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Join us tonight for an informational webinar on Standards-Based Grading, which you can enjoy from the comfort of your own home and will begin at 6:30 p.m. If you miss the webinar, please visit www.sd161.org tomorrow to watch the recording. https://zoom.us/j/93918662021

It's time to pick up your child's classroom schedule! Stop by Flossmoor Hills on August 6th and 7th to get ready for the school year!

We are thrilled to welcome Mrs. Girard to Flossmoor Hills!

Mark your calendars for the ultimate celebration! Join us in Flossmoor Park on August 16th from 4-6 PM for a Back to School Bash with a birthday twist as we celebrate the Village of Flossmoor's 100th birthday! Come for the sweet treats, connect with community resources, stay for the games, and catch up with old and new friends. Brought to you by the Village of Flossmoor, Flossmoor Public Library, and Flossmoor School District 161.

Eagles! Before you are called back to the nest, catch up on all the essential details about those first few weeks back at school. https://secure.smore.com/n/uv7qhb

We hope your student enjoyed their Summer Academy experience! Please take our short survey to help us continue to improve and expand our programming. Thank you for your participation. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeZyhbiB-K-q8p0eAvMw3kKSTgLqBBKlb7qQwCmlcGxeltskg/viewform?usp=sf_link

Spruce up your school spirit by joining the Spirit Wear Swap! Drop off your gently used spirit wear items at the Flossmoor Public Library anytime now through August 9th, then get ready to SHOP THE SWAP at our Back to School Bash on August 16th from 4-6 pm in Flossmoor Park. It's going to be a blast!

Skyward will not be accessible on Monday, July 22, 2024, due to system maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We anticipate that Skyward will be accessible again beginning on Tuesday, July 23, 2024.

Does this rainy day have you cleaning out closets? Check out this #earthfriendly opportunity from our friends at the Flossmoor Public Library and the Village of Flossmoor Green Commission. Shop the Swap! Questions? email Stephanie Wright at swright@flossmoor.org

A great time to engage with our summer learning resources is right after breakfast each morning. By setting aside just 15 minutes daily to practice and sharpen essential skills, your student will stay on track and be well-prepared when we return to school. Access our Summer Learning Resources by clicking the link. https://www.sd161.org/article/1624506

As you prepare for the week ahead, these Summer Academy superstars have a few reminders for you: Monday: If you drive your student to school, please enter from School Street and exit onto Flossmoor Road. Please drive carefully, as some students are walking or riding their bikes to school. Wednesday: There is no school in honor of the Juneteenth holiday. Please consider lining Flossmoor Road between Brassie Avenue and Village Hall at 9 a.m. to cheer on the Village of Flossmoor, and You Matter 2's 3rd annual Juneteenth Parade participants! Thursday: Sports Day! Wear your favorite team shirt, sports jersey, or team colors! It's going to be a great week, SD 161!

Remember, today is BEACH DAY during Summer Academy. Grab your shades and sandals and head to school for a morning of learning and enrichment. See you there!

Watch for theme days during Summer Academy. First up, a beach day is scheduled for Thursday! Wear your shades and summer sandals to be part of the fun.

We offer a few tips to help make the arrival process run smoothly on Monday, the first day of Summer Academy. 1. If you plan to drop your student off, you must enter from School Street and exit on Flossmoor Road. This is for the safety of the students and to help keep the flow of traffic moving. 2. Please be informed that there will be no in-person registration at Parker Junior High on Monday. If you have any questions or concerns about your student's registration, we are here to assist you. Please call 708-647- 5560 or email summeracademy@sd161.org. 3. School begins at 8:30 am and dismisses at 11:30 am.

Welcome to Summer Academy 2024, where adventure awaits! We are excited to embark on this journey of learning and fun with our students. The newsletter link below contains all of the essential details about Summer Academy, including information on the parent orientation happening tonight at PJH.   https://secure.smore.com/n/pdn13

Flossmoor Hills 5th graders graduated from D.A.R.E. this morning under the leadership of Officer Bausch and his teammate Officer Reynolds. Officer Bausch told the students he was so proud of how hard they had worked to complete the D.A.R. E. program. Thank you to Officer Bausch and Reynolds for a fantastic ceremony and instruction in class.

Join your friends from our SD 161 schools for an end-of-school-year celebration next Tuesday, May 28, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Parker Junior High School. See you there!

Best wishes to our Girls on the Run participants and coaches as they complete their 5k along with the Heather Hill School Girls on the Run team this Saturday. Interested in cheering them on? Head over to Flossmoor Hills campus this Saturday at 9am and encourage them during their run! Thank you to Dr. Smith for joining our practice this week and a shout out to all of our amazing coaches!!

What a gorgeous day for a boat ride! Our 5th grade students enjoyed a private tour on the Chicago River learning about the history of Chicago Architecture! Thank you to the PTO for providing such an incredible experience for our students.

The shout out's are not over! We appreciate our first grade team and our lunch and recess supervisors for spreading sunshine to our students everyday! A special shout out to Mr. Stelk for his mismatched mustache for our ABC school spirit countdown day.