
11:30 Dismissal Tomorrow
October 4th
Appleknocker Club Available


We are looking to fill this position immediately. Please send your resume to eshoemate@cusd17.com
Contact the district office for more information.


September 2024- These students reached their goals in September for our school-wide Accelerated Reading program. Students are required to read books and take comprehension tests on the computer to achieve their points. 25 point club Elvis Muniz, Macy Adamitis (not pictured), 50 point Club Logan Brumleve



Students are enjoying the new recess toys!






Anyone who sold an item from the PTO Paragon fundraiser can wear a hat this Tuesday!


Friendly reminder: Picture Day tomorrow 😁

Congratulations to our Shining Stars this week! 🌠
Amelia Anderson-Estes and Mrs. Ronna are amazing examples of how to show kindness, be helpful, and show compassion.


Picture Day is coming!
Monday, September 30th


December 2024 Calendar Update
Dec. 19th-
PreK Christmas Program 1:00 PM
2:00 PM Dismissal districtwide (due to high school exams)
Dec. 20th-
Elementary (K-5) Christmas Program 9:30 AM
2:00 PM Dismissal districtwide (due to high school exams)

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Series: October
Bullying Prevention
Important information:
National Bullying Prevention Month is recognized in October
There are different types of bullying, including physical, verbal, emotional, and cyberbullying. These actions are deliberate and repeated.
According to the National Center for Educational Statistics, 1 in 5 children have experienced bullying. Reference: https://nces.ed.gov/pubs2019/2019054.pdf
Encourage children to report any (directed towards them or witnessed) bullying behavior to parents/guardians, school personnel, and other trusted adults.
Online resources:
https://www.stopbullying.gov
https://www.stompoutbullying.org
https://www.schoolsafety.gov/bullying-and-cyberbullying
https://www.pacer.org/bullying/
Continue September’s Kindness Challenge and help prevent bullying!


1st Grade Field Trip to Bandy's Pumpkin Patch











Purple Out, Please contact Ms. Ury if you would like to order or send order forms to the school "attention Ms. Ury"


U of I Extension Pumpkin Extravaganza


Halloween Health Fair


Appleknocker Golf Fan Gear


🌠Congratulations to our Shining Star Student Addysyn Stroehlein! Addy has been nominated for cheering on, encouraging, and helping other students. 🌠
Our Shining Star Staff members over the past three weeks are Mrs. Poirier, Mrs. Jackson, and Mrs. Middleton!



Reminder- Tomorrow, Friday (9/20), is a 3:00 dismissal day

Ag in the classroom visit 1st Grade in Ms. Lyerla's room. They learned about dairy cows and got to make their very own butter! They shook and shook and shook their heavy whipping cream until it magically turned into butter!









