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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.

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

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!

The 5th grade Outdoor Education experience at Irons Oak is off to a great start! The students are having a great time working together and team building!

Congratulations to our amazing stars Cambri and Darnell, for being recognized at the Illinois Principals Association Student Recognition Breakfast! Both students were recognized for their hard work, kindness, and integrity. Shine stars, shine!!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

On Saturday, May 4, 2024, weather permitting, Flossmoor School District 161 will be applying an herbicide, and a fertilizer, to the district’s fields/grass areas at Normandy Villa, Serena Hills, Flossmoor Hills, and Western Avenue (avoiding Flossmoor Baseball). The products that will be used for this application are The Andersons Turf Products Fertilizer with Barricade Herbicide, and Trimec 992 Broadleaf Herbicide. These products comprise a selective broadleaf herbicide, and a lawn fertilizer, that will be used to control weeds/dandelions in these areas, and will also fertilize all district lawns. If you have any questions, please contact Scott Stachacz, Director of Buildings and Grounds, at (708) 647-7005.

May 1 is Principal Appreciation Day, an excellent chance to celebrate the dedication and hard work of our school's fearless leader, Ms. Reich. Let's take a moment to recognize her efforts in fostering a positive learning environment and guiding students and staff toward excellence. Have a great day, Ms. Reich—from all of us at Serena Hills Elementary School!

On Saturday, April 27, 2024, weather permitting, Flossmoor School District 161 will be applying an herbicide and a fertilizer to the district’s fields/grass areas. The products that will be used are The Andersons Turf Products Fertilizer with Barricade Herbicide and Trimec 992 Broadleaf Herbicide. These products comprise a selective broadleaf herbicide and a lawn fertilizer that will be used to control weeds/dandelions in these areas and fertilize all district lawns. If you have any questions, please contact Scott Stachacz, Director of Buildings and Grounds, at (708) 647-7005.

Join in the Flossmoor School District 161 Spring Reading Challenge! Pick up your BINGO BOARD from your home school library. Happy Reading!

Welcome Back, Serena Hills Stars! Be sure to catch up on all of your school news by clicking the link below. https://rb.gy/z50f21

Please take part in the 5 Essentials Parent Survey and provide valuable feedback that will be utilized for School Improvement. The survey window will close on March 29, 2024. You can access the survey by clicking the link below. https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/?target_name=parent Thank you on behalf of everyone at Flossmoor School District 161