January 18, 2019

*****Attention Parents*****

Please take the time to fill out our 5Essentials survey.  The results of this survey are reported out on the school report card that is shared publicly for all stakeholders to see.  Whether your feedback is constructive in nature or you are very satisfied with our school, it is important for us to gather as many responses as possible so the school report card is a true representation of our district.  Please click on the following link to take the survey by January 25th: Survey

We thank you in advance for your time and commitment to Saratoga School!  

Saratoga yearbooks are on sale online now through January 31st. Please place your order now!

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7th Grade Boys’ Basketball Results:  Thursday, January 17

Final Score:  Saratoga:  51 and Sandwich:  35

Game Statistics:

1. Daniel R.  1 point
2. Zach S. 2 points
3. Caston N.  3 points
4. Matt S. 5 points
5. Maddox R.  5 points
6. Connor M.  9 points
7. Aidan H.  12 points
8. Carter L. 14 points

Conference Record:  5 - 2

Overall Record:  14 - 5

8th Grade Boys’ Basketball Results:  Thursday, January 17

Final Score:  Saratoga:  40 and Sandwich:  38

Game Statistics:

1. Landon V.  4 points and 2 rebounds
2. Sam R.  5 points, 3 steals, and 4 rebounds
3. Drew L.  6 points and 2 rebounds
4. Ashton Y.  7 points, 4 steals, and 6 rebounds
5. Luke B. 8 points, 1 steal, and 7 rebounds
6. Jonah W. 10 points, 2 steals, and 6 rebounds

Conference Record:  5 - 2

Overall Record:  14 - 8

A huge Thank you to Saratoga administration, teachers, and the Hawks Nest Student Section.  We appreicate your support. Also, we would like to thank Ms. Sheridan, Mrs. Matney, and Saratoga Cheer for your support throughout the basketball season.  Finally, thank you to Ms. Mettlin and the Saratoga Pep Band. You sounded awesome last night.

Next Game:  The Hawks enter postseason play starting tomorrow, Saturday, January 19.  The 7th grade Hawks will play Braidwood Reed-Custer in the first round of the IESA Regional Tournament at Saratoga.  Go, Hawks!

Saratoga 7th and 8th grade volleyball had a successful night last night in a conference match-up against Dwight.

In the 7th grade game the Lady Hawks never gave up and continued to fight their way to a victory. After losing the first set 21-25, the Lady Hawks never looked back and worked hard to win the next two sets 26-24 and 25-18. Leading the team were:

Taylor B. 7 aces and 1 kill

Aubrey P. 6 aces, 1 kill and aggressive playing around the court

Taylor M. 1 ace and 2 blocks at the net

For the 8th grade team, strong serving and communication helped pave the way to a 25-11, 25-10 win. Leading the team were:

Kylie W. 5 aces

Gracie R. 6 aces

Emily G. 2 kills and 1 block.

The Lady Hawks play again next week at Mazon on Tuesday.

Hello Saratoga Families,

WE NEED YOU!  We are in need of substitute teachers, classroom aides and lunch room workers here at Saratoga.  If you or someone you know has either a bachelor’s degree(any area),  associates degree or 60 hours and would consider being a substitute for us here at Saratoga, please contact our substitute coordinator at djohnson@sd60c.org or go to www.roe24.org and click on the substitute license link on the left for steps on how to become a substitute today.  We currently are paying $90 a day for teacher subs and $85 for aides.  Hours are from approximately 7:45-3:00 and you pick the days you want to be here.  Lunch room hours are from approximately 10:45-12:45 and you can apply right at the school for this.  We hope you or someone you know will be interested in joining our team!   

In addition to substitutes in the building, WE ALSO NEED BUS DRIVERS AND BUS MONITORS!  We will provide the training to get your CDL.  Every bus route pays a minimum of $32.00 if you are a driver and $24.26 if you are a monitor.  We hope you or someone you know will be interested in this!  You can call 942-2128 regarding these transportation positions.