Sandoval CUSD 501

May 13, 2024 Family and community members of Sandoval CUSD #501, The 8th grade promotion is scheduled for Thursday, May 16, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. The promotion ceremony will take place in the gym of Sandoval Jr./Sr. High School. Students and participants will need to arrive at the school 45 minutes prior to their ceremony start time and report to the cafeteria. Seating will be available for the students’ immediate family on the floor of the gym for those with special needs. There is no reserved seating. We are excited to have the opportunity to recognize our students for their accomplishments. This school year has been challenging for everyone involved, and we appreciate the community's support. Listed below are important dates and times for the 8th grade students and their parents. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the main office at (618) 247-3361. May 15th- Graduation rehearsals will take place during their scheduled PE time. May 16th- Graduation rehearsals will take place in the afternoon classes. Graduates need to arrive at the school cafeteria by 5:15 p.m. Graduation will take place at 6:00 p.m. May 17th- 8th grade student attendance is not required, and they do not need to be present. Scott Bunting Principal Sandoval Jr/Sr High School

The Regional Office of Education is offering free screenings for children ages Birth-3. Please call KSED at 618-532-4721 to schedule an appointment. If you have any question, please feel free to call the Elementary School office at 618-247-3450.

Due to an updated weather bulletin from the National Weather Service Sandoval CUSD will be DISMISSING AT 1:15PM from the Grade School and 1:25 at the Jr-Sr High School!

Sandoval Jr-Sr High School and Sandoval Grade School are monitoring the severe weather threat for today. We dismiss today at 2:10pm as scheduled for every Wednesday. In the event that we are under a "National Weather Service Tornado Warning" during dismissal time, we WILL NOT dimiss students until the warning has been lifted. Both buildings are considered safe shelters and we will follow our tornado warning safety procedures per our Building Safety Plan Handbook. Parents are allowed to pick up their child before dismissal if the parent so chooses without any absentee penalty to the student.

Mr. Henson, School Social Worker will be offering a Summer Group counseling for students emphasizing Social-Emotional learning. I will be offering classes from the Second Step program for Elementary aged (grades 3-5) students and School Connect for Jr/Sr High (grades 6-12) students. Please see the attached schedule for dates and times. Respond back by May 17th to RSVP if you want your student to be enrolled. Grade level is based on the grade your student will be entering in Fall 2024. If they are already taking a summer class, they cannot take the SEL class. Bus transportation is available. Elementary Students (3-5th grade) Second Step Summer 2024 Tuesday June 4, 2024 8:30am- 12pm Growth Mindset & Goal-Setting 1 Setting a Good Goal 2 Making a Plan 3 Checking Our Progress Tuesday June 11, 2024 8:30am- 12pm Emotion Management 4 Reflecting on our Journey 6 The Balanced Brain 7 What is Rethinking Tuesday June 18, 2024 8:30am- 12pm Empathy & Kindness 8 How We Rethink 9 Take Another Look 11 The Same, But Different Tuesday June 25, 2024 8:30am- 12pm Empathy & Kindness 12 Ask, Listen, Learn 13 Seeing It Differently 14 Changing Your Mind Wrap Up/Closing Group Goals Include: Set a group goal that is specific, challenging, and doable Identify roadblocks that may be getting in the way of achieving a group goal Use helpful questions to think about new aspects of the situation Identify new ways to think about situations that could help them feel better Describe the benefits of rethinking Ask questions to learn about others’ points of view Describe another person’s point of view about a given question Describe how taking someone else’s point of view could influence their own thinking or actions Jr High Students (6-8th grade) School Connect 4.0 Wednesday June 5, 2024 8:30am- 12pm 1.1 Getting To Know You 6.1 Developing Positive Relationships 6.2 Being Aware of Personality Styles Wednesday June 12, 2024 8:30am- 12pm 6.3 Monitoring & Managing Emotions 6.4 De-escalating Conflict 6.5 Using Problem-Solving Strategies Wednesday June 19, 2024 8:30am- 12pm 6.6 Making a Sincere Apology 6.7 Forgiving Others & Ourselves 3.3 Bouncing Back from Setbacks 6.8 Understanding Healthy Dating Wednesday June 26, 2024 8:30am- 12pm 6.9 Applying Relationship-Strengthening Skills (PBL) 6.10 Module 6 Reflection & Assessment Wrap Up/Closing Sr High Students (9-12th grade) School Connect 4.0 Mr. Bill Henson, LCSW Thursday June 6, 2024 8:30am- 12pm 1.1 Getting To Know You 6.1 Developing Positive Relationships 6.2 Being Aware of Personality Styles Thursday June 13, 2024 8:30am- 12pm 6.3 Monitoring & Managing Emotions 6.4 De-escalating Conflict 6.5 Using Problem-Solving Strategies Thursday June 20, 2024 8:30am- 12pm 6.6 Making a Sincere Apology 6.7 Forgiving Others & Ourselves 3.3 Bouncing Back from Setbacks 6.8 Understanding Healthy Dating Thursday June 27, 2024 8:30am- 12pm 6.9 Applying Relationship-Strengthening Skills (PBL) 6.10 Module 6 Reflection & Assessment Wrap Up/Closing

Blackhawk Community: Friday, April 26,2024 Sandoval High School will be holding an assembly for Sandoval Patoka, and Odin school students. The mock crash will use real crashed vehicles and participants to act out roles of crash victims. There will be live sirens, fire trucks, ambulances, and a helicopter present. Please do not be alarmed by the EMS participating at the school event !

We have some exciting news over in Pre-K.!! We have started incubating chicken eggs in the classroom.. It will take up to 21 days to hatch the chicks. Our kids are super excited and are hoping we will have some baby chicks soon!

Prom 2024 Week Schedule Prom Set up Week Friday, April 12 Setup/ Decorating starting at 3:00pm. Any junior student or parent is welcome to help. Mock Prom Crash - CANCELED on April 12th due to local first responders attending a funeral service. Rescheduled for April 19th Saturday, April 13 Doors open at 6:45 for students Dance will be from 7:00-10:00 pm Students will need to bring their change of clothes for post prom with them when they arrive for the night. Once in the school building students will not be allowed to go out to their vehicles. At 10:00, students will help clean up and take down decorations before leaving for the night. 11:00 pm - Students will load up on buses and travel to The Edge, Belleville, IL for a lock in from 11:00 pm - 5:00 am. Students will arrive back at Sandoval for attendance prizes and breakfast. Students will be able to leave at 6:00am from campus if driving.

REMINDER: Sandoval CUSD #501 will dismiss at 11:30am (Grade School) and 11:40am (Jr-Sr High School) tomorrow Monday, April 8th! Lunch will be provided to all students. Sandoval Pre-K both morning and afternoon will not be in session!

andoval Elementary School recognized the Students of the Month for March. The students were chosen because of their outstanding display of PERSEVERANCE, such as pursuing worthy objectives with determination and patience while exhibiting fortitude when confronted with a challenge and maintaining a positive attitude. The assembly this month was sponsored by the Sandoval Woman's Club, represented by Glenda Kretzer and Georgia Kretzer, and our Sandoval PTO. Those students selected were Keaton Shaw, Hunter Williamson, Piper Klostermann, Vincent Koch, Kiercyn Higgins, Corbin Keller, Tymber Martinez, Heavenly Lafour, Eli Campbell, Carter Whitaker, Wyatt Foster, Julian Sharkey, Gabi Towler and JaceLynn Hopkins.

Blackhawk Families: The Elementary, Jr. High , and Sr. High schools will be closed Thursday, March 28th, Friday, March 29th and Monday, April, 1st for Easter break. We will be in session again on Tuesday, April 2nd. We hope you will enjoy the time with your family and friends. We will see you again next Tuesday!

Congratulations to our 3rd Quarter High Honor/Honor Roll students at Sandoval Grade School. We are proud of you! #blackhawkpride

Attention Blackhawk Families: The Sandoval community schools are aware of a rumor circulating in the community regarding the safety of our schools. Law enforcement and the schools have been working together throughout this week to ensure the continued safety of our schools. Law enforcement has conducted a thorough investigation and have provided assurances to school administration that they have no reason to believe our schools are unsafe. Both law enforcement and the school have investigated the underlying allegations and have found them to be without merit. The Sandoval school district is grateful for the swift and thorough investigation of the Sandoval Police Department. The Police Department has increased presence at community schools, and the school district has requested additional visibility in the coming days. Please do not be alarmed by the additional visibility of police officers in the area throughout the school day over the next several days as we work together to ensure students and the community feel safe. As always, if you see something, please say something - the Sandoval Police Department can be reached at (618) 247-3411.

Good Morning!! If you are the parent of a student with special needs, please see the information below: As part of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), KSED must complete an annual Needs Assessment survey that allows them to prioritize the needs of students with disabilities by examining overall services and professional development needed. Please go to www.ksed801.com, and click on the blue link at the top of our home page to complete the Needs Assessment survey. The survey should only take a couple minutes to complete. Thanks!! Angie Pate Sandoval Special Education Coordinator 618-247-3361

Blackhawk Families: Please note that Thursday, March 7th will have a 12:50pm dismissal at the High School and a 12:40pm dismissal for the Elementary School. The Elementary, Jr. High , and Sr. High schools will be closed Friday, March 8th and Monday, March, 11 for spring break. We will be in session again on Tuesday, March 12. We hope you will enjoy the time with your family and friends. We will see you again next Tuesday!

Sandoval Elementary School recognized Students of the Month for February. The students were chosen because of their outstanding display of CARING, such as being kind, compassionate, showing others they care, expressing gratitude, forgiving others, helping those in need and being generous. The assembly was sponsored by our Sandoval PTO! Those students recognized were Colt McHenry, Jaxson Kruep, Ryker Anderson, Avalynn Marcketti, Ryder Norris, Kashley Smith, Abriella Higgins, Skyler Hohman, Marvin McClain, Emma Simmons, Sydni Stevenson, Maycie Higgins, Kade Richardson, and Hope Dennick.

Tonight at 5:30pm in the HS Cafeteria we will hosting a parent/player informative meeting regarding Jr. High Track & Field and Jr. High Golf for this 2024 Spring season. Both Jr. High Track and Golf coaches will be in attendance to talk about the new programs!

Blackhawk families: Parents, please take a moment to fill out the 5 essential survey for your child's school. This simple task may seem insignificant, but it plays a crucial role in improving the overall educational experience for your child. There are three key reasons why completing this survey is beneficial for the school. First and foremost, feedback from parents helps school administrators identify areas of improvement and make necessary changes to better meet the needs of students. By providing honest and constructive feedback, parents can help shape the future direction of the school. Secondly, filling out the survey allows parents to voice their concerns and suggestions for enhancing communication between home and school. This open dialogue fosters a collaborative relationship between parents and educators, ultimately benefiting the academic success of students. Lastly, data collected from these surveys can be used to assess the effectiveness of current programs and initiatives within the school. By understanding what is working well and what needs improvement, we can make informed decisions that positively impact student learning outcomes. In conclusion, taking a few minutes to complete the 5 essential survey is a small but impactful way for parents to contribute to their child's education. Your input matters – please fill out the survey today. Link for parents to take the survey: http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/

Blackhawk Families: Please note that tomorrow Friday, February 16 there is no student attendance for a scheduled teacher institute and Monday, February 19, for President's Day. The elementary, Jr. High , and Sr. High schools will be closed. We will be in session again on Tuesday, February 20. We hope you will enjoy the time with your family and friends. We will see you again next Tuesday!

Sandoval Elementary School recognized the Students of the Month for January. The students were chosen because of their outstanding display of CITIZENSHIP in doing their share to make our school and community better, obeying laws and rules, being a good neighbor, respecting authority, staying informed and getting involved. Thank you to our PTO for their continued support of our character education program. Those recognized were Adalynn Winegarner, Brynley Ashlock, Jaxon Stewart, Leeam Winters, Jonah Dahl, Nora Schmollinger, Addalynn Ashlock, Emberlynn Hopkins, Harper Gore, Maverick Lance, Bailey Benzschawel, Tyanna Tomes, Oliver Linder and Bentlee Keller.