Dear Blackwell Families,
This week during Safe Schools Week, our students took part in a variety of safety drills, reviewed the difference between strangers and trusted adults, and learned important digital citizenship tips. We’re so grateful for your continued partnership in keeping Blackwell a safe place where every student can belong, believe, and achieve their very best!
Looking ahead, we’re excited for Trunk or Treat happening next Wednesday, October 28th from 5:00-6:00pm as well as next week’s Halloween parade and class parties. Be sure to check out the newsletter below for all the spooky fun details!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Stephanie Fry and Lily Moradi
School News
Halloween Celebrations
On Friday, Oct. 30th, we will be celebrating Halloween beginning with a parade outside at 1:30pm. The parade will be weather permitting and will be canceled if it cannot be held outside. Families are invited to come watch the parade as we walk down continental and around the Blackwell parking lot.
In choosing an appropriate costume for your child to wear at school, please adhere to the following guidelines:
No fake blood, gore, scary costumes or costumes depicting violence
No weapons or “look-alikes” of any kind (squirt guns, chains, whips, plastic swords, etc.)
Ensure that costumes are appropriate and inoffensive to all ages at our school
Be certain that your child can see through any mask or head covering
Students should bring their costumes to school and will have time to change after lunch. Please ensure costumes can be put on over a student's regular clothes, or added on to the outfit they wear to school.
Trunk or Treat
Blackwell’s annual Trunk-or-Treat is on Wednesday, October 28th from 5:00-6:00pm. Join us for a night of costumes, fun and trunk or treating in the Blackwell parking lot. This event is for all Blackwell students and parents. No pets are allowed at this event.
Veteran’s Day
It is tradition to celebrate Veteran’s Day (Wednesday, November 11th) at Blackwell. Leading up to Veteran’s Day, students will participate in singing patriotic songs and learning important details about why we honor this day. On Veteran’s Day students will be participating in activities and watching a slideshow to honor and thank all the veterans related to Blackwell students and staff.
If you have a family member who has proudly served our country, and would like them to be honored on this day, please complete this google form by Wednesday, November 4th. Veterans will be recognized in a slideshow presentation and their picture and information will also be printed and posted on the wall at Blackwell. If you have previously submitted a veteran’s information, there is no need to resubmit.
Dress for the Weather & Label Your Child's Gear
As crisp autumn temperatures arrive, please ensure your Bobcat comes to school bundled up in warm layers, coats, and outdoor gear for daily recess. We also ask that you take a quick moment to label all jackets, sweatshirts, and hats with your child's first and last name. Clear labels help us quickly reunite lost items with their owners!
Art to Remember
Blackwell is partnering with Art to Remember for a creative fundraiser featuring keepsake products customized with your child's art. With 60+ items, these make great gifts and a portion of every purchase supports our art department. Click the link below, search for your child's artwork, and start shopping! If you have any questions please contact Laura Kardys at LauraKardys@sd54.org https://arttoremember.com/school/Y869ZW
PTA News
This past Monday, members from the PTA board attended the Northwest Cook Region PTA meeting where we won 3 major awards! Awards for our membership numbers and for our fun events such as Donuts With Grownups! We look forward to making our PTA even better and stronger! We would love to have you be a part of the fun!
OUR GOAL IS 100 MEMBERS AND WE HAVE 79. We would love the support to help our mission of empowering families and our communities. We are a no pressure PTA, your membership helps us give back, win awards and make a difference. What’s stopping you from joining? Membership is quick and easy. Only $10 for an individual or $18 for a family.
Click here to sign up for a membership!
UPCOMING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Halloween Class Parties- Friday, 1:15pm set up, party time 1:45pm-2:45pm. Your ghouls and goblins would love to have you, sign up if you dare
Peddy and Mandarino still need a few helping hands to make the parties a success. The PTA will also reimburse you $25 towards supplies(please fill out reimbursement sheet, attach receipts and return to school, ATTN: PTA)
Hot Lunch- Thursday, November 5th and 19th- 11:15am-12:30pm
Treat Day- Friday, November 13th- 11am-12:30pm
Check in at the kiosk and with the office for all volunteer opportunities.. No experience required!!
LAST DAY TO ORDER IS TODAY OCTOBER 23rd
MARK YOUR CALENDARS- Our next PTA meeting is November 11th at 5:30pm in the teachers’ lounge, 2nd floor. Kids are welcome and light snacks will be provided.
Come see some of our activities in action!
Any questions please reach out to President.blackwellpta@gmail.com
SD54 News
SEA/SEEO Fall Craft & Vendor Fair - Nov. 8
The Schaumburg Education Association and Schaumburg Educational Employees Organization will host their annual Fall Craft & Vendor Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7 at the District 54 Professional Learning Center, 522 E. Schaumburg Road in Schaumburg. In order to participate in this fair, vendors and crafters made a donation to the District 54 Education Foundation, to support financially struggling families in District 54.
Multilingual Parent Advisory Council (MPAC)
Do you have a child who is learning English? Are you interested in learning more about how they are receiving English Language support? Join us on Wednesday, November 4, from 5-6 p.m. at the District 54 Early Learning Center (ELC) Multipurpose Room (520 E. Schaumburg Rd. - DOOR 1).
We will share information about literacy instruction in District 54 and how support is provided for students who are learning English. We will also discuss how you can encourage reading at home to help your child grow as a reader. Additionally, the Schaumburg Public Library will share resources for your family.
To sign up for the session, please complete the registration form by Monday, November 2. Interpretation will be available in Spanish, Russian, Ukrainian, Polish, Gujarati, and Japanese. If you have any questions regarding the meeting, please contact the Department of Language and Culture at (847) 357-5150.