Please see the flyer pictured below for details on the upcoming 2024 Belleville Downtown Trick or Treat event on Friday, October 25th from 5:30-7:30 p.m. 🐯
Mrs. Ekstrand invited a mystery reader to her classroom this past Friday, October 4th. To the students' surprise, the guest reader was Douglas 5th grader, Michael Milford. The students enjoyed their time with Michael, who did a great job of reading to them. Way to go, Michael! 🐯
Douglas Elementary School Picture Day is this Monday, October 7. Order your pictures before Picture Day at https://inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/87812HF to receive free shipping to the school. Thank you for saving this date, and for ensuring your students are looking their best for picture day this Monday. 🐯
Congratulations to 1st grader, Easton Hill, and to 6th grader, Elizabeth Hemmerle, for being selected as our Douglas Elementary School Students of the Month for October. Easton and Elizabeth show incredible character each and every school day, and serve as excellent role models for their fellow students. Please join me in congratulating Easton and Elizabeth on this prestigious recognition. 🐯
Illinois American Water is hosting an art contest for 3rd-5th grade students. The theme is Water Keeps Flowing. Please see the pictures below for additional details, and good luck to everyone who enters. 🐯
The Edge in Belleville is hosting a FREE Pumpkin Decorating Contest this Sunday, October 13th. See the flyer pictured below for additional details. 🐯
Belleville Elks Lodge #481 invites your eligible Douglas School students to participate in the annual Elks Hoop Shoot contest which will be held on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at the Downtown YMCA in Belleville.
The age brackets are as follows and are based on the contestants age as of April 1, 2025:
Boys and Girls Ages 8-9 (shooting four feet in front of the foul line) using 28.5 basketball.
Boys and Girls Ages 10-11 using 28.5 basketball.
Boys and Girls Ages 12-13. Boys use 29.5 basketball.
Each contestant will be required to shoot 25 shots. The student with the highest number of baskets made out of 25 shots will be declared the winner and will move on to the Elks District Hoop Shoot, which will take place on January 25, 2025 in Jacksonville, Illinois.
Families interested in participating in this event and asked to report to the Downtown Belleville YMCA, 200 S. Illinois St., on November 16, 2024 at the following times:
9:00 am: Ages 8-9
10:00 am: Ages 10-11
11:00 am: Ages 12-13
Please feel free to contact the committee with any questions at tjrichs@gmail.com,
or by phone at 618-416-1063.
Sincerely,
Belleville Elks Lodge #481 Hoop Shoot Committee
The St. Clair County Health Department is hosting a special upcoming Boo to the Flu coloring contest and event. Please see the flyer and coloring contest sheets pictured below for additional details, and be sure to take part in all the fun!
West Jr High School is in need of a 5th Grade Girls Basketball Coach! The season runs from September 30th through December 5th. The position also comes with a paid stipend. Prior coaching experience and knowledge of the game of basketball is preferred. If interested, please contact Athletic Director, Tim Baum, at tbaum@belleville118.org. Thank you!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Douglas School Family Movie Night last night! Despite a few unanticipated challenges, everyone had a great time!! 🐯
Douglas School is partnering with Roosevelt School to host a GloBingo Fundraising event at the BelleVegas Bingo Hall on Saturday, October 12th. Please see the flyer and letter pictured below for additional details, and secure your table before time runs out. We hope to see you all there!! 🐯
Congratulations to 1st grader, Ares Grant, and to 6th grader, Nathan Ferrero, for being selected as our September Students of the Month! Ares and Nathan show great character daily, and serve as excellent role models for their fellow students. Please join me in congratulating these outstanding students.🐯
Our first graders sure are lucky to have a 6th grade buddy to learn and grow together with this year!
- Mrs. Dohle 🐯
Mrs Tyler brought in a group of caterpillar eggs that she and her class watched each hatch into caterpillars before later forming into a chrysalis and eventually emerging as Monarch Butterflies. They then invited our other students to come and observe as they released them into the wild. Needless to say, it was a great experience for everyone involved! 🐯
Patriot Day was such a great learning experience for 6th grade! All the students learned history today with such emotion.
Alex, Madison, and Jax recreated the Twin Towers with an American Flag 🇺🇸 in the middle to let everyone know we can come back stronger together!
Steele and Brady built the Twin Towers with stem blocks!
Great job, Tigers!!
In honor of Patriot Day tomorrow, September 11, our Douglas School students and staff are encouraged to wear patriotic clothing, or the colors red, white, and blue to school. Thank you for participating, Tiger family! 🐯🇺🇸
Our students and staff are asked to wear tie-dye, or your favorite Douglas spiritwear, to school tomorrow, September 4th, in support of our beloved supervisor, Mrs. Pam Austin. Her surgery is tomorrow, and she could really use our support. Our families and school community are also encouraged to take part, and to post pictures for Mrs. Pam in the comments below. Thanks for your participation and support!! 🐯
Thank you to everyone who joined us in supporting Jozie by wearing the color pink to school today! 🐯
#joziestrong
Do the Right Thing is hosting their annual Trivia Night on Saturday, September 21, 2024, and they are inviting everyone to take part. Please see their flyer for additional information, and consider putting together a table to support this incredible organization. Thank you! 🐯
Birth to Five Illinois: Region 50 (St. Clair County) currently has open interest forms for their Family Council until September 6th, 2024! This opportunity is open for any family with a child under the age of eight. The Family Council meets once a month, both virtually and in-person, to discuss barriers that families may be facing in accessing Early Childhood Education and Care. Please see the attached flyers for additional information.
