Thank you so much for your flexibility and understanding about Friday's need to close schools. As I've sent out, we always take the first "snow/cold day" as a closure, and we then change our calendar to be in session on Casimir Pulaski day (3/2/26). Moving forward, we'll do everything we can to use remote learning for any closure days so that we do not have to extend the school year.
When we ARE in session, we always trust you to make the best decisions for your children and family. If you feel the weather is unsafe for attendance even if we are open, please call to let us know and we will treat the absences as EXCUSED.
Absences
While we ALWAYS want our students at school, please be sure to review our Illness Guidelines (linked here).
Please see the updated flu guidance from the Lake County Health Department attached to this week's Family Update email!
Just a reminder that--if a student is absent from school for ANY reason--they are NOT permitted to attend any after school events. If they can't come to school, they should not attend after school events.
Students should absolutely stay home if they are sick, but we want them back with us as soon as possible!
We have updated our procedures when students are frequently absent. It's our goal to support students and families in getting to school EACH DAY!
Why does this matter?
Here's what our support will look like...
Referral GPS--Reminder!
We are committed to creating a culture of well-being of students, staff,
parents, and community. In an effort to continuously support this
commitment, the district has entered an agreement with ReferalGPS.
ReferralGPS is a web-based service focused on assisting our students,
staff, and community in finding local mental-health and substance use
related treatment. The service compliments the districts existing
systems of support as a tool for student service teams and families to
connect with treatment. Along with a searchable database of treatment
options, ReferalGPS provides Care Navigation to assist families in
triage, appointment setting, and follow up care.
School families may access ReferalGPS in two ways:
1) Contact Student Services (social workers, psychologists,
counselors) to seek out treatment options.
2) Visit this link at https://referralgps.com/find-help/D114 to
search for treatment resources or connect with a Care
Navigator anonymously.
ReferalGPS takes into account all types of private and public insurance
including PPO, HMO, Medicaid, Medicare, and families who are
uninsured or underinsured. The platform also filters by age, gender, zip
code, and special requests.
ReferalGPS is available for use by district students, staff, and families at
no cost. All information entered on the ReferalGPS tool is completely
confidential and securely stored.
If you are interested in seeking counseling-related services at this time,
please consider visiting https://referralgps.com/find-help/D114 or
reaching out to the Student Services team.
Happy Monday, District 114!
Attention 3rd Grade families! Be on the lookout for your child's certificate for Antioch Pizza this week! Congratulations on winning the Battle of the Grades!!
We hope to see you at this week's Family Bingo Night on Wednesday!! Read on for more details.
- Family Bingo Night
- Date: Wednesday, January 28th
- Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
- Session 1: 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
- Session 2: 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
- Place: Stanton Cafeteria
- What to expect:
- First book of 5 games for each session is free, $5 for each additional book
- Prizes!!
- Snacks (popcorn and lemonade)
- Choose to come to one or both sessions!
Come help us promote this year's Day of Service this Saturday!
- Day of Service Sponsor Reach Out
- Date: Saturday, January 31st
- Time: 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
- Place: Meet in Lotus Parking Lot
- What to Expect:
- We'll be working in teams to distribute letters to potential sponsors around Fox Lake and some neighboring communities.
- Come bundled up and in comfortable shoes so we can get the word out and secure as many sponsors as possible!
- Our goal is to raise $25,000 to cover next year's operating costs (family events, assemblies, teacher money, book buddies, etc.).
- Any amount raised OVER $25,000 will be added to a special account that will be used to help fund a new playground at Lotus!
- Sponsorships help us meet this goal along with the donations students will collect in the weeks leading up to April 22nd- The Day of Service!
Our next Eat Out to Help Out will be at Skate on Grand!! Come skate with us!
- Eat Out to Help Out: Skate on Grand
- Date: Sunday, February 1st
- Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
- Place: Skate on Grand, 720 Grand Ave., Fox Lake, IL 60020
- What to expect:
- $8 admission per person (skate rental included)
- $3 meal deal: 1 slice of pizza and a small drink, PTA gets $0.50 back per meal deal!
- The more people who come, the greater percentage we earn!
- 51-74 people: 25%
- 75-99 people: 35%
- 100+ people: 50%
Help us reach our goal of 90+ members this school year! We currently have 80 members, including 40 teachers and staff, and 40 parents/guardians.
Here's what you need to know:
- Dues are $10 for the whole year! That's less than a dollar a month!
- You'll receive a District 114 PTA Calendar featuring student artwork
- Join here today!
- Join the PTA and help enrich your child's educational experience this year!
Make sure to join our Facebook Group Page!
YOUR PTA Board
THIS WEEK
Wednesday, January 28--Family Bingo Night at STANTON 6-8PM
Saturday, January 31--Day of Service Sponsor Reach Out 10AM-1PM (meet in Lotus Lot)
Sunday, February 1--Eat Out to Help Out @ Skate on Grant 6PM-8PM
Looking Ahead...
February 13--Institute Day--No Student Attendance
February 16--President's Day--District Closed
February 17--Board of Education Meeting at Lotus
Watch here for community opportunities for our students and families!
Lacrosse, Anyone???
Or How About Basketball?
Village of Fox Lake FUN Offerings
If you or your student are in a crisis, please call the following numbers as applicable:
For a Life Threatening EMERGENCY CALL 9-1-1
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline call or text 9-8-8 or chat 988.lifeline.org provides 24/7, free and confidential support
CRISIS TEXT LINE: text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the United States anytime. A live trained Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds.
The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 provides crisis support services to LGBTQ youth.
Non-Emergency Community Help Line 2-1-1
D114 is a special place to be! Thank you for your partnership with us! We are blessed to get to work with our students!
