It was wonderful to welcome back our in-person learners to school this week. We were able to quickly remember all of our safety and health protocols that we have in place, and students were able to quickly adjust to being back in school at Terrace. I am very proud of our staff and students for making Terrace a safe place to learn.
For those families whose students are still remote but may want to opt their child in for the third trimester, another survey for changing your child's enrollment status was sent to you by the district today. Please make sure to fill out the survey if you want your child to return to in-personal learning on March 02. If you were a family that was once in-person and then switched to remote, you have to fill out the survey again to let us know of your desire to change your enrollment status back to in-person. If you did not get the survey for some reason, please contact Mrs. Bojarski in the office at 847-824-1501.
Please note that in the month of February, there are several non attendance days, and on the 24th, there is a half day. In the morning, there will be no school for anyone. In the afternoon, it will be a remote learning day only (no in-person). There will be no morning kindergarten on that date.
On Feb. 02, kindergarten registration will open online. If you have a prospective kindergartener for 2021-2022, or if you have neighbors who do, please be ready to start the registration process on Feb. 02. Registration for 2021-2022 will also open up for all new and returning students on that date as well. If you have any questions about the registration process, please contact Mrs. Bojarski in the office at 847-824-1501.
Finally, if you, your student, or anyone in your family is struggling in any way, please know we are here to help you and support you. You can reach out to me directly or to Mrs. Greenwood, our social worker. We are here to help you if you need it.
Enjoy the weekend!
PLEASE READ THESE OTHER IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
Cardinal Call Out
On Fridays we acknowledge our students who consistently demonstrate our expected behaviors (Be Safe, Be Ready, and Be Responsible). Please click here to view our Cardinal Call Outs for the week of January 19. Congrats to the students who have been recognized this week!
Band/Orchestra
For fifth grade families only: If your child is interested in band or orchestra, please read this letter describing some important information and the registration process for the family information meetings next Tuesday and Thursday.
Kindergarten Registration/Online Registration
Please read this letter (English & Spanish) regarding the opening of kindergarten and online registration on Feb. 02 for the 2021-2022 school year.
Materials Pickup:
Our next pickup will be Thursday and Friday, February 04 - 05 from 4:00 - 6:00. 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
- February 04 - Grades K-2 from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
- February 05 - Grades 3- 5 from 4:00 - 6:00 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.
Right At School:
If you have a student returning on January 19th and are looking for a before and/or after school program, please check out the Right At School website.
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:
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.