Today's Updates
Remote Learning
Thank you for all you are doing! As a parent myself, some days are truly better than others in the whole world of eLearning, so remember that the goal ISN'T perfection--it's doing the best you can. For example, yesterday we chose to ONLY do the reading tasks assigned to my 3rd grader. She was burned out...and so was I as a parent. Today is a new day, and we'll start again. :)
Hanging Out in Hangouts/Meet
We've learned quickly that the kids are VERY excited to see each in class meetings/live lessons on Google Hangout/Meet. ONE FAVOR--if you could please review Hangout etiquette with your kids, especially related to working in large groups and using the Chat Box, we'd sure appreciate it. Key points are:
*Using mute and the hand raise feature help everyone feel successful.
*We also need everyone to keep all questions and comments on topic.
*We'd also ask for no personal conversations during class.
THANK YOU!
Lotus K-2 Specials Update
To help students focus on literacy and math, we are NOT adding any more activities on our own SeeSaw. We want to keep things simple so you become comfortable with accessing the eLearning provided by classroom teachers first. So:
*We will keep Specials classrooms open so you can continue to use the tools and activities that are currently here, but at this time we will NO LONGER be adding additional activities.
*You will be able to access the Specials weekly menu in your homeroom teacher's SeeSaw classroom. This will make everything accessible in ONE place so that you don't have to log in and out of different classrooms.
*All Specials activities are CAN DO options and students will NOT be penalized for not completing Specials tasks.
We will continue to monitor how things are going and will let you know of any other changes. Thank you for your patience and flexibility! As always, your feedback is appreciated. Thank you for all you are doing!
Thanks to the Specials team for your flexibility, problem solving, and commitment to the eLearning process!
Thanks to the Specials team for your flexibility, problem solving, and commitment to the eLearning process!
Remote Learning Options
New choice menus will be mailed out today.
We'll continue to offer both choice menus and eLearning.
If that is too much for your family, then focus on the eLearning tasks from your teacher(s). They are planning specifically for their classes, and we don't want kids to miss out on their fabulous work. Students will NOT be penalized for making this choice, and the work will still be scored as "complete" or "incomplete".
If eLearning is too much for your family or you choose to NOT participate in virtual platforms, then please focus on the choice menus. Students will NOT be penalized for making this choice, and the work will still be scored as "complete" or "incomplete".
What ISN'T OK is for kids to do nothing, and we are here to help families through making this all work. WE GOT THIS! We will help you find the balance if you're struggling---please just reach out!
And we won't stop reaching out to you to make sure we connect with each and every student! They are too important to us!!!!
If you need help, reach out to your teacher(s), principals, me, or any D114 staff member. WE ARE HERE FOR YOU!
Please know that we will have eLearning ready to do for April 10, which is officially a District holiday for Good Friday. These are optional, but we wanted to make sure to launch the full first week schedule, so we sure hope our students will join us for the Friday tasks if at all possible.
We are here to help...and please DO NOT put too much pressure on yourself or your children. This is new for all of us, and we are SO GRATEFUL to our families 💓
This Week's Spirit Week
Here are some pictures from Walking Wednesday...
I'm looking forward to the questions for Trivia Thursday!!!! I'm guessing some of our students will stump me for SURE! Hey, Siri... 😃
Here's this week's Spirit Week plan:
Please share pictures with your child's teacher(s) and me!
Thanks to Mrs. Lorenz at Lotus for putting this together. We'll be doing Spirit Weeks every week until we are all back together!!!!
Ongoing Updates
GRAB AND GO
We are now doing Grab and Go on Monday and Thursday mornings ONLY from 7:30-10:00 at Stanton. You can grab "3 for Me" and everything else you need but we also limit how many staff members need to come in and how often we are asking families to come to school. You can still get Chromebooks, school supplies, books, and more. Social distancing is KEY to us getting back to normal!
It is our goal that EVERY student have access to a device and the Internet so they can engage in learning. We know it's hard if there's only one device in your home, so if you need to borrow so everyone can work, please come by Grab and Go on Mondays or Thursdays--we'll have Chromebooks to loan!
CYBER READ ALOUD WITH A NEW READER EACH DAY!
Here's a great list of self-care tips for students...and their families! Give them a try and have some fun!
Want more awesome learning ideas? Click here to get to our Family Resources list--we're adding to it daily. And don't forget the D114 Remote Learning Center!
Cyber Read Alouds
Week of 3/30
Talking with Your Kids about COVID-19:
Comcast Free Internet Offer:
CHECK OUT STUDENT RESPONSES TO THE STANTON STEM CHALLENGE!!!!!
Send me your pictures, too
United Way
Ways to access:
*Call 211 from any phone.
*Text your zip code to 898211
*Access the database via web at https://211lakecounty.org/
Open Arms Mission in Antioch--Antioch Twp Residents Only
Hours:
Tues, Wed, Thurs 4:30-6:30PM
1548 S. Main St
Antioch, IL 60002
847-395-0309
St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry
At St. Bede Church--by appointment only
Calls 224-360-2562 and someone will return the call with in 24 to 48 hours
Community Care Center
Part of the Chapel Church in Grayslake
25270 W. Highway 60 (West of Wilson on Route 60)
(847) 201-2777
Luke 3:11 Share Center
By appointment only.
No residency restrictions
37510 N Fairfield Road
(224) 338-5853
Richmond Community Food Pantry
Serves Spring Grove out of St. Joseph Catholic Church on main street in Richmond
(815) 678-4351
Requires proof of residency
Northern Illinois Helping Hands
Located in Spring Grove (2502 Spring Ridge Drive Suite B).
(815) 245-7345
4-6:30PM on Tuesday and Thursday
Must have a McHenry address
Requires proof of residency
D114 Text-A-Tip
Remember, D114 District Office will remain open throughout this closure. You can reach us at 847-973-4027. Feel free to email me with questions, ideas, or concerns at heather.friziellie@foxlake114.org. We are here to help, so don't hesitate to reach out for assistance!
We will get through this!
With commitment to our students and families,
Heather Friziellie
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