Sunday, February 21, 2021

Weekly Family Update 2/22/21

  


Hello, and Happy Monday! I hope you had a great weekend! 





21-22 Calendar Adopted
Please find, linked here, the approved 2021-22 school year calendar. 

Here's this year's calendar just in case--please note that the Friday before Memorial Day is NOT an early release. A prior version had this mistakenly coded. 



Travel Guidance
I know many families have travel plans, especially as Spring Break comes closer. Please see below for guidance on travel:

CDC recommends that you do not travel at this time as it increases your chance of spreading and getting COVID-19.  If you must travel, take these steps to protect yourself and others from COVID-19:

  • If you are eligible, get fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Wait 2 weeks after getting your second vaccine dose to travel—it takes time for your body to build protection after any vaccination.
  • Get tested with a viral test 1-3 days before you travel. Keep a copy of your test results with you during travel in case you are asked for them. Do NOT travel if you test positive.
  • Check travel restrictions before you go.
  • Wear a mask over your nose and mouth when in public settings. Masks are required on planes, buses, trains, and other forms of public transportation traveling into, within, or out of the United States and in U.S. transportation hubs such as airports and stations.
  • Avoid crowds and stay at least 6 feet/2 meters (about 2 arm lengths) from anyone who did not travel with you. It’s important to do this everywhere — both indoors and outdoors.
  • Wash your hands often or use hand sanitizer (with at least 60% alcohol).
  • Bring extra supplies, such as masks and hand sanitizer.
  • Avoid contact with anyone who is sick.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
  • Do NOT travel if you were exposed to COVID-19, you are sick or you test positive for COVID-19. 
  • Do not travel with someone who is sick.

There are no quarantine restrictions for domestic travel. However, upon your return, if you have symptoms, are diagnosed with COVID-19, or learn you have been a close contact to someone with COVID-19, please stay home and notify school immediately. 


Additional recommendations apply to international travel.  If you are planning to travel internationally at any point during the second semester, please report that to the Attendance Office or School Nurse prior to travel.  A quarantine of 10 days upon return from international travel is recommended. 

 

Your cooperation in following these recommendations closely, no matter where you may travel, is appreciated.  In-person learning is going well and we do not want any upcoming spring break travel to derail those efforts.  Thank you! 



Cold Weather Reminders
Please know that our goal is to get students outside daily for recess AND for mask breaks. Kids need to come to school ready to spend time outside--even if it's just a quick mask break. Thank you for making sure they come to school dressed warmly. 

Meals and Materials--Daily at Stanton 6:00-7:30AM and at Lotus 8:00-10:00AM!

Lotus

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 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

Picture Dates Confirmation and Important Information
Monday, May 3:  M/T Lotus in-person students (PreK-4)
Tuesday, May 4:  M/T Stanton in-person students (Grades 5-7)
Wednesday, May 5:  All remote only students for both schools.  By appointment at either school.  (PreK-7)
Thursday, May 6:  TH/F Stanton in-person students (Grades 5-7)
Friday, May 7:  TH/F Lotus in-person students (PreK-4)--if pictures not taken on 5/3
Monday, May 17: 8th-grade promotion pictures for remote and in-person students.  
  • Weather permitting, all pictures are scheduled to be taken outside.  (ED Clark will provide and set up tents)  In the case of inclement weather, pictures will be moved inside.  
  • Masks must be worn until the photographer is ready to take the picture.  Immediately after the picture is taken, masks must be put back on.
  • Remote students can schedule an appointment at either school by using the links below.  
  • All picture orders must be preordered and paid for online with ED Clark Photography.  No picture envelopes will be provided for PreK-7th grade.  Follow this link to order and pay for pictures:   http://edclarkschoolphoto.hhimagehost.com/2021FoxLakeSchoolDist
  • 8th graders will have 2 pictures taken.  One picture in a school appropriate outfit of their choice and one in their cap and gown. Students will receive their cap, gown, and ribbon the week of May 10.  Students will receive picture proofs for ordering or orders can be placed online. 


Upcoming Key Dates:

Tuesday, 3/16--March Board of Education Meeting--details TBD


March 20-28--SPRING BREAK!


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 2/21/21:





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!




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

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