Somonauk School Board Meeting 8/19/19 Highlights:
*A review of District #432 Strategic Plan was presented with goals to incorporate into each of the School Improvement Plans
*Discussion was held about the Leland feasibility study, a community meeting is being planned for Somonauk and Leland residents in late September
*Board approved the 2019-2020 Budget
*Board approved Superintendent contract for Jay Streicher for next four years.
BREAKING NEWS...Somonauk #432 holds a press conference with newest members of the BOBCAT family.
https://youtu.be/CuIVbO_0lWQ
Somonauk continues our culture of excellence by hiring 10 new faculty members to our #bobcats432 family. First day of new teacher mentoring was led by our instructional coach, Amanda Taxis.
What is BOBCAT PRIDE?
When we need some help at school cleaning out storage areas and athletic sheds and these young men volunteer to help! Thank you Liam, Brendan, Ethan, Parker, Carter, Payton, Julio, Alex,Brock, Jaylen, Coach Liechty, Coach Felton, and Garrett. #bobcats432
SHS Fall Sports Coaches Meeting:Volleyball, Soccer, And Golf. August 7th at 6:00 pm in HS lobby
SMS Volleyball and Soccer meeting
August 7th at 5:00 pm in SMS cafe
Did you see the lights on at SMS last night? We did not forget to turn them off. Just a couple of teachers getting ready for our kids late on a summer night! #whatsummeroff? #bobcatswork #bobcats432
TRAFFIC patterns for School Days before and after school
*JRW students must be dropped off
and picked up only on Maple Street
*Middle school and High school students must be dropped off and picked up in the high school circle drive off of LaSalle Street
Head over to the fairgrounds on Saturday for the Mid Summer Showdown!
$10 per person, kids 12 and under are free!
Fun for everyone!
Bus routes for 2019-2020 should be very similar to the current routes. Parents will be notified if there are any major changes. All parents indicating that their child/children are riding will receive a call from the driver during the week prior to the start of school. If you have not received a call by Friday, August 9, 2019, please contact Jan Adams at (815) 712-6987.
Save the date x 3: AUGUST 12, 2019
Kindergarten Orientation
5th Grade BBQ
Freshman Mentoring
more details to come!
Somonauk PE Uniforms
Middle and High School students are able to purchase PE uniforms directly from The Shirt Shop (Dian Nielsen) at 815-498-9844 or shirtsil@comcast.net.
New Student Registration August 1, 2019 At Somonauk Middle School
Do you know someone who is new to the Somonauk community or District #432? If so, please encourage them to go to new student registration on August 1, from 5-7 pm at Somonauk Middle School. We would love to meet them! BOBCAT PRIDE!
One of our favorite days of the year. Our seniors take a last walk through the halls of the elementary school. #bobcats432 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1QItC0ZW20&t=11s
We are almost there! Currently we have 80% of our students signed up to return next year. This information is critical as we try to schedule classes and balance sections. We have left the registration window open for any others to complete the process. #bobcats432
Some of our JRW teachers finished the last session of Writer's Workshop today. They have participated in a yearlong Lunch and Learn series taught by our instructional coach, Mandy Taxis. Never stop learning! #bobcats432
Here is our sixty second supe this week. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQXXtiziJh4
Due to the extreme weather at around 11:45 a.m. all District 432 schools had taken precautionary measures & students took shelter. The district has released students back to class.
This Saturday our Ag Leadership & Communications class at SHS is hosting a Pet Adoption Day! We are collaborating with Tails Humane Society to bring loving animals to loving homes! Any questions can be directed to Andrea Farrier,at farriera@somonauk.net. #bobcats432
Come join us for Walk to School tomorrow! #bobcats432
