October 21, 2015

You are receiving this newsletter as part of the Joseph Sears School Parents' Volunteer Association Community. This newsletter will be sent every first and third Wednesday of the month.

Coming Soon:

October 22-23 -Parent-Teacher Conferences
October 28- JK-7th Grade Picture Retakes
October 30- Halloween Parade and Class Parties
November 3-5- Book Fair
November 6- Turkey Trot

Looking Ahead:

November 11- Veterans Day Celebration
November 13- Ice Skate Exchange
November 17- JSSPVA Board Meeting
November 25-27- Thanksgiving Break

Announcements:

Lost and Found

Lost & Found items will be in The Link during teacher conferences, Thursday-Friday, October 22-23. Come find those missing sweatshirts, t-shirts, jeans, books, lunch bags & pillows (yes, pillows, really).

Picture Days

JK-7th Grade Picture Update: Online picture day orders are due by Oct 28 to be included in the bulk print shipment to school. Orders after 10/28 will incur a $3.75 mailing fee to have prints sent directly to homes. If you need the password to view your student's online image and place an order, please reach out to any of the contacts listed below.

JK-7 retakes will be held on Wednesday, Oct 28. There is no need to "sign up" for a retake, but please let your student's teacher/advisor know a few days in advance. A time will be arranged for each class's retakes to see the photographer.

8th Grade Pictures Update:The process of viewing/ordering 8th grade images and arranging retakes is the same as previous years. Stuart Rodgers handles all orders online and any retakes are by studio appointment. Please note: The deadline for 8th graders to pick a pose for the yearbook is November 24th, so any 8th grade retakes must be completed by November 9th to allow time for processing.

If you have any questions, please contact Jill Lafferty (laffjill@gmail.com) or Anne Crowley (annecrowley72@gmail.com) or Stuart Rodgers at 847-864-7322 (info@srphoto.com)

Calling all Veterans!

Sears School is inviting all military Veterans in our community to come and enjoy a special lunch with our students this Veterans Day - Wednesday, November 11th. If you have a Veteran in your family who would like to participate in this memorable event with our students, we would love to include them and thank them for their service to our nation.

Please contact Kristin Pilant at kristinpilant@gmail.com for more information.

Recycle Your Old Markers

Mrs. Hubert and the Environmental Subcommittee are recycling your old markers, pens, mechanical pencils, and permanent markers. Recycling bins are set up throughout the building (art rooms, Mrs. Hubert's room, library) or

have your children recycle them in their classrooms and the classroom teacher will pass them along to Mrs. Hubert.

For more information click here.

8th Grade Service Project

Winter Coat Drive--Help us kick off the 8th grade service project by cleaning out your closet. 8th graders will set up boxes in the Jr. High wing for gently used or new Hats, Gloves, Scarves, Coats and Boots. The outerwear will be donated to Refugee One to help refugees resettled from regions of warm climate who arrive in Chicago with no winter apparel. Clothing drive from October 20th - 31st. 8th grade thanks you for your support! Please contact Jennifer Davidson or Leslie Holling with questions.

Share your Thanksgiving Table

Bring the world to your Thanksgiving table... Share Your Table for Thanksgiving with an international student, scholar or family from Northwestern!

The International Office seeks friendly hosts in the Evanston/Chicago area for the seventh annual "Share your Table for Thanksgiving" program! Please see the website for more information.

Sears Benefit-Sears Has Heart

SEARS HAS HEART

The official kick-off is coming soon so be on the lookout for information in your mailbox.

Directories

If you did not pre-order a 'pocket directory' when you registered this year, there are a few extra copies available for sale $10/each. If you would like to purchase one, please email Mindy Douthit, mindyjeff@sbcglobal.net. She will let you know if there are still copies available and how to send your payment. No directories will be distributed until payment has been received.

Sears Cafe

It's not too late to order Marla's Brown Bag lunches!! Please click to place your order. Marla's Brown Bag Lunch Order