As we near Thanksgiving, it's a wonderful time to pause and reflect on the good things we share as a community. Thanksgiving is a chance to celebrate gratitude, kindness, and togetherness. At Pritchett, we are truly grateful for the dedication and partnership of our families, the hard work of our students, and the commitment of our staff who create a warm, supportive environment every day. We encourage you to take this season to share moments of appreciation with your loved ones and the community that surrounds us. We were also so pleased to meet with you during our recent parent-teacher conferences! Your commitment of time and willingness to partner with our staff made the conference period a truly valuable experience. Thank you for actively supporting your child's progress.

A common question we hear is: "How can I help my child improve in an area that needs strengthening?" The best way to build a new skill is through practice and effort. This is not a function of intelligence but of learning style, as every child needs a different amount of practice to achieve mastery. For example, math fact practice is essential for mastery, and reading is the only way to become a good reader. We know that your child's success is your goal, and it is certainly ours. Thank you for continuing to play a critical role in your child's development!

We appreciate your continued partnership,

Dr. Moreland, Principal

If you are driving your child, please note that students will not be able to enter the building nor exit their vehicle prior to 8:50 am. Staff will be present out front in our car drop-off line each morning. Students are dismissed between 3:25 pm and 3:30 pm.

Please Note:

• Cars need to approach the school traveling south on Horatio Blvd.

• Cars may only make a right-hand turn into the parking lot.

• Cars may only make a right-hand turn to exit the parking lot.

• Parents need to remain in their cars during drop-off and pick-up.

• Cars need to pull all the way forward to the marked “Stop Here” sign.

• Parents need to stay “in line.” Please follow the car ahead of you.

• Illinois State law prohibits cell phone use in a school zone.

Cars may begin lining up to pick up their child no earlier than 3:10 pm. If you plan on picking up your child at the end of the school day, please print the "Student Pick-Up Sign" linked below. Please display it on your dashboard, closest to the passenger side of the car. This particular sign lets the pick-up supervisors quickly identify your child, their grade level, and their teacher. Displaying this sign will add to the efficiency of our pick-up process. Thank you! Student Pick-Up Sign

If your child will be absent from school because of illness, doctor appointments, or vacation, please call your school’s attendance line, 847.353.5703, by 8:00 am. Please state your name, your student's name, the reason for absence, and your homeroom teacher when you call. Keeping track of all students every day is an important task and we greatly appreciate your assistance.