This week we had a safety drill day where we practiced two fire drills, two severe weather drills, and two lockdown drills. Our in-person students did an amazing job following the directions, and we were able to do these drills in a safe manner. As always, I applaud our staff for their care and professionalism in helping guide our students through these important safety drills.
Don't forget that there is no school next Wednesday, November 11, due to Veteran's Day.
Please read the new October Terrace Times.
Stay safe and healthy this weekend, and have fun!
PLEASE READ THESE OTHER IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
Right At School:
Just as a reminder, we have a partnership with Right At School for before and after school childcare. We used to have SPARK for the same purpose, but now we are working with Right At School. If you are interested in a before or after school childcare option for your children, please click here to see their website. There you can find a description of the program as well as pricing.
Materials Pickup:
On Thursday and Friday, November 19-20, we will have our next materials pickup. 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
- November 19 - Grades K-2 from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
- November 20 - 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.
Breakfast and Lunch:
For students who are retuning to school for in-person learning:
- All students will receive meals free of charge through December of 2020. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) changed the guidelines regarding school meals for the reminder of 2020. If you send your child to school and want them to have breakfast or lunch, they may do so free of charge through the end of the calendar year.
- We are awaiting the guidelines on meal service starting in January of 2021. Families whose students are not on the free and reduced lunch program may need to resume paying for their meals starting in January. More information will be communicated to you about this once it becomes available.
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.