Friday, October 5, 2012
Give back to local teachers by celebrating World Teachers' Day on Oct. 5.
World Teachers' Day, celebrated on Oct. 5, is a great opportunity to show teachers in Districts 161, 153 and 233 how great you think they are. But, the day also takes on a deeper meaning, standing for the protection of teachers' rights. Since its inception in 1994, World Teachers' Day has had a theme every year. The theme for 2012 is “Take a stand for teachers.” This day was founded by UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. Its aim is to educate the public about the conditions of being a teacher around the world, focusing specifically on the protection of teachers' rights, and the proper training, development and status raising of teachers. UNESCO’s partners in this effort are the International …
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Find out how to vote for local schools to win a donation from U.S. Cellular, which is giving away a total of $1 million.
U.S. Cellular is excited to announce the return of its Calling All Communities campaign. For the fourth year, U.S. Cellular is giving $1 million to schools to improve the education of students. The campaign invites communities to band together to vote for their school by visiting their local U.S. Cellular store to pick up a voting code and entering it online at uscellular.com. Voting begins this Friday, Sept. 14, and runs through Oct. 21. The school that garners the most community votes will win $150,000 and the next 17 schools with the most votes will receive $50,000. Calling All Communities is open to all K-12 schools — big or small, public or private. Each winning school can use the money however it chooses. Carter S. Elenz, executive …
Friday, August 17, 2012
Patch lists everything your student will need to start the year off right at Western Avenue School.
In a few short weeks, local schools will open their doors and fill their seats with area children once again. Coincidentally, school supplies will be flying off the shelves amid bustling crowds and endless checkout lines. If you'd like to get a head start on some of the back-to-school commotion, Patch has compiled a list of the supplies kids will need for each area school. Western Avenue School Kindergarten Please bring the following items if your last name begins with: Zip-lock baggies gallon size - 2 boxes P-S First Grade Second Grade Third Grade Fourth Grade Fifth Grade BACKPACKS ON ROLLERS ARE NOT PERMITTED Be sure to check back later this week, as Patch continues its school supply listings for other schools in Homewood and Flossmoor…
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Western Avenue Elementary School
940 Western Ave, Flossmoor, IL
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Thursday, August 16, 2012
Patch lists everything your student will need to start the year off right at Flossmoor Hills School.
In a few short weeks, local schools will open their doors and fill their seats with area children once again. Coincidentally, school supplies will be flying off the shelves amid bustling crowds and endless checkout lines. If you'd like to get a head start on some of the back-to-school commotion, Patch has compiled a list of the supplies kids will need for each area school. Flossmoor Hills School All second, third, fourth and fifth graders can purchase an assignment notebook from Flossmoor Hills School office. Student Book Bags may not have wheels. Kindergarten The school asks parents to label folders with your child's full name in the upper right hand corner using black marker.They also request you write your child's initials on their …
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Flossmoor Hills Elementary School
3721 Beech St, Flossmoor, IL
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Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Patch lists everything your student will need to start the year off right at Heather Hill School.
In a few short weeks, local schools will open their doors and fill their seats with area children once again. Coincidentally, school supplies will be flying off the shelves amid bustling crowds and endless checkout lines. If you'd like to get a head start on some of the back-to-school commotion, Patch has compiled a list of the supplies kids will need for each area school. Heather Hill School All third, fourth and fifth graders are expected to purchase a $5 assignment notebook from Heather Hill Kindergarten Heather Hill requests all gym shoes, backpacks, art boxs, boots and clothing worn to school be labeled. First Grade The school asks parents to label folders with your child's full name in the upper right hand corner using black marker. …
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Heather Hill Elementary School
1439 Lawrence Cres, Flossmoor, IL
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Monday, August 13, 2012
Patch lists everything your student will need to start the year off right at Parker Jr. High School.
In a few short weeks, local schools will open their doors and fill their seats with area children once again. Coincidentally, school supplies will be flying off the shelves amid bustling crowds and endless checkout lines. If you'd like to get a head start on some of the back-to-school commotion, Patch has compiled a list of the supplies kids will need for each area school. Parker Jr. High School All Students Sixth Grade Additional Requirements Seventh Grade Additional Requirements Eighth Grade Additional Requirements Additional Supplies for Spanish & French, Both levels Additional Supplies for Eighth Grade Honors Algebra Additional Supplies for Band (Band binders are provided) Be sure to check back later this week, as Patch continues its …
Friday, April 13, 2012
A weekly update to help you keep up with the comments and conversations on H-F Patch and H-F Patch’s Facebook.
Our Facebook "likes" continue to climb at breakneck speed. We've already jumped up 38 more since last week. At a time when we were just recently averaging 50 "likes" a month, this is incredible. We have you to thank, entirely. Earlier in the week I had a disappointing fast food experience at a local fast food chain. Wondering if I was the only one who seems like he’s dealing with this all the time, I went to our Facebook page for an informal survey in hopes to get some other opinions on the local fast food scene. The responses varied: A recent decision by Flossmoor School District 161's Board of Education has caused some controversy among our readers. Here's some of what they have to say: THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR CONTINUED READERSHIP …
Martina Pohl-Martin
9:01 am on Saturday, October 6, 2012
Our hearts go with Mrs.Joan Mahler of Dist.161. She taught at Western Av. for many years before being transfered to Heather Hill. Mrs.Mahler has the unique gift of 'gentle authority'. She teaches her subjects with finesse and quietly instills diplomacy, self acceptance, self worth, self preservation, respect, love and acceptance in her students. Always a smile, never a raised voice. She's amazing… more ›