D114 Family Update: D114 Weekly Family Updates 9/6/22

Dear Families,

It's been such a great start to the year! It's nice to see everyone starting to settle into their routines, and we're excited to share information about learning this year at Curriculum Nights, which start this week! See below for all the dates and times!

Please see below for updates and info you can use!

SPIRIT WEAR!!!
If you'd like to purchase Lotus/Stanton/D114 spirit wear, please check out this link!
The store will be open until September 19, and we have been guaranteed that orders will arrive by mid-October. All orders will be sent to Lotus, and we'll send items home with your students unless you would like to pick them up. Please contact Kristie Paul at 847-973-4028 with any questions.
THANKS!

Upcoming Board of Education Vacancy

I'm sad to let you know that the amazing Nannette Kiesgen has decided to step down from the Board of Education. Nannette gave so much time and energy to D114 in many roles but especially as a Board member. We'll formally accept her resignation at the September meeting, and then we will move forward with seeking a candidate. If you know of a D114 resident who may be a good candidate or if you might be interested in being considered for the Board of Education, please let me know. Candidates must, on the date of their appointment, be citizens of the United States of America, 18 years of age or over, residents of the State of Illinois and the school district for at least one year immediately preceding their appointment, and registered voters.

Stanton Activity Routes

I'm THRILLED to let you know that, since we have a full fleet of amazing bus drivers, we have brought back the Stanton Activity Routes. 🎉 On Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, we'll have busses running to bring kids home from activities and practices. To see the bus routes, please click here and find the routes listed under the Parent links:

Please note that families are expected to transport students after games/competitions.

Key Dates

Please click here for the D114 22-23 calendar. See below in the Dates section for key back to school dates.

Student Handbook

Please click here to review the 22-23 student handbook. It's also posted in our website!

Medical Guidelines

Please DO NOT send your child to school sick. If they have a fever, vomit, a persistent cough or have diarrhea, please keep them home for at least 24 hours and until they are feeling better. See our Sick Day Guidelines here for more information.
Notify us if they have tested positive for COVID, Flu, Strep or other diagnosed condition so we can partner with you on a plan for them.
We are no longer participating in surveillance testing, but we do have rapid tests on hand. We will only do a rapid test with parent/guardian permission. We can also direct you to easy locations to get PCR tests or at home rapid tests if you need them.
We will not be providing remote access unless specifically needed, and this will be determined on a case by case basis.