News You Can Use THREE RIVERS SCHOOL

THREE RIVERS SCHOOL
October 23, 2014
News You Can Use
“Teaching Responsible Scholars
October
24th…… End of 1st Quarter
Kick Cancer to the Curb @CJHS
31st…… Early Dismissal @11:00, School Improvement Day
November
4th…… Music Boosters Meeting, 7:00 PM @ Three Rivers School
5th…… Picture Re-Takes
6th ….. Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:00-8:00 PM
Early Dismissal @ 1:40 PM
7th…… Parent/Teacher Conferences 8:30-11:00 AM
No School for Students
10th…… Athletic Boosters Meeting @ CJHS, 7:00 PM
14th….. Family Movie Night, 6:30 PM @CJHS, $1.00 per Person
6th Grade MAP Testing
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26 , 27 and 28 ….. Thanksgiving Holiday
Report Cards Sent Home
Friday, October 31st
BOOK FAIR
Sir Readalot's Castle..... Enter the kingdom of books
Open Monday, November 3rd - Friday, November 7th
Students will have a chance to shop during their library times, and at lunch recess.
Open during Parent/ Teacher conferences.
PICTURE RE-TAKES
Picture re-takes will be Wednesday, November 5th.
Students who were absent on picture day, students who forgot to turn in their picture money,
and students who are not satisfied with their first set of pictures, will need to have their pictures
taken at this time. If you are dissatisfied with your original pictures you must return the
ENTIRE PACKET of original pictures to the Three Rivers office by Tuesday, November 4th.
Parent/Teacher Conference Sign Up
Use Sign Up Genius to schedule your child(s) conferences
Parent‐TeacherConferencesareaveryimportantmeansofcommunicationbetweenhome
andschool.Parentsareencouragedtomakeanappointmentwiththeirchild’shomeroom
teacheratthefollowingwebsitehttp://tinyurl.com/TRS-2014-Conferences
ConferenceswillbeheldonThursday,November6thfrom4:00–8:00PMandFriday,
November7thfrom8:30‐11:00AM.
Ms.HillsourschoolcounselorwillbeavailableforconferencesonThursdayeveningand
Fridaymorning.Mr.Fracassi,Mr.Becker,Mrs.Freehaufwillbeavailableforconferences
onFriday,from8:30‐11:00AM.
1).
Clickon(orcopy)http://tinyurl.com/TRS-2014-Conferences
2).
Scroll to find the teacher you want to see and click on “Sign up” in the time slot available.
3).
Enter your student’s name in the white box, fill in your name and Email address and click
on the “sign up”. Choose to be a member so you can make changes if needed-it’s FREE!
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If you would like Email confirmation, you must check the box “Send Email Confirmation”.
5).
Click on “My Account” on the top right hand corner to see your schedule and to
make changes if necessary.
PleasecalltheThreeRiversOfficewithanyquestionsorconcernsat(815)467‐4313.
Tech Talk….Internet Safety
Are Parents Responsible for What Their Children Do Online?
This is a hotly debated question! Clearly, parents can’t monitor their kids’ online activity every minute if every
day. But is there a point where parents are negligent if they don’t monitor what their kids are doing? A court
ruling in Georgia this week says that there can come a time when parents are liable for what their children are
doing online. In this case, a boy created a fake Facebook profile that he used to cyberbully a girl at his school.
After the boy’s parents were notified of it, the profile remained on Facebook for 11 months despite being asked
to take it down. Because the parents knew about it and did not take it down when requested, they are now
considered liable for the damage done to the girl who was the victim. This ruling sets a precedent that should
serve as a wake-up call to parents all over the country to be involved with teaching their kids the proper use of
technology and the Internet.
You can read more about the case here: http://blogs.wsj.com/law/2014/10/15/parents-may-be-liable-for-whattheir-kids-post-on-facebook-court-rules/
Halloween is a time for fun and adventure for children, but experts at the Illinois Poison Center (IPC) warn parents to use caution and to
keep safety in mind. Follow these safety and prevention tips from the IPC for safe trick or treating:
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Halloween Health Safety Tips: How To Have A Safe and Spooky Good Time - blog
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Purchase non-toxic face paint or makeup for a safe, creative alternative to masks. Be sure to use cosmetics on the skin, and
do not substitute other products, which may contain emollient laxatives, talc or hydrocarbons, which can be toxic. Home food
colorings are not recommended because the tint may be difficult to wash off.
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If any makeup is swallowed, call the IPC at 1-800-222-1222 for treatment instructions.
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Carefully check all candy before allowing your child to eat it.
Dry Ice Safety - blog
Tricky Treats to Avoid This Halloween - blog
Happy Halloween: Boo!…not Boo-Hoo. - blog
Feed your children before taking them out to reduce the urge to snack on the route.
Bring your own candy to give your children along the way so they will not be tempted to eat from their bags.
Make certain masks fit properly and have large eyeholes so the child can see and breathe easily. Raise mask when crossing
the street.
Dry ice can be used in punch bowls, but should not be used in individual glasses. If swallowed, oral burns may occur. Direct
contact with the skin can cause a frostbite type injury. Call the IPC with any questions or if someone has been directly exposed
to dry ice.
Eat only those treats still in their original unopened wrappers.
Throw away all unwrapped candy. Also throw away candies if wrappers are faded, have holes or tears or signs of re-wrapping
Allow your child to eat fruit and homemade treats only if from someone you know and trust.
http://illinoispoisoncenter.org/hallowe
FALL into PTO!
THANK YOU for getting us off to a great start with our Savers fundraiser! We earned $300 that we will put toward our
Spring Movie Night treats! We'll be doing this again for the Spring garage sales so be prepared! Our Fall fundraiser also
exceeded expectations! You guys are the best and your kids will benefit in having some super assemblies in the next year.
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PTO Mtg. is Thursday, November 13 from 7-8pm at Galloway. Childcare provided. It's not too late to earn your
free School kit!
Everything is Awesome at the PTO!!! Come celebrate with us at the annual Family Movie Night on Friday,
November 14. Doors open at 6pm and the movie starts at 6:30pm. Wear your PJs for extra raffle tickets. Spirit wear will be
available.
Understanding Learning Disabilities
October is Learning Disabilities Awareness Month, which means it is time to recognize children, adolescents
and adults with learning disabilities -- and the educators who serve them. The month is celebrated to bring
attention to individuals that have disabilities like dyslexia, dyscalculia and attention deficit hyperactivity
disorder.
In 1985, the observation was introduced as a proclamation by President Ronald Reagan. Since then, the month
has been used by organizations, such as the National Center for Learning Disabilities and the Learning
Disabilities Association of America, to educate the public about those with learning disabilities.
According to the National Center for Learning Disabilities, there are 15 million people in the United States with
learning disabilities. One of the biggest challenges faced by individuals with learning disabilities is the overall
lack of acceptance by society. This month is an excellent time to pay more attention to people with learning
disabilities.
Educators and parents can take part in Learning Disabilities Awareness Month by teaching their students and
children facts about learning disabilities—doing so may show children and adolescents how to be supportive
peers.
Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems. A learning disability can
cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills. The skills most often affected are: reading,
writing, listening, speaking, reasoning, and doing math.
“Learning disabilities” is not the only term used to describe these difficulties. Others include:
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dyslexia—which refers to difficulties in reading;
dysgraphia—which refers to difficulties in writing; and
dyscalcula—which refers to difficulties in math.
All of these are considered learning disabilities.
Learning disabilities (LD) vary from person to person. One person with LD may not have the same kind of
learning problems as another person with LD. Some students have trouble with reading and writing. Another
person with LD may have problems with understanding math. Still another person may have trouble in both of
these areas, as well as with understanding what people are saying.
Researchers think that learning disabilities are caused by differences in how a person’s brain works and how it
processes information. Children with learning disabilities are not “dumb” or “lazy.” In fact, they usually have
average or above average intelligence. Their brains just process information differently.
There is no “cure” for learning disabilities. They are life-long. However, children with LD can be high achievers
and can be taught ways to get around the learning disability. With the right help, children with LD can and do
learn successfully.
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THANK YOU to all the parents who helped make the 3rd annual Forte 5k such an enormous success. We could
not have had such a successful race without your support. So many people were involved this year and did
whatever was asked of them. The words “thank you” fall short when expressing our gratitude but please know
they are meant sincerely. Thank you for everything!
More thanks to all the CSD 17 staff who registered and participated in the race. We loved seeing you and truly
appreciate your support! We hope you had a great time!
Want to be a part of the Channahon Music Boosters? Our membership is free! Please join us for our next
meeting on Tuesday, November 4th. Meetings are held in the Art room at Three Rivers School at 7:00 p.m. We
will look forward to seeing you!
Spirit Wear forms will be coming home very soon! Orders should be ready for delivery before Thanksgiving.
Upcoming dates:
10/23: Pep Band for Girls basketball, 5:15 p.m. 11/4 Channahon Music Boosters meeting, 7:00 p.m., TRS Art room BE ASSERTIVE. Tips on parental response
As a parent, it’s a natural response to become upset when you first hear your child is being picked on.
You want nothing more than to take the situation into your own hands. The first thing to do is to try
and stay calm. At this point, your job is to collect as much information as possible from your child
about what’s going on when someone is verbally being mean. Allow them to tell their story in their
own words. Do not rush in demanding to see the bully’s parents. It may be the very response your
child was dreading. Children are often scared of revenge from bullies and if you take care of these
issues for your child, it might cause the bullying to happen more. Also do not respond by dismissing
their experience as part of “growing up”. You may suspect that your child is being bullied, but is
afraid to say anything. Is there a way of raising the subject? Suggest that your child keep a diary of
bullying incidents, so they have concrete facts if ever necessary.
Being there for your child to listen to, guide, and help build skills of assertiveness and resilience is
important to permanently bully-proof your child. These skills do not appear overnight. This is a long
term plan your children can practice and use for the rest of their lives in order to handle conflict
effectively.
Good Luck to our Olympian!
We are so proud to announce that we have an Olympic athlete at Three Rivers School! Ethan Scheidt will be
participating in the Equestrian event at the Special Olympics this weekend in Rockford, IL. Ethan has been
riding horses at Victory Reins in Peotone, IL every Saturday since he was three years old. Ethan’s favorite horse
to ride is Rasha, but he will be riding Nowell in the competition as he does much better competing when riding
him. He will be participating in two events, the English Equitation and Working Trails, which he has been
training very hard to perfect. For the Working Trails competition, Ethan must memorize a pattern and control
the horse enough, through the use of verbal commands and steering with the reins, to maneuver Nowell through
different obstacles and terrain. Ethan recently participated in a competition in which he brought home two First
Place finishes and one Second Place finish which is a great accomplishment. The students and staff at Three
Rivers want to support Ethan and cheer him on to victory as he strives to bring home the gold!
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Food and Clothing Drive
October 29th
thru
November 7th
Chanooka Wish and our Veterans need your
Sponsored by
Beta Club
Contact
person: Shane
O’Brien (815)
467-6613
help this holiday season! Bring your gently
used clothing, winter accessories and nonperishable food items to school to help families in need in time for Thanksgiving. Donation
items will be distributed between Chanooka
Wish and Captain James A. Lovell Federal
Health Care Center to help care and support
our Veterans. Drop off locations are designated at each school.
HALLOWEEN SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS
Costume Safety:
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Use make-up or face paint instead of mask, but if mask are used, make sure that they fit
properly and have hole large enough for mouth and eyes.
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Wear brightly colored clothing/or put on glow-in-dark patched or strips on your costume
so vehicles can see you. Clothing should be short enough and shoes should fit properly to
prevent tripping.
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Choose costumes that are marked flame retardant
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Make props such as magic wands and swords out of cardboard rather than metal or wood
Trick-or-Treat Safety:
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Give and accept wrapped or packaged candy only.
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Children should bring home treats for adult inspection before they are eaten.
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Accompany small and elementary school age children when they are trick-or-treating and
send older children in groups.
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Go out in daylight and carry a flashlight in case of delay.
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Stay within your neighborhood; only visit homes you know
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Make sure you cross streets at corners
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Have your parents check Illinois State Police Sex Offender registry website for addresses
of known child sex offenders in the neighborhood www.isp.state.il.us/sor/
TRICK OR TREAT HOURS:
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2014
4:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. (Channahon)
5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. (Shorewood)
3:00 P.M.- 6:00 P.M. (Joliet)
CHANNAHON/MINOOKA POLICE
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CHANNAHON/MINOOKA FIRE
SUNDAY, November 9th
AT 1:30PM Kick off at 2:00PM THREE RIVERS SCHOOL CHANOOKA BRAVES FOOTBALL FIELD 24150 W. Ford Rd $2 Donation for Adults Kids are Free All proceeds will be donated to Chanooka Wish Sponsored by the Chanooka Braves &