As we get ready to launch our Hybrid model, we will be sending out more and more communication on processes and procedures. We'll be sure that you are copied on this information, too, in case families reach out to you with questions. However, you can ALWAYS feel free to direct them to your principals or to me!
We'll capture process updates in the Hybrid Fast Facts document, which is will be living and breathing. It's linked here.
Updated dashboard data 10/9/20:
The dashboard with our most current data looks like this:
Given our current data, we remain clear to continue planning for the Hybrid launch.
You will notice that the data related to trends in hospitalizations has been removed from the dashboard. Per the LCHD:
The COVID-19 Like Illness Hospital Admissions in Lake County metric is excellent at measuring the COVID-19 system impact and burden to hospitals and healthcare operations in Lake County as new cases of COVID-19 rise and fall. The good news is that in Lake County the number of hospitalizations and deaths has declined and stabilized since June 2020. Because of this stabilization we are going to remove this metric at this time, but will continue to monitor and may reinstate this metric if the current situation changes in the future.
Travel Guidelines
*No matter where you are, strictly follow the 3 W's:
- Wear a mask
- Wash your hands...A LOT
- Watch your space---stay 6 ft apart
Clocking In and Out
Hourly employees should clock in and out each day you are onsite. This helps us know who is in and also is used to confirm payroll. THANK YOU!
If You Are Sick/Need to Be Out
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE let your principals know ASAP if you are ill/know you need to be out. This means that--if you have a fever on a Friday--DO NOT WAIT UNTIL MONDAY to inform us. We have to plan for you, and knowing as soon as possible allows us to do so. The same is true if you know you have to be out. It's more complicated than EVER to plan for absences, so advance notification is key. We are reaching out to our subs and trying to get really creative on this as well, but we are also counting on YOU to communicate with us.
Remember, we expect staff to be onsite on the days you've indicated. We are counting on you on this.
Wednesday Calendar
I'm sharing the Wednesday CTT calendar with you here. It's a work in progress, but you can check back in to see how times are added. Please note that there will almost always be a mini-lesson and then time for your teams to work.
COVID-19 SAFETY PROCEDURES
If you are concerned that you have COVID-19 or have been exposed to COVID-19 and have been
or are scheduled to be onsite, please let your principal, Maddie Espinoza, and/or me know
immediately so we can partner with you for your safety and for the safety of others.
You can trust that we will keep all this information confidential, balancing staff privacy and system
safety needs.
All staff MUST wear masks AT ALL TIMES
when onsite and in public spaces.
If you are working in an office/classroom
with the door closed, you may remove your
mask. It must be worn when anyone enters
that space with you.
In addition, the steps below (from the CDC website) MUST be taken if you have been diagnosed with or
exposed to COVID-19:
COMING ONSITE:
You MUST complete the daily self-certification form.
Social distancing of 6 feet and following handwashing
procedures--inside and outside--remain expectations and
a priority for your safety and the safety of those around
you.
Joint Communication Between Fox Lake School District 114 and The Education Association of Fox Lake Executive Board
If you have any questions or concerns about the Joint Communication sent to staff on 10/9/20, please don't hesitate to to reach out!
Melissa Jakstas, President
Maureen DeVoss, Vice President for Certified Staff
Chris Brown, Vice President for Non-Certified Staff
Katy Gardner, Treasurer
Betty Cwiak, Secretary
Cathy Jawnyj, Region Representative
Michelle Serini, Stanton School Representative
Tiffany Tardio Weber, Lotus School Representative
TREAT YO SELF TO SELF CARE
I'm going to use the book 180 Days of Self-Care for Busy Educators by my friend Tina Boogren to
share weekly nuggets of self-care ideas
for all of us.
Week 8: Time
Consider this:
Valuing time over money is an essential key to our wellbeing.
"Passing the hours working (although productive) does not translate into greater happiness. Spending
time with loved ones does, and a shift in attention toward time proves an effective means to motivate
this connection" (Mogilner, 2010, p 1352).
This week's invitation:
Don't schedule yourself all available hours. Leave time for people and things you love (including you).
Ideas:
*Allow yourself time--Allow 10 extra minutes in the morning so you don't feel rushed.
*Schedule time--Schedule a block of time (like, between 30 min-1 hour) to do something that
brings you joy.
*Salvage time--On your drive to school, consider the time a luxury. Listen to a new playlist, talk radio,
a podcast, an audiobook, or NOTHING.
*Eat at lunch time--Take a lunch without doing other things. Just eat and take the time.
*Be present at times--As often as you can when you're with family or friends, be FULLY present rather
than working.
*Check your time--Look at your calendar and consider what is essential and what is not. Can you
cancel or postpone something that is not essential---and use that bonus time to do something you love.
*Use wait time--Make productive use of wait time. Always have a book, crossword puzzle, podcast,
or article on hand.
2020-21 Wednesday CTT Planning Calendar
Exploratories Flash Back Standards
Case Manager Flash Back Reflections
Link to D114 Business Office Share Folder
*check here for documents most frequently used/requested
Please let Heather know of suggestions for any documents to add to this
folder!
Blue Cross Blue Shield:
10/12--Columbus Day--DAY OFF!
10/13--Remote Learning Planning Day--PreK STILL OPEN!!!
IF DATA HOLDS:
10/19--Launch K and 4th grade Hybrid
10/20--Board of Education Meeting--details TBD
10/26--Launch 5th and 8th grade Hybrid, 1st day of 2nd quarter
11/2--Launch 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Hybrid
11/3--CLOSED for Election Day
11/9--Launch 6th and 7th Hybrid
ONE TEAM...ALL IN...ALWAYS!
Have a great week!
Heather
