Herrin Elementary School

📢 REMINDER 📢 Your feedback matters! 🌟 Please take a few moments to complete the 5 Essentials Survey—your input directly impacts our school and helps us grow! 📲 Once you’ve completed the survey, send a screenshot to your child’s teacher, and your student will receive a piece of candy 🍬 and a PBIS ticket 🎟️ to use at the school store! 📝 Click the link to take the survey: http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/ Don't wait - Take the survey today!! CHALLENGE ENDS TOMORROW: MARCH 28, 2025 Thank you for supporting our school! 💙🏫 #5Essentials #ParentVoiceMatters #PBISRewards

🗓️ See below for the Herrin CUSD #4 "At A Glance" for Q4! 🗓️ A printer-friendly PDF is available at https://5il.co/3bpjg

📢 Attention Parents! 📢 Your feedback matters! 🌟 Please take a few moments to complete the 5 Essentials Survey—your input directly impacts our school and helps us grow! 📲 Once you’ve completed the survey, send a screenshot to your child’s teacher, and your student will receive a piece of candy 🍬 and a PBIS ticket 🎟️ to use at the school store! 📝 Click the link to take the survey: http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/ Don't wait - Take the survey today!! CHALLENGE ENDS: MARCH 28, 2025 Thank you for supporting our school! 💙🏫 #5Essentials #ParentVoiceMatters #PBISRewards

Dear Parents/Guardians, We're participating in the Illinois 5Essentials Survey, open until this Friday, March 28, 2025. Take the survey here: http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/. Your responses are confidential. Challenge: Complete the parent survey for HES and send a screenshot to your child's teacher on Rooms. Your student will receive a piece of candy and a PBIS/Good Behavior ticket from the principals next week! This quick, 5-minute survey directly impacts our school. Don't miss this opportunity to make a difference and earn your child a treat.

🍽️ The breakfast and lunch menus for April 2025 are now available! 🍽️ You can always find the most up-to-date menus on our website at: PreK | https://www.herrinschools.org/o/hpc/dining K - 12 | https://www.herrinschools.org/o/hhs/dining A printer-friendly PDF can be found at: https://5il.co/3bh6h

Today, March 24th will be a 2:00 dismissal. Please make sure students know their plan for dismissal. School will resume March 25th.

REMINDER: 📢 Attention Parents & Guardians! 📢 State testing season is here! 📝 Our students will be taking the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) as well as MAP testing in the coming weeks. Fifth grade will also be taking the Illinois Science Assessment. These tests are an important measure of students’ progress and help us improve learning for all students. ✅ Attendance Matters! Please make sure your child is at school every day and arrives on time so they can do their best! Please do not schedule appointments during testing, if at all possible! 😴 Rest is Key! A good night's sleep helps with focus and performance. Encourage an early bedtime! 🥞 Fuel for Success! A nutritious breakfast helps students stay energized and ready to learn. We appreciate your support in helping our students shine! ✨ If you have any questions, please reach out. 📅 Approximate testing dates: 5th Grade IAR - March 24-28 *MakeUps will follow 5th Grade ISA - April 8-10 *MakeUps will follow 5th Grade MAP - April 24-25 *MakeUps will follow 4th Grade IAR - April 7-11 MakeUps will follow 4th Grade MAP - April 24-25 *MakeUps will follow 3rd Grade IAR - March 31, April 1-6, April 11 *MakeUps will follow 3rd Grade MAP - April 22-23 *MakeUps will follow 2nd Grade MAP - April 22-23 *MakeUps will follow #IARTesting #ISATesting #MAPTesting #BeReady #WeBelieveInYou

📢 Attention Parents & Guardians! 📢 State testing season is here! 📝 Our students will be taking the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) as well as MAP testing in the coming weeks. Fifth grade will also be taking the Illinois Science Assessment. These tests are an important measure of students’ progress and help us improve learning for all students. ✅ Attendance Matters! Please make sure your child is at school every day and arrives on time so they can do their best! Please do not schedule appointments during testing, if at all possible! 😴 Rest is Key! A good night's sleep helps with focus and performance. Encourage an early bedtime! 🥞 Fuel for Success! A nutritious breakfast helps students stay energized and ready to learn. We appreciate your support in helping our students shine! ✨ If you have any questions, please reach out. 📅 Approximate testing dates: 5th Grade IAR - March 24-28 *MakeUps will follow 5th Grade ISA - April 8-10 *MakeUps will follow 5th Grade MAP - April 24-25 *MakeUps will follow 4th Grade IAR - April 7-11 MakeUps will follow 4th Grade MAP - April 24-25 *MakeUps will follow 3rd Grade IAR - March 31, April 1-6, April 11 *MakeUps will follow 3rd Grade MAP - April 22-23 *MakeUps will follow 2nd Grade MAP - April 22-23 *MakeUps will follow #IARTesting #ISATesting #MAPTesting #BeReady #WeBelieveInYou

🏐 SIVBA Future Champion Volleyball 🏐 Calling all young athletes! 📣 SIVBA Future Champion Volleyball is coming to Herrin High School for grades 2-5! Whether your child is new to volleyball or looking to build their skills, this program is a great opportunity to learn, play, and have fun! ✅ 7 Practices, 3 Games, 1 Tournament ✅ All players receive a t-shirt for their uniform ✅ No requirement to attend every practice or game 💲 Cost: $80 per player ($75 + $5 fee) 📍 Location: Herrin High School 📅 Herrin Practice Schedule: 🗓️ April 8th & 9th | 6:00-7:30 PM 🗓️ April 15th & 16th | 6:00-7:30 PM 🗓️ April 23rd | 6:00-7:30 PM 🗓️ April 30th | 6:00-7:30 PM 🗓️ May 8th | 6:00-7:30 PM 📅 Game & Tournament Schedule: 🏐 April 25th @ Herrin | Time TBA 🏐 May 2nd @ TBA 🏐 May 9th @ Pinckneyville | Time TBA 🏐 May 10th @ TBA (Tournament) 🔗 Register now at: sivba-futurechampion.com Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity! Tag a friend and sign up today! 🎉 #SIVBAFutureChampion #YouthVolleyball #HerrinIL #FutureChampions

HES appreciates all of our hard working paraprofessionals. We couldn't do what we do without them!! #sothankful

🌟 Thank You, Gary Wilkinson! 🌟 We want to give a huge shoutout to Gary Wilkinson for his incredible support of the teachers at Herrin Elementary School! 🍎✨ His generous contributions help keep our Sunshine Cart stocked with snacks, giving our hardworking educators a little extra boost throughout the day. Your kindness and generosity make a difference, and we are so grateful for your support! 💛 #ThankYou #SupportOurTeachers #HerrinElementary #SunshineCart

Today, March 7th is a 1/2 Day of student attendance. Students will be dismissed at 11:30. Please make sure all students know their plan for dismissal. There will be no school March 10-14 due to Spring Break!! School will resume on March 17th. We hope you have a fun and relaxing break and we look forward to returning ready to finish 4th QTR strong!!

🌸 Half-Day, Full Value! 🌸 We know Spring Break is right around the corner, but don’t miss out on the important lessons and activities planned for our half-day tomorrow! 📚✨ Even a short day is packed with learning, review sessions, and opportunities to connect with classmates before the break. Plus, attendance matters—every day counts toward success! ✅ Let’s finish strong before enjoying a well-deserved break. See you at school tomorrow! 🎉🏫 #EveryDayCounts #StayEngaged #SpringBreakReady

📸 Spring Picture Proofs Are Here! 📸 Attention parents! Your child’s Spring Picture Proofs should be coming home today! 🎉 Be sure to check their backpack so you don’t miss them. 📅 Ordering details will be included with the proofs. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to brandi.karnes@herrinschools.org, Iconik at 618-842-9542, or Iconik by email: www.iconikschools.com!! #SpringPictures #PictureDay #CheckTheBackpack

🎉 February HONESTY Character Award Winners! 🎉 We are so proud to recognize our HONESTY Character Award recipients for the month of February! These students have shown outstanding integrity, always choosing to be truthful and trustworthy in all they do. 👏 Congratulations to our amazing students! Keep shining as great role models for our school! 🌟💙 #HonestyMatters #CharacterCounts #ProudSchoolMoments

Parents & Guardians, In these uncertain times, one thing remains constant—our commitment to your child’s education and well-being. Regular, on-time attendance is more important than ever. It provides the structure, stability, and learning opportunities children need to succeed—academically, socially, and emotionally. When students show up to school every day, they: ✅ Build positive habits for future success ✅ Strengthen friendships and social skills ✅ Gain essential knowledge and skills for lifelong learning Together, we can ensure our children have the best foundation for success. Let’s make daily attendance a priority and set them up for a bright future! 🌟 #EveryDayCounts #ShowingUpMatters #BuildingBrightFutures

LAST DAY TO ORDER a 2024-2025 yearbook. This year, yearbooks will be a softcover and will be $17. Use the link below and place your order in only a few steps. WE WILL NOT HAVE ANY EXTRAS to purchase at the end of the year, so be sure to order yours before the FEBRUARY 28TH deadline. Please email brandi.karnes@herrinschools.org for any questions! HES Link: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1088172/Herrin-Elementary-School

Monday, February 24th will be a School Improvement Early Dismissal Day and students will be dismissed at 2:00 pm. Please ensure students know their dismissal plan.

CONGRATULATIONS to our HES 4th Grade Spelling Bee Finalists, HES 5th Grade Spelling Bee Finalists, and our HES 4th & 5th Grade Spelling Bee WINNERS who will advance to the next round next week!!! HES IS EXTRA PROUD OF THESE STUDENTS!!!!

🚨 Important Reminder for Parents of Students Being Picked Up By Daycare🚨 For any and all transportation changes, please notify both the school and the daycare as soon as possible! 🚍💬 🔑 Why is this important? Failing to report transportation changes can lead to confusion, delays, and may result in a financial charge. Help us ensure your child’s safety and a smooth process for everyone! Thank you for your cooperation. 💙 #ParentReminder #StudentSafety #Teamwork