4th/5th Grade

May Extra-curricular Activity

Swimming

7:00pm Board of Education

Meeting

Dates on next Page

Dates to remember

May 21, Monday

Mini Corn Dog

Cap & Gown Distribution

Fun Run - Rain Date

3:00-4:00pm Track Practice

May 22, Tuesday

Tyson Chicken Tenders

11:30am Arrive Time -

12:15pm Start Time -

Culver Track 2018 @ Niles

North High School for the Niles

Township Track Meet (Rain

Date is May 23rd)

3:00-4:00pm FOR Club

3:00-4:00pm Student Council

Meeting - Officers Only

5:00-8:00pm Band &

Orchestra Recruitment Night

May 23, Wednesday

Hamburger/Cheeseburger

7:10-7:55am Concert Band/

Orchestra & 5th grade

rehearsal

3:00-4:00pm Art Club Quarter

4

May 24, Thursday

Culver Pizza Cheese Slice

7:00-7:55am Chamber

Orchestra & 5th grade

rehearsal

1:00pm 8th Grade Ice Cream

Social

May 16, Wednesday

Nacho Del Grande

7:10-7:55am Concert Band/

Orchestra & 5th grade rehearsal

3:00-4:00pm CAIP - Last Class

3:00-4:00pm Track Practice

3:00-4:00pm Art Club Quarter

4

3:10-4:30pm Varsity girls’

tournament - TBA

7:00pm May Concert

Beginning Orchestra/Band,

Intermediate Band/Orchestra &

Third Grade Music

May 17, Thursday

District Sponsored Lunch

10th Annual Culver Fun Run

7:00-7:55am Beginning

Orchestra rehearsal

3:00-4:00pm Track Practice

May 18, Friday

Bosco Bread Sticks

Spirit Day

7:00-7:55am Track Practice

7:10-7:55am Concert Band/

Orchestra & 5th grade rehearsal

6:00pm 8th grade Dinner Dance

@ Howard Leisure Center

May 25, Friday

Spirit Day

End of Quarter 4

7:10-7:55am Concert Band/

Orchestra & 5th grade

rehearsal

11:30am Early Release

May 28, Monday

No School - Memorial Day

May 29, Tuesday

Breaded Chicken Sandwich

8:30-11:45am Concert Band/

Orchestra & 5th grade rehears-

al @ Niles West High School

9:00am 8th grade Graduation

Rehearsal

10:30am 8th grade Breakfast

11:30am 8th Grade early

dismissal—NO BUS SERVICE

@ 11:30AM for 8th graders

7:00pm 8th Grade Graduation

@ Niles West High School

May 30, Wednesday

Turkey Sub Sandwich

9:00, 10:15pm & 12:15

Preschool Celebrations

1:30pm Kindergarten

Celebration

May 31, Thursday

Tony’s Cheesy Garlic

Flatbread

June 1, Friday

Cheese Stuffed Crust Pizza

Spirit Day

Report Cards go home

June 4, Monday

District Sponsored Lunch

1:00pm Dismissal - Last Day

of School

2018 Ann Farlee Fun Run Date- May 17th

This year's Ann Farlee Fun Run and Field Day

will take place on May 17th. Please save the

date for the 10th Annual Event. If you would

like to volunteer on that date, your help would

be much appreciated. Please see the form

below:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/

e/1FAIpQLSelcvDAYlsN6qCxu0q2veT_IEdj

Vn1-iabB2FbDfwKLMj6KkA/viewform?

usp=sf_link

The Niles 71 website now features a resources page! As we teach our children to ask for help when they need it, we also encourage families to ask for help when they need it. To support our mission of developing the whole child, Niles 71 is providing a list of resources for parents to access as needed. On this page we are highlighting community resources that may be useful to our families. Included in this list of resources are:

Basic Needs

Financial

Mental Health - Physical/Mental Health

Language

Multi-needs resources If you have any questions about these resources or need additional resource information please contact: Kathy Morrissey, School Nurse, Linda Kraus, School Social Worker, or Liz Lawrence, School Psychologist.

These links are being provided as a convenience and for informational purposes only; they do not constitute an endorsement or an approval by Niles Elementary District 71.

Partnering with the PTA

Box Tops and Campbell Soup Labels

Every year PTA collects Box Tops and Campbell’s Soup Labels. Last year we raised money for Culver School on those tiny icons

on many of your favorite foods. At home, clip the Box Tops and Campbell’s Soup Labels. Please send them to school with your

child and we will take care of the rest. Did you know that Goldfish Crackers are part of the Campbell’s Soup Label family? Next

time before you put that package in the trash or recycling bin, check to see if it has a Box Top or Campbell Soup Label on it.

Those points add up to FREE $$$ for our school.

Please do not park in the Library Parking Spots in the

West Lot. These reserved parking spots are paid for

by the Library and should not be parked in. Thank you

for being respectful and not parking in these spots.

Culver School - Kindergarten Bootcamp - This camp is on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays

from July 9th - July 26th. The cost is $50.00. There is additional information about this camp on the flyer on

the website.

Culver School ‘s Jump Start First Grade - This camp is on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays

from July 9th - July 26th. The cost is $50.00. There is additional information about this camp on the flyer on

the website.

Niles West Girls Volleyball Summer Clinic - For girls’ who are incoming 7th, 8th & 9th grades. The

program will be in the Niles West Fieldhouse. There is additional information about this event on the flyer on

the website.

Niles West Girls Track & Co-Ed Pole Vault Summer Camp - This camp is for girls’ 5th through 12th

grades. There is additional information about this event on the flyer on the website.

Summer at Culver - Art, P.E. & Steam - The age groups for this program are 5th through 8th grades.

The dates are June 11 - July 5th ( no class on July 4th and Field Trip is on July 5th). There is additional

information about this event on the flyer on the website.

Niles Township Sizzling Strings Orchestra Camp - This camp is for Niles Township Orchestra Students

entering 3rd through 8th grades. There is additional information about this event on the flyer on the website.

Niles West Basketball Summer Camp - For girls’ grades 5th through 12th grades. This camp will be

located at the Niles West High School main gym. There is additional information about this event on the flyer

on the website.

*Reminder – Please report student absences to the school nurse at 847-966-9280 ext. 5000.

Flyers

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