Sunday, February 7, 2021

Weekly Family Update 2/8/21


  


It was a WONDERFUL week welcoming back all of our in-person learners! We're so glad to have so many kids back at school and thrilled to work with them AND our students working remotely! 

THANK YOU to our amazing families for all your support in this journey. We know it isn't easy for you, and we are so very grateful to our families. 😊





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)
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. 


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.

  • 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:

Tuesday, 2/9--6:00 PM-8:00PM: Board of Education virtual training on Community Engagement--open meeting


Friday, 2/12--Institute Day


Monday, 2/15--No School in honor of Presidents Day, PTA Eat Out to Help Out at Dunkin' Donuts 10:00AM-2:00PM


Tuesday, 2/16--6:00 PM February Board of Education Meeting--hybrid meeting, please RSVP if you plan to attend in person. Click for Meet link.


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. 

Face Coverings--REMINDER!!

Please remember that face MASKS are required. Face shields or neck gaiters are not acceptable unless due to a specific student/staff breathing/tolerance need. See this link for more information. 



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 2/7/21:

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!




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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