Gary D. Wright Elementary School

Virtual Backpack February 24, 2019 

  

Principal Gravel’s Blog

Please click on the link above to access Dr. Gravel’s Blog.

Upcoming Dates

● Illinois 5Essentials Survey for Parents

○ Survey window extended through March 15, 2019

○ https://survey.5- essentials.org/illinois

● 2/27 - PTO Nick’s Pizza Night - 11:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. (Elgin location)

● 3/1 - Teacher Institute Day -No Student Attendance- GDW Office will be closed

GDW Music Video Order

Dear GDW 5th Grade Families,

The music programs for Gary D. Wright Elementary are going to be videotaped. This video will be available for purchase as a DVD. What a wonderful memory and keepsake… Why don’t you sit back, enjoy the show, and let us do the work for you!

Questions? marisa.crater@d300.org

*Detach and return with payment in a sealed envelope to your classroom teacher or the office*

Gary D. Wright Elementary School5th Grade Program - “BREAKING NEWS!”

February 13th 2019

Child’s name________________________________

Teacher __________________________________

I would like ________ DVD’s @ $10.00 each (cash____ check #____)

Checks should be made payable to Marilyn Becker. Thank you and enjoy the show!

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Bring!your!family!and!friends;!enjoy!a!great!night!of!fun!

and!help!raise!money!in!support!of!!

Gary D. Wright Elementary School

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2019 Gary D. Wright Elementary Flower Sale

We are pleased to present an opportunity to order your favorite flowers, hanging baskets, tomatoes, herbs, patio pots and perennials. Mother’s Day is coming up and this is a great opportunity to purchase flowers for that special lady in your life and also help GDW raise money at the same time! They are Very High-Quality plants and flowers!

For Pictures/descriptions go to Tomsfarmmarket.com – click on 'Garden Center' tab then click on ‘Fundraising’ then click ‘Flower Catalog’

Orders should be turned into your child’s teacher by

Friday March 8th

It’s so easy… just place the order and then pick them up at GDW on Thursday, May 9th between 2:30 and 4:30

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*PleasefillthisoutifyouwouldliketouseyourcreditordebitcardtochargeyourTom’sFlowerorderinsteadofusingcashorcheck.

Customer’s Name (on order form) _____________________________________________________________

Name on Card_______________________________________ Amount to be charged ____________________

Credit Card #______________________________________________________Exp._____/_____ CVV_______

Zip Code_______________ Email Address ________________________________________________________

Gary D. Wright Spring Plant Sale

For Pictures go to tomsfarmmarket.com – click on 'Garden Center' tab

Orders and Payments are due Tuesday March 6th Flower Pick-up is Thursday, May 9th From 2:30-4:30 p.m. at GDW

Any Questions... Please Call Tammy Bilek @ 847-338-5137 / tbilek@comcast.net

Customer Name________________________________Child’s Class_______________

Home Phone_________________________Cell Phone___________________________ Total # Items Ordered_______________________Amount $______________________

Please Return This Form With Your Check Payable To GDW PTO by March 8th (There is no tax with this order… non-profit organization)

Sold in Full Flats Only… Contains 36 Flowers @ $17.00 FULL SUN PARTIAL SUN

Dahlia (10-16”) _____ Mixed Dianthus (10-12”) _____ Purple _____ Red ____ Mixed Dusty Miller (10-12”) _____ White Leaf Gazania (8-10”) _____ Mixed Marigolds (dwarf 8-10”) _____ Yellow _____ Mixed _____ Bi-color Marigolds (large pompom 18”) _____ Yellow Moss Rose/Portulaca _____ Mixed Petunias _____ White _____ Red __ __ Pink _____ Midnight Blue _____ Yellow _____ Mixed (Vibrant) _____ Moonlight Mix (Pastel)

Salvia (Dwarf 8-10”) _____ Red Salvia Victoria (18-20”) _____ Blue Snapdragons (dwarf) _____ Mixed Snapdragons (Tall) ____ Mixed Vinca _____ Lavender _____ White _____ Red _____ Apricot (dark w/red eye) _____ Mixed Zinnia (10-12”) _____ Old Fashioned Mix _____ Orange _____ Cherry

Ageratum (6-8”) _____ Blue Alyssum (3”) _____ White _____ Purple _____ Mix Begonias _____ Red _____ White _____ Pink _____ Mixed Pansy _____ Mixed Viola _____ Mixed

SHADE Coleus _____ Mixed Impatiens (8-10”) _____White _____ Hot Pink _____ Violet _____ Salmon _____ Red _____ Mixed Lobelia _____ Blue

10” Hanging Baskets @ $23.00 Wave Petunia – Full Sun (cascading petunia) _____ Pink _____ Yellow _____ Sky Blue _____ White _____ Bordeaux (light Plum) _____ Purple _____ Midnight Blue _____ Burgundy Star (purple & white stripe) Million Bells – Full Sun (mini Petunia) _____ Blue _____ Yellow _____ Pink _____ Red Scaveloa – Full Sun ____ Whirlwind Blue Portulaca – Full Sun ____ Mix

Ivy Geraniums (partial sun) (Mounding) ____Red ____Pink ____Purple/Lavender Begonia (partial/full shade) _____ Dragon Wing Red _____ Cascading Pink

Old Fashion Impatiens (shade/morn. sun) _____ Pink _____ Mixed _____ Red Double Rosebud Impatiens (shade) _____ Sparker Hot Pink Lobelia (morning sun) ____Sky Blue Fuchsia (Old Fashion) (partial/full shade) _____ Red/White _____ Purple/Red

Perennials, Tomatoes, Herbs, Greenery, Geraniums and Daisies Fancy Round Patio Pot Contains Geraniums, Spike and Vinca Vine (Full Sun) 12” Pot @ $32.00 _____ Red _____ Pink _____ Salmon _____ Fuchsia These make great Mother’s Day Gifts! Round Combo Patio Pot Contains 2 Geraniums, 1 Spike and 2 Trailing Proven Winners Petunias (Full Sun) 12” Pot @ $32.00 _____ Red/Blue Combo _____ Purple/Lavender Combo _____ Pink/White Combo _____ Pink/Blue Combo These make great Mother’s Day Gifts!

Gift Certificates _____ $20

Geraniums (full sun) 4.5” Pot @ $4.50 _____ Red _____ Pink _____ Salmon _____ Fuchsia/Violet

Added Greenery 4” Pot @ $3.00 _____ Spike _____ Vinca Vine _____ Sweet Potato Vine – Lime _____ Sweet Potato Vine - Blackie Perennials (full sun) 1 gallon pot @ $8.00 _____ Salvia Blue _____ Yarrow (yellow cluster) _____ Coreopsis (golden yellow) _____ Shasta Daisy (14-18”) _____ Black-Eyed Susa New Items! ___ Herb Container $21 ( 4 herbs in a round pot) ___ Lettuce Bowl $15 (Variety of Lettuces) ___ 1 Gal Purple Fountain Grass $12

Herbs 4.5” Pot @ $4.50 _____ Cilantro _____ Curly Parsley _____ Oregano _____ Basil _____ Chives _____ Thyme _____ Sage Tomatoes 4” Pot @ $3.00 _____ Celebrity _____ Early Girl _____ Red Cherry _____ Better Boy _____ Supersteak _____ Roma (plum)

1 Gallon Pot @ $6.50 _____ Patio Tomato _____ Patio Cherry Tomato

Potted Peppers & Veggies 4” Pot @ $3.00 ____ Green Bell ____ Zucchini ____ Yellow Bell ____ Eggplant ____ Blue Bell ____ Cucumber ____ Jalapeno ____ Garden Salsa

Thank You For Your Support!

For Pictures/descriptions go to Tomsfarmmarket.com – click on 'Garden Center' tab then click on ‘Fundraising’ then click ‘Flower

Catalog’

Let’s Celebrate our Drivers

220 drivers kept 16,000 students safe this winter and all school year long!

Please help and volunteer a dish…..Soup, Salad, Sandwiches, & Sweets.

Transportation Appreciation LunchWednesday, February 27th

2603 Bunker Hill Drive9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Help where you can! Food donation, personal time, gift card, creating

thank-you banner, and more!

• Food & Supplies https://bit.ly/2TKC1p7

• Thank-you Banner https://bit.ly/2BwBd02

• Join the FB event page https://bit.ly/2DDHUO2

Follow the links to sign up for:

Young Rembrandts Copyright © 2013

Your child will learn these skills and techniques during Young Rembrandts’ classes. Each week your child draws new images, learns new vocabulary and has fun discovering art and the Power of Drawing!

Young Rembrandts 1042 Maple Ave Suite 343 Lisle IL 60532 phone 630-493-4263

Young Rembrandts Lesson Summary

REGISTRATION is available for the SPRING session! The new session of Drawing Classes will begin soon after Spring Break!

We enjoy working with your child and look forward to seeing them in the classes. ENROLL ONLINE at our web address for the next session of Young Rembrandts. www.youngrembrandts.com/dupage or www.youngrembrandts.com/foxvalley

All new lessons every class - here are some samples of what’s coming up in the weeks ahead!

SUN & MOON Wonderful cartoon drawings that

feature the sun and the moon. Learn how to personify these celestial bodies, transforming them into fully-realized cartoon characters. Excellent practice

for drawing different facial expressions.

FOREST ANIMALS Turn ordinary forest animals into fully-realized cartoon characters. A variety

of animals, different facial expressions. Learn to exaggerate facial features. The

use of vibrant colors reinforces the cartoon theme.

ANIMAL SLEEPOVER Cartoon animals enjoying a

sleepover! We draw a pillow fight and snack time. Drawing our cartoon scenes strengthens our figure drawing

and compositional skills. Time to go to sleep!

CATCH A WAVE Enjoy the waves of the ocean as we

draw this dynamic surfer. A great intro to figure drawing. Learn to construct a figure from basic shapes. The colorful bodysuit accented this exciting scene.

MOVIE STILL LIFE Imagine yourself in the movie

theater, with favorite treats from the concession stand. A still life of a

tub of popcorn, large drink, and box of candy. Resulting in a balanced

composition.

MODEL T This antique automobile was a product of the Ford Motor Company, founded

by Henry Ford. A remarkable automobile built on an assembly line.

A great lesson for illustrating a realistic vehicle from basic shapes.

TO ENROLL ONLINE see details at: www.youngrembrandts.com/ TO ENROLL BY MAIL-FAX PHONE- complete the registration form and MAIL-FAX-PHONE to our YR office...

** Please do not send payments to school office - Enrollment information should be sent directly to Young Rembrandts **

PARENT Name_____________________ Last______________________ 

Mobile________________________Home________________________  

Home Address______________________________________________ 

City_________________________ State______ Zip________________  

Email______________________________________________________ 

STUDENT Name___________________  Last______________________ 

Grade_________   Teacher____________________________________ 

 My child will: �be picked up �other ____________________________________________

Other Emergency Contact 

First Name________________________ Last_____________________ 

Phone__________________________ Relationship_________________ 

School________________________ Start Date__________________ 

Class Day______________________ Class Time_________________ 

                          **PLEASE SEND A NOTE TO YOUR CHILDS CLASSROOM TEACHER** Make checks payable to Young Rembrandts - include child’s name and school. We accept MasterCard - Visa - Discover PHONE & FAX orders are Accepted May we photograph/video your child in class? �Yes �No  Are you interested in being a parent volunteer? �Yes  �Visa �MasterCard �Discover  Card #  _______________ / ______________ / ______________ / _______________

CCV________   Expiration____________  �Charge my account in FULL

I understand all personal absences are forfeited �Charge my account 2 payments Initial______________  

HOW IT WORKS: We provide all supplies. Classes are held in

your school immediately after dismissal. Parents are responsible for prompt pickup

when class is finished. **PLEASE SEND A NOTE TO CLASSROOM TEACHER**

classes tuition

foxvalley

to 5/16/2019 4/4/2019

Thursday

2:20 PM to

$ 70

Wright, Gary D. 4/4/2019

2:20 PM Thursday

1 Grade - 5

Mailing address: 1042 Maple Ave, Suite 343

Lisle, IL 60532 PH 630-493-4263 FAX 630-390-2338

7 week session. 3:20 PM

50 / 50 payment plan

available online!

held at Wright, Gary D.

Classes start after Spring Break

No previous knowledge of Spanish is necessary. Learning Spanish is as easy as uno, dos, tres! Current research has found a

positive link between learning a second language and cognitive and academic ability. In addition to developing a lifelong skill

to communicate with people from other countries and backgrounds, other benefits include improved overall school

performance and higher problem-solving skills. In Afterschool Amigos Spanish club, children will learn numbers, colors,

shapes, greetings, days of the week and more. We will be singing, clapping, and counting our way towards learning the

Spanish language. Each child will receive a participation award on the last day of the session.

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Course Time: Fridays, March 22nd - May 17th, 2:20 PM - 3:20 PM No class: 3/29, 4/12, 4/19, 5/10 (5 Classes)

To sign up for Amigos Spanish Club, please visit https://www.learningmeansfun.com/signup. You will need to enter the class code GDW3.22.19 in order to register. Please register by 3/12 for the early bird price of $77.50.

If you have difficulty registering, please contact Afterschool Enrichment Solutions at 847-482-9999 or registration@learningmeansfun.com No refunds will be made, unless there is insufficient enrollment. No make-ups will be scheduled for inclement weather or circumstances beyond our control. It’s the

parents’ responsibility to remind the children about the classes.

Let's Build It - Chain Reaction in Action! The ball rolls down the ramp, turns the switch, that moves the post, that activates the zip-line, that knocks the ball down the ramp and into the goal! In this STEAM program, students will be building Rube Goldberg “Mouse Trap” chain-reaction machines featuring levers, pulleys, and other simple machines. Engineering and physics concepts will be introduced and reinforced through hands-on, innovative lessons and creative play time. Problem solving skills and teamwork will be put to the test as the complexity of the projects increases from week to week. On the final class, there will be a building competition - How many contraptions can you connect in chain reaction? No previous experience is necessary, just a desire to learn and build. Each student will receive an award on the last day of the session, and have the opportunity to earn Energy Belts to demonstrate their learned skills!

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Course Time: Tuesdays, March 19th - May 14th, 2:20 PM - 3:20 PM No class: 3/26 (8 Classes)

To sign up, please visit https://www.learningmeansfun.com/signup. You will need to enter the class code GDW3.19.19 in order to register. Please register by 3/9 for the early bird price of $140.00.

If you have difficulty registering, please contact Afterschool Enrichment Solutions at 847-482-9999 or registration@learningmeansfun.com No refunds will be made, unless there is insufficient enrollment. No make-ups will be scheduled for inclement weather or circumstances beyond our control. It’s the

parents’ responsibility to remind the children about the classes.

Develop your child's intellect through the fun game of chess! Current research has shown a strong link between chess and

academic performance in a variety of areas, including mathematics and language arts. Also, chess has been proven to enhance

motivation, concentration, focus, social skills, and creativity. No previous knowledge of chess is necessary. Each class will consist of a fun, interactive teaching period and guided practice

time. Both new and returning participants are welcome and will get to the next level under the guidance of an experienced

Chess Scholars coach. There will also be a chess competition with prizes towards the end of the session! Each child will receive

a participation medal and a chess keychain.

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Course Time: Mondays, March 11th - May 20th, 2:20 PM - 3:20 PM No class: 3/25, 4/1, 4/22 (8 Classes)

To sign up for Chess Scholars, please visit https://www.chessscholars.com/signup. You will need to enter the class code GDW3.11.19 in order to register. Please register by 3/1 for the early bird price of $128.00.

If you have difficulty registering, please contact Chess Scholars at 847-482-9999 or registration@chessscholars.com

No refunds will be made, unless there is insufficient enrollment. No make-ups will be scheduled for inclement weather or circumstances beyond our control. It’s the

parents’ responsibility to remind the children about the classes.

Does your child have a “dramatic side”? You might have a budding Stage Star in your family! Our drama class introduces students to the craft of stage acting with a skilled theater instructor. During this exciting class, students will learn theatrical skills, improv basics, and participate in interactive drama games. This class provides opportunities for students to have fun, express themselves, gain confidence, and interact with others, all within the context of theatre arts. Students can earn Drama Belts™ throughout the session to demonstrate their learned skills!

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Course Time: Wednesdays, March 20th - May 15th, 2:20 PM - 3:20 PM No class: 3/27 (8 Classes)

To sign up for Stage Stars, please visit https://www.learningmeansfun.com/signup. You will need to enter the class code GDW3.20.19 in order to register. Please register by 3/10 for the early bird price of $128.00.

If you have difficulty registering, please contact Afterschool Enrichment Solutions at 847-482-9999 or registration@learningmeansfun.com No refunds will be made, unless there is insufficient enrollment. No make-ups will be scheduled for inclement weather or circumstances beyond our control. It’s the

parents’ responsibility to remind the children about the classes.

Party!M A R C H 2 2 N D /   6 : 3 0 - 8 : 3 0 P MH A M P S H I R E P A R K D I S T R I C T

$ 4 0 / F O R K I D S A G E S 7 +

HAMPSHIRE WILDCATS THE OFFICIAL FEEDER PROGRAM OF THE HAMPSHIRE WHIPS!

2019 Hampshire Youth

Football and Cheer REGISTRATION DETAILS

2019 YOUTH TACKLE FOOTBALL • $275 REGISTRATION FEE • PERSONALIZED JERSEY • CHOICE OF JERSEY NUMBER • INCLUDES: HELMET, GAME PANTS,

SHOLDER PADS, MOUTH GUARD, PRACTICE JERSEY AND SOCKS

• SUMMER SPEED & AGILITY CAMP

2019 YOUTH CHEERLEADING • $275 REGISTRATION FEE

o $250 FOR KITTY KATS • SIDELINE AND COMPETITION • INCLUDES: UNIFORM, CROP TOP,

AND SPANKS, GAME BOW (ALL TEAMS), COMPETITION BOW (EXCLUDES KITTY KATS)

CHEER: K-8

FOOTBALL K-8

MULTI-ATHLETE

DISCOUNT

REGISTER NOW AT: WWW.HAMPSHIREWILDCATS.COM

REGISTRATION CLOSES MAY 31, 2019

For questions, or more information, please contact Shawn Glinski, HYF&C President. Glinski.hampshirewildcats@gmail.com

Jr. Eagles Girls Basketball

2019 Jr. Eagles Girls Basketball Information

Mission: The goal of the Jr. Eagles Girls Basketball Feeder program is to prepare girls to play basketball at Jacobs High School. “Current” 5th- 8th graders who anticipate attending Jacobs HS will have an opportunity to meet girls from other schools and develop the core skills necessary to compete at the high school level.

When: March, April, May 2019 Practices: Tuesdays / Thursdays @ Dundee Middle School Games: Saturdays during April and May @ Dundee Crown High School/Rakow Center/Randall Oak Center. Game times and dates will be announced at a later date.

RSVP: Please RSVP by Monday Feb 25th to Jonathon.Reibel@d300.org or call/text @ (773) 706 4347. In this RSVP email, text, or call, please include:

1. Your daughter’s first and last name 2. Current grade level. 3. Grade School

Tryouts: Tuesday, March 5th, 2019 @ Dundee Middle School. Please arrive 15 minutes early to register. Money will be collected after teams are announced at the first parent meeting. There is a potential for cuts at ALL levels. All players are expected to attend tryouts. Each player will be notified whether she made the team or not through email or phone call by Jonathon Reibel, no later than March 7th. Parent meeting will be held March 12th at the beginning of each teams assigned practice time. Meeting will last no longer than 15 minutes.

Fee: $200, payable upon team selection; includes jersey and all games. (Information regarding payment will be discussed at tryouts)

Tryout Times: Tuesday March 5th @ DMS 5th/6th grade: 5:30 - 7:00pm 7th grade: 7:00 - 8:30pm 8th grade-: 7:00 - 8:30pm Practice Times: @ DMS (Tuesdays & Thursdays) beginning March 12th 5th/6th grade: 5:30 - 7:00pm 7th grade: 7:00 - 8:30pm 8th grade: 7:00 - 8:30pm FACTS:

✓ This is a competitive program. Playing time in games for all levels is dependent on ability, attitude and understanding of team offensive and defensive strategies and concepts.

✓ Every effort should be made to attend all practices and games. We understand that spring sports may interfere but with adequate and timely communication your coaches can be flexible.

For more information regarding the program contact:

Program Director: Jonathon Reibel, 773-706-4347, e-mail: Jonathon.Reibel@d300.org or Lauren Omsberg, 630-212-2116, e-mail:l lauren.omsberg@d300.org

Algonquin Baseball and Softball

Registration is open for Spring 2019

Baseball ages 5 to 19 & Softball ages 7 to 16

Payment plan options available, Multiplayer discount available and no extra fundraising fees

Take advantage of free indoor clinics

Starting in February

To Register visit us at www.aayo.net

• AGES 5-14

• POP WARNER LITTLE SCHOLARS PROGRAM

• CERTIFIED COACHES - USA FOOTBALL & POP WARNER

• HELMET, SHOULDER PADS, PRACTICE PANTS & JERSEY

• GAME PANTS & CUSTOM GAME JERSEY

• HOME GAMES AT CARPENTERSVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL

• TRAVEL & FUNDAMENTALS TEAMS

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SPIRIT SQUAD - $195 Fees for Spirit Squad include:

• Traditional uniform rental • Summer uniform to keep • Team T-Shirt and Game bow • Home and Away Games • Perfect for Beginners

COMPETITIVE CHEER - $325 Fees for Competitive Cheer include:

• Traditional uniform rental • 2 Competition fees for Mitey Mite and Up • 2 Exhibition Fees for Tiny Mite and Mitey Mite • Summer Uniform to Keep • Team T-Shirt and Game Bow

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