elena ryan, assistant principal [email protected]
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Welcome to Harper!
Aaron Dubnow, Principal [email protected]
Elena Ryan, Assistant Principal [email protected]
Harper is...Mission Statement: dedicated to creating a climate that meets the needs of all children and helps them to become successful and responsible lifelong learners.
➢ 420 awesome students!■ In-person and remote this year!
➢ Amazing Staff!➢ Caring Community!
What a year… New Normal
MORE INFORMATION TO COME FOR ALL FAMILIES!
Daily Schedule (NEW)
8:35 - 2:15 School Day**8:30 Rolling Arrival
● Ten-minute arrival window○ A-L arrive 8:35○ M-Z: arrive 8:40
2:15 Rolling Dismissal
11:10 a.m. Morning Kindergarten Dismissal** All 5 days of the week end at 2:15pm
Arrival and DismissalArrival:
➢ Classrooms assigned specific doors based on location around the school
➢ 6-8 doors used
** Students who arrive after 8:40 AM must enter the front doors and check in at the Health Office before proceeding to class.
Dismissal:
➢ Classrooms dismissed same assigned specific doors based on location around the school
** Parents: Social distance while waiting
** Please follow proper traffic procedures
Safety, Safety, Safety
➢ Wear a mask➢ Washing hands➢ Social Distance➢ Temperature checks➢ Self-certification➢ And More
Academics• Focus on reading, writing, math, • Focus on Social Emotional Learning (SEL)• Social studies, science, and “WIN” time• Differentiation• Find out more at curriculum nights:
– September 3– 30 minute Zoom with their teacher
• PE (G.1-4) 20 minutes per day• Music or art 30 minutes once a week
Resource Teachers• Learning Behavior Specialists• Psychologist• Social Worker• Occupational & Physical Therapist• EL Teacher• Reading Specialist• Adaptive PE Teacher• Speech Therapists• Vision Specialist
Lunch/Recess (UPDATED)
● Lunch/Recess is 50 minutes long with about 25 minutes to eat and about 25 minutes for recess
● Children can choose each day to buy a standard cold lunch** or bring their own lunch
● Classes eat in their classroom with privacy shield
● Trained supervisor will sanitize desks after eating● Recess is outside● Structured activities for that class
**Add money to lunch account
CommunicationAdministration:
● Harper Happenings● Text Messages● Harper website● Twitter/Instagram
○ @HarperDolphins● Email or call anytime● Meetings (virtual)
Teachers:
● Emails/Newsletters● Seesaw● Call anytime● Meetings (Virtual)● Conferences
(November and April)● Curriculum Night
(virtual)
** Partner Together **
School SecurityUpdated: No visitors this Fall** Children leaving early must go with a designated adult and be signed-out with the office.
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● All adults must check-in with the office. Please bring an ID if you plan to enter the building to volunteer.
● The office will hold your ID until you check out.● All visitors must wear an orange lanyard.● All guests must check-out at the office before leaving.
Does not apply for this Fall
Nurse’s InformationVal Morse
ABSENCES:
➢ Please report all absences / Report Details (important this year!)
➢ Call the attendance line 847-512-6150. Available 24/7 to leave messages
➢ OR email: [email protected]
➢ All absences must be called in or emailed
➢ Late arrivals and early pick ups will need to be signed out on the clipboard in outside the main entrance.
ILLNESSES:
● Notify Val Morse of communicable diseases
Nurse’s InformationREQUIRED HEALTH FORMS:
● Physical exam and immunization records are due by October 15th for all kindergarteners and any children who are new to the district. If they have not been received by October 15th the child will be excluded from school until they are received.
● Eye exams are due by October 15th.
● Dental exams are due by May 15th
● Forms cannot be more than 1 year old.
● All forms can be found through the district website (wilmette39.org parents health information)
● Please make sure to fill out all sections of the forms – especially the health history section on the physical exam (top portion of the second page) and please SIGN IT.
Important Dates/Resources● Friday, August 28 - Class Placement emailed home● Monday, August 31st - First Day of School (Remote Learning for all
students)● Thursday, September 3rd - Curriculum Night (Virtual - Each class will
share their own Zoom)○ 5:30 - Kindergarten○ 6:00 - 1st Grade○ 6:30 - 2nd Grade○ 7:00 - 3rd Grade○ 7:30 - 4th Grade
● September 8th - first week of in-person instruction, ½ day in school once that week. See Wilmette Weeks calendar for details on the District Website
** District 39 website for back to school re-opening guide and FAQs
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We Are Dolphins!
The Harper PTO● The Harper Parent Teacher Organization is made up of
Harper parent volunteers. It consists of an Executive Board and over 45 different committees/chairs with close to 75 additional committee support volunteers each year. It takes a village and that’s why Harper PTO is so successful!!
● 2020-2021 President: Emily Primosch — reach out to [email protected]
What is our Goal?● The PTO’s goal is to enhance every Harper students’ educational
experience. ● Traditionally, we offer an array of enrichment programs and
community-building events. This year will be reimagined as we commit to providing the best possible experiences for every Harper student, whether remote or in-person.
● The PTO is also committed to supporting teachers and staff and ensuring that the building and grounds are as beautiful, safe and well-equipped as necessary to make Harper a wonderful place for learning and growing.
How do we fund the PTO?● Harper handles its PTO fundraising primarily through iGNITE instead of
running a slew of fundraisers such as a school benefit or gift wrap or candle sales. The iGNITE campaign is the primary driver of funds for the many unique PTO enrichment programs and supplemental educational activities that support our students’ learning experience.
● iGNITE funds also pay for crossing guards, outdoor classroom/garden upkeep, teacher appreciation, community service programming, school beautification, website & communication platforms and many other expenses.
● This year’s suggested donation amount has been lowered to $75/child (tax deductible). The ignite campaign kicks off at the beginning of the school year. Donations can be made online at harperpto.com, through the donation link on the A to Z directory, or an in-person drop-off coordinated with PTO treaurer, Marni Sheehan.
● Thank you for supporting our students and teachers during this critical time!
Membership/Directory● Shortly after class assignments are announced, Harper families will
receive an email from AtoZ with login instructions. You will be asked to verify your contact information and will have the opportunity to purchase your PTO membership ($25) . This will give you access to our online parent/family school directory.
● The A to Z directory is accessible via app and desktop. For an additional $5 you will receive a printed version of the Harper directory in the fall.
● New this year, the A to Z portal will also be used to purchase items/make contributions throughout the year for opportunities such as iGNITE donations and teacher & staff gifts.
Meetings● We plan to host three Zoom PTO meetings in 2020-2021. Dates
will be communicated through Harper Happenings and social media posts.
● Traditionally, these meetings are a chance to connect with our community, ask questions and learn how the PTO is working within our school and where you might want to get involved.
● In the past we’ve also hosted guest speakers to provide continuing education opportunities on topics such as technology safety, state of District 39, Highcrest Middle School transition and mindfulness.
Communication● www.harperpto.com: Find up-to-date information on ALL things
Harper. ● Harper Happenings Newsletter: Starting the week before school, be
sure to read the weekly Harper Happenings Newsletter emailed each Friday with school news, enrichment activities, PTO events, calendar and reminders.
● Harper Facebook: Request to join. This private Facebook group is where parents can post any personal school related questions, post reminders and get answers rapidly.
● Follow @harperdolphins on Instagram/Twitter● Consider following D39 accounts on social media platforms
THANK YOU!GO DOLPHINS!