This year the students at Todd and Rutledge have been learning a new piece of software called Pixie2.

Using Pixie, students can apply a variety of graphic effects to photos and use paint tools and stickers to create original artwork. They also can create slide shows and movies out of their creations.

You can now purchase this software for use at home. This is a special discounted price for parents. Tech4Learning, the makers of Pixie2, also have 4 other pieces of software discounted for parent purchase.

Please feel free to email Chris Sirianni with any questions and directions on how to get your discounted software at csirianni@sd74.org

ATTENTION: As of 6/09/09, the following classes are filled:

• 9:30am - Math Mania 2nd-3rd grade at Rutledge Hall
• 10:30am - Exploring Science 2nd-3rd grade at Rutledge Hall
• 11:30am - Art of science 3rd-4th grade at Rutledge Hall

We have a fantastic array of classes offered at District 74's Summer School June 22 - July 17, 2009. Students can choose from almost 100 classes - reading, writing, math, science, social studies, music, cooking, and sports. Many students choose to take two or three academic classes that will help them succeed in school and then round out their day with one or two classes for pleasure and enrichment. We've added many more science classes this summer, and new games and sports classes.

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District 74 is committed to keeping parents and staff informed of the current situation regarding H1N1 Flu (a.k.a. "swine flu").

OUR SPRING SING WAS A TREMENDOUS SUCCESS. All the children participated and did an exceptional job in front of our audience of appreciative families and friends. THANKS to all our families for all your support.

A BIG THANK YOU TO Mrs. Wickum, Todd Hall Art Teacher, for all her assistance with our artist project and gallery, and for the loan of the beautiful flowers used as our stage decoration.

A BIG THANK YOU to Dr. J., Todd Hall Music Teacher - thanks for all your support and guidance. PreK loves music with Dr. J!

THANKS to all the Todd Hall and Administrative staff who attended our performance, and for all the support of our PreK students and program throughout the year.

Todd Hall students participated in a fun and active PBIS May celebration. Children joined in an outdoor field day on the afternoon of Tuesday, May 5th. Classrooms rotated through three activities: an obstacle course, a golf-ball-and-spoon challenge, and a cooperative ball race. The obstacle course included jumping across hula hoop rings and hopping on one foot. At the end of the course, students yelled out their favorite Todd Hall behavior expectation! The golf-ball-and-spoon challenge had children balancing a golf ball on a spoon while walking around a cone. Finally, the cooperative ball race had pairs of children holding up a ball (with their hands, their shoulders, or their knees!) as they raced around a cone.

On May 4th the students at Todd Hall (Pre-Kindergarten through 2ndgrade) participated in our annual All School Study. All School Study is a school-wide event in which the students learn about and celebrate a different country and its culture for an entire day! This year we studied India.

On April 29th, a group of over 50 Lincolnwood students, parents, and teachers traveled to Springfield to meet with legislators to advocate for gifted program funding. We joined hundreds of other school groups from across the state of Illinois. Lincolnwood students got a lesson in advocacy and learned that their collective voices can make a difference!

 

We are monitoring the swine flu pandemic closely. Nurse Donna has been in contact with the Department of Health. The most important things to know are:

• Wash your hands frequently with soap and hot water

• Use of antibacterial cleansers are acceptable

• Cover your cough

• Report any flu-like symptoms to your doctor and stay home

• Report any concerns to the school

Get plenty of rest, exercise and drink a lot of water!