AND
Thank you Lynn Smolen, Cindy Carlino, Alana Carlson, Fiona Wisniewski, and Molly Monk for always finding moments throughout our days to collaborate on ways to better support our kiddos :)
And
Thank you Cortnee Snell and Theresa Kovach for going over and beyond these past few weeks in showing our kiddos extra care <3 .
-From Kim Mack
i-Ready
🎉 On average the 6th grade students completed two lessons!
*70% of students engaged in 30 minutes or more
*89 students not engaged at all
Please be sure to follow up with students
to verify that they are on a learning path that is just right for them.
Our Goal:
85% of students engage for at least 30 minutes.
Post-Vaccination Considerations
IDPH released the document linked here to guide schools for how to handle it when employees have symptoms right after getting a shot. This is also updated guidance on handling close contacts. PLEASE REVIEW this document! Let me know if you have any questions!
What does this mean?
NEW:As I shared, IDPH has provided updated exclusionary guidance due to the vaccine.
In short there are two main changes:1) If you have received your COVID 19 vaccine within the
previous 72 hours and have mild symptoms (chills, headache, body ache, fatigue) that could be related
to the vaccine, you do not need to isolate. If these are accompanied by a fever or last for longer
than 48 hours you will need to be evaluated. If you have any Covid symptom more than 72 hours
after receiving your vaccine, you need to be evaluated.
For the symptom screener - if you have ANY symptoms please select as appropriate, even if you think
they are related to the vaccine. We can then review with you to make sure you're a-ok to report onsite.
Updated dashboard data 2/21/21:
- If you are eligible, get fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Wait 2 weeks after getting your second vaccine dose to travel—it takes time for your body to build protection after any vaccination.
- Get tested with a viral test 1-3 days before you travel. Keep a copy of your test results with you during travel in case you are asked for them. Do NOT travel if you test positive.
- Check travel restrictions before you go.
- Wear a mask over your nose and mouth when in public settings. Masks are required on planes, buses, trains, and other forms of public transportation traveling into, within, or out of the United States and in U.S. transportation hubs such as airports and stations.
- Avoid crowds and stay at least 6 feet/2 meters (about 2 arm lengths) from anyone who did not travel with you. It’s important to do this everywhere — both indoors and outdoors.
- Wash your hands often or use hand sanitizer (with at least 60% alcohol).
- Bring extra supplies, such as masks and hand sanitizer.
- Avoid contact with anyone who is sick.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
- Do NOT travel if you were exposed to COVID-19, you are sick or you test positive for COVID-19.
- Do not travel with someone who is sick.
There are no quarantine restrictions for domestic travel. However, upon your return, if you have symptoms, are diagnosed with COVID-19, or learn you have been a close contact to someone with COVID-19, please stay home and notify school immediately.
Additional recommendations apply to international travel. If you are planning to travel internationally at any point during the second semester, please report that to the Attendance Office or School Nurse prior to travel. A quarantine of 10 days upon return from international travel is recommended.
Your cooperation in following these recommendations closely, no matter where you may travel, is appreciated. In-person learning is going well and we do not want any upcoming spring break travel to derail those efforts. Thank you!
- 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.
💡Great Black Inventors💡
Check out this free resource that highlights great African American inventors!
Royalty Free Images & Music Clips
How often do you use images from Google? Like everyday? Are you citing your image every time you use it? Nope? (I’m guilty of this too…)
Take a look at this Padlet with tons of resources for Royalty Free images and SOUND clips!
Here is a Wakelet with links to other sites where you can find more FREE images and icons, etc.
Two Minute Tip -
Make your stream more eye-popping and engaging by adding Emojis to your Google Classroom Headings & Topics!
- We are looking for donations of DVDs for our PBIS store - rated G or PG, please!
- New PBIS Store Hours: Tuesday after school → Wednesday @ 10:30am!
- Don’t forget to try to meet your daily point goal to be entered into the Staff Raffle.
- Friday, 3/19 is our next PBIS Celebration Day!
COVID-19 SAFETY PROCEDURES
-NEW Decision Making Tree for Post-Vaccine Symptoms
Safety Protocols
*If you have any COVID-10 like symptoms at all or are not feeling well, please DO NOT
come onsite.
If coming onsite:
*You must continue to self-certify using Skyward.
*All staff must enter through the main entrance at each site.
*You must sign in using the sign in sheet, mark that you self-certified, and take and record your temperature. IF YOU HAVE A FEVER ABOVE 100.4 YOU ARE ASKED TO LEAVE IMMEDIATELY AND REACH OUT TO YOUR PRINCIPAL AND HEATHER.
*Once Sharon/Marc are onsite, they will review the sign in sheet and cross check with the
self-certification report. If anyone is NOT cleared or did NOT self-certify, they will meet with them to ensure they are safe to be onsite. If not, they'll refer that employee to Heather.
*If you arrive after Sharon/Marc are onsite, please will report to the Health Office to check in so we know you have self-certified. Your temperature will also be taken and recorded. Employees will know to do this because, when Sharon/Marc arrive, they will pick up the sign
in log and put out a sign that says "Please come to the Health Office to check in".
When you come onsite, you can work in your classroom/workspace. Please feel free to use it as your own. I'd just ask that you work in that space as much as possible and not travel out much. You can, of course you can use the bathroom, lounge, copiers, etc. as needed. Please do not congregate in the hallways or in other spaces. We simply want to keep you safe.
If you are alone in your workspace and the door is closed, you may remove your mask. If anyone enters that space, everyone in the space MUST wear a mask and stay 6 ft apart at all times.
When you DO leave your room, I'd ask that you strictly follow the 4 W's to help keep yourself and others around you safe:
1. Wash your hands.
2. Wear your mask.
3. Watch your space.
4. Wait your turn.
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, 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.
Auto Insurance Quote Opportunity and a $25 Amazon Gift Card
Registration for the 2021 NEA ESP National Conference is now open!
The NEA ESP National Conference is the premier professional development opportunity for education support professionals across the nation. The 2021 conference will be held virtually March 19-21, with a special ESP of the Year celebration on Friday, March 26. Get ready to connect, collaborate, and engage in some of the most important topics affecting our school communities today, from racial and social justice, to trauma, social and emotional learning, leadership, organizing, and more! Check out the conference schedule, featured speakers, and workshop sessions at nea.org/espconference.
Registration for the conference is open from February 15-26, and is FREE of charge to NEA members. Space is limited, so spread the word and reserve your spot today!
Remember: our EAFL Elections will be held in April. If you are interested in being a part of this wonderful team, please reach out to any one of the board members with questions....we are happy to talk to you about it.
Maureen DeVoss, President
Melissa Jakstas, 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 25--Play!
Playtime isn't just for kids--adults need to play, too! It can feel indulgent or even silly to play,
but let's CRUSH that this week. The truth is, "if we want to live a life of meaning and
contribution, we have to become intentional about cultivating sleep and PLAY!" (Brown, 2018,
p. 106).
This Week's Invitation: Have some fun!
Monday: Take 26 minutes to watch an amazing TED talk titled "Play Is More Than Just Fun" by
Stuart Brown (2008; https://bit.ly/1e1z9LS). Watch it all at once, split into AM and PM, or
watch between today and Wednesday...the tasks fit together well.
Tuesday: Think about when you used to play. What did play look like when you were a kid?
What activities still appeal to you? Make a list! Wednesday: Can you schedule a playdate (even virtual!) with a friend, family member, or child?
Thursday and Friday: GO PLAY! For each day, do something that feels like total play, even
if it's just for 15 minutes! Ride a bike, play kickball, have a dance party in your kitchen, design
your dream house or ultimate vacation, color, WHATEVER!!!! :)
And...final challenge. Think how you can PLAY during the school day. Chances are if YOU are
having fun, your students will have a good time, too!
Ongoing LCHD Call/Update Notes
2020-21 Wednesday CTT Planning Calendar
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!
*Upcoming Events:
Each Tuesday--Mindful Movement from 3:15-4:00
Tuesday, 3/16--March Board of Education Meeting--details TBD
March 20-28--SPRING BREAK!
Long weekends...gotta love them! 💜
Heather
