The Raider Times

Emmons School District 33

Volume 2, Number 23 February 19 , 2010

Emmons is students, staff, parents, and community working together to prepare our students for a
successful future through excellent experiences and growth opportunities.

Music & Band Concert News…The 4th and 5th grade Band Concert is this Tuesday,
February 23rd at 7pm, followed by the 2nd and 3rd grade Music Concert. All band students are
to report to the Band Room at 6:30pm. The band concert will feature a variety of musical
selections. Admission for the concert is FREE!!!! Band concert attire is concert black and
white. All second and third grade students should arrive in time to watch the band concert.
After the band concert, we will have a brief intermission, followed by the 2nd and 3rd grade
concert. Second and third grade students should wear any combination of the colors red, white
and/or blue, as this is a Patriotic music concert. Black pants or skirts are also acceptable. The
rehearsal for the 2nd and 3rd grade Music Concert will be earlier that day during 9th period (1:56).
During 10th period (2:39) on the same day, the 4th and 5th grade bands will run through their
concert. If you have any questions or comments, please email Mr. Dreyer at mdreyer@emmons-
school.com.

Emmons PTO Family Fun Fest Next Week…We are holding our annual FREE
community carnival from 6:00-8:00pm in the Tabar Gymnasium and MPR next Saturday,
February 27th. The night will feature some of your favorite Fun Fest traditions, such the Cake
Walk, face painting, and food. We may also have a few new surprises this year. Parents are
asked to bring their baked goods for the Cake Walk to school on Friday, February 26th or the 27th
before 6:00pm. The PTO is also looking for volunteers for this event – if you are interested in
helping us, please contact Mrs. Melanie Gelander at (847) 838-5751 or via e-mail at
gelx5@aol.com. Set-up will start at 4:00pm. Thank you for making this event possible!

Graduation Planning Meeting Rescheduled…The Parents’ Graduation Planning

Committee meeting will meet Tuesday, March 2, at 7:30pm in the library. Any parents
interested in helping plan the 8th grade dinner dance, scheduled for Monday, May 24th, are
invited to attend.

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The Scholastic Book Fair is Coming!...Next Week!...Many new titles are being sent
our way for the upcoming Book Fair. We will have a huge selection, including books for the
following levels: pre-school, elementary, middle school, and adult best sellers. PTO will offer
two evenings for families to shop (see schedule below). Students will also have the opportunity
to visit the fair with their classrooms. PTO is looking for volunteers to work the Book Fair. We
need day time help and evening help as well. Please e-mail Michele at Mireiser@sbcglobal.net
if you would like to volunteer.

Dates and Hours:

• Tuesday, Feb.23
Set up: 9:00-11:30am
Book Fair open from 11:30am to 8:00pm (Open during basketball and concert)

• Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Feb. 24, 25 & 26

Book Fair open from 9:00am-3:00pm

• Saturday, Feb. 27
Book Fair open from 6:00pm-8:00pm (Open during Family Fun Fest)

• Monday, March 1
Take Down: 8:00am-???

Summer Day…. Friday, February 26th, will be “Summer Day” at Emmons School. Everyone
will be encouraged to wear shorts, flip flops, shades, and sunscreen. We are planning fun
activities (besides school, which is always fun anyway!), contests, and games. Students can
count on summer music throughout the day, and maybe something tasty off the Emmons grill.
The PTO will come around to our classrooms with Sno-Cones and (hopefully) other goodies.

Communication Committee Needs Volunteers…The District 33 Communications

Committee is looking for parent volunteers who would be willing to submit information about
Emmons School (like calendar dates, sporting events, and District activities) to our local Pioneer
Press, Daily Herald, and Chicago Tribune correspondents. If you have about an hour a week that
you would be willing to devote to helping us in this way, please contact Dr. Machak at (847)
395-1105 x213. Thank you - we need your help!

Pencil Project…The K-2 team would like to thank you all for your great support with the
Pencil Project. As a school, we collected an INCREDIBLE 11,434 pencils!! We almost tripled
our goal of 212 pencils per classroom. Winner of the pizza party…drum roll please…4th grade,
with a total of 2,572 pencils! Way to go Emmons School!

Emmons Celebrates the Holiday of Love and Friendships…Many thanks to our

parent volunteers who helped us make our Valentines Day parties such a “sweet” success!
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Congresswoman Visits Middle School…Congresswoman Melissa Bean will visit
Emmons School today at 1:15PM to discuss Internet Safety with our students in grades 6, 7, and
8. Congresswoman Bean is the author of the SAFER NET (Safeguard America’s Families by
Enhancing and Reorganizing New and Efficient Technologies) Bill, which was the first
legislation to create a national Internet Safety campaign for children. Ms. Bean’s Bill was signed
into law in October of 2008. Congresswoman Bean authored subsequent legislation designed to
protect children from online sexual predators.

Rave Reviews…Congratulations to the following students and staff members who earned
Rave Reviews from their peers and/or teachers during February: Amy Reiser, Ashley Reiser,
Marc Huston, Mrs. Redd, Mrs. Ward, Reece Eldridge, Denae Eldridge, Gracie Bouker, Allie
Bargamian, Savanna Hallett, Anthony Caldwell, Samantha Brands, Nick Brnot, Ericka
Gallimore, Dr. Machak, Emily Leali, Gracie Leineberg, Mark Fine, Mrs. Karpiel, Kamil Baran,
Mrs. O’Donnell, Avery Brunson, CJ Prather, and John Petty.

The Week Ahead…

Monday, February 22nd
Tuesday, February 23rd
Wednesday, February 24th
Thursday, February 25th
Friday, February 26th
Saturday, February 27th
Study Hall – 3:30-4:15pm
Intro to Literature Class – 7:45-8:25am Room 211
Study Hall – 3:30-4:15pm
2nd Grade Art Club 3:30-5:00pm
2-3 grade Music Concert and 4-5 grade Band Concert 7PM
Study Hall – 3:30-4:15pm
Chess Club – 3:30-4:15pm Room 211
3rd Grade Art Club 3:30-5:00pm
Intro to Literature Class – 7:45-8:25am Room 211
Study Hall – 3:30-4:15pm
4th Grade Art Club 3:30-5:00pm
Board of Education Meeting 7PM
Drama Club – 3:30-4:15pm Music Room
5th-8th Grades Art Club 3:30-5:00pm
Saturday School – 8:00-11:00am
PTO Fun Fest – 6:00-8:00pm

Date of PTO Auction Changed…Our annual Emmons District Golf Outing and Auction to
benefit the students and programs at Emmons School will be held on Friday, April 30th. This
event had originally been scheduled for May 7th. This daylong fundraiser will be held at Antioch
Golf Course.

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Thoughts and Prayers…As you may know, our 8th Grade Boys Basketball and 6th Grade
Girls Basketball Coach, Starla Williams, was in a serious car accident. Many of you have come
to know her over the course of the year. She has earned the love and respect of everyone
involved in Emmons basketball and beyond. A CaringBridge website has been set up by Starla’s
father to keep you up to date. Visit the website at the following link:
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/starlawilliams. Additionally, Emmons School has also
established an account at State Bank of the Lakes called the Starla Williams Benefit Fund to help
defray some of her medical costs. Donations can be sent to State Bank of the Lakes, 440 Lake
Street, Antioch, IL 60002, Attention: Starla Williams Benefit Fund.

The thoughts and prayers of the Emmons Staff and Students are with Starla and her family
during this difficult time.