2008 State Assessments Results
ISAT Reading results show that D62 fifth and eighth grade student performance mirrored State results. Learn more...
Parent Night - Tonight 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Thursday, September 2, 2010
African Drumming assemblies
Thursday, April 29th - The assemblies were a culmination of a month-long Artist in Residency program. South welcomed Andrew and Taylor who spent a month with students during their music time and taught them about the geography and culture of Guinea, West Africa, through the use of rhythm and skill while drumming. The students of Joan Abrams, Music Teacher, played different types of drums and each grade level, including preschool and kindergarten, had an opportunity to perform for a day-time concert and an evening performance for parents.
On Monday, April 26th, South School Student Council members brought over 500 items to the Des Plaines Food Pantry and toured the facility. Student Council members collected the items during a week-long food drive, and they surpassed their goal of collecting 300 items. One student was heard saying, “I had no idea we could make such a difference in our own town.” Well done, Student Council!
Pre-School Visit - Dr. Jane Westerhold with Katie Fortmann's preschool class
Student Council Service Project to help Haiti Students council members sponsored a Valentine Gram fundraiser following the theme, “Have a Heart- Help Haiti”. South School students bought Valentine pencils, along with personalized messages, to send to friends and family members. We are proud to say we have earned $215.00 from the sale and will sending a check to the American Red Cross to help send relief to the victims of Haiti.
January 13th, 2010
We’re “Wild about Books!”
Come join us for South School’s Family Literacy Night! Discover new ways to read with your child.
6:30-6:45 WELCOME - Enjoy some refreshments and take part in the raffle in the South School Gym.
6:45-7:15 Session 1 - Choose to attend 1 or more of 5 sessions in English or Spanish.
7:15-7:45 Session 2 - Choose from new sessions to attend in English or Spanish.
7:45-8:00 Book Raffle (You must be present to win!)
We look forward to seeing you.
Student Council recently sent 12 care packages to some of the soldiers in Afghanistan. We are proud of the Student Council’s dedication to community service. Thank you to the families who contributed to the care packages that were sent.
You can help a child learn to love reading and learning!
Would you be willing to spend one hour a week doing something fun and
fulfilling – especially if you knew it
could change a child’s life forever?
If your answer is “yes,” please consider being a tutor, mentor and friend for a child who needs help developing reading and language skills.
Through the OASIS Intergenerational
Tutoring program, volunteers at Central, Orchard Place, Plainfield, and South Elementary Schools work to
help children build reading skills, self-esteem and positive attitudes
toward learning. Training and
materials are provided; no teaching
experience is needed.
How do I become a tutor?
You begin by completing the tutor
training program, which is scheduled from 9 a.m-12 Noon, Wednesday, September 24, and Thursday, September 25, in the Forest Elementary School Board Room, 1375 Fifth Street, Des Plaines, IL.
Do I need teaching experience?
No. Your enthusiasm, patience and
compassion are far more important. Your
roles as a tutor are those of a friend and a
role model.
What age are the children?
The program is designed for children
in kindergarten through grade three, a
critical period for developing reading and
language skills.
Where and when will I tutor?
You may choose either Central, South, Orchard Place or Plainfield Elementary Schools. Your school
district coordinator will help you find
a time during the school day for your
tutoring sessions.
What training will I receive?
Tutors complete an extensive training
program based on a proven six-part plan
of activities. You’ll learn ways to draw out
the child’s experiences and create simple
stories that form the basis for reading.
I am interested . . . tell me more.
Please contact MeLinda Ward, Director of Community Relations (847) 824-8070 to register for the tutor training or for more information.
To learn more, please write to Katie Hauser, South Elementary School, Technology Liaison - (847) 824-1566.
Please ask LMC Specialist for accessing online resources
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