Weekly Family Updates 5/17/21

 

I hope you had a really wonderful weekend!!!! We're heading into the home stretch of the school year, so thank you for all you are doing to support our students and staff in reaching June 1. It's been a challenging year for SURE, and I'm so proud of how we have traveled the road together!

Meals and Materials

Please click here to see our meal plans currently in effect. 

This summer:

*All students attending Camp Curiosity will be served breakfast.

*Anyone in the community can come get a "grab and go" breakfast daily Monday-Thursday.

*We'll have "5 for Me" (drive through to grab 5 sets of meals) each TUESDAY. 

*There will be NO meals the week of July 5. 

21-22 Registration and Fees--Registration IS OPEN!!!!

DIRECTIONS FOR REGISTRATION ARE ATTACHED TO THE DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS EMAIL. 

The Board approved the fees for 21-22 with no increases. You'll remember that NO fees were charged this year due to the craziness of the year. More information about the registration process coming soon. Fee information is as follows. If you are unable to pay fees, please complete the Fee Waiver Form and follow the directions as indicated. 

Everyone who registers on or before June 30 will receive a $20/per child savings! 

2021-22 Family Input Survey--218 families have already done this!!!! 😊

Please complete this survey so we can start to gather data about learning

preferences for next year. At this point, the only students who will be permitted to work remotely

are those with a medical exemption. We are part of a cohort working to develop a virtual

academy for those students. As you know, guidance changes all the time,

and I'll continue to keep you posted. Please complete the survey by May 21!

End of Year Events

Please check this list for a complete list of key end of the year dates.

KEY:

May 25--Last day for PreK Students

May 26--Chromebook drop off day for all PreK students--families must drop off during

the school day

May 27--Chromebook collection day for all in person students

May 27--Last day for 8th graders

May 28--Last day for Kindergarten students

May 30--No school--Memorial Day

June 1--Last day for 1st-7th graders, early release Lotus at 12:45 and Stanton at 1:30

June 2--Chromebook drop off day for ALL students--8AM-2PM at both sites

Upcoming Key Dates

Tuesday, May 18--Board of Education Meeting at 6M--Meet Link or RSVP to attend in person 

Tuesday, June 1--Last day of school (1-8)--Early Release (Lotus 12:45, Stanton 1:30)

                                        

Click here to sign your 12+ year old student up for the vaccination pod at Grant High School. 

Pilot Program

We will be participating in a pilot program beginning May 19^th.  For the classroom setting only, when mitigation strategies are strictly adhered to, close contact will be defined as being within 3’ (rather than 6’) of a confirmed case for a cumulative period of 15 minutes and not fully vaccinated.  

The LCHD has not officially changed quarantine recommendations, but is conducting this pilot program to determine if quarantine recommendations for schools can be revised.

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

We are now using the CDC thresholds and local data for Lake County.

Fox Lake District 114 CDC Indicators and Thresholds for Community Transmission:

5/16/21:

The data's looking better every day! 😁

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

Weekly Family Updates 5/10/21

 

I hope all the moms, grandmas, nanas, aunts, sisters, and all women who inspire and support others had a truly wonderful Mothers Day! 

Meals and Materials

Please click here to see our meal plans currently in effect. 

Remote students should still plan to pick up meals and materials each FRIDAY at Stanton (6-7:30AM) and/or Lotus (8-10AM). 

 

21-22 Registration and Fees--Registration IS OPEN!!!!

DIRECTIONS FOR REGISTRATION ARE ATTACHED TO THE DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS EMAIL. 

The Board approved the fees for 21-22 with no increases. You'll remember that NO fees were charged this year due to the craziness of the year. More information about the registration process coming soon. Fee information is as follows. If you are unable to pay fees, please complete the Fee Waiver Form and follow the directions as indicated. 

Everyone who registers on or before June 30 will receive a $20/per child savings! 

2021-22 Family Input Survey

Please complete this survey so we can start to gather data about learning

preferences for next year. At this point, the only students who will be permitted to work remotely

are those with a medical exemption. We are part of a cohort working to develop a virtual

academy for those students. As you know, guidance changes all the time,

and I'll continue to keep you posted. Please complete the survey by May 21!

End of Year Events

Please be on the lookout for end of year dates and details in this week's daily

announcements!

Upcoming Key Dates

Thursday, May 13--Virtual PTA Meeting at 6:30 PM--Meet Link

Tuesday, May 18--Board of Education Meeting-details TBD

Tuesday, June 1--Last day of school (1-8)--Early Release (Lotus 12:45, Stanton 1:30)

                                        

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

We are now using the CDC thresholds and local data for Lake County.

Fox Lake District 114 CDC Indicators and Thresholds for Community Transmission:

5/8/21:

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

Weekly Family Update 5/3/21---IT'S STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK!

 

IT'S STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK! We have lots of treats planned for our superhero staff, but I know all our staff would truly appreciate kind words from our families! Our staff has given 110% to make this year magical...no matter what challenges we faced. We're so very lucky to have all our staff...they truly are superheroes!!! If you have time to send a note, write an email, or call to say "Thank you!", I know it would mean a lot to our fabulous staff! 💗

MAP/iReady

As we turn the calendar to May, we start our end of year assessments! Please see below for information on MAP (Reading) and iReady (Math). 

All students--in person and remote--will be taking both the MAP and iReady assessment. 

The Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR), our state accountability test, will be given later this month. It is NOT accessible remotely. However, if you are a full remote family and you want your child to take the IAR, please call your school office by FRIDAY, MAY 7 so we can make a plan! 

Meals and Materials

Please click here to see our meal plans currently in effect. 

Remote students should still plan to pick up meals and materials each FRIDAY at Stanton (6-7:30AM) and/or Lotus (8-10AM). 

 

21-22 Registration and Fees--Registration IS OPEN!!!!

DIRECTIONS FOR REGISTRATION ARE ATTACHED TO THE DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS EMAIL. 

The Board approved the fees for 21-22 with no increases. You'll remember that NO fees were charged this year due to the craziness of the year. More information about the registration process coming soon. Fee information is as follows. If you are unable to pay fees, please complete the Fee Waiver Form and follow the directions as indicated. 

Everyone who registers on or before June 30 will receive a $20/per child savings! 

School Pictures--If for any reason your child will NOT be able to get their picture taken but you pre-ordered,  you should email sales@edclarkschoolphoto.com and provide the Order Confirmation Number to request a picture refund.

Picture Dates Confirmation and Important Information--Please watch your email for building-specific schedules now that we have kids back onsite 4 days per week! 

Monday, May 3:  Lotus in-person students (PreK-4)

Tuesday, May 4: 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:  Stanton in-person students (Grades 5-7)

Friday, May 7:  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. 

Stanton Remote Picture Appointment

Lotus Remote Picture Appointment

Upcoming Key Dates

Thursday, May 13--Virtual PTA Meeting at 6:30 PM--Meet Link

Tuesday, May 18--Board of Education Meeting-details TBD

Tuesday, June 1--Last day of school (K-8)--Early Release

                                        

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

We are now using the CDC thresholds and local data for Lake County.

Fox Lake District 114 CDC Indicators and Thresholds for Community Transmission:

5/1/21 Update

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