Terrace Families,

Please read the following updates and information:

Equity Audit:

• On this coming Monday, January 27, D62 schools will begin an equity audit through our collaboration with the Consortium for Educational Change (CEC). The CEC is the same organization that we have partnered with in helping develop and monitor our five-year strategic plan. We are looking for any family members who would like to volunteer to participate in the family focus group from 2:40 - 3:10. If you think you'd like to attend, please call the front office or email me, and we will add you to the list.

Dental Visit:

• On February 27, Preferred Dentistry Associates will be coming to Terrace to offer free dental exams for our students. Any Terrace students can be seen by a dentist if we have a permission slip signed by a family member. There is no fee or no proof of insurance needed. Permission slips will go home in a couple of weeks, so be on the lookout.

5Essentials Survey:

• Families, please take a few minutes to complete the 5Essentials survey. 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.

Changing Weather:

• As the weather becomes colder, students will 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 January Terrace Times as well as the January Breakfast and Lunch Menus, 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. Hanstad'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:

Equity Audit:

• On Monday, January 27, D62 schools will begin an equity audit through our collaboration with the Consortium for Educational Change (CEC). The CEC is the same organization that we have partnered with in helping develop and monitor our five-year strategic plan. We are looking for any family members who would like to volunteer to participate in the family focus group from 2:40 - 3:10. If you think you'd like to attend, please call the front office or email me, and we will add you to the list.

Dental Visit:

• On February 27, Preferred Dentistry Associates will be coming to Terrace to offer free dental exams for our students. Any Terrace students can be seen by a dentist if we have a permission slip signed by a family member. There is no fee or no proof of insurance needed. Permission slips will go home in a couple of weeks, so be on the lookout.
  

Communications Survey:

• D62 invites you to participate in a brief survey (click either English / Spanish) so that we can learn more about how you receive information from the district. We value the connections we have with our families and are working hard to understand your needs and how we can improve. The survey should take 2 minutes and will close on January 21. Thank you!

​
Essentials Survey:

• Families, please take a few minutes to complete the 5Essentials survey. 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.

Changing Weather:

• As the weather becomes colder, students will 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 January Terrace Times as well as the January Breakfast and Lunch Menus, 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. 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,

It was nice for us all to be back together again to start the year 2020! Teachers spent time this week reviewing the common expectations with their students, and we quickly got right back into the flow of things.

Students in grades 3-5 will be bringing home their MAP scores today. If you have questions, please contact your child's teacher.

Beginning next week, school arrival will be held indoors until around spring break. Please drop your students off in the front, and they may come directly into the building for indoor arrival.

Please read the following updates and information:

Equity Audit:

• On Monday, January 27, D62 schools will begin an equity audit through our collaboration with the Consortium for Educational Change (CEC). The CEC is the same organization that we have partnered with in helping develop and monitor our five-year strategic plan.
• From 12:10 - 3:10 on January 27, staff, students, and parents will be invited to attend interviews by a small CEC team, much like we did a few years ago prior to beginning our strategic plan.
• If your child is chosen to attend, we will reach out to you to ensure we have your permission for them to participate.
• In addition, from 2:40 - 3:10, we will be seeking 5-10 parents/caregivers to attend an interview as well. So, please mark your calendars if you would like to attend. If you think you'd like to attend, please call the front office, and we will add you to the list. More information will come to you in the coming weeks about this.

​Breakfast Comes to Terrace!

• Beginning this past Wednesday, Terrace began its breakfast program. It has been a huge success! If you want your child to participate and you pay full or reduced price, you may send your student to the office with his/her money to be loaded onto their account, or you may load the money onto their accounts through RevTrack in the parent portal. Breakfast begins at 8:45 each morning and goes until 9:00. If you drop your child off or if your child takes a bus and they want breakfast, they may ask to go into the lunchroom when they arrive at school. If your child is in SPARK and wants breakfast, they can stay in the lunchroom at 8:45 to eat breakfast.

Communications Survey:

• D62 invites you to participate in a brief survey (click either English / Spanish) so that we can learn more about how you receive information from the district. We value the connections we have with our families and are working hard to understand your needs and how we can improve. The survey should take 2 minutes and will close on January 21. Thank you!

​
Essentials Survey:

• Families, please take a few minutes to complete the 5Essentials survey. We are up to 44% of Terrace families that have completed the survey. Last year, 69% of families completed the survey. If you have not done so already, I ask that you please complete the survey. It only takes about 5 minutes of your time. 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.

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 January Terrace Times as well as the January Breakfast and Lunch Menus, 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 Ms. 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,

We had a wonderful final week of the decade! The students and staff showed their spirit all week long thanks to the student council spirit week activities. Thanks to them for organizing it, and thanks to all of you for sharing your amazing kiddos with all of us. On behalf of the Terrace staff, I wish you all a restful and happy holidays and new year! See you in 2020! 

Please read the following updates and information:

​Breakfast Comes to Terrace!

• Beginning on Wednesday, January 08, 2020, Terrace will now be offering a breakfast program for those students who would like to participate.
  
  There is a monthly breakfast menu (that will be sent home via student backpacks and electronically just like the lunch menu), and students can choose a minimum of three but up to four choices from the following: 1 entree, 1 milk, and up to 2 fruit or juice options (minimum of 1). The cost of a breakfast is $1.30. For families qualifying for free/reduced lunches, free/reduced rates apply.
  
  If you want your child to participate and you pay full or reduced price, you may send your student to the office with his/her money to be loaded onto their account, or you may load the money onto their accounts through RevTrack in the parent portal.
  
  Breakfast will begin at 8:45 each morning and will go until 9:00. If you drop your child off or if your child takes a bus and they want breakfast, they may ask to go into the lunchroom when they arrive at school. If your child is in SPARK and wants breakfast, they will stay in the lunchroom at 8:45 to eat breakfast.
  
  If you have any questions, please contact the main office.

5Essentials Survey:

• Families, please take a few minutes to complete the 5Essentials survey. We are up to 44% of Terrace families that have completed the survey. Last year, 69% of families completed the survey. If you have not done so already, I ask that you please complete the survey. It only takes about 5 minutes of your time. 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.

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 January Terrace Times as well as the January Breakfast and Lunch Menus, 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 Ms. 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,

Thank you to our PTC volunteers who ran Terrace Toyland this week. The children had a blast picking out holiday gifts for their loved one.

Next week, Student Council brings to you Spirit Week:

• Monday - Crazy Socks Day
• Tuesday - Snowflake Day
• Wednesday - Ugly Sweater Day
• Thursday - Star Wars Day (my favorite day, of course...)
• Friday - Pajama/Stuffed Animal Day

Please read the following updates and information:

5Essentials Survey:

• Families, please take a few minutes to complete the 5Essentials survey. We are up to 42% of Terrace families that have completed the survey. Last year, 69% of families completed the survey. If you have not done so already, I ask that you please complete the survey. It only takes about 5 minutes of your time. 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.

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 December Terrace Times and the December 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 Ms. 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.

​Terrace Families,

This week winter MAP testing started for students in grades 3 - 5. Students are giving their best effort, and their scores will be used to help make instructional decisions for this second trimester.

The ELC is holding its annual toy drive. If you would like to donate, please leave an unwrapped toy (appropriate for a 3 or 4 year-old) in the collection box we have placed in our office. The box will be picked up on December 13. Thank you!

Don't forget that the PTC Terrace Toyland is coming up next week.

Please read the following updates and information:


5Essentials Survey:

• Families, please take a few minutes to complete the 5Essentials survey. We are up to 42% of Terrace families have completed the survey. Last year, 69% of families completed the survey. If you have not done so already, I ask that you please complete the survey. It only takes about 5 minutes of your time. 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.
• Additionally, the student survey will open next week. A communication will come home from D62 regarding the survey on Monday. Students in grades 4 and 5 will take the survey here at school starting on Tuesday. We gain valuable insight into how they feel about our school, so we look forward to the results that we will receive next year.

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 December Terrace Times and the December 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. Butera'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,

I am extremely thankful and grateful that I get to come to Terrace every day and work with your amazing children. I feel privileged to watch your children learn and grow with each passing day. They have senses of humor, innovative ideas, smiles that can light up an entire city, opinions that matter, and intelligence that often goes beyond the scope of the core academic subject areas. Every single student in our school has their own unique strength, and our teachers will share those with you next week at conferences. Certainly there is room for growth and improvement for all students, but in the grand scheme of things, we have fantastic students here at school. I speak for the Terrace staff when I say thank you for sharing your children with us. I hope you all enjoy the week and holiday to come, and we will see you in December!

Please read the following updates and information:

Family-Teacher Conferences:

• Thank you all for signing up for conferences. Please remember our hours next Monday and Tuesday are as follows:
  • Monday: 2:00 - 8:00
  • Tuesday: 8:00 - 2:00

5Essentials Survey: Families, please take a few minutes to complete the 5Essentials survey. We are up to 31% of Terrace families have completed the survey, which is up 9% from last week. It only takes a few minutes. Let's try and raise that number to 50% by the end of conferences. 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.

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. Lopatka'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,

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.