http://www.oswego308.org/schools/homestead/news/hitsquad.aspxHomestead's Information Team is a group of third, fourth and fifth grade student reporters. We now have new members and fresh ideas! These students will research and report on people and events surrounding Homestead. These articles are posted to the Homestead website weekly. The H.I.T. Squad is a school [...],Tue, 08 Jan 2013 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/homestead/students/jollyrancher.aspxThe Jolly Rancher is back at Homestead! Check out this week's new trivia question and email your answer to the Jolly Rancher!HM,PrincipalTue, 11 Dec 2012 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/assets/15/hit_squad/Dr_Wendt_interview_edition.pdfAs a part of Homestead's American Education Week activities, members of Homestead's Information team (H.I.T. Squad) interviewed Dr. Wendt regarding his personal life and career.HM,PrincipalTue, 04 Dec 2012 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/assets/15/news/Red_Ribbon_Week.pdfHomestead's theme for Red Ribbon Week 2012 is “Healthy Strong Choices!” This celebration of making Strong Choices will be held from Monday, October 22 to Friday, October 26. HM,PrincipalMon, 15 Oct 2012 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/homestead/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3171Please see attachments for new temporary bus routes and drop-off/pick-up procedures for Homestead, scheduled to begin on Tuesday, September 4.Kristine,LiptrotFri, 31 Aug 2012 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/homestead/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3128The district would like to thank its parents for bringing possible hazards to student walking routes to the attention of administration. As part of the district’s recent transportation review process, an approximately 350 foot electronic fence along Middlebury Drive in the Homestead Elementary School [...]Kristine,LiptrotWed, 22 Aug 2012 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/homestead/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3116Dear Huskies, Welcome to the Best School Year Ever! It really can be the best school year ever. Our staff is excited to help each student grow STRONGER! HM,OfficeThu, 16 Aug 2012 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/assets/15/event/Vocabulary_parade_invite.pdfStudents and staff of Homestead Elementary will ASTOUND (overwhelm and stun) you, and bring you DELIGHT (enjoyment and joy), while making words MEMORABLE (most likes to be remembered) in the VOCABULARY PARADE to be held Thursday, May 31 at 10:00 am. Come join us to view our creative review of language. [...]HM,PrincipalWed, 30 May 2012 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/assets/15/hit_squad/HIT_2012.pdfH.I.T. Squad (Homestead's Information Team) is an enthusiastic group of third, fourth and fifth graders who have been conducting interviews or recording details of events that are happening at Homestead. This program is in a partnership with the OEHS "Edge" Journalism class led by Mr. Justin Query. Recently, [...]HM,OfficeTue, 10 Apr 2012 06:00:00 GMThttp://hmfamilynight.shutterfly.com/Homestead's Family Night 2012 was a raving success! Pictures from the evening are now available in our photo gallery. Click here to view, share and/or order prints of these pictures through this Shutterfly website.HM,PrincipalFri, 20 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/homestead/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=2647Our theme this year is Homestead Heroes—and this is a perfect theme for our students. It allows us the opportunity to think about what makes a hero, explore how we can improve on our own heroic qualities, and learn how to be a hero to others!HM,PrincipalFri, 20 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/assets/15/news/HM_Lice.pdfOver the past week, multiple cases of head lice have been reported at Homestead Elementary School and parents are being asked for their assistance to help stop it from spreading.Kristine,LiptrotThu, 17 Nov 2011 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/homestead/students/jollyrancher.aspxThe Jolly Rancher has returned with more fun trivial questions for Homestead students. Chcek out the Jolly Rancher page on the website and read the new question for the week. Email your answer to the JollyRancher@oswego308.org. Then listen for your name on the morning announcements to win a Jolly Rancher [...]HM,PrincipalWed, 05 Oct 2011 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/homestead/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=1871NWEA MAP Testing March 28th through April 11th During this time your child will take a computerized assessment in reading and mathematics. The testing occurs in two sixty-minute sessions in the computer lab. HM,OfficeMon, 28 Mar 2011 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/homestead/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=1861Homestead 5th Grade students as well as the 4/5 classroom have been given an opportunity to be a part of a service learning project through the Free the Children organization. Our students at Homestead have collectively decided to help out children overseas in Haiti. In addition, their overall goal [...]HM,PrincipalThu, 17 Mar 2011 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/homestead/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=1664Happy 2011 Homestead Huskies! Welcome to a new year. I just can’t help but think that when the calendar rolls over it presents a fresh opportunity to check our progress toward our set goals. At Homestead, HM,OfficeThu, 20 Jan 2011 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/homestead/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=1529The Seasons are changing, There’s a chill in the air! What a perfect time… To show you care! HM,OfficeMon, 29 Nov 2010 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/homestead/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=1480On November 11 we honor Veterans Day. Homestead Elementary School will have a school-wide assembly at 9:00 am. Due to space, we ask that only veterans or currently serving military attend this assembly with our students. Please enter the main door of the school. Remember students should wear Red, [...]HM,OfficeWed, 10 Nov 2010 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/homestead/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=1470Fall 2010 Things at Homestead Elementary continue to ROCK this year! Our “HOMESTEAD ROCKS” theme (Raising Our Character & Knowledge Successfully) is fun and easy to support because it explains our purpose here at school HM,OfficeFri, 05 Nov 2010 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/homestead/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=1223Welcome Homestead families to an exciting new year of school. The Homestead staff is ready to ROCK! That’s right; our theme this year is HOMESTEAD ROCKS! HM,OfficeMon, 16 Aug 2010 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/homestead/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=1165The Oswego Transportation Association (OTA) donated 5 bike helmets for students at Homestead. Names of 2nd grade students were entered in a lottery to receive the new helmets. Our thanks to OTA for supporting student bike safety.,Fri, 28 May 2010 06:00:00 GMThttp://hmgrandparents2010.shutterfly.com/Pictures are being taken throughout the week to capture the cross-generational excitement at Homestead! Click here to see the pictures or to order prints of your own.,Tue, 11 May 2010 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/homestead/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=1103The first annual Husky Fun Run was held On Friday, April 30th, 2010. Homestead hosted a USA Track & Field certified 5K and kids’ 1 mile fun run! In addition a “Kiddie Corral” was available with games and inflatables, as well as a Health & Safety Fair. Results from the race may be found here.Matt,AdorjanTue, 04 May 2010 06:00:00 GMThttp://thirdgrademusical2010.shutterfly.com/Pictures from the third grade musical, "Go West!" are available here.,Sat, 24 Apr 2010 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/homestead/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=1060The box tops/labels classroom contest is coming to an end on April 30th. Please send in any that you may have at home to help your child's class earn a pizza party in May! As of 4/1, 1W, 3Ma and 1O were in the lead with 1H, 4C and 2P very close behind. The top three classes at the end of this month [...],Fri, 16 Apr 2010 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/assets/15/virtual_backpack/Husky_Hustle_Flyer[1].pdfJoin us, rain or shine for an afternoon run! This 5K run course takes you through the Homestead community, the Wheatland Park, and uses the bike path from the Fox Valley Park District. A Health and Safety Fair will be at the school to promote fitness, safety, and nutrition. Sign up for the kids’ one [...],Thu, 08 Apr 2010 06:00:00 GMThttp://cmd.shutterfly.com/commands/pictures/slideshow?site=ididaread2010&page=ididaread2010/pictures&album=70You may click "read more" to view a slideshow of the pictures that were taken for Homestead's IditaRead. You may also select photos that you may wish to purchase through Shutterfly to be picked up at any local Target store.,Mon, 22 Mar 2010 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/assets/15/news/elementary_breakfast_info.pdfClick "Read more" for information on the breakfast menu.Matt,AdorjanFri, 19 Mar 2010 06:00:00 GMThttp://picasaweb.google.com/jschonebeirne/HomesteadFunFair2010#slideshow/5443873734690986450The Homestead Fun Fair was a big success! Click here to see photos from this exciting family event.,Mon, 01 Mar 2010 06:00:00 GMThttp://picasaweb.google.com/hmelementaryschool/HomesteadMathManiaNight2010#slideshow/5434105890958005538Homestead hosted a family Math O'Mania Night on January 26, 2010. Many families came to participate in an evening of "hands-on" Everyday Math games as well as the online version. Click here to see photos from the evening:,Wed, 03 Feb 2010 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/homestead/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=795MARKET DAY ORDERS are due TODAY!! Don't miss out on ordering your Market Day for January! ALL orders are due on Monday, January 4th by 11:00PM. ,Mon, 04 Jan 2010 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/homestead/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=786The Homestead PTA delivers a wonderful update of Homestead events and information through the Virtual Backpack. That news document is now being sent through the Oswego School District Communicate 308 email system.,Thu, 31 Dec 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://picasaweb.google.com/hmelementaryschool/OliverTwist5thGradeMusical2009#slideshow/5405568998607906306Homestead's fifth grade met with rave reviews for this year's musical. The classic tale of Oliver Twist was a production filled with music, action and creative costuming. Continue on to see photos of the performance.,Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/homestead/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=683Look at how the students are involved in Homestead! Use the links on the left side of this webpage to read and see what Homestead students are doing!,Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/homestead/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=628District 308 is working closely with the Kendall County Health Department to monitor the flu in our schools. During the past few days, schools have reported an increase in the number of students and staff members who are absent due to flu-like symptoms. ,Wed, 21 Oct 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/homestead/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=629El Distrito 308 esta trabajando en conjunto con el Departamento de Salud del Condado de Kendall en prestarle atención a los síntomas de la influenza en nuestras escuelas. Durante los últimos días pasados, varias escuelas han reportado un incremento en la cantidad de estudiantes y empleados que han estado [...],Wed, 21 Oct 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://picasaweb.google.com/hmelementaryschool/HomesteadSButterflyGarden?authkey=Gv1sRgCMbbqM2juNq-yAE&feat=email#Homestead's Memorial Butterfly garden is being maintained by faculty and students under the supervision of the Oswegoland Park District and Oswego CUSD 308.,Mon, 12 Oct 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://picasaweb.google.com/hmelementaryschool/HomesteadTeachersDonPinkHairForHope?authkey=Gv1sRgCJiQkvaevueB0AE&feat=directlinkIn support of Susan G. Koman's Campaign for Breast Cancer, several Homestead teachers had pink hair extensions put on. ,Thu, 08 Oct 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/assets/15/news/easing_teasing_announcement[10-09][1].pdfTeasing is a universal and widespread problem and it cannot be completely prevented. Children can learn to control their own responses and reactions. ALL district parents are being offered a free program to learn how to “ease the tease”. ,Sat, 19 Sep 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/homestead/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=530Hispanic Heritage Month began on September 15, the anniversary of independence for many Latin American countries. Homestead celebrates our Hispanic families! ,Sat, 19 Sep 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://homesteadconstruction2009.shutterfly.com/The construction at Homestead is finished (for the most part)! Teachers and students are all moved in and, like the rest of the school, are emersed in learning in a wonderful environment! Click here to see photos of the whole construction process.,Sun, 06 Sep 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/assets/5/elementary_tl/ParentToolkit.pdfSecond through fifth graders in Oswego 308 will be taking the MAP tests in reading and math. MAP, or the Measure of Academic Progress, is a computerized adaptive test which helps teachers, parents, and administrators improve learning for all students and make informed decisions to promote a child's academic [...],Thu, 03 Sep 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/homestead/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=433Preview Night at Homestead will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Monday, August 24. Families are invited to this open house to meet and greet the teachers, get re-acquainted with friends and classmates and to learn how to get involved in Homestead PTA activities. Students may locate their classrooms [...],Wed, 19 Aug 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/homestead/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=376A Back to School Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, August 8 at the John Harkness Recreation Center, 60 S. Fourth St., Aurora. This fair brings together services and supplies for limited-income students attending schools in Aurora. Qualifying children can receive free school supplies [...]Kristine,LiptrotThu, 04 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/homestead/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=42HOMESTEAD FAMILIES DID IT! We have read 1,000,000 (that's one MILLION) minutes in the 2008-2008 school year! Click here to see photos of our celebratory "Up, Up and Away" assembly! ,Wed, 20 May 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://homesteadpirates.shutterfly.com/Homestead third graders entertained students and family with a swash-buckling performance of "Pirates! the Musical." Click here to see images of the show.,Mon, 18 May 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/homestead/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=312Homestead PTA treated the students and Homestead families to an awarding winning, Character Counts assembly!,Fri, 01 May 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/homestead/students/jollyrancher.aspxDid you see that the Jolly Rancher is taking a poll of your Homestead favorites? Vote on Homestead's homepage! Then, test your school community knowledge with weekly Trivia questions for Homestead families.,Tue, 10 Mar 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/homestead/news/hitsquad.aspxH.I.T. Squad is back! Homestead's Information Team is an enthusiastic group of third, fourth and fifth graders will be taking digital photographs of Homestead activities and conducting interviews or recording the details of an event that is happening at Homestead. The photos and articles will then be [...],Wed, 11 Feb 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://share.shutterfly.com/share/received/welcome.sfly?fid=77b2f4a1ff293b77&sid=0ActmjVq0ZNWTkIHomestead families had a warm evening of reading and math fun during Cabin Fever at Homestead on January 29! ,Sun, 01 Feb 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/homestead/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=68Five staff members presented "Building Success for ALL Students" on Dec. 9, 2008 at the "Raising Student Achievement Conference", a regional educational conference sponsored by the Illinois Assoc. of Regional Superintendents of Schools. ,Mon, 26 Jan 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/homestead/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=69Later this month our 5th grade students will be participating in DARE (Drug Awareness Resistance Education) with an officer from the Aurora Police Department.,Mon, 26 Jan 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://good-times.webshots.com/album/568628123PvDyyiHomestead's Fifth Graders certainly do have jazz!,Fri, 02 Jan 2009 06:00:00 GMT