Sunday, July 25, 2021

Weekly Family Update--Kicking Off 2021-22!

 

Hello, D114 Families! I'm starting the Weekly Family Update now to make sure we are in communication as we get ready for fall! 




21-22 Registration and Fees--PLEASE REGISTER ASAP! 
If you haven't already registered for school, please do by clicking this link to get to Skyward. If you need any help, please call Lotus (847-973-4100) or Stanton (847-973-4200).

If you are unable to pay fees, please complete this Fee Waiver Form and follow the directions as indicated. 

Reopening Updates
Please click here to view our updated reopening plans based on the current information and guidance we have received.

Some key points:
*We are planning for a full reopening with our typical master schedules. 

*Consistent with local, state, and federal guidance, students who are at increased risk of severe illness from COVID-19 or who live with a family member at increased risk of severe illness from COVID-19, may qualify for remote learning. If this applies to you/your family, please contact Heather Friziellie, Superintendent, ASAP at heather.friziellie@foxlake114.org.

To start the year...
*We will keep many of our mitigation strategies in place, will discontinue some, and will put some new ones in place. As our local COVID data changes, we will pivot as needed to adjust.
*Because we will have all students back onsite, we will not be able to maintain 3' social distancing at all times.

*Since we cannot consistently maintain social distancing and in alignment with current guidance from the CDC, IDPH, ISBE, our legal counsel, and our insurance provider, masks will be worn by:
-All Lotus students. 
-Stanton 5th graders.
-Stanton unvaccinated 6th-8th graders.
-Unvaccinated staff.
-Wearing of masks will be monitored using the honor system for Stanton 6th-8th grade students and all staff.
-Masks required for anyone on a bus.
-We are counting on families to support and communicate this to children. 
-Schools will partner with families, as always, on family decisions.

*Starting in the fall, temperature checks will not be done onsite and self-certification will not be necessary. Anyone coming on site is expected to be symptom-free, not an active COVID case, and not a close contact to COVID.

There will be lots more to come as we get closer to launch!

Vaccination Updates
*We strongly encourage all vaccine-eligible children and adults to be vaccinated. 

*If your child has been vaccinated and you are willing to provide us with a copy of his/her vaccination record, it would be greatly appreciated. This will help us more efficiently make decisions about quarantine situations--remember, any vaccinated student will NOT have to quarantine even if they are a close contact as long as they have no symptoms! 

*In partnership with Passport Health, Grant Community High School District 124, Gavin School District 37, Big Hollow School District 38, Lake Villa Community Consolidated School District 41 and Fox Lake Grade School District 114 will be offering a second vaccination opportunity for students ages 12 and older.  The vaccinations will take place at Grant Community High School District 124 in the Commons (enter at door #1).  Vaccination dates are as follows:

Dose 1: Wednesday, July 28 from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.

Dose 2: Wednesday, August 18 from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.

Parents must accompany students aged 12-17 to the event.  Students 18 or older do not need to have a parent present.  Click here to register for the vaccine.

The vaccine is free to all students and there is no cost to the districts to provide this service.  Parents will be asked to complete in advance a questionnaire, consent form and provide health insurance information, if applicable.  School districts are not requiring vaccination, however; students that are fully vaccinated will not need to quarantine when in close contact with a positive or presumed positive case of COVID-19.    



Free Meals
We will continue to provide "5 for Me" meal pick up at Lotus weekly on Tuesdays
through August 10. On August 16, 17, and 18, meals will be available daily for pick up at
Lotus. Once school starts on August 19, our free meals will stop as all kids will get free
breakfast and lunch at school.


Yearbook Pick Up Event!



Local COVID Data



August 10: Board of Education meeting at 7:00PM at Lotus
August 18: Meet and Greet in the afternoon--details coming soon
August 19: First Day of School for K-8!!!!
August 23: First Day of School for PreK!!!!
















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