Parent Forum Notes from Open House

Dear Parents-
Thank you for coming to the Open House last night.
I know that some people could not make it, so I am sending a re-cap of the parent forum.

-Our school theme is "Uplifted" based on Psalm 121

-We have a record breaking K-8 enrollment of 195 and a Preschool of over 200. We are SO BLESSED!

-School starts on Tuesday, August 16th. Chapel is at 8:45am. Parents are invited to attend!!

-Dismissal on the first day is at 11:30am. STUDENTS NEED TO WEAR THEIR UNIFORMS ON THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL EVEN THOUGH IT IS A HALF DAY. There is no aftercare on this day.

-We have a new Associate Pastor...Rev. Todd Liefer

-We have added a new Assistant Principal position that is being filled by Mrs. Tammy Brenningmeyer. (Do not worry, she is still teaching 1st grade, but she will also be handling student relations and discipline).

UPDATE ON THE NEW GYM:
-We are anticipating an October completion date. It is a full high school size gym, with a cafeteria and a full service kitchen.
-We will be using Boone Trail and S. Middle School for practices and games (Volleyball).


PARKING LOT UPDATE:
We must have everyone following procedure carefully. The traffic flow will be in a horseshoe pattern that consists of two lanes (just like last year). Please follow traffic directions and pay attention to where staff are directing you so that dismissal procedures go smoothly. If you plan to make a right out of the parking lot make sure you are in the right lane. If you plan to make a left out of the parking lot make sure you are in the left lane.
Please do not leave your car unattended in the drop off or pick up line. If you need to park, please do so on the east side of the building.

PLAYGROUND:
The playground is safe to play on during construction. We have cleared the field accross the parking lot for the children to play on. This field is where the future soccer and baseball fields will eventually go.

COMPUTERS:
There is a 27 unit computer lab for all of the classes to use in their daily curriculum.
Thank you so much to Todd Weber, Rich Oswald, Shane Middendorf and Mark Schlogl for completing this classroom and the 7th grade clasroom this summer.

BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE:
Due to the construction, the door that students should use is the regular school office door. When you get to that door, please press the button on the gray intercom box to the right and a staff member will buzz you in. If you have any questions, please contact Shirlee Nolting at 636-639-9887.

HANDBOOK UPDATES:
-The handbook will be online at ilcsw.net on Monday, August 15th.

-Feathers: Feathers are not allowed to be worn at school because they are dangerous during recess, PE and extra-curriculars.

-Social Media Law-Students should not have Facebook accounts until 13 years of age and should never contact a teacher via Facebook on their individual accounts.
If the teacher has a "page" that is open to the public, that is acceptable because it is not private. This also applies to text messaging. Students cannot text teachers directly on their personal phones. If you have more questions regarding this new law in the state of Missouri, please ask.

FALL SPORTS:
The first volleyball practice will also consist of a parent meeting at Boone Trail. The meeting will be at 3:45 on August 22nd. This is available for girls in grades 5-8.
Cross Country will also start for grades K-8, for more information please contact Shelley Brown.

PARENT NIGHT:
We are having a parent night on August 25th so that you can visit your
child(ren)'s classroom and ask any questions you might have of the teacher. This event will take place from 6-8pm. Please mark your calendars.

We are very excited about this school year. Please remember to "Uplift" the teachers, staff, students and their families in your prayers daily.

In His Service,
Allison Dolak
Principal