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Dear Fulton Families,
School supplies are purchased, the school hallways are shining (kudos to our school and district custodians!), and our staff is bustling in preparation for YOU! We can't wait to see you all TOMORROW for Open House! It's one of my favorite times of the year because of the eagerness and anticipation that you can feel in the air as students and families find their classrooms, drop off their fresh school supplies, meet their new teacher, and see who is in their class for the first time. It's so exciting!
When you arrive, please enter by the main entrances--Door 1 in front or Door 15 in back (by the horseshoe/turnaround), come find your classrooms and drop off your school supplies. Our Music, Art, and PE teachers, the PTO and some community organizations will also be available at the south end of the building by door 13.
Save the Date--
- August 18--PK Open House 5:00-6:30/K-5 Open House 5:30-7:00
- August 19--Institute Day--No School
- August 20--First Day for K-5--8:55-11:45
- August 21--First Day for Pre-K
- August 25-September 12--MAP Testing Window
- September 1--Labor Day--No School
- September 2--Institute Day 8:00-3:00
- September 8--PTO Meeting 4:30
- September 4-18--MAP Window
- September 10--Beginning Band Registration
- September 11--Patriot Day--Wear Red, White, and Blue/SIP Team 7:45/Curriculum Night--6:00-7:00
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September 12--Beginning Band Registration
See you soon!
Flame love,
Mrs. Mitera
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It was great to meet some of our newest Fulton Flames last Thursday! Thank you to our staff members who showed families around their new school!
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Our first all-school event will be our Open House on Monday, August 18th.
Early Learning may attend Open House between 5:00-6:30.
All other students, Kindergarten-5th grade may attend between 5:30-7:00.
This is a great opportunity to tour the building, meet teachers, and socialize with friends before the first day of school. Our PTO and other community groups will also be available for membership and general information.
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Kindergarten through 5th grade students will attend school from: 8:55 A.M.-3:35 P.M. each day.
Early Learning students will attend one of the following sessions:
A.M. Early Learning session: 8:55 A.M.—11:25 A.M.
P.M. Early Learning session: 1:05 P.M.—3:35 P.M.
Bus safety vests for Early Learning will be available for pick up during Open House.
Please be sure students arrive on time to start their day!
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Arrival and Dismissal
Students may be dropped off between 8:40-8:55 A.M. Students will be marked tardy after the 8:55 bell, as they should be in their seats, ready to learn at that time.
Pre-K and Kindergarten walkers and car riders (and their older siblings) will use the front entrance (Door 1).
Grades 1-5 will be dropped off and picked up in the back turn around, entering Door 15. Bus riders will also arrive and be dismissed in back.
*Please do not park in the Administration Center Parking Lot during arrival or dismissal.*
Our primary goal at arrival and dismissal is student safety paired with efficiency.
Arrival:
All Pre-K and Kindergarten car riders will park in front of the building in the lane closest to the sidewalk to Fulton or on 171st Street to walk the children to the closest staff member or school entrance. -
All Grade 1-5 car riders will be dropped off in back in the turn-around lane.
- This is a flow-through lane with no standing/parking.
- Please use the whole sidewalk to exit the car and go to the nearest door.
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Please do not exit your vehicle to assist your child. Stop, student hops out, and continue driving. **If you need to help your child out of the car, please use the drop off lane in front of the school where you can park and exit your vehicle.**
Dismissal:
All Pre-K and Kindergarten car riders will park in front of the building in the lane closest to the sidewalk to Fulton or on 171st Street and may meet their child in front of the school. -
All grade 1-5 car riders will be picked up in the back of the school, in the turn-around.
- Please have the name card displayed in dashboard or hold it up to the driver's side window.
- The first car to arrive should pull all the way up to the playground. Others that follow should pull all the way up to the car in front of you when arriving.
- Do not leave a large space between cars.
- Cars will be dismissed in a single file wave.
- Please do not pull out of line to go around the cars in front of you.
- After the first wave of cars is dismissed, the following wave should pull all the way up to the playground, with all others pulling up as far as possible.
All walkers will be dismissed out the front door (door 1). All bus riders will be dismissed in back (door 13).
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Our food service vendor is Whitsons Culinary Group. Breakfast and lunch will be available for all K-5 students for a fee (breakfast $1.50, lunch $3.75). Lunch money may be set up through Pushcoin. Students will receive a debit card to purchase meals through the breakfast/lunch lines. If needed, applications for free and/or reduced fees should be completed. These forms are available in the school office and on the district website. When available, monthly menus will be posted to the district website, https://www.fdmealplanner.com/, and the FD MealPlanner app.
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Click on the link above and enter "Fulton School" to find the monthly breakfast and lunch menus.
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WELCOME (or WELCOME BACK) to the following new or new-to-Fulton staff members:
- Meghan Sepich--Kindergarten
- Ann Michuda--Long Term Sub for Claire Edwards starting in September
- Jill Burger--2nd Grade
- Trude Buchanan--ORE
- Pilar Lopez--ELL
- Rand Judah--Long Term Sub in ELL
- Ashley Trang--EL Psychologist
- Madalyne Martinez, Tanya Cloman, Rudy Deluna, Mary Kate Roehl--Paraprofessionals
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Christina Chapan-teacher, Cathy Crotty, SLP, Janet Hudak, Class Aide, Toni Fratto, 1:1, Jackie Riley, Para, Kyerra Henderson, SW, Brad Foster, OT, Anne Wilke, PT--Co-Op 209
- Jason Munguia--Daytime Custodian
- Night Custodian--TBD
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Instrument “Test-Drive” for all 5th grade students
Friday, August 29th 9:00 – 12:30 Kruse
Wednesday, September 3rd 9:00 – 12:30 Fierke
Thursday, September 4th 9:00 – 12:30 Fulton
Friday, September 5th 9:00 – 12:30 Memorial
Beginning Band Registration Nights at CMS
Wednesday, September 10th 5pm, 6pm, or 7pm (pick a time to attend, process takes 1 hour)
OR
Friday, September 12th 5pm, 6pm, or 7pm (pick a time to attend, process takes 1 hour)
Band Sectionals for the 25-26 School Year
30-minute group instruction starting at 9:05am
Location: Multipurpose room
Starts the week of September 15th
Tuesdays = Memorial
Wednesdays = Kruse
Thursdays = Fulton
Fridays = Fierke
Band Morning Rehearsals for the School Year
Tuesday & Thursday mornings at CMS 7:15am-8:15am
Students are bused to elementary buildings at 8:15am
Starts the week of September 15th
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Please save the date for Curriculum Night on Thursday, September 11th. On this night, the administration will be available to answer any general questions about schedules, communication, procedures, etc. The classroom teachers will present a general overview of the routines, curriculum, class rules, and engagement opportunities that will help you feel more connected to your child’s day-to-day school experiences. Specialists will also be available to meet and share resources. More information will be provided at a later date.
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Check your email every Sunday for all the Fulton news and happenings! Translation is easily accessible from the Smore newsletter.
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Please review the information from the health office regarding immunizations, medications, illnesses, and injuries.
Health Records Requirements by Grade
Early Learning and Pre-K
- State of IL Physical exam with up-to-date immunization record (first year enrolled in program only)
Kindergarten
- State of IL Physical exam with up-to-date immunization record, State of IL dental exam and complete eye exam
Grade 2
Grade 6
- State of IL Physical exam with up-to-date immunization record and dental exam
Grades 7 and 8
- Sports physical (only required if trying out for a CMS interscholastic sport).
Transfer Student
- Physical exam with up to-date immunization record (kindergarten or 6th grade physical from transfer school is acceptable if it’s comparable to State of Illinois requirements); and complete eye exam (if attending Illinois school for the first time).
Students will be excluded from school on the morning of Tuesday, October 15th if the required physical exam and up-to-date immunization records have not been submitted by that date. These are Illinois Department of Public Health and Illinois State Board of Education requirements. No exceptions and no doctor’s notes with scheduled appointment dates will be allowed. Please call your school’s health office if you have any questions.
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Our 25-26 PTO Board can't wait to partner with YOU for events like Book Fairs, appreciation days, etc.!
President: Megan Combs
Vice President: Melissa Sands
Treasurer: Jamie Bellik
Secretary: Melissa Santangelo
Committee Members: Jennifer Matise and Kristin Wooten
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Fulton School
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Megan Mitera
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