Christmas Parties

Classroom Parties will take place on Friday, December 21st at 1:15 p.m. and school will

dismiss at 2:25p.m.

Thank you to all parent volunteers for making our Fall Book Fair a huge success!! The teachers also benefit

greatly from the book fair in receiving additional books for their classrooms. I also would like to thank all of the dads for attending the “Muffins with Mom” event

the morning of the Book Fair.

School Improvement Day

The afternoon of Friday, December 7th has been set aside for a School Improvement Day.

Students will be dismissed at 12:30 p.m.. Hot lunch

will be served.

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Armstrong News

Dates To

Remember

MAP Testing

3rd-21st

7-SIP DAY, Dismiss

at 12:30

11-Christmas Program @ EPCHS

6PM

18-Board of Ed Mtg

7pm

21-Christmas Parties 1:15-2:15,

dismissal at 2:25

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SCHOOL

Classes Resume on

January 7th

Muffins with Mom/Book Fair December 2018

There will be no school Monday, December 24th through Friday, January 4th, in

observance of Christmas. Hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and a Safe & Happy New Year. Students return to school on Monday,

January 7th.

The Armstrong/Bolin

Parent Club will not

meet in December.

The next regularly

scheduled meeting

will be held at 6:00 pm

on January 15th at

Armstrong School.

Looking for Work?

Consider Substituting! East Peoria Elementary District 86 is currently accepting applications for qualified Substitute Teachers for K-8, Substitute Necessary Workers, and Substitute Cooks. If you or someone you know is interested check out www.epd86.org. For more information please call Tracy Ellis 309-427-5100 or visit

the District Office, 601 Taylor St, East Peoria.

Winter Weather

In case of inclement weather, school closings will be listed on television Channels 19, 25 and 31 or Cable Channels 7, 8 and 10 as early as possible. School closings will also be on most radio

stations based out of Peoria. Please check your television or radio before calling the school. You may also check the district website and click on the Emergency Information link to see if school

is closed that day. East Peoria District 86 will rarely, if ever, close early because of bad weather. We do not want to risk children being left home alone or locked out of the house. A

One Call Now message will also be sent.

Christmas Break

It’s cold outside!!

We will be going outdoors for recess as long as the weather permits. If the temperature is above 20 degrees, we will be outside for recess. It is important that children wear warm clothing to school. Children will be more comfortable with a warm winter coat, hat, gloves, and a scarf. We will check the actual temperature and wind chill on cold days prior to the first lunch. If it is too cold, we will have indoor recess. Once the snow starts to fly, only those students with boots will be allowed off the blacktop.

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Yearbook Order forms will sent home with the

kids after Christmas Break. Please turn in

your order forms at your earliest convenience. If you need an additional

form, please contact the school office 427-5300.

Starting the week of December 3rd, students will take the Measures of Academic Progress test for the second time this school year. We administer the MAP test to determine the child’s instructional level and to measure academic growth throughout the school year and from year to year in the area of reading and math. The MAP tests will be administered using computers and are unique in that they adapt to be appropriate for each child’s level of learning. As a result, each student has the same opportunity to succeed and maintain a positive attitude toward test-ing. Each school year, students will take the test in the beginning, middle and end of the school year. Following each testing period, you will receive a report showing your child’s growth. For more information on resources for parents, access the Document Library at www.nwea.org and download the online Parent Toolkit from the web site.

LOST

AND FOUND ITEMS

We have a basket in the

kndg/1st grade hallway of lost items: gloves, hats, clothes, etc…. If you have any items that are missing, please check the basket.

District #86 Board Meeting

The December meeting of the District #86 Board of Education will be held on Tuesday, December 18th at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room at

CJHS.

Thanks again to everyone that helped make our Fall Fundraiser a huge success. There were numerous volun-teers that went above and beyond, and we can’t thank them enough.

MAP TESTING

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Armstrong/Bolin Christmas Program

Our program will be held on Thursday, December 11th at East Peoria High School in the auditorium. Please dress nicely and students will be practicing earlier that morning to rehearse.

Please use the following schedule:

5:30pm-Armstrong students arrive/doors open

5:55pm-Kindergarten goes on stage

6:00pm-Program begins with Armstrong students performing

6:30pm-INTERMISSION Bolin students report to designated area

6:45pm-Bolin program begins

Please remember to contact Mrs. Davidson in the office (427-5300) first

thing in the morning (by 9:00a.m.) to report your child’s absence. Your child

should stay home if he or she has a fever, vomiting or diarrhea. Children

should be clear of all symptoms (including fever free without medicine) for

24 hours before returning to school.

Our Winter Box Tops and Labels for Education contest will begin after the new year, so stay tuned for further details. We want to extend a thanks to those who have helped us with these programs in the past and present. If you have questions regarding either, please contact Angela Magnusson at magnussona@epd86.org.

If your child is in 2nd grade, they need to have an updated dental exam on file.

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The First Graders did a phenomenal job on their Thanksgiving Program. The kids worked VERY hard, and they were proud to show off their hard work.

Thanks to everyone that came to watch their performance, we had a fabulous turnout.

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LIBRARY NEWS FROM MRS. CRISLER:

Throughout the month of November we have been having a great time reading Monarch books in the library. I hope your child is coming home and sharing about the books that we have read together.

In the computer lab all grade levels have been busy on various projects. Kindergarten students practiced their phonics skills using a software program. First grade has been practicing their typing skills using various typing web links. Second grade students typed a paragraph (or two) about Thanksgiving in a Google Document.

I would like to thank all of the parents who donated their time and efforts in making this fall’s book fair a great success. Armstrong library received several new books!

NEWS FROM THE FONDULAC LIBRARY:

LIBRARY NIGHT @ THE FOLEPI ENCHANTED FOREST Friday, December 14 • 5:30-7:30 p.m. Enjoy a festive evening at the FOLEPI Enchanted Forest with the library! Drop by to make holiday crafts and buttons. Details will be available at fondulaclibrary.org as the event nears. DROP IN HOLIDAY STORY TIME Tuesday, December 11 • 10 a.m. • Preschoolers Visit the library for a story time filled with holiday stories and a festive craft. DROP IN HOLIDAY CRAFT Monday, December 10 • 6:30-8 p.m. • Grades PreK-8 Kids of all ages are invited to stop by the library anytime between 6:30-8 for crafts! Children in 2nd grade and younger will need a caregiver’s assistance. Relax and get into the holiday spirit at the library! Participants will have the opportunity to choose from a variety of festive crafts to make. MOVIES AT THE LIBRARY HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS Wednesday, December 19 • 6 p.m. Get into the holiday spirit with Dr. Seuss’s classic “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” Join us for crafts, snacks, and a photo-op at the event. Seating is limited, and participants may bring a blanket and pillow. Children 10 and under must be supervised at all times. DROP IN TRAVELING PETTING ZOO Thursday, December 27 • 2 p.m. Looking for something to do on Christmas break? Deb Moreland and her traveling petting zoo visit the library with an assortment of animals. Learn about wildlife, and enjoy a chance to see unique creatures up close! Space is limited; please register in groups of ten or less. REGISTER

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