This week our school celebrated “Peace Week”. This Pritchett tradition was started in 2012 on the 11th anniversary of 9/11, now known as Patriot Day. The goal was to bridge September 11 with an emphasis on patriotism and heroism, with the message of creating peace at school, at home, and in our world. We want our students to think about the freedom we have as Americans and how we can use our freedom to be the change we wish to see in the world. We encourage social action as well as simple acts of kindness. Please spend some time talking to your child about what peace means and how you can share peace in your lives.

Today, September 18, children created pinwheels, and throughout the day, close to 400 students will place them in the school's front lawn as part of the international effort, "Pinwheels for Peace". It is inspiring to be a part of such a wonderful event!

For your children,
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.