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THREE RIVERS SCHOOL
February 5, 2015
News You Can Use
“Teaching Responsible Scholars
9th…….. Athletic Boosters Meeting @ CJHS, 7:00 PM
12th…… PTO Meeting @ NBG, 7:00 PM
13th……. End of T2
16th…… No School, President’s Day
17th…… Music Boosters Meeting, TRS @ 7:00
23rd…… School Board Meeting, PPS @ 7:00 PM
25th……. Market Day Pick-up
27th…… No School, Teacher Institute
PROGRESS REPORTS
SENT HOME
Thursday, February 26th
Homework Club and Math Club: There will be no Three Rivers Homework
Club or Math Club on Tuesday, February 10th. Sixth grade Math Team will still
meet at CJHS.
Tech Talk….Internet Safety
Cyberbullying and the Law
With more social media sites and apps popping up every day and students using these tools at ever-younger
ages, it is important for parents to be aware of what their children are doing online. Part of that awareness
should include knowledge of your state’s cyberbullying laws. One of the best websites for cyberbullying
information is www.cyberbullying.us; they keep an updated document summarizing laws for each state related
to bullying, cyberbullying, electronic harassment, school sanctions, and inclusion of off-campus behaviors. You
can see that document as well as read about Illinois’s laws at the link below:
Summary of cyberbullying laws by state: http://www.cyberbullying.us/Bullying-and-Cyberbullying-Laws.pdf
FIFTH GRADE GIRLS BASKETBALL: Girls Basketball will start on
Tuesday, February 10th, 5:00-7:00 PM. Your daughter must have a Sports Physical on file
with our School nurse.
Make fast food more friendly
Feeding your children nutritious meals between all your daily activities can be a challenge. While you zoom
back and forth between soccer practice, the dance recital, the PTA meeting and picking up the dry cleaning,
you’re lucky to find time to grab a meal at the drive-thru. If you must eat on the go, here are some tips to make
fast food healthier for you and your family members:
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Pass on the “value-size.” When you supersize, the size of your fries isn’t the only thing that gets
bigger, drinks do too.
Skip the sides. Eating a burger or sandwich by itself is often filling enough. If you do want a side,
consider ordering a fruit cup or side salad. Most fast food restaurants now offer them.
Avoid double meat and bacon. A serving size of meat is 2-3 ounces — about the size of a deck of
cards. You’re probably getting well over that with a single meat patty. Bacon is high in calories and fat
with little nutrient content.
Try the grilled chicken sandwich. Poultry without skin is significantly leaner than the meats most fastfood companies use in their burgers.
Eat your sandwich open-faced. By eating only half the bun, you can eliminate unnecessary calories.
Ask for a wheat bun. Some places offer a wheat alternative, some don’t. It never hurts to ask.
Skip the mayo and other sauces. These dressings and sauces add unnecessary calories.
Drink water, diet soda or low-fat milk. Sodas are loaded with sugars, which have calories you don’t
need.
Source: http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/GettingHealthy/HealthierKids/HowtoMakeaHealthyHome/Make-Fast-FoodFriendlier_UCM_303806_Article.jsp
Soles for Shoes Program
Beta Member Gino Capecci from Channahon Junior High along with his family and other Beta
members will be working with the schools and community to sponsor a used sports shoe drive. Have
you tried one season of rec. soccer and decided that sport wasn't for you, but you have a perfectly
good pair of soccer cleats sitting in the closet? Did you outgrow your gym shoes before they even
looked used, or have old shoes that were only used at school for gym? There are plenty of parents
out there in the community that would welcome the opportunity to get gently used sports shoes such
as cleats and gym shoes for their children who are trying out a sport or just to help save money on
the fees and equipment costs that go into being involved with a sport. The schools, field house, and
the main park district office will have collection boxes out starting this week for anyone who wishes to
donate slightly used, but still quality sports shoes! Please drop them off at your convenience or send
them to school for the donation boxes. The shoes donated will be inspected, cleaned up if necessary,
and there will be an opportunity for those interested to come see what is available and "shop" the
donations at the Junior High Multi-Purpose room on the afternoon of February 21st from 1-4 p.m.
Join our Facebook page (Channahon Updates) for the latest updates and to see how you can be involved!
Did you know? The PTO provides meals to the teachers when they have to stay late for conferences? Get involved in
helping today!
Upcoming Events:
Thursday, February 12th, 7:00-8:00 pm PTO Meeting
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING SCHOOL CLOSING
As we move closer to the winter months and the possibility of inclement weather, please follow these steps for up to date information regarding school
in session or school not in session:
CHECK OUR DISTRICT WEBSITE IMMEDIATELY- A message will be scrolling across the top of the www.csd17.org home page if school has been
canceled.
CHECK YOUR EMAIL- An email will be sent directly to you telling you that school has been canceled.
TUNE INTO RADIO STATIONS- 1340 WJOL, 98.3 WCCQ, 96.7 STAR, 100.7 RXQ, 103.1 WCSJ, 95.7 WJDK, 780 WBBM, 720 WGN
TUNE INTO TV STATIONS- Channel 5 News, ABC 7 Chicago, CLTV, Fox News Chicago
ACCESS THIS EMERGENCY SITE- www.EmergencyClosings.com
CALL THE CHANNAHON DISTRICT 17 ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER @ 815-467-4315.
Music Booster News! 
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Mark your calendars for Wednesday, March 18th! Plans for our 6th annual Italian Pasta Night
are well underway. Please check to make sure you have received a packet from your child for
this year’s Italian Pasta Night. We need your help to make this year’s fundraiser a success. If
you have any questions regarding the Italian Pasta Night or are in need of a packet or more
tickets, please contact Sherri Gierman at [email protected].
Please note that our February meeting has changed. We will meet on Tuesday, February 17th.
Our meetings take place in the Art room at Three Rivers School and begin at 7:00pm. If you
have any questions about the meeting, please contact Kellie Mason at [email protected].
CHANNAHON SCHOOL DISTRICT 17
KINDERGARTEN “ROUND-UP”
Channahon School District 17 is trying to “round-up” all prospective Kindergarteners for the next school year. IF YOUR CHILD
WILL BE FIVE YEARS OLD ON OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 1ST, 2015, HE/SHE IS ELIGIBLE TO ATTEND
KINDERGARTEN NEXT YEAR. AN ORIGINAL BIRTH CERTIFICATE AND PROOF OF DIST. 17 RESIDENCY
WILL BE REQUIRED TO REGISTER.
Registration packets will be distributed to children in the following programs: Channahon Park District Preschool, Mrs.
Mariellen’s Preschool, Minooka United Methodist Preschool, Kidz Korner, Kiddie Kampus, N.B. Galloway Early
Childhood and Little Learners.
If you have, or know of, an eligible child who is not enrolled in one of these programs, please complete the following
information and return to your child’s school. We will provide a registration packet for each child.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------STUDENT’S NAME _______________________________________ __________________________________
PARENT’S NAME _______________________________________________PHONE_____________________
ADDRESS _____________________________________________________CITY________________________
OLDER SIBLING YOU WISH PACKET SENT WITH:
SIBLING NAME_________________________SCHOOL_______________ TEACHER___________________
Izzy Kalman BE CYBER SAFE. Preventing bullying through technology tips continued.
The same Bullies 2 Buddies principles apply over the internet. The wonderful advantages of
communication with the internet can also make it dangerous. One of the most important things you
can do to prevent and respond to cyber bullying is to regularly discuss online interactions with your
children. By keeping communication open, it will help your child feel more comfortable in coming to
you if any concerns arise. The earlier you start talking to your child on the importance of safe and
mature social media interactions, the better the outcome. When asking your child questions about
their online activities, make sure to be strategic in how you approach this and you catch them at the
right time. Try not to bombard them with questions in the morning right before school. This might cut
off communication. Sample questions may be found at:
http://www.cyberbullying.us/Questions_Parents_Should_Ask.pdf
Supervision and involvement in your child’s online activities is another key prevention strategy. For
proactive and reactive responses, the internet has many safety tips to help instruct parents who have
children frequently off in cyber space. Further tips on how to prevent and respond to cyber bullying
may be found here:
http://www.cyberbullying.us/Top_Ten_Tips_Parents_Cyberbullying_Prevention.pdf
http://www.cyberbullying.us/Top_Ten_Tips_Parents_Cyberbullying_Response.pdf
Develop a contract with your child for proper use of their phone or the internet to make sure you are
both on the same page. Sample contract components may be found here:
http://www.cyberbullying.us/cyberbullying_internet_use_contract.pdf
http://www.cyberbullying.us/cyberbullying_cell_phone_contract.pdf
For more information on Bullies 2 Buddies, check out www.bullies2buddies.com
Minooka HS Band and Guard Boosters
24th Annual
Craft Fair
Sat. February 21, 2015
9-3
MCHS Central Campus
Youth Football, Cheer & Poms
Chanooka Braves
2015 Registration
Ages 6—14
New Participant
Registration Date:
Veteran Registration
Date:
Saturday
February 21st
9am — 1pm
Saturday
March 14th
9am — 1pmD9
Contact person: 555 555 5555
Pioneer Path
school
Minooka Methodist
Church Annex
For more info go to
Www.chanookabraves.com
Faith
Integrity
Generosity
Humility
Trust
5. Family Environment
4. Certified Coaches (USA Football,
ASEP, Red Cross First Aid)
3. Player Accountability
2. Virtue-Centered Catholic Teachings
1. Team Celebrations (Mom,
Ceremony, Mentor Appreciation,
Jersey Ceremony, Team Banquet)
Football: $175 (3rd – 8th Grades) Cheer: $125 / Single or $200/ Family (1st – 8th Grade)
Raffle:
1 athlete – 10 Tickets ($100)
2 athletes – 15 Tickets ($150)
3+ athletes – 20 Tickets ($200)
The Right Team – Right Now!
1. Complete St. Ann Football Activity Waiver
Scan Me!
(http://goo.gl/forms/kkoJZ9dz1P)
2. Emailed Invoice
(Pay online, by mail, in person)
3. Football players – follow link to St. Raphael Football
Online Registration {http://tinyurl.com/SRFReg2015)
Play More
Wait Less
Enjoy
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Game
Questions: Contact John Krenkel (815) 290-9SAF (9723) [email protected]
When a team outgrows individual performance and learns team confidence, excellence becomes a reality.
Joe Paterno
THREE RIVERS SCHOOL PRESENTS
EARTH DAY SHIRTS
Green short sleeve T shirt sport logo on front-- $7.00
Child Sizes: S (retail size 6-8) M (Retail size 10-12) L (retail size 14-16)
Adult Sizes: S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL
Add $3.00 more for 2XL, 3XL
Customizing on arm:
Three Rivers School 2015
RETURN MONEY BY
February 12, 2015
Item Name
Size
Qty
Total # of items ordered
Price each
Total Price
Total Amt Paid $ Please make checks payable to: Three Rivers School
ORDER FOR:
Name
Phone Number __________________________
Home Room Teacher _________________________________
Please return order form to:
School office
Grade: ___________