Calendar

Harold Washington ES (Tentative School Calendar)

School Year 2018 - 2019 SCHOOL EVENT CALENDAR

****Please note that some dates may change and you will promptly notified when they do.

Event	Date	Descriptions
School Registration	Wednesday, August 22, 2018 - Friday, August 31, 2018	Families are invited to pre-register all students
First Day of School Expectations Assembly	Tuesday, September 4, 2018	First Day of School Students succeed in learning environments where expectations are clear, rigorous and consistent. One way in which a school communicates its expectations is through its system for behavior management.
Student Goals Setting Week	Thursday, September 6, 2018	All Harold Washington Students will set SY 2019 Goals to set a standard for the school year. Student will set On-track goals for reading and math, NWEA goals (3- 8 grade), behavior goals, and attendance goals.
BOY TRC/DIBELS, mClass Assessment	September 4, 2018 - October 5, 2018	Students in grades K - 2 will take TRC/DIBELS, mClass assessments.
Back to School Night (Open House)	Wednesday September 19, 2018 5:00 PM -6:30 PM	Ms. Walker will review the school’s performance data from 2018 and outline goals for the new school year. Families will have a chance to meet teachers, learn about their child’s academic goals for the new year, and meet school partners, including after school program providers. (Promotion Policy)
Eighth Grade Mandatory Parent Meeting	Wednesday September 26, 2018 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM	Eighth grade families learn about graduation fees. Parents and students are invited to meet with teachers and Administration to be informed of all policies that impact promotion, high school, GoCPS and graduation.
Science Fair Kick Off	Monday, October 1, 2018	Harold Washington School will distribute Science Fair Packets to all students.
Fall Pictures	Monday, October 1, 2018	All classes take pictures.
Progress Report Distribution Goal Check In	Friday, October 5, 2018	Harold Washington School will Distribute progress reports. Students, Families and Teachers look at progress report to support students in reaching their established goals.
HWES Parent Job Fair	Wednesday October 10, 2018 4:00 - 7:00 pm	The PAC and Concerned Citizens of Burnside partner with State Representative Marcus Evans to provide employment opportunities at HWES.
Medical Compliance Deadline	Monday, October 15, 2018	All students must be medically compliant with physicals and immunizations up to date.
Spelling Bee Kick Off	Monday, October 15, 2018	Harold Washington School will Distribute National Spelling Bee Word List.
Family Learning Night	Wednesday, October 24, 2018 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm	Families will have a chance to learn more about their child’s strengths as a Learners and Achievers, HWES’s plan to boost achievement, and how to develop in their child a love for learning.
Harvest Moon Festival	Wednesday, October 31, 2018	Grades K- 4 dress in school appropriate costumes to celebrate the end of Fall.
End of the Quarter	Thursday, November 1, 2018	All grades are final. Check Parent Portal!
School Improvement Day	Friday, November 2, 2018	Non attendance days for students and are for teachers and staff to review data, plan instruction, and engage in development aligned to school priorities.
Pictures/ Fall Retakes	Tuesday, November 13, 2018	Students retake
First Quarter Report Card Pick-Up	Wednesday, November 14, 2018 11:00am - 6:30 pm	This Harold Washington event is an opportunity for families to review their child’s academic progress for the first quarter of the school year and learn from teachers how best to support their child’s achievement in the future. Students, Families and Teachers look at progress report to support students in reaching their established goals.
Muffins with Mom and Donuts with Dads	Tuesday, November 20, 2018 8:00 am - 8:45 am	Parents are invited to enjoy muffins and donuts with their children. (K - 3)
Awards Assembly	Tuesday, November 20, 2018	This is a celebration of student’s achievement for the first quarter.
Grandparents Day	Monday, November 26, 2018	Bring your grandparents to school day. Grandparents are invited to enjoy coffee and donuts in the morning with their students at HWES. This event is hosted by Concerned Citizens of Burnside.
School Science Fair	Wednesday, December 12, 2018	Student will compete in a school wide science fair. Students will compete by cycle as follows: K- 2, 3-4, and 5-8 The First Place Middle School winner will compete at the Regional Science Fair.
Progress Report Distribution Goal Check In	Friday, December 14, 2018	Harold Washington School will Distribute progress reports. Students, Families and Teachers look at progress report to support students in reaching their established goals.
Winter Assembly	Friday, December 21, 2018	Families are invited to join us for a celebration of the arts through music, dance, and drama.
MOY NWEA TRC/DIBELS, mClass Assessment	January 7, 2019 - February 8, 2019	Students will take the NWEA, TRC/DIBELS, mClass EOY assessment, grades K - 8.
Classroom Spelling Bee	Week of January 7, 2019	Classroom spelling bees will be held the week of January 7, 2019. All winners names must be submitted to the Spelling Bee Committee by January 11, 2019. Please submit 3 winners per classroom and 1 alternate.
School Wide Spelling Bee	Wednesday, January 16, 2019	Cycle spelling bees will be held. Students will compete in cycles as follows: K - 2, 3 - 4, and 5 - 8.
KDG/8th Grade Graduation Pictures	Friday, January 25, 2019	Kindergarten and 8th grade students will take graduation pictures. Make up date is TBD
Career Week	Monday, January 28, 2019 - February 1, 2019	Each grade level will participate in Career Activities for the week. The Career Fair will be held in the classroom for K-5 and 6-8 in the auditorium.
End of the Quarter	Friday, February 1, 2019	All grades are final. Check Parent Portal!
School Improvement Day	Friday, February 1, 2019	Non attendance days for students and are for teachers and staff to review data, plan instruction, and engage in development aligned to school priorities.
Second Quarter Report Card Distribution	Friday, February 8, 2019	Harold Washington School will Distribute Report Cards. Students, Families and Teachers look at progress report to support students in reaching their established goals.
100 Days Smarter Celebration (K- 2)	Monday, February 11 , 2019 - Thursday, February 14, 2019 (Dates may change)	Students, in grades K- 2, will count down to celebration of 100 days of learning. The week will be filled with counting learning and fun!
Awards Assembly	Friday, February 15, 2019	This is a celebration of student’s achievement for the quarter.
NWEA Family Data Night	Wednesday , February 21, 2018	Families are given the opportunity
KDG/8th grade Graduation Retakes	Thursday, February 21, 2019	Students who missed the original date will take pictures.
African American History Month Celebration	Thursday, February 28, 2019 2:30 pm	African American History Month Celebration of the achievement of the African Americans through fine arts.
Read Across America Week	Monday, February 25, 2019 - Friday, March 1, 2019	Read Across America Week is a nationwide reading celebration that takes place annually on March 2—Dr. Seuss’s birthday. Across the country, thousands of schools, libraries, and community centers participate by bringing together kids and books! (K - 4)
Women’s History Month	March 1, 2019 - March 29, 2019	In honor of Women’s History Month the Middle School Girls will perform dialogues from famous Black Women over the public announcement system daily.
Progress Report Distribution Goal Check In	Friday, March 8, 2019	Harold Washington School will Distribute progress reports. Students, Families and Teachers look at progress report to support students in reaching their established goals.
March Madness College Week	The Week of March 25 - 29, 2019	Students will enjoy learning about college through a week of fun. Students will visit college campuses and explore their college options.
Middle School College Fair 6th - 8th Grade Students	Wednesday, April 3, 2019	Middle School students will create poster board displays for their assigned college and present it to grades K-5, answering questions about their colleges, mascots, and programs. Open to parents.
Poetry Month Launch	Monday, April 1, 2019	Students will embark on a month of poetry exploration.
Student Celebration Week	April 8 - 12, 2019	Dress for Success Monday Twin Tuesday RCPU Wednesday Grade Level T-Shirt Thursday PJ Day Friday
Third Quarter Report Card Pick-Up	Wed., April 10, 2019 11:30am - 6:30pm	This district-wide event is an opportunity for families to review their child’s academic progress through the first quarter of the school year and learn from teachers how best to support their child’s achievement in the future. Students, Families and Teachers look at progress report to support students in reaching their established goals.
Awards Assembly	Friday, April 12, 2019	This is a celebration of student’s achievement for the quarter.
My College Story Guest Panel	Thursday, April 11th, 2019	Middle School students will be invited to the My College Story Guest Panel in the auditorium. Parents are welcome to attend.
Harold Washington’s Birthday Celebration	Monday, April 15, 2019	Born: April 15, 1922 Harold Lee Washington was an American lawyer and politician from the state of Illinois who was elected as the 41st Mayor of Chicago. Washington was noted as the first African–American to be elected as mayor of Chicago in February 1983.
Poetry Slam	Friday, April 26, 2019	School wide celebration of Poetry Month. Students will create poetry to be displayed throughout the school. Parents are invited to enjoy the poetic expressions of students.
Teacher Appreciation Week	Monday, May 6, 2019 - Friday, May 10, 2019	Teachers play a critical role in educating and shaping our children. We entrust our children with the teachers, and they affect their lives on a daily basis. One week out of every year is dedicated to honoring the great work of teachers and staff.
EOY NWEA TRC/DIBELS, mClass Assessment	Monday, May 13, 2019 - Monday, June 3, 2019	Students will take the NWEA, TRC/DIBELS, mClass EOY assessment, grades K - 8.
Progress Report Distribution Goal Check In	Friday, May 17, 2019	Harold Washington School will Distribute progress reports. Students, Families and Teachers look at progress report to support students in reaching their established goals.
School Spirit Week	June 3rd - 7th, 2019	Students will enjoy a week of fun and school spirit celebration.
Staff vs. Students Basketball Game	Friday, June 7, 2019	Students play the staff in the annual basketball game
Student Celebration Week	Week of June 10, - June 14, 2019	Students Celebration Week. Students enjoy a special week of fun and excitement!
Ribbon Pinning Ceremony	Monday, June 10, 2019	This is a family celebration of Eighth Grade student’s achievement for the school year.
8th Grade Luncheon	Wednesday, June 12, 2019	Eighth grade students will enjoy a lakefront cruise while dining.
8th Grade Autograph Party	Thursday, June 13, 2019	Eighth grade students enjoy a party with their seventh grade peers to gather signatures and say farewell.
8th Grade Ticket and Cap/Gown	Friday, June 14, 2019	Teachers distribute graduation ticket and cap and gowns.
Kindergarten Celebration	Friday, June 18, 2019	Graduation for kindergarten students will held at 10:00 AM.
8th Grade Graduation Seventh Grade Promotion Day	Friday, June 17, 2019	Graduation for Eighth graders will be held at 1:00 PM. Seventh grade students will attend the graduation to participate in the passing of the baton.
Last Day of School Awards Assembly Promotion Day	Monday, June 18, 2019	Students will go to their next grade to meet their teacher for the next school year. Report cards will be distributed. Students will be honored for their academic and co-curricular achievements.