Information for Students
STUDENT LUNCH/RECESS
The students have a 40-minute lunch/recess period each day. Students have approximately 20-25 minutes to eat lunch and at least 15 minutes of outdoor recess, weather permitting. We will have outdoor lunch recess unless extreme weather conditions exist and the safety of our students would be jeopardized. Indoor recess will be held in the event of extreme weather conditions. Please have your child dress themselves accordingly.
Temperature or Wind Chill |
25° and above |
Students go outside |
20° - 25° |
Students can go outside for a shortened period |
Below 20° |
Students stay inside |
LUNCHES AND BIRTHDAY TREATS
Children need to come to school with their lunch. Occasionally, parents bring lunches for special occasions. Please do not bring fountain drinks from fast food restaurants due to spills. There are grade level bins located in the foyer. Simply use the marker available to label the room number, along with your child’s name, and leave the lunch in the appropriate grade level bin.
Classroom birthday treats need to be dropped off in the office. A staff member will deliver the treats to the classroom. Please keep treats simple and follow guidelines outlined by your child’s teacher. Healthy treats or non-edible treats are preferred.
VALUABLES
Common sense and consideration is the best guide in determining whether or not to bring personal possessions to school. The school administrator and staff cannot be responsible for valuables, which students bring to school. Students should leave all valuables at home. Do not bring possessions such as, but not limited to: electronic games, collector cards, beanie babies, valuable jewelry, CD players, iPods, or any MP3 players. HEELYS SHOES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN SCHOOL OR AT AFTER-SCHOOL ROLLER SKATING PARTIES.
STUDENT RECOGNITION
Christa McAuliffe School has student recognition programs that are developmentally appropriate for children, intrinsically rewarding as
possible, and motivating to the students. The following is a list of some of our building's student recognition programs.
Accelerated Reader – an easy to use computer-based tool that inspires students to read more and better books. Each student selects his or her own reading material. With the book completed, the student works through a computerized multiple choice test. Upon completing each test, the students get immediate feedback in the form of reading points. The points are based on the length and reading level of the book, and on the student’s test score. The reading points provide instant reinforcement for the student’s efforts. Recognition is given to students accumulating various totals of AR points.
Summer Reading Club/Wall of Fame – students who achieve their monthly reading goals will have their name added to the McAuliffe Readers Wall of Fame.
D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) – at the conclusion of the eight-week program, fifth graders receive a certificate for satisfactorily completing the program.
Intermediate Service Center (ISC) IV –
sponsors the following programs. Criteria have been established through the ISC with our GATE personnel serving as facilitators for each event. Math Olympiad
Science Fair
Math Masters –Students achieving grade-level appropriate goals of Math Facts will have their names displayed on our Math Masters bulletin board.
Physical Education Program – McAuliffe's Physical Education Program is striving to assist each student in improving their "personal best". Each month, students will chart their progress in a variety of activities that will help strengthen their upper body (rope climb); improve leg strength and cardiovascular fitness (timed jog); core strength and proper body alignment (balance); leg/arm strength, agility and plyometrics (10 second fitness jumps); and hand-eye coordination and brain development (juggling, strings and cup stacking). Sports and games will be played daily to teach teamwork, discipline, cooperation, organizational skills and more. A folder will be kept by each student and shared with their parent(s) at the end of the year, demonstrating their progress and achievements in each activity. Personal achievement is intrinsically rewarding.
Weekly Reader 6 Hour Club – reading incentive program whereby students who complete 6 hours of individual reading will receive a free ticket to Great America.
Tinley Park Crime Prevention Committee Coloring Book Contest – sponsored by the Tinley Park Police Department. This allows K through 8 children to submit pictures depicting suggested crime prevention topics for possible publication in the Tinley Park Crime Prevention Coloring Book. Awards are given to all participants. Outstanding posters, as judged by the police department, receive an additional award.
Tinley Park Fire Prevention Poster Contest- entered by children throughout the district. The Tinley Park Fire Department establishes criteria in conjunction with Fire Prevention Week. Awards are given to all participants. Outstanding posters, as judged by the fire department, receive an additional award.
Student Birthdays- Students' birthdays are announced on morning announcements. Students names are listed in the lunchroom during the month of their birthday. June, July and August birthdays will be acknowledged during the school year. Each month, students will be acknowledged during a lunch period and receive a birthday pencil.
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