D114 Family Update: D114 Weekly Family Updates 1/26/26

Thank you so much for your flexibility and understanding about Friday's need to close schools. As I've sent out, we always take the first "snow/cold day" as a closure, and we then change our calendar to be in session on Casimir Pulaski day (3/2/26). Moving forward, we'll do everything we can to use remote learning for any closure days so that we do not have to extend the school year.

Please see our weather procedures on the D114 site.

When we ARE in session, we always trust you to make the best decisions for your children and family. If you feel the weather is unsafe for attendance even if we are open, please call to let us know and we will treat the absences as EXCUSED.

Absences

While we ALWAYS want our students at school, please be sure to review our Illness Guidelines (linked here).

Please see the updated flu guidance from the Lake County Health Department attached to this week's Family Update email!

Just a reminder that--if a student is absent from school for ANY reason--they are NOT permitted to attend any after school events. If they can't come to school, they should not attend after school events.

Students should absolutely stay home if they are sick, but we want them back with us as soon as possible!

We have updated our procedures when students are frequently absent. It's our goal to support students and families in getting to school EACH DAY!

Why does this matter?

Here's what our support will look like...

Referral GPS--Reminder!

We are committed to creating a culture of well-being of students, staff,

parents, and community. In an effort to continuously support this

commitment, the district has entered an agreement with ReferalGPS.

ReferralGPS is a web-based service focused on assisting our students,

staff, and community in finding local mental-health and substance use

related treatment. The service compliments the districts existing

systems of support as a tool for student service teams and families to

connect with treatment. Along with a searchable database of treatment

options, ReferalGPS provides Care Navigation to assist families in

triage, appointment setting, and follow up care.

School families may access ReferalGPS in two ways:

1) Contact Student Services (social workers, psychologists,

counselors) to seek out treatment options.

2) Visit this link at https://referralgps.com/find-help/D114 to

search for treatment resources or connect with a Care

Navigator anonymously.

ReferalGPS takes into account all types of private and public insurance

including PPO, HMO, Medicaid, Medicare, and families who are

uninsured or underinsured. The platform also filters by age, gender, zip

code, and special requests.

ReferalGPS is available for use by district students, staff, and families at

no cost. All information entered on the ReferalGPS tool is completely

confidential and securely stored.

If you are interested in seeking counseling-related services at this time,

please consider visiting https://referralgps.com/find-help/D114 or

reaching out to the Student Services team.

Happy Monday, District 114!

Attention 3rd Grade families! Be on the lookout for your child's certificate for Antioch Pizza this week! Congratulations on winning the Battle of the Grades!!

We hope to see you at this week's Family Bingo Night on Wednesday!! Read on for more details.

Family Bingo Night

Date: Wednesday, January 28th
Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Session 1: 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Session 2: 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Place: Stanton Cafeteria
What to expect:

First book of 5 games for each session is free, $5 for each additional book
Prizes!!
Snacks (popcorn and lemonade)
Choose to come to one or both sessions!

Come help us promote this year's Day of Service this Saturday!

Day of Service Sponsor Reach Out

Date: Saturday, January 31st
Time: 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Place: Meet in Lotus Parking Lot
What to Expect:

We'll be working in teams to distribute letters to potential sponsors around Fox Lake and some neighboring communities.
Come bundled up and in comfortable shoes so we can get the word out and secure as many sponsors as possible!
Our goal is to raise $25,000 to cover next year's operating costs (family events, assemblies, teacher money, book buddies, etc.).
Any amount raised OVER $25,000 will be added to a special account that will be used to help fund a new playground at Lotus!
Sponsorships help us meet this goal along with the donations students will collect in the weeks leading up to April 22nd- The Day of Service!

Our next Eat Out to Help Out will be at Skate on Grand!! Come skate with us!

Eat Out to Help Out: Skate on Grand

Date: Sunday, February 1st
Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Place: Skate on Grand, 720 Grand Ave., Fox Lake, IL 60020
What to expect:

$8 admission per person (skate rental included)
$3 meal deal: 1 slice of pizza and a small drink, PTA gets $0.50 back per meal deal!
The more people who come, the greater percentage we earn!

51-74 people: 25%
75-99 people: 35%
100+ people: 50%

Help us reach our goal of 90+ members this school year! We currently have 80 members, including 40 teachers and staff, and 40 parents/guardians.

Here's what you need to know: