Weekly Family Update 1/25/21

 

  

We had an amazing first week of having even more kids onsite. It was WONDERFUL!!!! 

Updates!

Logistics and Safety

Please also check out the Hybrid Fast Facts document, linked here, for reminders for all families. 

And...remember the 4 Keys:

Meals and Materials

Our meals/materials plans will work as follows:

*Both kitchens open for Grab and Go and for meal service for in person learners. 

*Grab and Go open at Stanton 6-7:30 and Lotus 8-10 daily. 

*Materials pick up using Grab and Go takes place on Fridays at each site. Lotus materials picked up at Lotus, Stanton materials picked up at Stanton. 

*Materials not picked up go in weekend boxes at each site. 

*Materials not picked up over the weekend brought to each office for pick up. 

What if the Weather Gets Nasty? This could matter this week!!! 

*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. If we shift to full remote due to weather, we will NOT have Grab and Go open. 

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. 

School Pictures

More info coming soon!!! 

Upcoming Key Dates:

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. 

Updated dashboard data 1/24/21:

The dashboard with our most current data looks like this:

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

COVID-19 Testing Site - 1/25

On Monday, January 25, 2021 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., the State of Illinois in partnership with Grant Township is sponsoring a community drive-through COVID-19 test site at Grant Township Center located at 26725 W Molidor Rd, Ingleside, IL. Anyone can get tested, whether you have or don't have symptoms. Bring your insurance card, but you can still be tested if you don't have insurance. There is no cost for testing.  Simple nasal swabs will be used. Participants will be called with results within 4-7 days following the test. For more information, please visit the IDPH Website.

STEAM Learning Events!

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