Somonauk School District #432 Board Meeting for November 2019
*approved 2020-2021 School Calendar
*approved the 2020-2021 course description guide for SHS
* Mr Streicher presented the 2019 Tax Levy
* Mr Snider presented the SMS school improvement plan
Blue Gold Night is our official start to the winter athletic seasons. The night is full of basketball, cheer, dance, wrestling, girls soccer, Hall of Fame, and The Village Courtyard, CHICKEN GEORGE! This event is a huge success because of The Village Courtyard and their generous contribution to the Somonauk Athletic programs! This year their official contribution was $2,568.00! Simply amazing!
Please be sure to thank them or better yet, stop by The Village Courtyard to eat!
Somonauk COMMUNITY PRIDE
Go BOBCATS!
Somonauk School District #432 and the Somonauk community are extremely fortunate to have a dedicated and involved school board. District #432 school board members are Amy Wiegman, Norm Johnson, Mike Short, Corey Britt, Scott Horsch, Tom Nielsen, and Nick Deacon. Thank you for all that you do for the BOBCATS!
Congratulations to JRW and SHS for receiving commendable ratings on the Illinois School Report Card for the 2018-2019 school year! Some indicators that the state utilized to determine rating include assessment scores, attendance, and climate surveys.
But wait, there is more exciting news! A huge BOBCAT PRIDE CONGRATULATIONS to Somonauk Middle School!
They have received an EXEMPLARY rating, which means that they are in the top 10 percent of schools in the entire state of Illinois! Their numbers on assessment scores, student growth, attendance, and climate far exceed the state average. Way to go SMS!
Bobcat Families,
Please take a moment to complete this survey on our school lunch program that is managed by Arbor Management. We value and appreciate your feedback to prepare the best meals possible for your child/children.
https://forms.gle/kmaxszXHPXBRAN788
Today's coffee chat about the dangers of vaping was quite informative. It was a great discussion with community members and district administrators.
Thank you to the Federated Church in Sandwich for providing Somonauk School Staff with a delicious Chili lunch. We LOVED it!
Coffee Chat~ Dangers of Vaping
On Tuesday, November 5th at 8:15 am, please join Mr Streicher and Mr Benson as they share some information on the dangers of Vaping. The Coffee Chat will be in the front lobby of Somonauk High School.
ATTENTION BOBCAT FAMILIES AND BOBCAT SUPPORTERS!
WE NEED YOUR HELP TO RAISE MONEY AND COLLECT FOOD FOR THE THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE!
Please read the attached file to learn how to help!
State required school VACCINES
If your child is in need of state required vaccinations, the DeKalb County Health Department has appointments in Sandwich on the 2nd Tuesday of every month from 1:30- 3:30. Please call (815)748-2460 and leave a voicemail with child’s name, child’s birth date, and return phone number. The DeKalb County Health department will provide these immunizations, regardless of which county you reside in. When attending this appointment, you must provide the child’s immunization records, if you do not have your child’s records, contact the school and we will get you a copy.
Here is a link to health department for other useful resources
https://health.dekalbcounty.org
The NHS blood drive is this Friday, November 1st. It is from 8-12am. Click here for online sign-ups https://donate.illinois.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/5572055.
Somonauk High School Marching band was a hit! This past weekend they marched in the Sycamore Pumpkin parade and earned 1st place Drum Majors, 1st Place Drumline, and 2nd place overall in their class.
BOBCAT Pride
Marching Bobcats looking and sounding good! #bobcats432
Boxtops earn us cash for Somonauk Schools
Somonauk Middle School is having a Book Fair
Details here: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/cptoolkit/homepage.do?method=homepage&url=somonaukmiddleschool1
On Monday November 11, 2019; Somonauk Community Unit School District #432 will be hosting our annual Veterans Day Assembly in the Somonauk High School Gymnasium beginning at 8:30 am. We cordially invite any Somonauk area Veterans and their families to attend, as well as any Bobcat staff or student family Veterans or active service personnel to attend. We also invite all of our Veterans and families to stay for a complimentary breakfast following the assembly. Please RSVP for the breakfast by Wednesday November 6, please email Mary Plante at plantem@somonauk.net The Somonauk Community values the service of our Veterans a great deal, we look forward to honoring them and their families on November 11.
October School Board #432 Meeting
* Mr Benson presented the school improvement plan for SHS
*Board approved to proceed with the Somonauk / Leland feasibility study
*Board approved purchase of new van
When you approach any of our Somonauk schools as a visitor, you may notice that the windows and doors have images of Bobcats or paws prints on them. While they are very appealing to the eye, they serve as a visual barrier to protect our students and staff. These window guards are funded through a Safe Schools Grant and are strategically placed to avoid direct sight into our buildings where students and staff are present.
Ms. Cassie LeCuyer is caring for our Bobcats as our school nurse. She graduated from Plano High School, Waubonsee, and Western Governors University. She loves the Chicago Cubs and going on hikes. Cassie loves to vacation on a beach under the warm sun. Better yet, she loves Somonauk staff and students and enjoys giving the students a safe place to learn. Welcome to the Bobcat family!
Ms. Brooke Harner is sharing her expertise in the math department between the middle school and the high school. Brooke graduated from Kaneland High School and NIU. She enjoys teaching in a smaller school district, so she can get to know her students and their families better. If she were not teaching math in Somonauk, she would love to be a chef. Ms. Harner relaxes on vacation in North Carolina with her family.
