It's a great day to be a Gator! (January 17, 2024 Edition)
From the Principal's Desk
Dear Adler Park Families,
This month’s Adler Core Value of focus is “perseverance.” (This is so very fitting for this time of year when the days feel long and the weather does not always cooperate!)
Each classroom read the book “The Magical Yet” by Angela DiTerlizzi. This book illustrates the importance of positive self-talk and the idea of growth mindset. Students met in classroom circles to share our building-wide definition of perseverance: continuing to work hard even when something is difficult or takes time. They were also taught how important it is to work hard, try, and fail and then keep trying again. They were able to discuss examples of when they persevered in their own lives and built a classroom goal around something that requires group perseverance. Please ask your student about this month’s core value!
As always, I am so grateful for our Adler families and your collaboration,
Save the Date
1/20 - No School - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
1/22 - Early Release at 1:15 pm
1/23 - Adler Talent Show at Copeland Manor School at 6:00 pm with concession stand
1/30 - Family Reading Night at 6:30 pm at ADLER LIBRARY (change in location)
2/5 - World Read Aloud Day with author/illustrator Breanna Carzoo
2/13 - Valentine's Day Parties
2/22 - Fun Fair and 5th Grade Raffle from 9-11:45 am
January SEL Update
During SEL instruction, your student(s) will begin Unit 3 of Second Step. Below you will find updates on what they’ll be able to do by the end of the month.
Kindergarten- This month, your student will learn that kindness is a way to show care and make others feel good, practice suggesting kind acts for different scenarios, share personal examples of giving and receiving kindness, and practice specific kind acts such as asking, “Would you like to share?” and “Would you like a hug?”
1st Grade- In January, your child will learn that kind acts can help others feel good, practice suggesting kind acts for various scenarios, and develop specific ways to show kindness, such as asking, “Are you okay?” offering to keep someone company, helping others, and inviting someone to join.
2nd Grade- During SEL, your student will learn that empathy means understanding and feeling what someone else is experiencing, reflect on a time they felt empathy and how it influenced their actions, and practice using empathy to suggest kind acts for others in various situations.
3rd Grade- During lessons, your student will learn how empathy and kindness can help build and strengthen friendships and explore how people appreciate kindness in different ways.
4th Grade- While engaging in Second Step, your student will learn that people can have different points of view, and they will practice listening, asking questions, and observing to better understand perspectives different from their own.
5th Grade- Your student will learn how empathy can help identify and solve problems in their community by exploring issues in their school, understanding how these problems affect different groups, and considering diverse perspectives to create positive and inclusive solutions.
Come and support Adler students while they show off their amazing talents! This year we will have singing, dancing, piano playing, karate, stand-up comedy, and more! Join us on Thursday, January 23rd @ 6:00 pm at Copeland Manor School.
Additionally, bring cash! The AFA will be sponsoring a concessions stand. The AFA will serve popcorn, candy, water, and soda pop. Everything is $1 (like the good ol' days! When you could buy something for $1). Remember to bring cash as we do not have a way to process card payments for this event.
Family Reading Night
3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade Families,
I am excited to invite you to Adler's Spring Sing, "Spring Break!". 3rd-5th grade students have started working on songs for this performance and will be so excited for you to see the finished product. The performance is Tuesday, March 11th at Copeland Manor School beginning at 7:00 PM. The performance will take place in the gym. All students should arrive in the multipurpose room at 6:45 PM to meet with their classroom teacher. Students should wear touristy clothing for this event (think Hawaiian shirts, beach clothing, or adventurous clothing for hiking). Additional details and reminders will be sent as the date approaches.
Ms. Julie Perez
Our mission is to bring together to celebrate children's artistic expressions
Adler artists will be creating online portfolios on Artsonia to reflect and share their artwork this year. Artsonia is the world's largest collection of student art, published by teachers and students from around the world. Students love to share their work through Artsonia. Parents and family can view the art online, maintain a digital art gallery, leave comments and order keepsakes featuring the artwork (20% of all purchases are donated back to your child’s art program).
Please use this link and code to connect to Artsonia and help support the Adler art studio!
Adler Artsonia code: H54TNX7K https://www.artsonia.com/
Here is a video Mrs. Gordon made to introduce Artsonia to our students: Mrs. Gordon's Artsonia Video
The Adler Art Studio is also looking for donations to the new Fibers Center. We are specifically requesting yarn, crochet hooks, knitting needles, fabric, sewing
SAVE THE DATE
1/23- Talent Show Concessions
2/6– Culver’s Night (at the Libertyville Culvers!) Come see some of your teachers and Mrs. Miller serve dinner and ice cream. A percentage of the night’s sales go directly back to Adler. 5-8 PM
2/13- Valentines Day Parties
2/22- Fun Fair 9-11 AM
2/22- 5th Grade Raffle (at Fun Fair) 9-11:45 AM
Dear Adler Families,
We are so excited to invite you to the 2025 Adler Fun Fair and 5th Grade Raffle! Mark your calendars for Saturday, February 22, from 9:00 to 11:45 AM – it's going to be a morning full of games, prizes, and excitement for all! The Fun Fair will conclude at 11:00, and then the 5th Grade Raffle drawing will start.
This year, we have a few exciting updates.
Volunteer Sign-Up: As always, we count on the Adler community to make this event special. We encourage each family to either volunteer time or contribute a donation to help with the event. We couldn’t do it without you! Simply click the volunteer link below to sign up for a shift or donation.
Pre-Order Your Tickets: To save time and get right to the fun, you can pre-order your Fun Fair tickets!
New This Year – Adler Food Drive: We are also excited to announce that Adler will be partnering with the Libertyville Township Food Pantry for a special food drive! Bring 3 non-perishable food items to the Fun Fair and you’ll receive 5 extra tickets. It's a great way to give back while having fun!
We can’t wait to see you there and appreciate your support in making this event a success. Let’s work together to create an unforgettable morning for our kids and community!
The Adler Fun Fair Team