I wanted to take this opportunity to thank all of you for working with us during these unprecedented times. You have all been so supportive of us, and I believe that we are more closely-knit as a community than we have ever been before. You patience and understanding with us has meant the world to our entire staff, and on behalf of all of us here at Terrace, I thank you and wish you the very best holiday and new year. I hope you stay safe, healthy, and take the time to reset and recharge so we can enter the new year with hope and optimism that we can work to get things back to something resembling "normal" in 2021.
I want to mention one other thing. Your children are amazing. I am so very proud of them. Learning in this type of environment is difficult for most. Whether your children were attending in person or remotely, this has not been easy. I have been moved by the grit and perseverance that our students show us each and every day. They are making the best of the situation, and they continue to defy the odds to demonstrate that they can learn and grow when they put their minds to it. You all should be very proud of your kiddos. I know that I sure am.
With that, here's to looking forward for a much better year in 2021!
Please click here to read the new December Terrace Times.
Stay safe and healthy!
PLEASE READ THESE OTHER IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
Cardinal Call Out
On Fridays we will acknowledge our students who consistently demonstrating our expected behaviors (Be Safe, Be Ready, and Be Responsible). Please click here to view our Cardinal Call Outs for the week of December 14. Congrats to the students who have been recognized this week!
Materials Pickup:
Our next pickup will be Thursday and Friday, January 07 - 08 from 2:30 - 5:30. Your teachers will send you reminders when these dates get closer. If you cannot make one of the timeframes listed below, we will do our best to work with you. Please contact your child's teacher(s) or the main office to arrange an alternative time. Please see the information below for your planning:
- Schedule
- January 07 - Grades K-2 from 2:30 - 5:30 p.m.
- January 08 - Grades 3- 5 from 2:30 - 5:30 p.m.
- Procedures
- Families will pull up in the front circle in their cars. Please do not walk-up to the building.
- Cars should have signs with student names and teacher names clearly visible for staff to see easily.
- Staff will bring new materials to car and collect prior materials along with the bags you initially received.
- For families with multiple students, you can pick up materials on one day. That day will be the day you pick up for the youngest sibling.
Remote Learning Tips:
- Prepare a quiet learning space to support your child’s focus on school.
- Organize learning materials to ensure they are easily accessible for your child.
- Post your child’s daily schedule in an easily viewable section of their quiet learning space.
- Always encourage your child to do their best in everything in which they are engaged.
- Ask for help from the teacher if your child needs more support to learn.
- Ensure your child maintains a respectful and kind demeanor with their teachers and peers every day.
Food Distribution:
As we conclude 2020, we would like to provide some details on food service during our winter break:
Monday, December 21: meals will be distributed at Algonquin Middle School between 11:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Extra meals will be provided to last over winter break. No food will be distributed during winter break after December 21st.
Monday, January 4: food service will resume at Algonquin Middle School between 11:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Boxes containing meals for a week will be distributed every Monday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Algonquin Middle School. Should you not be able to pick up meals at that time, you may call the kitchen office at (847) 789-5630 on Wednesdays between 11:00 a.m. and noon to arrange for the pick up of emergency boxes.
Meals will be provided to any child (age 18 and under), regardless of financial need. Child(ren) does (do) not have to be present when picking up meals. Transportation will not be provided.
We appreciate our partnership with Arbor Management in continuing food service to our students.
D62 Technology:
The District Technology Department is pleased to announce they have expanded their technology support hours into the evenings on Monday and Wednesday nights from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Families are encouraged to email [email protected] during this time or call the tech helpline at 847-824-8115 and leave a message to generate a help desk ticket. A member of the technology team will answer help desk tickets in the order they are received during the evening support hours.