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Edgebrook Ripples
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EDGEBROOK VISION STATEMENT - Edgebrook will create an environment of social and academic connections, where
students experience learning in a comfortable, safe, and secure environment.
From the Desk of: Mrs. Reinhardt
Happy Holidays to all Edgebrook families! December is such a magical time of year. The students are
spreading good cheer throughout the hallways and classrooms. We can see much of their excitement
through their writing. They are using “Voice” in their writing and really becoming great authors.
Continue to encourage writing at home – from shopping lists, letters to Santa, or Christmas cards to
family far away.
Thank you for all of your generous donations to our Toys for Tots program. We received numerous gifts
that will help local families this holiday season.
Happy Holidays!
Michelle Reinhardt
Assisi Animal Shelter needs our help: We will be collecting donations to help support the Assisi Animal
Shelter. A box will be placed in the main hall to collect items. The animal shelter is a no kill shelter that
is in need of assistance. Please consider donating any of the items below. If you are looking into
adopting a pet please consider the animals at the Assisi Shelter.
Gift cards for services, merchandise, or dining (for Assisi auctions and fundraising events)
Unused postage stamps for Assisi Mailing purposes.
Veterinary bill help, as a no kill shleter this is a huge expense.
Towels and scatter rugs (no rubber backing please)
Laundry detergents
Bleach
Cat Litter
Cat "furniture"
Pedigree band canned dog food
Friskies brand canned cat food
Printer cartidges (HP95 and 98)
Cat Treats
Dry Cat Food
PTO NEWS:
• Check out the Edgebrook PTO on the Edgebrook website and/or on Facebook. The pages will be
updated with current events and information. Go to www.d15.org or
www.facebook.com/edgebrookpto
December Character Counts: Fairness
January is National Blood Donor month. In order to recognize the importance of donating
blood, McHenry Elementary School District 15 is sponsoring our Annual Community Blood Drive!
It will be held on Friday, January 18, at Duker from 1:45 -5:45 p.m. This is an early release day
so schedule your appointments early!
Appointments can be made by calling Bonnie McCormack at 815-759-8502 or by e-mail at
bmccormack@d15.org. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are recommended.
Our local hospitals rely on volunteer donors. Please consider this generous donation.
McHenry Elementary Education Foundation’s
7th Annual Chili-Cook Off
The McHenry Elementary Education Foundation invites you to attend their 7th annual Chili Cook-Off on
January12th at Parkland School in conjunction with District 15’s 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament. Each of
the 8 schools and the Central Office perfect their own secret chili recipe and have a friendly
competition for the best D15 chili! Everyone can vote for their favorite chili recipe and the most
spirited school. Our blind tasting is done by local dignitaries including the Mayor, Police and Fire Chiefs,
just to mention a few! Be sure to stop by to watch some great basketball and enjoy some tasty chili!
When: January 12, 2013
Where: Parkland School
Time: Chili serving begins at 11:30am
Cost: $5.00 to taste all 9 different recipes
Thanks to our friends at Meijer Foods and Wendy’s for their very generous donations to this great
event. If you have any questions please contact Cindee Nootbaar at cnootbaar@d15.org.
McHenry Elementary Education Foundation Family Bowling Event
The McHenry Elementary Education Foundation invites all District 15 families and friends to a
Family Cosmic Bowling Day at Raymond’s Bowl in Johnsburg on Sunday, January 20, 2013. There
will be two bowling slots beginning at 12:30pm-1:30pm and again from 2:00pm-3:00pm. The cost
is $8.00 a person, per hour. A free soft drink ticket and pretzels are included, as well as shoe
rental. Please complete the information below and return to your student’s school by January
14th. All students will need to be accompanied by an adult. If you have any questions please
contact Cindee Nootbaar at cnootbaar@d15.org. We look forward to seeing you there!
Note from the Nurse…Diane Baker: As hard as we try to avoid it…lice can find us. It never hurts to
do a head check to catch it early. The lice can cause itching and scratching, especially on areas of the
body that are covered with hair, typically the scalp, neck and behind the ears. The egg (or nits) resemble
dandruff, but will not flake off the hair. Live lice are hard to see because they blend in with the hair.
With a close eye you can see that they are brown/gray color with tiny legs. If you find lice or nits there
are many products out there to treat it. Lice MD is available at Walgreens and Wal-Mart and is pesticide
free. Please note that the lice are now resistant to RID lice treatment. It is always recommended to
contact your physician for specific treatment.
Dates to Remember:
Dec 15 – Winter Festival/Book Fair 10am-Noon
Dec 24 – January 4 – Winter Recess