​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:
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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,

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.

Terrace Families,

Our teachers and students are really into the swing of things now. We are just completing all of our fall benchmarking assessments, of which the data we receive from those assessments will truly help our teachers differentiate their instruction based on what each student needs. MAP scores for grades 3-5 will go home later this month.

Please remember that most classrooms do have a snack time during the day. If you are not sure if your child's teacher does have a snack time, please email that teacher. Also, we do request that you send healthy snacks and not junk food. Snacks can help our students remain focused and alert during the school day.

Next Thursday, September 12, there will be a 1/2 day institute day. Dismissal will be at 12:00. Kindergarten parents, there will be no school for both am/pm kindergarten on Sept. 12 and any half-day institute day we will have during the school year.

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.

There will be representatives from Cub Scout Pack 25 outside of Terrace next Thursday, September 12, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. if anybody is interested in learning more or signing up.

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. 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,

Thank all of you who were able to come out for Curriculum Night last evening. We had one of our biggest turnouts in a long time. The Terrace staff greatly appreciates your partnership. If you were not able to make it last night and would like some information from any teachers, please feel free to email them.

Today we spent the day practicing our safety drills and reviewing our common expectations. Students in all classrooms rotated to various stations throughout the building so they could learn about the expected behaviors at those various areas. It was a fun yet important day here at Terrace, and we are excited to have a positive and amazing year.

Remember there is no school on Monday, so we will see you next week on Tuesday. The September lunch menu is linked at the top of this page.

Have a nice, long 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. Sharko'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,

What a wonderful first week of school we had! We are off to an amazing start. The teachers and the students are already back into the swing of things. It's as if we never left!

Next Friday we will be going over our safety drills and common expectations with all of the students. It will be a busy but important day. We will also address our expectations regarding bullying and being an inclusive community of learners. Hopefully they will enjoy the day.

Curriculum Night:
Curriculum Night will be Thursday, August 29, from 6:00 - 7:20. As we have in the past, we will all meet in the gym at 6:00 for some brief words from me and a representative from our PTC. At approximately 6:20, you will be asked to go to Session I in the classrooms. At 6:40, Session II will begin. This session is in our TILE space right outside the gym and will feature our specials teachers as well as other related services and resource staff. Finally, at 7:00, Session III will begin back in the classrooms. This final session is for our families who have more than one student attending Terrace. This way, they can try and get to meet both teachers. We look forward to seeing you on August 29!

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!

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,

Welcome back to school (almost)! I am so excited to see everyone as we are beginning a brand new school year. I anticipate that we will have a fabulous year filled with fun and filled with learning. I hope you share my optimism, as I believe that Terrace is a warm and nurturing place for your children to learn and grow.

Letters were sent home last Wednesday via US Mail with FINAL classroom assignments as well as a letter from me reminding you about Supply Drop-Off this week. Supply Drop-Off will be this Thursday, August 15, from 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. This is for grades 1-5 only. Kindergarten families will meet with Mrs. Nielsen on Aug. 19-20, and at that time they will bring in their school supplies.

Please remember that Supply Drop-Off is designed so that you may briefly meet the teacher, see the new classroom, and drop off the supplies. The kiddos are welcome to come with you! I also ask that you please refrain from trying to have a parent-teacher conference at that time, as it will be very busy with other families present. If you need to speak with the teacher specifically for some reason, please arrange a phone or in-person conference for another time.

​Our staff is already hard at work preparing their classrooms, and we are looking forward to seeing all of our grade 1-5 students on Aug. 19 and our kinder students on the 21st.

Finally, I am excited to share that we will be hosting an NSSEO program at our building this year. Please join me in warmly welcoming the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Early Childhood Program to Terrace. Last year and in the past, the two classrooms have called the Early Learning Center home. This year, they have moved over to Terrace, and we couldn't be more enthusiastic about their presence in our already-inclusive staff and student community. If you are curious about the program, click here to learn more.

The August lunch menu is linked above.

Thanks again to Rivers Casino for awarding us the grant that made our new playground equipment a reality. A special thanks goes to our maintenance crew who labored for almost three full days getting all those wood chips put in to level everything off. It certainly takes a village!

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,

The end of another school year is upon us. As I reflect and look back at the 2018-2019 school year, I am filled with appreciation to be the principal of a school as amazing as Terrace.

The interconnectedness between teaching and learning is powerful, yet at times challenging. In an ever-changing social landscape that includes lightning-fast access to digital content and social media, our children are being brought up in the 21st century needing to learn the skills necessary to live in a more global society. Not only do they need to learn reading, writing, math, science, and social studies, but we must teach them how to be socially conscious and care about their schools and larger communities. Our mission is to teach the whole child. Every child. Just as our district mission states, we exist to empower "confident, future ready learners and productive citizens". We take this mission seriously.

Many students in the country, in big cities and in rural towns, and even here in Des Plaines, view their schools as the place that is predictable, where they know they will receive one to two meals every day. I applaud our student council and all of you who over the course of the year donated canned goods to our local food pantry. So many students come to so many schools without snacks and waiting for that hot lunch each and every day. Think about how difficult it must be to try and sit in a classroom and learn when you are hungry. I am so proud of what we do for our students and our entire community, so I want to thank you all for being a part of that.

I have been humbled by the compassion that I have witnessed over this school year from everyone. I have seen students helping one another in the classroom and outside of it. I get to see how dedicated our teachers are...all of them...in what they give of themselves and their time each and every day so your children can learn. I have heard from parents throughout the year who have expressed love and compassion for other students and families who may have been in need. How amazing is it that we are all here for one another?! I never would have imagined I could be so lucky.

So as you gear up for the summer break with your children and families, I ask you to reflect as well. We are fortunate to have this school as the center of this neighborhood...of this community. There is a special feeling that one feels inside of this building, and I know you feel it outside of this building, too. So many of you are friends with one another. Your children are friends. We are in this together WITH you. When your children feel joy, we feel joy. When they hurt, we hurt. Terrace is filled with love and compassion, and that is exactly how it should be. I would want my children to go to a school like Terrace, in a district like D62. We are your partners in your children's education. That is our job, and we take that job to heart. Let's continue to be partners with one another as we continue to do everything we can to prepare your children for the future world and beyond.

I hope you all enjoy the time together as families this summer, and I look forward to seeing you all in August.

Teaching Teams 2019-2020: There will be a couple new hires next year, and we have shuffled some staff around to different grade levels for next school year.

Kinder: Mrs. Nielsen
1st Grade: Mrs. O'Brien 7 Mrs. Schaefer
2nd Grade: Mrs. Butera & Mrs. Sharko
3rd Grade: Mrs. Hanstad
4th Grade: Mrs. Djurdjevic & Mrs. Turner
5th Grade: Mrs. Ales & Mr. Becker

I am happy to announce that we have hired Ms. Lauren Cipkin to teach art next year. We have also hired Mrs. Mindy Capper to be our new health clerk. As many of you know, Mrs. Manna is retiring, and I am pleased to announce that Mrs. Bojarski is moving from the health office to the front office to take her place. We are all so grateful of Mrs. Manna's work and presence in the main office for the past three years, and I hope you join me in wishing her a relaxing and enjoyable retirement.

You will all receive your students class assignment is August before school starts, so stay tuned! =-)

Online Registration for the 2019-2020 school is open for all returning students entering grades 1-8. Any new students or students entering Kindergarten will still use the existing paper registration process. We ask that you register your child(ren) by June 1. So far we only have less than 50% of Terrace families registered for next year. Last year at this time, we had over 50%. New this year is that District 62 will begin collecting next year's fees during registration. All of next year's fees remain unchanged. It is also necessary for families to sign up their child(ren) for bus transportation at this time. Additional information about District 62’s online registration process including frequently asked questions can be found here: bit.ly/62registrationinfo. Please take some time this weekend to register.

Thanks to Mr. Lair, our teachers, and our parent volunteers for making Field Day a great success. The students had a ton of fun, and we were fortunate to have a beautiful day outside on top of that.

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.

Families, please read the following news and updates:

Next week on Wednesday, weather permitting, we will have Field Day. Please make sure you put sunscreen on your children in the morning before school. If your classroom teachers have any other information for you, they will message you.

Remember, the last day for students is June 04. Dismissal will be at 3:15.

Have a wonderful holiday weekend!

Student Recognition Ceremony: On May 31 we will be having our Student Recognition Ceremony. Here we recognize students who have given back to their school community. These students have participated in Student Council, Student Patrols, and as PE Helpers. If you have a student who participated in any of these three programs, please feel free to join us at 10:00 on the 31st.​

PTC: Next year our PTC is in need of two very important board members in order to continue to support the students and staff here at Terrace. We need a president, and we need a treasurer. Without these two positions, it is probable that we WILL NOT have a functioning PTC next school year. I cannot underscore enough the important role our PTC plays in our school culture. Many of the committees still have volunteers who will run them for next year, however, we still need someone to organize it all, and we need someone to keep the books where the finances are concerned. It will not take a ton of your free time. If you think you may be interested, please contact the Terrace PTC at terrace.d62.ptc@gmail.com. Thank you.

Online Registration for the 2019-2020 school is open for all returning students entering grades 1-8. Any new students or students entering Kindergarten will still use the existing paper registration process. We ask that you register your child(ren) by June 1. So far we only have 38% of Terrace families registered for next year. Last year at this time, we had 50%. New this year is that District 62 will begin collecting next year's fees during registration. All of next year's fees remain unchanged. It is also necessary for families to sign up their child(ren) for bus transportation at this time. Additional information about District 62’s online registration process including frequently asked questions can be found here: bit.ly/62registrationinfo. Please take some time this weekend to register

The May lunch menu and the April Terrace Times are linked at the top. Have a great 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. 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.

Families, please read the following news and updates (there is really nothing new from last week):

PTC: Next year our PTC is in need of two very important board members in order to continue to support the students and staff here at Terrace. We need a president, and we need a treasurer. Without these two positions, it is probable that we WILL NOT have a functioning PTC next school year. I cannot underscore enough the important role our PTC plays in our school culture. Many of the committees still have volunteers who will run them for next year, however, we still need someone to organize it all, and we need someone to keep the books where the finances are concerned. It will not take a ton of your free time. If you think you may be interested, please contact the Terrace PTC at terrace.d62.ptc@gmail.com. Thank you.

Online Registration for the 2019-2020 school is open for all returning students entering grades 1-8. Any new students or students entering Kindergarten will still use the existing paper registration process. We ask that you register your child(ren) by June 1. So far we only have 38% of Terrace families registered for next year. Last year at this time, we had 50%. New this year is that District 62 will begin collecting next year's fees during registration. All of next year's fees remain unchanged. It is also necessary for families to sign up their child(ren) for bus transportation at this time. Additional information about District 62’s online registration process including frequently asked questions can be found here: bit.ly/62registrationinfo. Please take some time this weekend to register

Student Recognition Ceremony: On May 31 we will be having our Student Recognition Ceremony. Here we recognize students who have given back to their school community. These students have participated in Student Council, Student Patrols, and as PE Helpers. If you have a student who participated in any of these three programs, please feel free to join us at 10:00 on the 29th.

The May lunch menu and the April Terrace Times are linked at the top. Have a great 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. 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.

Families, please read the following news and updates:

PTC: Next year our PTC is in need of two very important board members in order to continue to support the students and staff here at Terrace. We need a president, and we need a treasurer. Without these two positions, it is probable that we WILL NOT have a functioning PTC next school year. I cannot underscore enough the important role our PTC plays in our school culture. Many of the committees still have volunteers who will run them for next year, however, we still need someone to organize it all, and we need someone to keep the books where the finances are concerned. It will not take a ton of your free time. If you think you may be interested, please contact the Terrace PTC at terrace.d62.ptc@gmail.com. Thank you.

Online Registration for the 2019-2020 school is open for all returning students entering grades 1-8. Any new students or students entering Kindergarten will still use the existing paper registration process. We ask that you register your child(ren) by June 1. So far we only have 38% of Terrace families registered for next year. Last year at this time, we had 50%. New this year is that District 62 will begin collecting next year's fees during registration. All of next year's fees remain unchanged. It is also necessary for families to sign up their child(ren) for bus transportation at this time. Additional information about District 62’s online registration process including frequently asked questions can be found here: bit.ly/62registrationinfo. Please take some time this weekend to register

Student Recognition Ceremony: On May 31 we will be having our Student Recognition Ceremony. Here we recognize students who have given back to their school community. These students have participated in Student Council, Student Patrols, and as PE Helpers. If you have a student who participated in any of these three programs, please feel free to join us at 10:00 on the 29th.

Field Day is rapidly approaching! Our date for Field Day this year is Wednesday, May 29, with a rain day of Thursday, May 30. We could use a few parent volunteers! First, we are looking for a supervisor or two to help oversee filling up the water balloons on Tuesday, May 28th, around 11:30 to 12:15. In addition, on May 29, we would like to have two or three parents who can run the water station for all the students from 1:00-3:15, providing a drink for those who are warm and need to quench their thirst. Finally, we would also appreciate having another three to five adults, in addition to our staff, to help out with overseeing and running the games, in case we have a few 5th graders who are unable to do it. If you are available for any of those tasks, please contact Mr. Lair by email at Lairj@d62.org. 

​The May lunch menu and the April Terrace Times are linked at the top. Have a great weekend!

Today was a crazy day! See for yourself above! 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.