Pritchett School will celebrate Halloween on Thursday, October 31! A Halloween costume parade and classroom Halloween parties will take place on this day.

Please take the time to read the important Halloween guidelines linked below.

Halloween Guidelines: LINK

The first full month of school is now behind us. How quickly time goes by! We have enjoyed highlighting last month’s Portrait of a Graduate trait, responsibility. In October we will focus on the traits of determination. When a teacher sees a student demonstrating determination, that child will be acknowledged by having his/her name and actions shared during morning announcements. Afterward, the student will come to the office and will be given an orange wristband. The orange wristband is our way of congratulating children for modeling the important character trait of being determined.

I would also like to point out the critical importance of regular attendance in ensuring academic success and overall student well-being. Consistent attendance lays the foundation for continuous learning, allowing students to fully engage in lessons, participate in class discussions, and build upon prior knowledge. When students attend school regularly, they are more likely to develop strong relationships with peers and teachers, contributing to a positive and supportive school environment. Chronic absenteeism, on the other hand, can lead to learning gaps, decreased motivation, and social isolation, which is why we need to work together—teachers, parents, and the school community—to encourage and support regular attendance for all students.

For your children,

Dr. Matt K. Moreland, Principal

If you are driving your child, please note that students will not be able to enter the building nor exit their vehicle prior to 8:50 am. Staff will be present out front in our car drop-off line each morning. Students are dismissed between 3:25 pm and 3:30 pm.

Please Note:

• Cars need to approach the school traveling south on Horatio Blvd.

• Cars may only make a right-hand turn into the parking lot.

• Cars may only make a right-hand turn to exit the parking lot.

• Parents need to remain in their cars during drop-off and pick-up.

• Cars need to pull all the way forward to the marked “Stop Here” sign.

• Parents need to stay “in line.” Please follow the car ahead of you.

• Illinois State law prohibits cell phone use in a school zone.

Cars may begin lining up to pick up their child no earlier than 3:10 pm. If you plan on picking up your child at the end of the school day, please print the "Student Pick-Up Sign" linked below. Please display it on your dashboard, closest to the passenger side of the car. This particular sign lets the pick-up supervisors quickly identify your child, their grade level, and their teacher. Displaying this sign will add to the efficiency of our pick-up process. Thank you! Student Pick-Up Sign

If your child will be absent from school because of illness, doctor appointments, or vacation, please call your school’s attendance line, 847.353.5703, by 8:00 am. Please state your name, your student's name, the reason for absence, and your homeroom teacher when you call. Keeping track of all students every day is an important task and we greatly appreciate your assistance.