We are entering the home stretch of an unprecedented school year. This week the weather cooperated, and we were able to get our students outside for lunches and for instruction. Our students took their spring MAP and Fastbridge assessments, and at this point, they are pretty much finished with testing and can enjoy the last couple of weeks of school. Our teachers are trying to figure out fun ways to celebrate the year with their in person and remote students, so stay tuned for more information to come from them about that.
Yesterday you should have received word that there are vaccination appointments available for the community on Sunday, May 23, for individuals who are 12 years and older. Here is the info:
When: Children 12 and up will have the opportunity to receive the Pfizer vaccine on Sunday, May 23 beginning at 8 a.m. The second dose will be available on June 13. Where: Frisbie Senior Center, 52 E. Northwest Highway, Des Plaines.
How do I register: A total of 1250 vaccines have been secured. To register, please visit this website link to register: https://kordinator.mhealthcoach.net/vcl/1611365440763. You will need to make an appointment.
Cost: There is no cost to receive the vaccine.
Waiting period: People are required to sit/wait on-site for 15 minutes after vaccine is administered
Please note that our final material pickup for remote families will be Wednesday and Thursday, May 26-27. This will be an opportunity to return any materials the teachers are asking for and to pick up and final materials for the summer. The final day of school is Friday, May 28, and dismissal is at 3:15.
Unless you are moving or have moved out of the district, all students will be permitted to keep their devices for the summer. If you are a family that has moved or will be moving, we will need all of your materials and devices back on May 28. Please work with your teacher on that.
Please don't forget, the PTC drive-thru Book Fair will be on May 19 and May 20 from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Families will have a chance to drive through the book fair in front of Terrace. All purchases support our school! A virtual preview event will happen on Seesaw next week. All students who complete a wish list will be entered into a raffle to win FREE BOOKS! Please contact Heather Giver with questions at [email protected].
Here are a few other updates:
Field Day is right around the corner, on Friday, May 21. I have emailed a survey to all of our remaining remote families in order to invite their students to join us during their Field Day hour. As of right now, there is a chance or rain on Friday, so please be prepared to have a makeup date on the 25th.
Please remember to send your student to Field Day with:
- Comfortable clothes and shoes for running and playing
- A hat if they want to wear one
- An extra face mask, in case it gets wet
- Sunscreen
- Personal water bottle with name on it
Our ABC end-of-year countdown is in full gear! Next week there will be a specific theme day Monday - Friday. Here are the theme days:
Monday, May 17: Q - Question Day (ask questions to get to know someone better)
Tuesday, May 18: R - Read a Book Day (read, read, read)
Wednesday, May 19: S - Silly Day (be extra silly---wear a silly outfit, silly socks, silly jokes, etc.)
Thursday, May 20: T - Terrace Day (show some terrace school spirit)
Friday, May 21: U - Unique Day (think and write about what makes you unique)
This year, although we are not having PTC meetings or events in person, the PTC board has still be working behind the scenes with fundraising and in keeping our staff's spirits up. Next year, they will be in need of some additional support, as they are looking for a new treasurer. If interested, please contact the PTC at [email protected].
In-person families, to the extent possible, it is important that if your student is an in-person student that they come to school in person each day unless they are sick or in quarantine. We have many families who are just opting to keep their children home remotely here and there, and the back and forth does cause a disruption to the teachers' ability to plan and teach accordingly. We realize that sometimes there are extenuating circumstances, but please do your best to send your children to school every school day unless they have symptoms or are in quarantine. Thank you in advance for working with us.
Remember, 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.
PLEASE READ THESE OTHER IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
Cardinal Call-Outs:
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 May 10. Congrats to the students who have been recognized this week!
Quarantine Expectations:
If your child is required to quarantine for any reason, they are expected to join their classroom remote learning session for the entire day. If the student is sick and unable to attend remote classes, please call the office to report the absence.
New IDPH Guidelines:
The daily D62 Student Self Certification Forms have been updated to reflect the new IDPH guidelines. Runny nose, congestion, and abdominal pain are no longer considered COVID symptoms and have been removed from the form. Students will not be excluded from school for these isolated symptoms.
Online Registration:
Please do not forget that registration for 2021-2022 is also open for all new kindergarteners, new students, and for our returning students. As of right now, 58% of Terrace families have registered for next year. Please take the time to register when you have a few moments. If you have any questions about the registration process, please contact Mrs. Bojarski in the office at 847-824-1501.
Materials Pickup:
Our next pickup will be Wednesday and Thursday, May 26 - 27 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
- May 26 - Grades K-2 from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
- May 27 - 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.
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.