Dear Families,
We have another great week of remote learning under our belts, and we continue to be grateful for all of your continued support. The resilience of our school community is more evident than ever, and we are so proud of our students and staff. Please remember that students will not be in attendance on Monday, but we look forward to seeing students smiling faces again on Tuesday, 9/29.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Kindly,
Bob Hanrahan, Principal
Specials Materials
Click the link here to learn what materials are needed for specials classes (Physical Education, Exploration lab, Music, Art) next week.
NEW *No School Monday, September 28th
This is a friendly reminder that students will not be in session on Monday, September 28th. We look forward to working with students again on Tuesday, September 29th
NEW * Picture Day & MATERIALS PICKUP*
Picture Day which will be on Tuesday, September 29th. Pictures will be done outside this year at Ivy Hall. Ordering will be completely digital this year. No forms needed! Please see the info below from Inter-State Studio (our new vendor) with ordering information to order BEFORE OR ON September 29, 2020.
Follow these guidelines to ensure Picture Day runs smoothly and safely:
Arrive at the SPECIFIC time by LAST NAME
- 3:00pm- 4:15pm LAST NAME A-G
- 4:30-5:45pm LAST NAME H-Q
- 5:45-7:00pm LAST NAME R-Z
Park and bring students to the check-in area near the main entrance of Ivy Hall. DURING THIS CHECK-IN YOU CAN PICK UP EXPLORATION LAB MATERIALS AS WELL. Waiting in a socially distanced line as necessary (students (and all parents) will wear masks except when being photographed & will maintain 6ft social distance when waiting in line)
After checking in, students will move to one of the three photography tents to have their picture taken (photographers will be masked and maintaining social distance)
Parents are asked to limit those attending when possible and adhere to our schedule as much as possible to prevent crowding and ensure appropriate social distancing. Everyone MUST wear a mask.
*** If you are unable to make it for pictures the makeup day is below. You may also pick up exploration lab materials beginning Wednesday, September 30, 2020, if you are not able to get them during picture day.
MAKEUP DAY: For those that can not attend picture day or would like a retake, this will be done on Wednesday, October 28th at 3:00 PM at the same location & using the same procedures
NEW *Superintendent’s Message*
If you have not done so already, please take a moment to read Julie Schmidt’s Superintendent’s Message from earlier this week for specific information regarding metrics and reopening timelines for K-8 students.
Please look for additional communication next week from Superintendent Schmidt regarding student schedules and additional reopening details.
NEW *D96 Calendar Change*
Please note the following addition to the current school year calendar:
NO SCHOOL Tues., Oct. 13 – State-Approved Remote Learning Planning Day
District 96 staff will use this day for professional development related to staff preparing for the transition to a hybrid model.
NEW *Fall Conference Sign-Up*
Please click THIS LINK to sign up for fall family educator conferences with your child's educators. You will sign-in to our new platform "Meet The Teacher" with your name, an email address, your child’s name, and his or her date of birth.
At the elementary level, you will be able to sign up for a conference with your child’s classroom teacher and other educators your child works with on a regular basis. Please complete this for each child who attends District 96. Please know that some of our specials teachers and related services may have booked schedules. If you are interested in meeting with these educators, please sign up for the waitlist.
As a reminder, if you are unable to attend these conferences on these dates, please email the educator you are interested in speaking with to set up a phone conference. Family Educator Conference sign up will close October 5th.
As a reminder, Family Educator Conferences take place virtually via Zoom. Teachers will send specific Zoom Links at a later date.
- October 8: 5pm-8:30pm
- October 9: 10:00-1:30pm
In addition to individual conferences with educators, we will also be providing parent education opportunities both days. More information will be shared in the near future!
If you are having trouble signing up, please contact the front office at 847.353.8600.
NEW *School Exclusion & Health Form Requirements*
Please know that students who do not have the necessary health forms on file will be excluded from school on October 15th. Please see the information below for specific details and health form deadlines.
Health form requirements vary by grade level and for new/returning students. New to District 96 (all grade levels)? See MORE INFO regarding grade-level specific health form requirements.
All students entering Kindergarten must have their CERTIFICATE OF CHILD HEALTH EXAMINATION/IMMUNIZATION FORM (signed by the physician) on file in the school office by October 15, 2020.
All students entering Kindergarten must have their Vision Examination Form by October 15, 2020.
All students entering Kindergarten must have a DENTAL EXAMINATION FORM on file at their school office by May 15, 2021.
All students entering Grade 2 must have a DENTAL EXAMINATION FORM on file at their school office by May 15, 2021.
All students entering Grade 6 must have their CERTIFICATE OF CHILD HEALTH EXAMINATION/IMMUNIZATION FORM (signed by the physician) on file in the school office by October 15, 2020.
Additional Grade 6 health form requirements include the DENTAL EXAMINATION FORM by May 15, 2021.
REPEATING *MAP Testing Family Support*
Thank you so much for all of your support in ensuring our MAP Testing has been able to take place while students are learning remotely. We understand the challenges that come with this, and we appreciate your patience and understanding. If there is an adult available at the time students are signing into the MAP testing session, we have found that this has made the sign-in process more efficient. While this is not an expectation, and we do have District 96 staff available to support the login process, we are grateful for any support adults at home can provide support during the login process prior to students beginning their MAP testing sessions.
- 1st Grade: If possible, adult support would be helpful during the MAP login process on September 30th beginning at 9:15 am.
- 2nd Grade: If possible, adult support would be helpful during the MAP login process on September 30th beginning at 9:15 am and Thursday, October 1st beginning at 10 am.
REPEATING *Tech Hub*
KCSD96 Family Technology Hub! The District 96 Family Technology Hub is designed to guide families through technology tools related to Enhanced Remote Learning. On this site, you can find links to the recordings and the corresponding Slides decks for the parent/family informational sessions from last week. You can also find tutorials on how to use ZOOM, Schoology, Seesaw, Clever, Notability, and other iPad essential tools for student learning. Additionally, there is a link to email the technology support desk. Please save or bookmark this site. It will be updated with tools, resources, and tutorials through remote learning to better support your family.