Terrace Families,

Today was a special day here at Terrace, as we celebrated ALL of our students for our first trimester celebration. In order to achieve this celebration, we tallied up all of the Cardinal Cards they have received so far this year, and they surpassed their milestone in order to be recognized for being safe, responsible, and respectful.

Kudos to our amazing staff, who all gave up time both this morning and this afternoon to facilitate fun activities in their classrooms. Students got to sign up for four different activities, each run by a different staff members. Our students loved being able to move from classroom to classroom and to play with students from other homerooms and grade levels. It was a really fun and exciting way to celebrate together.

Please read the following updates and information:

5Essentials Survey: Families, please take a few minutes to complete the 5Essentials survey. So far, 22% of Terrace families have completed the survey. It only takes a few minutes. Let's try and raise that number to 50% by the end of the weekend. You can click here to begin the survey: http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/. You DO NOT need an email address to complete the survey. Make sure you choose "Cook" for the county.

Online Family-Teacher Conference Sign-Up:

• If you have not already, please don't forget to register for one 20-minute conference time with your child's teacher for either Nov. 25 or Nov. 26 (and Nov. 22 for kindergarten). You can go to https://terrace62.youcanbook.me/ to find the teacher's name, see the available time slots, and then choose the time you want. Just fill out the information that is asked of you, and you should be good-to-go. An email will follow confirming your time. If you have any problems or do not have access to a device or the Internet, you can contact the main office, and Mrs. Bojarski will be able to schedule you in for an available time slot.

Changing Weather:

• As the season changes and the weather becomes colder, students require warm clothing to stay warm and safe and to participate in all recess activities. Please contact Marion Greenwood, Social Worker at Terrace at 847-824-1432 or at greenwoodm@d62.org if you are in need of resources for winter and beyond including: Clothing, accessories, boots, food assistance or counseling.

Crossing Guards Needed:

• Officer Michael Heidkamp from the Des Plaines Police Department has asked me to share this job opportunity with you: Des Plaines Police Department is looking for crossing guards. The position pays $15.00 per hour. If you or any of your friends are interested, please share this information. You can contact Officer Heidkamp at (847) 391-5498, or please click here.

*To view the November Terrace Times and the November Lunch Menu, please click the links at the top of this page.

Congratulations to these terrific Terrace students for setting a positive example of what it means to be safe, to be respectful, and to be responsible! Also, congratulations to Mrs. Djurdjevic's class for earning the Courageous Cardinal!

Please read the following reminders:
​​
​School Volunteer Info:
Attention Volunteers! Please fill out the online volunteer application if you do not currently have one on file. In order to volunteer at school during the day or at any school function (field trips, popcorn day, etc), you must have an application on file. If you are not sure if you have completed one, please email Mrs. Lopatka at lopatkak@d62.org, and she can check for you. You may also apply online at the following website by clicking here.

Arrival Parking Lot Safety: Families should drive through the front circle to drop off students. The parking lot IS NOT a place to drop off students. If you feel you need to park and walk your child to his or her line, please park on Westgate to do so. The safety and well-being of our students is our number one priority above all else.

Dismissal Parking Lot Safety: Please remember that the safety and well-being of our students and staff are our #1 priority. After school you are welcome park your car in a designated spot in our lot and walk to the front to pick up your child. Or, you may drive through the front circle and pick up your child in the pickup line. DO NOT double park your car in the lot and ask your child to run over to your car. I have personally seen students do this and nearly get hit by a car in the lot. Please listen to and work with our traffic supervisors. We need you working together with us to ensure students and staff are safe. Thank you so much.

WeatherBug:
Please download the WeatherBug app and set Terrace as your home page. Here are the directions to download:

1. Open the app, and tap the WeatherBug icon in the upper left corner to expose the main app menu.
2. Select “Sign in”
3. At the bottom of the login screen, tap “Sign up” and either login using your Facebook account or by creating a WeatherBug account.
4. Then go back into the main app menu and select “Communities”
5. Tap “Terrace Elementary School” – the plus sign should turn into a check mark – hit “Close”
6. You should see the Terrace Elementary School Community card.

Internet Safety:
Families, as your children are getting older and are having more exposure online, a host of questions can arise about Internet safety. If you would like to learn more about what your children may be doing or what you can do as a parent/caregiver to protect them, please click here to read more.

Additional Notes:​

• If you are on Facebook and would like to see what is going on at Terrace, be sure to check out the Terrace Facebook page. Pictures are regularly posted to better give you an insight into all the great things that go on at school each and every day. Remember to click the "like" button so our updates appear regularly on your feed. Or, under the school address near the top left of this page, you can click Facebook, and it will direct you straight to the page.
• It is important for us to have a current email address and phone number for you at all times. If you want to ensure that you receive emails and notifications from Terrace and D62, please make sure our office has your most current email and phone numbers on file. If you send us your contact information, I ask that you please write very neatly so we can make sure we are entering the correct information in our student information system.

​Terrace Families,

Our shortened week ended with our Veteran's Day Concert. Thank you to Mrs. Prost and all of our staff members for all of their contributions to the show. Kudos to our 3rd - 5th grade students and their families for their performances and support. A special thank you to the Des Plaines and Mt. Prospect VFWs who attended the show in the afternoon. It was a special treat to have you participate with us.

Please read the following updates and information:

5Essentials Survey: Families, the 5Essentials survey is a school climate survey that gives you a voice in how you feel our schools are doing and in what areas we can improve moving forward. In addition, parent completion of the survey will factor into the school report card next year. So, I am asking that you please take a few minutes to complete the survey. If you have children at other schools like the middle schools, you will need to also complete a survey for those schools separately, since your completed survey counts for those schools, also. Your voice truly matters! To begin, click here: http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/. You DO NOT need an email address to complete the survey. Make sure you choose "Cook" for the county.

Online Family-Teacher Conference Sign-Up:

• If you have not already, please don't forget to register for one 20-minute conference time with your child's teacher for either Nov. 25 or Nov. 26 (and Nov. 22 for kindergarten). You can go to https://terrace62.youcanbook.me/ to find the teacher's name, see the available time slots, and then choose the time you want. Just fill out the information that is asked of you, and you should be good-to-go. An email will follow confirming your time. If you have any problems or do not have access to a device or the Internet, you can contact the main office, and Mrs. Bojarski will be able to schedule you in for an available time slot.

Changing Weather:

• As the season changes and the weather becomes colder, students require warm clothing to stay warm and safe and to participate in all recess activities. Please contact Marion Greenwood, Social Worker at Terrace at 847-824-1432 or at greenwoodm@d62.org if you are in need of resources for winter and beyond including: Clothing, accessories, boots, food assistance or counseling.

Crossing Guards Needed:

• Officer Michael Heidkamp from the Des Plaines Police Department has asked me to share this job opportunity with you: Des Plaines Police Department is looking for crossing guards. The position pays $15.00 per hour. If you or any of your friends are interested, please share this information. You can contact Officer Heidkamp at (847) 391-5498, or please click here.

*To view the November Terrace Times and the November Lunch Menu, please click the links at the top of this page.

We had a wonderful Veteran's Day Concert! Thank you to Mrs. Prost and our fabulous students for their amazing and patriotic performance!

Please read the following reminders:
​​
​School Volunteer Info:
Attention Volunteers! Please fill out the online volunteer application if you do not currently have one on file. In order to volunteer at school during the day or at any school function (field trips, popcorn day, etc), you must have an application on file. If you are not sure if you have completed one, please email Mrs. Lopatka at lopatkak@d62.org, and she can check for you. You may also apply online at the following website by clicking here.

Arrival Parking Lot Safety: Families should drive through the front circle to drop off students. The parking lot IS NOT a place to drop off students. If you feel you need to park and walk your child to his or her line, please park on Westgate to do so. The safety and well-being of our students is our number one priority above all else.

Dismissal Parking Lot Safety: Please remember that the safety and well-being of our students and staff are our #1 priority. After school you are welcome park your car in a designated spot in our lot and walk to the front to pick up your child. Or, you may drive through the front circle and pick up your child in the pickup line. DO NOT double park your car in the lot and ask your child to run over to your car. I have personally seen students do this and nearly get hit by a car in the lot. Please listen to and work with our traffic supervisors. We need you working together with us to ensure students and staff are safe. Thank you so much.

WeatherBug:
Please download the WeatherBug app and set Terrace as your home page. Here are the directions to download:

1. Open the app, and tap the WeatherBug icon in the upper left corner to expose the main app menu.
2. Select “Sign in”
3. At the bottom of the login screen, tap “Sign up” and either login using your Facebook account or by creating a WeatherBug account.
4. Then go back into the main app menu and select “Communities”
5. Tap “Terrace Elementary School” – the plus sign should turn into a check mark – hit “Close”
6. You should see the Terrace Elementary School Community card.

Internet Safety:
Families, as your children are getting older and are having more exposure online, a host of questions can arise about Internet safety. If you would like to learn more about what your children may be doing or what you can do as a parent/caregiver to protect them, please click here to read more.

Additional Notes:​

• If you are on Facebook and would like to see what is going on at Terrace, be sure to check out the Terrace Facebook page. Pictures are regularly posted to better give you an insight into all the great things that go on at school each and every day. Remember to click the "like" button so our updates appear regularly on your feed. Or, under the school address near the top left of this page, you can click Facebook, and it will direct you straight to the page.
• It is important for us to have a current email address and phone number for you at all times. If you want to ensure that you receive emails and notifications from Terrace and D62, please make sure our office has your most current email and phone numbers on file. If you send us your contact information, I ask that you please write very neatly so we can make sure we are entering the correct information in our student information system.

 

Terrace Families,

Please read the following updates and information:

5Essentials Survey: Families, the 5Essentials survey is a school climate survey that gives you a voice in how you feel our schools are doing and in what areas we can improve moving forward. In addition, parent completion of the survey will factor into the school report card next year. So, I am asking that you please take a few minutes to complete the survey. If you have children at other schools like the middle schools, you will need to also complete a survey for those school separately, since your completed survey counts for those schools, also. Your voice truly matters! To begin, click here: http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/. You DO NOT need an email address to complete the survey. Make sure you choose "Cook" for the county.

Online Family-Teacher Conference Sign-Up:

• Today your children will bring home a letter outlining the conference sign-up process. Beginning tomorrow, Saturday morning, Nov. 02, you will be able to register for one 20-minute conference time with your child's teacher on either Nov. 25 or Nov. 26 (and Nov. 22 for kindergarten). You will find the teacher's name, see the available time slots, and then you will be able to choose the time you want. Just fill out the information that is asked of you, and you should be good-to-go. An email will follow confirming your time. If you have any problems or do not have access to a device or the Internet, you will be able to contact the main office on Monday, November 04, and Mrs. Bojarski will be able to schedule you in for an available time slot.

Fall Concert:

• This year's fall performance will be a Veteran's Day Concert! Grades 3, 4, and 5 will perform on Thursday, November 07, 2019 at both 2:10 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. For the evening concert, students should not arrive earlier than 6:15 p.m., and when the get here they should go directly to their classrooms. Doors will be open to all at 6:15.
• If for some reason your 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade student cannot attend, please let Mrs. Prost know as soon as possible at prostm@d62.org or on Dojo. Thank you, and we hope you enjoy the show!

Changing Weather:

• As the season changes and the weather becomes colder, students require warm clothing to stay warm and safe and to participate in all recess activities. Please contact Marion Greenwood, Social Worker at Terrace at 847-824-1432 or at greenwoodm@d62.org if you are in need of resources for winter and beyond including: Clothing, accessories, boots, food assistance or counseling.

Crossing Guards Needed:

• Officer Michael Heidkamp from the Des Plaines Police Department has asked me to share this job opportunity with you: Des Plaines Police Department is looking for crossing guards. The position pays $15.00 per hour. If you or any of your friends are interested, please share this information. You can contact Officer Heidkamp at (847) 391-5498, or please click here.

*To view the November Terrace Times and the November Lunch Menu, please click the links at the top of this page.

​Congratulations to these terrific Terrace students for setting a positive example of what it means to be safe, to be respectful, and to be responsible! Also, congratulations to Mr. Becker's class for earning the Courageous Cardinal!

Please read the following reminders:
​​
​School Volunteer Info:
Attention Volunteers! Please fill out the online volunteer application if you do not currently have one on file. In order to volunteer at school during the day or at any school function (field trips, popcorn day, etc), you must have an application on file. If you are not sure if you have completed one, please email Mrs. Lopatka at lopatkak@d62.org, and she can check for you. You may also apply online at the following website by clicking here.

Arrival Parking Lot Safety: Families should drive through the front circle to drop off students. The parking lot IS NOT a place to drop off students. If you feel you need to park and walk your child to his or her line, please park on Westgate to do so. The safety and well-being of our students is our number one priority above all else.

Dismissal Parking Lot Safety: Please remember that the safety and well-being of our students and staff are our #1 priority. After school you are welcome park your car in a designated spot in our lot and walk to the front to pick up your child. Or, you may drive through the front circle and pick up your child in the pickup line. DO NOT double park your car in the lot and ask your child to run over to your car. I have personally seen students do this and nearly get hit by a car in the lot. Please listen to and work with our traffic supervisors. We need you working together with us to ensure students and staff are safe. Thank you so much.

WeatherBug:
Please download the WeatherBug app and set Terrace as your home page. Here are the directions to download:

1. Open the app, and tap the WeatherBug icon in the upper left corner to expose the main app menu.
2. Select “Sign in”
3. At the bottom of the login screen, tap “Sign up” and either login using your Facebook account or by creating a WeatherBug account.
4. Then go back into the main app menu and select “Communities”
5. Tap “Terrace Elementary School” – the plus sign should turn into a check mark – hit “Close”
6. You should see the Terrace Elementary School Community card.

Internet Safety:
Families, as your children are getting older and are having more exposure online, a host of questions can arise about Internet safety. If you would like to learn more about what your children may be doing or what you can do as a parent/caregiver to protect them, please click here to read more.

Additional Notes:​

• If you are on Facebook and would like to see what is going on at Terrace, be sure to check out the Terrace Facebook page. Pictures are regularly posted to better give you an insight into all the great things that go on at school each and every day. Remember to click the "like" button so our updates appear regularly on your feed. Or, under the school address near the top left of this page, you can click Facebook, and it will direct you straight to the page.
• It is important for us to have a current email address and phone number for you at all times. If you want to ensure that you receive emails and notifications from Terrace and D62, please make sure our office has your most current email and phone numbers on file. If you send us your contact information, I ask that you please write very neatly so we can make sure we are entering the correct information in our student information system.

Terrace Families,

Please read the following updates and information:

5Essentials Survey: Families, the 5Essentials survey is a school climate survey that gives you a voice in how you feel our schools are doing and in what areas we can improve moving forward. In addition, parent completion of the survey will factor into the school report card next year. So, I am asking that you please take a few minutes to complete the survey. If you have children at other schools like the middle schools, you will need to also complete a survey for those school separately, since your completed survey counts for those schools, also. Your voice truly matters! To begin, click here: http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/. You DO NOT need an email address to complete the survey. Make sure you choose "Cook" for the county.

Online Family-Teacher Conference Sign-Up:

• Next Friday your children will bring home a letter outlining the conference sign-up process. Beginning Saturday morning, Nov. 02, you will be able to register for one 20-minute conference time with your child's teacher on either Nov. 25 or Nov. 26. You will find the teacher's name, see the available time slots, and then you will be able to choose the time you want. Just fill out the information that is asked of you, and you should be good-to-go. An email will follow confirming your time. If you have any problems or do not have access to a device or the Internet, you will be able to contact the main office on Monday, November 04, and Mrs. Bojarski will be able to schedule you in for an available time slot.

​Halloween:

• As Halloween is approaching, I wanted to remind you how the school day will proceed on Thursday, October 31, 2019:
  • Please remember that it is a half-day institute day, and dismissal will be at 12:00. There will be NO SCHOOL for any kindergarten students on Oct. 31.
  • The school-wide parade for grades 1-5 will begin promptly at 10:15 in the gymnasium, and if weather permits, we will also parade outside after all of our students go on the stage. We will begin our festivities with a brief Halloween sing-along, led by Mrs. Prost. Parents, please do not arrive earlier than 10:10.
  • Kindergarteners (both a.m. and p.m.) will have their parades on Wednesday, Oct. 30. Morning kindergarteners will parade at 10:15, and afternoon students will parade at 1:15. Please look for information to come home from Mrs. Nielsen about your classroom celebrations.
  • Costumes may not contain: weapons of any sort, blood, cigars or cigarettes, and we should not be able to see any student’s bare stomach. In addition, please ensure that costumes are age-appropriate for school and are not overly scary. Masks may be worn only during the parade, but they may not be worn during the school day.
  • Classroom celebrations for grades 1-5 will begin around 11:00. Parents and volunteers, it is important that you follow the guidelines communicated in the Terrace handbook (and D62 BOE policy) as it relates to food items. Candy, sweets, or any other food items ARE NOT permitted for Halloween or any other celebrations during the school day. Your child is welcome to bring in pencils, erasers, and any little non-food items to share with their classmates. However, should you send food to school, it will not be distributed and will be returned to you. Your child’s teacher will give you more information about this. Also, if a parent volunteers in the classroom, they MUST have already signed up to be a volunteer (see below).

Crossing Guards Needed:

• Officer Michael Heidkamp from the Des Plaines Police Department has asked me to share this job opportunity with you: Des Plaines Police Department is looking for crossing guards. The position pays $15.00 per hour. If you or any of your friends are interested, please share this information. You can contact Officer Heidkamp at (847) 391-5498, or please click here.

Congratulations to these terrific Terrace students for setting a positive example of what it means to be safe, to be respectful, and to be responsible! Also, congratulations to Mr. Becker's class for earning the Courageous Cardinal!

Please read the following reminders:
​​
​School Volunteer Info:
Attention Volunteers! Please fill out the online volunteer application if you do not currently have one on file. In order to volunteer at school during the day or at any school function (field trips, popcorn day, etc), you must have an application on file. If you are not sure if you have completed one, please email Mrs. Lopatka at lopatkak@d62.org, and she can check for you. You may also apply online at the following website by clicking here.

Arrival Parking Lot Safety: Families should drive through the front circle to drop off students. The parking lot IS NOT a place to drop off students. If you feel you need to park and walk your child to his or her line, please park on Westgate to do so. The safety and well-being of our students is our number one priority above all else.

Dismissal Parking Lot Safety: Please remember that the safety and well-being of our students and staff are our #1 priority. After school you are welcome park your car in a designated spot in our lot and walk to the front to pick up your child. Or, you may drive through the front circle and pick up your child in the pickup line. DO NOT double park your car in the lot and ask your child to run over to your car. I have personally seen students do this and nearly get hit by a car in the lot. Please listen to and work with our traffic supervisors. We need you working together with us to ensure students and staff are safe. Thank you so much.

WeatherBug:
Please download the WeatherBug app and set Terrace as your home page. Here are the directions to download:

1. Open the app, and tap the WeatherBug icon in the upper left corner to expose the main app menu.
2. Select “Sign in”
3. At the bottom of the login screen, tap “Sign up” and either login using your Facebook account or by creating a WeatherBug account.
4. Then go back into the main app menu and select “Communities”
5. Tap “Terrace Elementary School” – the plus sign should turn into a check mark – hit “Close”
6. You should see the Terrace Elementary School Community card.

Internet Safety:
Families, as your children are getting older and are having more exposure online, a host of questions can arise about Internet safety. If you would like to learn more about what your children may be doing or what you can do as a parent/caregiver to protect them, please click here to read more.

Additional Notes:​

• If you are on Facebook and would like to see what is going on at Terrace, be sure to check out the Terrace Facebook page. Pictures are regularly posted to better give you an insight into all the great things that go on at school each and every day. Remember to click the "like" button so our updates appear regularly on your feed. Or, under the school address near the top left of this page, you can click Facebook, and it will direct you straight to the page.
• It is important for us to have a current email address and phone number for you at all times. If you want to ensure that you receive emails and notifications from Terrace and D62, please make sure our office has your most current email and phone numbers on file. If you send us your contact information, I ask that you please write very neatly so we can make sure we are entering the correct information in our student information system.

Terrace Families,

Please read the following information and reminders:

Halloween:

• As Halloween is approaching, I wanted to remind you how the school day will proceed on Thursday, October 31, 2019:
  • Please remember that it is a half-day institute day, and dismissal will be at 12:00. There will be NO SCHOOL for any kindergarten students on Oct. 31.
  • The school-wide parade for grades 1-5 will begin promptly at 10:15 in the gymnasium, and if weather permits, we will also parade outside after all of our students go on the stage. We will begin our festivities with a brief Halloween sing-along, led by Mrs. Prost. Parents, please do not arrive earlier than 10:10.
  • Kindergarteners (both a.m. and p.m.) will have their parades on Wednesday, Oct. 30. Morning kindergarteners will parade at 10:15, and afternoon students will parade at 1:15. Please look for information to come home from Mrs. Nielsen about your classroom celebrations.
  • Costumes may not contain: weapons of any sort, blood, cigars or cigarettes, and we should not be able to see any student’s bare stomach. In addition, please ensure that costumes are age-appropriate for school and are not overly scary. Masks may be worn only during the parade, but they may not be worn during the school day.
  • Classroom celebrations for grades 1-5 will begin around 11:00. Parents and volunteers, it is important that you follow the guidelines communicated in the Terrace handbook (and D62 BOE policy) as it relates to food items. Candy, sweets, or any other food items ARE NOT permitted for Halloween or any other celebrations during the school day. Your child is welcome to bring in pencils, erasers, and any little non-food items to share with their classmates. However, should you send food to school, it will not be distributed and will be returned to you. Your child’s teacher will give you more information about this. Also, if a parent volunteers in the classroom, they MUST have already signed up to be a volunteer (see below).

PTC Fundraiser:

• Yankee Candle Fundraising started September 30, 2019 and goes through October 18, 2019 for the order form sent home. Please note that Terrace Elementary School PTC group number is 999973765 if you chose to order online at yankeecandlefundraising.com. Online orders go through January 8, 2020 for easy holiday shopping. Please make sure you enter your student's name and teacher name on the form before you hand in all three copies and money (checks payable to Terrace PTC) by October 18th. The pink copy will be returned to you with your order during the week of November 12th.
• Please call/text Kristin Owen at 847-751-0393 if you have any further questions.

Fall Weather:

• The weather is finally turning a bit more like Fall. Please remember to send your children in the appropriate attire for the weather, as they will likely go outside for recess and during SPARK (if they attend). We want to make sure they are warm enough to be comfortable.

The October Terrace Times and the October lunch menu are now linked at the top of this page.

Have a nice weekend!​

Congratulations to these terrific Terrace students for setting a positive example of what it means to be safe, to be respectful, and to be responsible! Also, congratulations to Mrs. Schaefer's class for earning the Courageous Cardinal!

Please read the following reminders:
​​
​School Volunteer Info:
Attention Volunteers! Please fill out the online volunteer application if you do not currently have one on file. In order to volunteer at school during the day or at any school function (field trips, popcorn day, etc), you must have an application on file. If you are not sure if you have completed one, please email Mrs. Lopatka at lopatkak@d62.org, and she can check for you. You may also apply online at the following website by clicking here.

Arrival Parking Lot Safety: Families should drive through the front circle to drop off students. The parking lot IS NOT a place to drop off students. If you feel you need to park and walk your child to his or her line, please park on Westgate to do so. The safety and well-being of our students is our number one priority above all else.

Dismissal Parking Lot Safety: Please remember that the safety and well-being of our students and staff are our #1 priority. After school you are welcome park your car in a designated spot in our lot and walk to the front to pick up your child. Or, you may drive through the front circle and pick up your child in the pickup line. DO NOT double park your car in the lot and ask your child to run over to your car. I have personally seen students do this and nearly get hit by a car in the lot. Please listen to and work with our traffic supervisors. We need you working together with us to ensure students and staff are safe. Thank you so much.

WeatherBug:
Please download the WeatherBug app and set Terrace as your home page. Here are the directions to download:

1. Open the app, and tap the WeatherBug icon in the upper left corner to expose the main app menu.
2. Select “Sign in”
3. At the bottom of the login screen, tap “Sign up” and either login using your Facebook account or by creating a WeatherBug account.
4. Then go back into the main app menu and select “Communities”
5. Tap “Terrace Elementary School” – the plus sign should turn into a check mark – hit “Close”
6. You should see the Terrace Elementary School Community card.

Internet Safety:
Families, as your children are getting older and are having more exposure online, a host of questions can arise about Internet safety. If you would like to learn more about what your children may be doing or what you can do as a parent/caregiver to protect them, please click here to read more.

Additional Notes:​

• If you are on Facebook and would like to see what is going on at Terrace, be sure to check out the Terrace Facebook page. Pictures are regularly posted to better give you an insight into all the great things that go on at school each and every day. Remember to click the "like" button so our updates appear regularly on your feed. Or, under the school address near the top left of this page, you can click Facebook, and it will direct you straight to the page.
• It is important for us to have a current email address and phone number for you at all times. If you want to ensure that you receive emails and notifications from Terrace and D62, please make sure our office has your most current email and phone numbers on file. If you send us your contact information, I ask that you please write very neatly so we can make sure we are entering the correct information in our student information system.

 

Terrace Families,

Please read the following information and reminders:

Halloween:

• As Halloween is approaching, I wanted to remind you how the school day will proceed on Thursday, October 31, 2019:
  • Please remember that it is a half-day institute day, and dismissal will be at 12:00. There will be NO SCHOOL for any kindergarten students on Oct. 31.
  • The school-wide parade for grades 1-5 will begin between 10:15 and 10:30 in the gymnasium, and if weather permits, we will also parade outside after all of our students go on the stage. Parents, please do not arrive earlier than 10:15.
  • Kindergarteners (both a.m. and p.m.) will have their parades on Wednesday, Oct. 30. Morning kindergarteners will parade at 10:15, and afternoon students will parade at 1:15. Please look for information to come home from Mrs. Nielsen about your classroom celebrations.
  • Costumes may not contain: weapons of any sort, blood, cigars or cigarettes, and we should not be able to see any student’s bare stomach. In addition, please ensure that costumes are age-appropriate for school and are not overly scary. Masks may be worn only during the parade, but they may not be worn during the school day.
  • Classroom celebrations for grades 1-5 will begin around 11:00. Parents and volunteers, it is important that you follow the guidelines communicated in the Terrace handbook (and D62 BOE policy) as it relates to food items. Candy, sweets, or any other food items ARE NOT permitted for Halloween or any other celebrations during the school day. Your child is welcome to bring in pencils, erasers, and any little non-food items to share with their classmates. However, should you send food to school, it will not be distributed and will be returned to you. Your child’s teacher will give you more information about this. Also, if a parent volunteers in the classroom, they MUST have already signed up to be a volunteer (see below).

Fall Weather:

• The weather is finally turning a bit more like Fall. Please remember to send your children in the appropriate attire for the weather, as they will likely go outside for recess and during SPARK (if they attend). We want to make sure they are warm enough to be comfortable.

The new October Terrace Times and the October lunch menu are now linked at the top of this page.

Have a nice weekend!​

Congratulations to these terrific Terrace students for setting a positive example of what it means to be safe, to be respectful, and to be responsible! Also, congratulations to Mrs. Butera's class for earning the Courageous Cardinal!

Please read the following reminders:
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​School Volunteer Info:
Attention Volunteers! Please fill out the online volunteer application if you do not currently have one on file. In order to volunteer at school during the day or at any school function (field trips, popcorn day, etc), you must have an application on file. If you are not sure if you have completed one, please email Mrs. Lopatka at lopatkak@d62.org, and she can check for you. You may also apply online at the following website by clicking here.

Arrival Parking Lot Safety: Families should drive through the front circle to drop off students. The parking lot IS NOT a place to drop off students. If you feel you need to park and walk your child to his or her line, please park on Westgate to do so. The safety and well-being of our students is our number one priority above all else.

Dismissal Parking Lot Safety: Please remember that the safety and well-being of our students and staff are our #1 priority. After school you are welcome park your car in a designated spot in our lot and walk to the front to pick up your child. Or, you may drive through the front circle and pick up your child in the pickup line. DO NOT double park your car in the lot and ask your child to run over to your car. I have personally seen students do this and nearly get hit by a car in the lot. Please listen to and work with our traffic supervisors. We need you working together with us to ensure students and staff are safe. Thank you so much.

WeatherBug:
Please download the WeatherBug app and set Terrace as your home page. Here are the directions to download:

1. Open the app, and tap the WeatherBug icon in the upper left corner to expose the main app menu.
2. Select “Sign in”
3. At the bottom of the login screen, tap “Sign up” and either login using your Facebook account or by creating a WeatherBug account.
4. Then go back into the main app menu and select “Communities”
5. Tap “Terrace Elementary School” – the plus sign should turn into a check mark – hit “Close”
6. You should see the Terrace Elementary School Community card.

Internet Safety:
Families, as your children are getting older and are having more exposure online, a host of questions can arise about Internet safety. If you would like to learn more about what your children may be doing or what you can do as a parent/caregiver to protect them, please click here to read more.

Additional Notes:​

• If you are on Facebook and would like to see what is going on at Terrace, be sure to check out the Terrace Facebook page. Pictures are regularly posted to better give you an insight into all the great things that go on at school each and every day. Remember to click the "like" button so our updates appear regularly on your feed. Or, under the school address near the top left of this page, you can click Facebook, and it will direct you straight to the page.
• It is important for us to have a current email address and phone number for you at all times. If you want to ensure that you receive emails and notifications from Terrace and D62, please make sure our office has your most current email and phone numbers on file. If you send us your contact information, I ask that you please write very neatly so we can make sure we are entering the correct information in our student information system.

Terrace Families,

Our teachers and students had a very busy week here at Terrace. I continue to be so impressed with how hard our students are working to learn new content and in learning how to be good citizens. You should be so proud of your kiddos!

A special thanks to our PTC for organizing a great Book Fair and Pancake Breakfast. Is was so refreshing to see how much our students love to read, and it was amazing to see all of our dads cooking up a storm last Saturday. Thank you for supporting our school!

The weather is finally turning a bit more like Fall. Please remember to send your children in the appropriate attire for the weather, as they will likely go outside for recess and during SPARK (if they attend). We want to make sure they are warm enough to be comfortable.

The new October Terrace Times and the October lunch menu are now linked at the top of this page.

Have a nice weekend!​

Congratulations to these terrific Terrace students for setting a positive example of what it means to be safe, to be respectful, and to be responsible! Also, congratulations to Mrs. Ales's class for earning the Courageous Cardinal!

Please read the following reminders:
​​
​School Volunteer Info:
Attention Volunteers! Please fill out the online volunteer application if you do not currently have one on file. In order to volunteer at school during the day or at any school function (field trips, popcorn day, etc), you must have an application on file. If you are not sure if you have completed one, please email Mrs. Lopatka at lopatkak@d62.org, and she can check for you. You may also apply online at the following website by clicking here.

Arrival Parking Lot Safety: Families should drive through the front circle to drop off students. The parking lot IS NOT a place to drop off students. If you feel you need to park and walk your child to his or her line, please park on Westgate to do so. The safety and well-being of our students is our number one priority above all else.

Dismissal Parking Lot Safety: Please remember that the safety and well-being of our students and staff are our #1 priority. After school you are welcome park your car in a designated spot in our lot and walk to the front to pick up your child. Or, you may drive through the front circle and pick up your child in the pickup line. DO NOT double park your car in the lot and ask your child to run over to your car. I have personally seen students do this and nearly get hit by a car in the lot. Please listen to and work with our traffic supervisors. We need you working together with us to ensure students and staff are safe. Thank you so much.

WeatherBug:
Please download the WeatherBug app and set Terrace as your home page. Here are the directions to download:

1. Open the app, and tap the WeatherBug icon in the upper left corner to expose the main app menu.
2. Select “Sign in”
3. At the bottom of the login screen, tap “Sign up” and either login using your Facebook account or by creating a WeatherBug account.
4. Then go back into the main app menu and select “Communities”
5. Tap “Terrace Elementary School” – the plus sign should turn into a check mark – hit “Close”
6. You should see the Terrace Elementary School Community card.

Internet Safety:
Families, as your children are getting older and are having more exposure online, a host of questions can arise about Internet safety. If you would like to learn more about what your children may be doing or what you can do as a parent/caregiver to protect them, please click here to read more.

Additional Notes:​

• If you are on Facebook and would like to see what is going on at Terrace, be sure to check out the Terrace Facebook page. Pictures are regularly posted to better give you an insight into all the great things that go on at school each and every day. Remember to click the "like" button so our updates appear regularly on your feed. Or, under the school address near the top left of this page, you can click Facebook, and it will direct you straight to the page.
• It is important for us to have a current email address and phone number for you at all times. If you want to ensure that you receive emails and notifications from Terrace and D62, please make sure our office has your most current email and phone numbers on file. If you send us your contact information, I ask that you please write very neatly so we can make sure we are entering the correct information in our student information system.

 

Terrace Families,

Last night we hosted a Title One Family Literacy Night for our primary families. We ave over 30 families attend! It was a wonderful evening event, and I wanted to thank the families and our staff who attended. A special thanks goes out to the Des Plaines Public Library, who attended last night and issue library cards to all students and families who wanted one. It was really awesome!

Terrace PTC is hosting Pancake Breakfast on Saturday morning, Sept. 28th, starting at 8:00 a.m. and ending at 11:00 a.m. Please join our community for some great food prepared by the Terrace dads. The Book fair will also be open during that time. Please email the PTC at terrace.d62.ptc@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Picture Day is next Tuesday, October 01. You should have already received an order form, but if you do not have one, please stop by the main office to get one.

MAP and IAR assessment results will be coming home to families of students in grades 3-5 today in the students backpacks. If you have any questions about the results, please contact your student's teacher.

The October lunch menu is now linked at the top of this page.

Have a nice weekend!​

SAVE THE DATE!
VETERAN'S DAY CONCERT FOR 3RD, 4TH, AND 5TH GRADES:
Thursday, November 7, 2019 at 2:10pm AND 6:30pm (students arrive at 6:15pm and report to the classroom).
This year's fall performance will be a Veteran's Day Concert, so please save the date!
If, for some reason, your 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade student cannot attend, please let Mrs. Prost know as soon as possible before speaking/special parts are decided (prostm@d62.org or on Dojo). Thank you! 

Call for student entries: 2019 District 62 Winter Greeting Card design contest
All District 62 students are invited to enter the 2019 Winter Greeting Card design contest. The first place winner's design will be featured on a greeting card sent to community leaders and will be proudly displayed on the district's website and shared via social media. All design entries will be displayed at the Des Plaines Public Library. 

The first, second and third place winners will be honored at the Monday, November 18 Board of Education meeting. All students will receive participation certificates. 

Deadline: October 16, 2019 to your school secretary

Please visit our website for additional information and the parent release form: 
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Crossing Guards Needed: Officer Michael Heidkamp from the Des Plaines Police Department has asked me to share this job opportunity with you: Des Plaines Police Department is looking for crossing guards. The position pays $15.00 per hour. If you or any of your friends are interested, please share this information. You can contact Officer Heidkamp at (847)-391-5498, or please click the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/desplaines.

Congratulations to these terrific Terrace students for setting a positive example of what it means to be safe, to be respectful, and to be responsible! Also, congratulations to Mrs. O'Brien's class for earning the Courageous Cardinal!

Please read the following reminders:
​​
​School Volunteer Info:
Attention Volunteers! Please fill out the online volunteer application if you do not currently have one on file. In order to volunteer at school during the day or at any school function (field trips, popcorn day, etc), you must have an application on file. If you are not sure if you have completed one, please email Mrs. Lopatka at lopatkak@d62.org, and she can check for you. You may also apply online at the following website by clicking here.

Arrival Parking Lot Safety: Families should drive through the front circle to drop off students. The parking lot IS NOT a place to drop off students. If you feel you need to park and walk your child to his or her line, please park on Westgate to do so. The safety and well-being of our students is our number one priority above all else.

Dismissal Parking Lot Safety: Please remember that the safety and well-being of our students and staff are our #1 priority. After school you are welcome park your car in a designated spot in our lot and walk to the front to pick up your child. Or, you may drive through the front circle and pick up your child in the pickup line. DO NOT double park your car in the lot and ask your child to run over to your car. I have personally seen students do this and nearly get hit by a car in the lot. Please listen to and work with our traffic supervisors. We need you working together with us to ensure students and staff are safe. Thank you so much.

WeatherBug:
Please download the WeatherBug app and set Terrace as your home page. Here are the directions to download:

1. Open the app, and tap the WeatherBug icon in the upper left corner to expose the main app menu.
2. Select “Sign in”
3. At the bottom of the login screen, tap “Sign up” and either login using your Facebook account or by creating a WeatherBug account.
4. Then go back into the main app menu and select “Communities”
5. Tap “Terrace Elementary School” – the plus sign should turn into a check mark – hit “Close”
6. You should see the Terrace Elementary School Community card.

Internet Safety:
Families, as your children are getting older and are having more exposure online, a host of questions can arise about Internet safety. If you would like to learn more about what your children may be doing or what you can do as a parent/caregiver to protect them, please click here to read more.

Additional Notes:​

• If you are on Facebook and would like to see what is going on at Terrace, be sure to check out the Terrace Facebook page. Pictures are regularly posted to better give you an insight into all the great things that go on at school each and every day. Remember to click the "like" button so our updates appear regularly on your feed. Or, under the school address near the top left of this page, you can click Facebook, and it will direct you straight to the page.
• It is important for us to have a current email address and phone number for you at all times. If you want to ensure that you receive emails and notifications from Terrace and D62, please make sure our office has your most current email and phone numbers on file. If you send us your contact information, I ask that you please write very neatly so we can make sure we are entering the correct information in our student information system.

​Terrace Families,

Terrace PTC has a few events this upcoming week. On Monday, the first PTC meeting will be held beginning at 6:30 p.m. Also, Book Fair will begin next Thursday, and Pancake Breakfast will be next Saturday morning, the 28th, starting at 8:00 a.m. Also, fliers have been sent home for both popcorn day and Terrace spirit wear. Please email the PTC at terrace.d62.ptc@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Next week is International Week of the Deaf. As you know, we host two NSSEO preschool classrooms for students who are deaf and/or hard of hearing. Next week, Terrace teachers will talk about this with their students so they can become familiar with some basics, such as being aware of sign language, cochlear implants, how to respectfully listen and communicate with empathy, etc. We have amazing students, and it is important to continue teaching our students about inclusivity. Our goal is that every child and staff member feels safe and welcome here at Terrace and that we are teaching them to be respectful of one another's differences.

Officer Michael Heidkamp from the Des Plaines Police Department has asked me to share this job opportunity with you: Des Plaines Police Department is looking for crossing guards. The position pays $15.00 per hour. If you or any of your friends are interested, please share this information. You can contact Officer Heidkamp at (847)-391-5498, or please click the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/desplaines.

The September lunch menu and September Terrace Times are both linked at the top of this page.

Have a nice weekend!

Congratulations to these terrific Terrace students for setting a positive example of what it means to be safe, to be respectful, and to be responsible! Also, congratulations to Mrs. Nielsen's class for earning the Courageous Cardinal!

Please read the following reminders:
​​
​School Volunteer Info:
Attention Volunteers! Please fill out the online volunteer application if you do not currently have one on file. In order to volunteer at school during the day or at any school function (field trips, popcorn day, etc), you must have an application on file. If you are not sure if you have completed one, please email Mrs. Lopatka at lopatkak@d62.org, and she can check for you. You may also apply online at the following website by clicking here.

Arrival Parking Lot Safety: Families should drive through the front circle to drop off students. The parking lot IS NOT a place to drop off students. If you feel you need to park and walk your child to his or her line, please park on Westgate to do so. The safety and well-being of our students is our number one priority above all else.

Dismissal Parking Lot Safety: Please remember that the safety and well-being of our students and staff are our #1 priority. After school you are welcome park your car in a designated spot in our lot and walk to the front to pick up your child. Or, you may drive through the front circle and pick up your child in the pickup line. DO NOT double park your car in the lot and ask your child to run over to your car. I have personally seen students do this and nearly get hit by a car in the lot. Please listen to and work with our traffic supervisors. We need you working together with us to ensure students and staff are safe. Thank you so much.

WeatherBug:
Please download the WeatherBug app and set Terrace as your home page. Here are the directions to download:

1. Open the app, and tap the WeatherBug icon in the upper left corner to expose the main app menu.
2. Select “Sign in”
3. At the bottom of the login screen, tap “Sign up” and either login using your Facebook account or by creating a WeatherBug account.
4. Then go back into the main app menu and select “Communities”
5. Tap “Terrace Elementary School” – the plus sign should turn into a check mark – hit “Close”
6. You should see the Terrace Elementary School Community card.

Internet Safety:
Families, as your children are getting older and are having more exposure online, a host of questions can arise about Internet safety. If you would like to learn more about what your children may be doing or what you can do as a parent/caregiver to protect them, please click here to read more.

Additional Notes:​

• If you are on Facebook and would like to see what is going on at Terrace, be sure to check out the Terrace Facebook page. Pictures are regularly posted to better give you an insight into all the great things that go on at school each and every day. Remember to click the "like" button so our updates appear regularly on your feed. Or, under the school address near the top left of this page, you can click Facebook, and it will direct you straight to the page.
• It is important for us to have a current email address and phone number for you at all times. If you want to ensure that you receive emails and notifications from Terrace and D62, please make sure our office has your most current email and phone numbers on file. If you send us your contact information, I ask that you please write very neatly so we can make sure we are entering the correct information in our student information system.

​Terrace Families,

A new program is launching this year titled 62 Ignite Innovation. Many classrooms throughout District 62 will participate in Phase 1 of this initiative, including classrooms here at Terrace. The vision of this program is to provide all learners across the district a 1:1 tool to increase engagement, promote student voice and choice, and ignite creativity in school, at home, and beyond. Students will still have access to shared carts of laptops throughout the school and teachers have received professional development to support the use of iPad devices in their classroom. For more information on this program, including a video highlighting instruction with iPad devices and Board of Education memos on this program please visit the 62 Ignite Innovation Website.

Officer Michael Heidkamp from the Des Plaines Police Department has asked me to share this job opportunity with you: Des Plaines Police Department is looking for crossing guards. The position pays $15.00 per hour. If you or any of your friends are interested, please share this information. You can contact Officer Heidkamp at (847)-391-5498, or please click the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/desplaines.

Terrace PTC has a few events coming up, such as the Book Fair and Pancake Breakfast later this month. Also, fliers went home regarding popcorn day. Please email the PTC at terrace.d62.ptc@gmail.com if you have any questions.

The September lunch menu and the new September Terrace Times are both linked at the top of this page.

Have a nice weekend!

Congratulations to these terrific Terrace students for setting a positive example of what it means to be safe, to be respectful, and to be responsible! Also, congratulations to Mrs. Turner's class for earning the Courageous Cardinal!

Please read the following reminders:
​​
​School Volunteer Info:
Attention Volunteers! Please fill out the online volunteer application if you do not currently have one on file. In order to volunteer at school during the day or at any school function (field trips, popcorn day, etc), you must have an application on file. If you are not sure if you have completed one, please email Mrs. Lopatka at lopatkak@d62.org, and she can check for you. You may also apply online at the following website by clicking here.

Arrival Parking Lot Safety: Families should drive through the front circle to drop off students. The parking lot IS NOT a place to drop off students. If you feel you need to park and walk your child to his or her line, please park on Westgate to do so. The safety and well-being of our students is our number one priority above all else.

Dismissal Parking Lot Safety: Please remember that the safety and well-being of our students and staff are our #1 priority. After school you are welcome park your car in a designated spot in our lot and walk to the front to pick up your child. Or, you may drive through the front circle and pick up your child in the pickup line. DO NOT double park your car in the lot and ask your child to run over to your car. I have personally seen students do this and nearly get hit by a car in the lot. Please listen to and work with our traffic supervisors. We need you working together with us to ensure students and staff are safe. Thank you so much.

WeatherBug:
Please download the WeatherBug app and set Terrace as your home page. Here are the directions to download:

1. Open the app, and tap the WeatherBug icon in the upper left corner to expose the main app menu.
2. Select “Sign in”
3. At the bottom of the login screen, tap “Sign up” and either login using your Facebook account or by creating a WeatherBug account.
4. Then go back into the main app menu and select “Communities”
5. Tap “Terrace Elementary School” – the plus sign should turn into a check mark – hit “Close”
6. You should see the Terrace Elementary School Community card.

Internet Safety:
Families, as your children are getting older and are having more exposure online, a host of questions can arise about Internet safety. If you would like to learn more about what your children may be doing or what you can do as a parent/caregiver to protect them, please click here to read more.

Additional Notes:​

• If you are on Facebook and would like to see what is going on at Terrace, be sure to check out the Terrace Facebook page. Pictures are regularly posted to better give you an insight into all the great things that go on at school each and every day. Remember to click the "like" button so our updates appear regularly on your feed. Or, under the school address near the top left of this page, you can click Facebook, and it will direct you straight to the page.
• It is important for us to have a current email address and phone number for you at all times. If you want to ensure that you receive emails and notifications from Terrace and D62, please make sure our office has your most current email and phone numbers on file. If you send us your contact information, I ask that you please write very neatly so we can make sure we are entering the correct information in our student information system.