Enos Elementary Annual Fund Raiser Chicken Dinner, May 3

Apr 23, 2013 Enos Elementary school will have a chicken dinner on Friday, May 3. The chicken dinner is served by Nelson's Catering. Drive-thru/Pick-up service is from 4 PM to 6 PM. Each meal includes ½ roasted chicken, mashed potatoes & gravy, green beans, roll & butter and the cost is $10. Tickets will be issued to students after the money is received by Ms. Judy in the Enos Main Office. READ MORE

Tips for I.S.A.T. Testing at Enos Elementary School!

Mar 4, 2013 It's ISAT time-aka Illinois Standard Achievement Test time, and Illinois state law requires all students in third through eighth grade to take this reading and mathematics-focused standardized test. (Students in fourth and seventh grades are also tested in science.) With schools being held more accountable for increasing student achievement relative to state learning standards, many children are feeling the pressure to succeed. READ MORE

Enos P.B.I.S. News!

Mar 4, 2013 Make Regular Attendance a Priority: A child’s regular attendance at school is critical for their success. Remember that school starts at 8:30. Kids may arrive as early as 8:10; which is when breakfast begins. If your child is sick or has an appointment, please remember to call the office to inform us of their absence. The district 186 handbook states that 9 days of unexcused absence is considered chronic truancy. READ MORE

Magnificent March for families at Enos!

Mar 4, 2013 Here are some tips for helping your child prepare for ISAT or other testing situations. Please help your child show what he or she knows! 1. Study on a regular basis. It is never wise to cram for any test. Make sure your child is working on meeting or exceeding grade level standards on a regular basis. 2. Be a cheerleader for your child when you know they are taking a test. Your positive energy and attitude will help your child succeed. 3. READ MORE

Enos C.A.T.C.H. News!

Mar 4, 2013 We are all creatures of habit. Daily routines and afternoon snack time are a big part of those habits. There are two factors that will insure good snacking habits: the kinds of food and portion size. These both need to be considered when choosing snacks for your child. These factors can play an important role in your child’s healthy-for-life-diet. When children get home from school they are ready to eat so have healthy snacks ready. READ MORE

Begin Preparing for the Upcoming Year!

Mar 4, 2013 As early as it may seem, now is actually the optimal time to start preparing for next school year’s medical requirements. Aside from the standard requirement (listed below), the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has also issued a new Tdap vaccine requirement. A detailed letter from the IDPH pertaining to this requirement was sent home to all 5th graders at the beginning of February. READ MORE

I.S.A.T. is Coming to all 3rd- 5th Grade Students!

Feb 23, 2013 I.S.A.T. is a test given annually to 3rd through 8th grade students to assess how well they are learning both literacy and math concepts. For the math portion, students in 3rd through 5th grade have been learning the necessary math concepts and skills throughout the year to prepare them for these tests. READ MORE

Yikes! My Child Does Not Like to Read!

Feb 23, 2013 Sometimes, the joy of reading slips away from kids when literacy assignments feel more like work instead of pleasure. When it is time for your child to do their homework, help them to find material on a subject that truly excites them, especially if they have the opportunity to choose their own. Whether it’s a book about soccer or a newspaper article about sharks, it doesn’t matter as long as they are interested. READ MORE