Weekly Family Update 2/1/21

 

  

Hello, and Happy February! I hope you were able to enjoy the snow a little this weekend. We are SO excited to welcome ALL our in person learners back this week! Having our kids back in the buildings makes all the difference in the world. 

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

Materials Pick-Ups Procedures--effective now!

Lotus: 

Materials are reorganized A-Z, not by bus since routes are not a factor at this point. 

We will only put into the weekend bins the materials for families that call and request. 

Everything else stays inside for pick up at Grab and Go. 

Materials not picked up from the weekend go to Grab and Go and can be picked up there when families come through for meals. 

Stanton:

Materials are organized A-Z, not by bus since routes are not a factor at this point.   

Materials not picked up are put A-Z in the weekend pick up bins. 

Materials not picked up over the weekend go to a table by the front door and are spread out alphabetically on the table when families come into the office to pick up supplies.

School Pictures

More info coming soon!!! It looks like we will find a way to have pictures, rain or shine, in March! 

Valentine's Day at Lotus

In the anticipation of Valentines Day and celebrating the tradition of passing cards at school we ask that you partner with us to balance the celebration with safety.

We would ask that if you would like to participate:

• Families have Valentines at school by Feb 9th to ensure that we have enough time to let the cards safely be contained at school.a

• On Feb. 11th the cards will then be distributed by a staff member wearing gloves to students participating in a bag to take home. (Reminder no school for students on Feb.12th-Institute Day)

• No food or candy may be passed out. This is for everyone's safety.

• Students in remote (virtual) classrooms will have direction from their remote teacher on how Valentine’s Day celebrations will take place.

Please feel free to reach out to Lotus administration if there any concerns or questions.

Upcoming Key Dates:

TOMORROW, 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 and PTA Eat Out to Help out at Dunkin' Donuts 10AM-2PM

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 1/31/21:

The dashboard with our most current data looks like this:

HURRAH!!! Our local positivity rate continues to drop!!!

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

BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL!

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