This week the ​Student Council and the NJHS invite you to play the Penny Wars!

​The Penny Wars will take place from Monday, April 24, through Friday, April 28.  Collection boxes will be placed by Door #5.  Students should place their coins or bills in the boxes during recess/lunch only.  The money collected will be donated to the Lymphoma and Leukemia Society.

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Parents/Guardians of 5th-8th grade students:
Illinois law and CPS policy mandate that sexual health education be taught to all students in grades K-12.  All lessons are grade-level appropriate.  Students in grades 5-8 are beginning their lessons during Health class.  Please see below for the list of topics for each grade level.

5th Grade
Puberty
Adolescent Hygiene
Self-Esteem and Body Image
Human Reproduction
Abstinence and Contraceptives
HIV
Gender and Identity
Personal safety and Abuse
Resources for Help (police, fire, public health, etc.

6th Grade
Human Reproduction
Pregnancy and Birth
STI's and HIV Prevention
Making Good Decisions
Refusal Skills
Sexual Health Resources

7th Grade                                                                                                                  
Adolescent Development                               
Self\-Esteem and Body Image                           
Decision Making Skills                                     
Healthy Relationships                                       
Influences                                                       

8th Grade
Relationships
Gender Expression and Identity
STI and Pregnancy Prevention
Cyber Bullying
Dating Violence
Technology and Relationships
Exploring Abstinence

“Celebrating the importance of children and promoting a healthy lifestyle” 
“Celebrando la importancia de los niños y la promoción de un estilo de vida saludable”

Tot Spot will be having an End of the Season Party  next Wednesday, April 26th. Please join us at 9am in the Bateman Elementary Cafeteria. 

Our school tulips are in bloom! On Thursday, April 20 they will be cut and available for sale at $3 per stem. They make great mother and teacher gifts. Proceeds from the sale will benefit our school gardens.
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Los tulipanes de nuestra escuela ya están floreciendo.  El jueves 20 de abril venderemos cada flor a $3 dólares. Son regalos perfectos para mama o el maestro/a.  Las ganancias serán para el jardín de nuestra escuela.

Please join us for Report Card Pick Up on Wednesday, April 19 from 11:00am - 6:00pm.  Don't forget to schedule an appointment with your child's teacher! This is a wonderful opportunity to discuss the progress of your child, double check lost items in the Lost & Found, and participate in school wide surveys!  We hope to see you there!

​On Saturday, April 22, you and your neighbors can make an immediate
difference in your community by volunteering for Chicago’s citywide Clean & Green Day of Service. 

​Click below to download and view the letter /  oprima el botton abajo para descargar y ver la carta