THREE RIVERS SCHOOL January 15, 2015 News You Can Use “Teaching Responsible Scholars January 16th…… Early Dismissal @11:00 AM End of 2nd Quarter th 19 …… No School, Martin Luther King Day 26th…… School Board Meeting @ Pioneer Path, 7:00 PM 28th…… Market Day Pick-up @ Galloway School, 5:30-6:30 PM 29th…… Early Dismissal 1:40 PM Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:00-8:00 PM 30th…… No School Parent/Teacher Conferences 8:30-11:00 AM Friday, January 23rd Report Cards Sent Home Parent/Teacher Conference Sign Up Use Sign Up Genius to schedule your child(s) conferences Parent‐TeacherConferencesareaveryimportantmeansofcommunicationbetweenhomeandschool.Parentsare encouragedtomakeanappointmentwiththeirchild’shomeroomteacheratthefollowingwebsitestartingon Monday,January12th.http://tinyurl.com/trsptcwinter2015 ConferenceswillbeheldonThursday,January29thfrom4:00–8:00PMandFriday,January30thfrom8:30‐11:00AM. Ms.HillsourschoolcounselorwillbeavailableforconferencesonThursdayeveningandFridaymorning.Mr. Fracassi,Mr.Becker,Mrs.FreehaufwillbeavailableforconferencesonFriday,from8:30‐11:00AM. 1). Clickon(orcopy)http://tinyurl.com/trsptcwinter2015 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! 4). 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. IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING SCHOOL CLOSING As we move closer to the winter months and the possibility of inclement weather, please follow these steps for up to date information regarding school in session or school not in session: CHECK OUR DISTRICT WEBSITE IMMEDIATELY- A message will be scrolling across the top of the www.csd17.org home page if school has been canceled. CHECK YOUR EMAIL- An email will be sent directly to you telling you that school has been canceled. TUNE INTO RADIO STATIONS- 1340 WJOL, 98.3 WCCQ, 96.7 STAR, 100.7 RXQ, 103.1 WCSJ, 95.7 WJDK, 780 WBBM, 720 WGN TUNE INTO TV STATIONS- Channel 5 News, ABC 7 Chicago, CLTV, Fox News Chicago ACCESS THIS EMERGENCY SITE- www.EmergencyClosings.com CALL THE CHANNAHON DISTRICT 17 ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER @ 815-467-4315. Tech Talk….Internet Safety All A-Twitter! Twitter is gaining popularity with tweens and teens as the preferred social network. Why? Mom and dad are less likely to be on Twitter and more likely to be on Facebook! It’s not uncommon to run into adults who don’t use Twitter, commonly citing, “I don’t understand it” as their reason for not using it. If your child does use Twitter, there is some good news – Twitter has rolled out some great updates, one of which is a super easy way to block a user and report offensive or harassing Tweets. If this update isn’t available to you yet, it will be very soon! The link below takes you to an overview of how to block a user and report a Tweet; there is also a short demo video. You don’t have to be a Twitter user to make sure your kids know how to use Twitter safely  How to block a user and report a Tweet: https://blog.twitter.com/2014/building-a-safer-twitter Book Fair Under the Sea - an ocean of books! Open Monday, January 26th - Friday, January 30th Students will have a chance to shop during their library times, and at lunch recess. Open during parent teacher conferences. Online shopping available at http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/homepage/threeriversschool3 Helping Your Family Achieve Their Health Goals With a little bit of planning, you can really set your family up for success. By working with your kids to discuss and understand their goals, they will learn about actions that will help them succeed. Your child will also learn easy ways to avoid actions that will derail their goals. Involve the kids and have them help create an environment for success. Set Your Family up for Success to Reach New Healthy Goals Here are some suggestions to help your child reach their health goal.  Have each family member share ideas on ways that you can be successful  Make a list of ways to keep the family motivated  Make a list of the obstacles that make it difficult to be successful  Start each morning with a positive encouraging statement  Agree to remove obstacles, distractions and temptations  Plan to have healthy foods or fitness activities available Happy Goal Setting! http://www.nourishinteractive.com/healthy-living/free-nutrition-articles/60-family-achieving-healthygoals?utm_source=Nourish+Healthy+Kids+Newsletters+in+English&utm_campaign=e89afe9d0cJanuary_2015_Newsletter12_18_2014&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_8740a53471-e89afe9d0c-35624393&mc_cid=e89afe9d0c&mc_eid=a9de775a41 Happiest New Year from the PTO!!!! Join our Facebook page (Channahon Updates) for the latest updates and to see how you can be involved! Did you know? The PTO provides meals to the teachers when they have to stay late for conferences? Get involved in helping today! Upcoming Events: Wednesday, January 28th, 5:30pm Market Day pickup BOWLING: Sixth grade students interested in joining Bowling Club, please sign up in the Commons area. The cost will be $40.00. For more information please pick up a form in the Three Rivers Office. BE PREPARED. Helpful response ideas to verbal insults part 1 How do you treat people like a friend when they are mean to you? The single most important thing is to refuse to get angry or upset. Keep your reaction calm and show that you are resilient by using an assertive response. The following are some winning responses to handle verbal insults that your child can use: Thank you for noticing. It’s so nice of you to care about me. Others have told me that before. Do you think there is anything I can do about it? That’s been bothering me for a long time too. Please, tell me more. Is there something I did to make you mad? Not everyone has the courage to talk to me that honestly. I have big ears? Thanks, I thought they were looking a little mousey today! *Whenever you are having a problem with someone, remember the golden rule and to treat others like a friend even if they are being mean to you. You do not have to become friends with your enemy, but you still need to be nice to them. By doing so, you will always be a winner. **Remember to respond in a way without sarcasm or saying something mean back to the other person. Next week: Possible responses to specific situations continued. Students of the Month for December 5th Grade: 6th Grade: Kendyl Whitesell Riley Hickey Angelina Setta Aiden Macikas Christian Walker Olivia Rayola Mackenzie Choate Charlie Albert Tyler Wong Adeline Benhart Annalea Vehe Alyssa Cousineau Chanooka Braves 2015 Registration New Participant Registration Date: Veteran Registration Date: Saturday March 14th 9am — 1pm Saturday March 28th 9am — 1pmD9 Contact person: 555 555 5555 Pioneer Path school Pioneer Path school For more info go to Www.chanookabraves.com