Alan Shepard Elementary

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Safer Internet Parent Night on Wednesday, Feb 21st

Due to emergency maintenance on our internet, the district's phones and internet will be down for up to approximately 15 minutes today, February 5, 2024, starting at 1:30 PM. If you have an emergency and need to contact your student's school during that time please contact our emergency line *redacted*. Thank you for your understanding.

Mr. Peachey's fish "Ace," says Kinslee & Quetzaly Rocks!!! Every week two teachers are secretly selected to quietly keep an eye out for a student who is going above and beyond to "Ace" their weeks. To be selected students must be kind friends, work hard on their academics, and live out the Tiger Pledge. Winners get to ride scooters with Mr. Peachey and help collect our weekly Tiger Tickets! Congratulations Kinslee & Quetzaly ! We are proud of you.

Good Evening Shepard Families, Due to the boil order advisory, the water fountains will be turned off. Please have your student bring a water bottle from home. Also, the lunch menu will not serve steamed corn but a cold vegetable side instead. We will notify you once the order has been lifted. Thank you!

Hello Families, We were notified this morning of a lunch menu change. It will be as follows: Wednesday, January 24 menu Cheesy Meatball Sub Chicken Nuggets Thursday, January 25 menu Cheesy Beef Nachos Hamburger on Bun Friday, January 26 Maple Pancakes w/ Sausage Pattie Spicy Chicken Sandwich Thank You!

Mr. Peachey's fish "Ace" says Callen Rocks!!! Every week a teacher is secretly selected to quietly keep an eye out for a student who is going above and beyond to "Ace" their weeks. To be selected students must be kind a friend, work hard on their academics, and live out the Tiger Pledge. Winners get to ride scooters with Mr. Peachey and help collect our weekly Tiger Tickets! Congratulations Callen! We are proud of you.

BESD53 Families, Due to the forecasted inclement weather, Bourbonnais Elementary School District #53 will not be in normal attendance, tomorrow, January 16th, 2024. Instead, we will be utilizing an E-Learning day. Please reference the information provided by your student's teacher.

Due to forecasted Inclement Weather, BESD53 will not be in regular attendance, on January 12, 2024. We will be following the Schedule B dismissal times: Liberty - 12:30 p.m. Shabbona and Upper Grade Center - 1:10 p.m. LeVasseur and Shepard - 1:45 p.m. Half Day Pre-K- Canceled

Holiday Fun at Shepard!

Hello, Shepard 3rd Grade Families, We look forward to seeing you tomorrow at our 3rd Grade Candles Holiday Music Program! Just as a reminder parking will be available in the main lot, or on the playground lot beginning at 9:00 and 1:30. If parking on the playground, parents may enter through Door 4E. Thank you!

Mr. Peachey's fish "Ace" says Degan Rocks!!! Every week a teacher is secretly selected to quietly keep an eye out for a student who is going above and beyond to "Ace" their weeks. To be selected students must be kind a friend, work hard on their academics, and live out the Tiger Pledge. Winners get to ride scooters with Mr. Peachey and help collect our weekly Tiger Tickets! Congratulations Degan! We are proud of you.

Mr. Peachey's fish "Ace" says Lillien Rocks!!! Every week a teacher is secretly selected to quietly keep an eye out for a student who is going above and beyond to "Ace" their weeks. To be selected students must be kind a friend, work hard on their academics, and live out the Tiger Pledge. Winners get to ride scooters with Mr. Peachey and help collect our weekly Tiger Tickets! Congratulations Lillien! We are proud of you.

Hello Shepard Families, We hope everyone had time to relax and had a safe and happy Thanksgiving. As we get into the colder months we wanted to remind everyone to bring the proper clothing to school. Please make sure your students come to school with jackets, hats, and gloves. We plan to take students outside for recess unless the real feel temperature is below 20 degrees. Also, on days when snow has accumulated on the playground, students will only be allowed to play in the snow if they have snow boots and snow pants, along with their jackets, hats, and gloves. We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow. Thank you!

Mr. Peachey's fish "Ace" says Nia Rocks!!! Every week a teacher is secretly selected to quietly keep an eye out for a student who is going above and beyond to "Ace" their weeks. To be selected students must be kind a friend, work hard on their academics, and live out the Tiger Pledge. Winners get to ride scooters with Mr. Peachey and help collect our weekly Tiger Tickets! Congratulations Nia! We are proud of you.

Mr. Peachey's fish "Ace" says Bennett Rocks!!! Every week a teacher is secretly selected to quietly keep an eye out for a student who is going above and beyond to "Ace" their weeks. To be selected students must be kind a friend, work hard on their academics, and live out the Tiger Pledge. Winners get to ride scooters with Mr. Peachey and help collect our weekly Tiger Tickets! Congratulations Bennett! We are proud of you.

Mr. Peachey's fish "Ace" says Tenley Rocks!!! Every week a teacher is secretly selected to quietly keep an eye out for a student who is going above and beyond to "Ace" their weeks. To be selected students must be kind a friend, work hard on their academics, and live out the Tiger Pledge. Winners get to ride scooters with Mr. Peachey and help collect our weekly Tiger Tickets! Congratulations Tenley! We are proud of you.

Mr. Peachey's fish "Ace" says Corrine Rocks!!! Every week a teacher is secretly selected to quietly keep an eye out for a student who is going above and beyond to "Ace" their weeks. To be selected students must be kind a friend, work hard on their academics, and live out the Tiger Pledge. Winners get to ride scooters with Mr. Peachey and help collect our weekly Tiger Tickets! Congratulations Corrine! We are proud of you.

Hello Shepard Families, As our Harvest Parties are scheduled for Tuesday, October 31, there are a few things we would like to remind you about. First, all party volunteers have been signed up in advance. Unless you had previously signed up or have been contacted by our team parents all others will not be able to attend due to spacing issues in the classrooms. Secondly, If you did sign up to help please note that no siblings of any age are allowed to attend the parties. We want to make sure our students have the attention and support they need to make this a success. Finally, we want to thank all those who have signed up. Without you, these parties would not be possible. See you on Tuesday! Costumes Students may wear costumes (no masks, weapons, or gore) Please make sure your child can use the restroom in the costume independently.

The Third Classes joined together at Alan Shepard for a Severe Weather Presentation by Nick Bartholomew from Illinois Storm Chasers-Storm Science Programs. Students learned about Severe Weather and how it forms in Illinois and enjoyed some exciting demonstrations!