January 4 Family Update

    

Hi, D114 Families! Happy Monday! I hope you had a truly wonderful Winter Break and that 2021 is off to a fabulous start. I know I'm sure counting on a happier, healthier year for us all!

As we launch a new year, we are also super excited to launch the Hybrid Plan in full. As you know, families may still opt for remote learning, but we are sure excited to get as many kids back onsite as we safely can over the next couple of weeks. Please see the dates below for timelines.  A few key points:

*We will continue daily meal runs by bus until Tuesday, January 19. At that point, we'll need the buses to run student routes. Grab and Go will then be available DAILY at Stanton from 6:00-7:30AM and Lotus from 8:00-10:00AM. More information on picking up materials coming soon! 

*Given the fact that we will still have students learning remotely with the Hybrid plan and we have certainly proven our capacity for remote learning, should the weather get nasty, we will ALL shift to remote learning as our emergency/inclement weather plan for this winter. This is only in place until 1) we are able to have all students back on site and 2) until we formally submit Remote Learning Plan specific to inclement weather in "normal" attendance conditions. As soon as the decision is made to call a weather-related full remote day, I'll notify everyone via email/phone call and will also post on the website. Given this, I'd encourage everyone to watch the weather and leave each day--especially if the weather seems to be getting nasty--ready to work remotely the next day. 

Upcoming Key Dates:

Monday, 1/4--School resumes! Welcome back!

Wednesday, 1/6--Identified IEP- and EL-entitled learners report for onsite learning

Friday, 1/15--Remote Learning Planning Day

Monday, 1/18--No School in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Tuesday, 1/19--All staff report back onsite unless otherwise approved

K, 3, 5, and 8 launch Hybrid plan

Board of Education meeting--details TBD

Tuesday, 2/2--1, 2, 4, 6, and 7 launch Hybrid plan

Friday, 2/12--Institute Day

Monday, 2/15--No School in honor of Presidents Day

If You Are in Need...

Families, just a reminder with the cold season upon us:  

- Please remember that we are here for you.  If your child is in need of jackets/gloves/hats, let us know.  

-Please make sure you have a working smoke detector.  If you don't, please reach out to the Fox Lake Fire Department.  They will provide you with one and help install if needed. They can be reached at 847-587-3312.   

                                                      

                                         

If you haven't already done sone, please use this link to register for the COVID-19 Vaccine is: AllVax.lakecohealth.org. Even if you don't plan to get the vaccine in the near future, please register so you are included in the count. 

Please do your part all the time to help bring the data down:

1. Wear your mask. 

2. Wash your hands. 

3. Watch your distance--stay 6 feet apart from others. 

THIS IS ALL ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON!

Updated dashboard data 1/4/21:

The dashboard with our most current data looks like this, using the updated format:

In an effort to support our families during these stressful times, we have created a link on our website for parents to get support. This list of resources will continue to grow, but now that it is up and has a great 8 week series for families put out by the company who created Second Step!

https://www.d114.org/se-resources

INNOVATION LEARNING

If you are in need of child care before/after school or for remote learning, please consider Innovation Learning! See below for information!

D114 Text-A-Tip

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/

 

 

You can reach us at District Office at 847-973-4028. 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!

With commitment to our students and families, 

Heather Friziellie, Superintendent