This week the weather finally felt like summer is upon us. Teachers spent a lot of time outside with their students, PTC held their Book Fair outdoors, and the week ended on a high note with Field Day. It was AWESOME to see so many of our remote student stop by Book Fair and Field Day. I'd like to thank Mr. Patenaude, Mr. Lair, Mrs. Prost, Mrs. Raczkowski, Ms. Frandria, Mrs. Bojarski, Mrs. Perez, and so many others who helped make Field Day such a success. Thanks to all of our remote families for sharing your students with us today. Today was a very important first step in welcoming your children back to school in person next school year. I can tell you the smiles on their faces as well as their friends' faces really said it all.
Important road closure information effective Tuesday, May 25, 2021:
Due to work on the railroad tracks in Des Plaines, Thacker will be closed between Wolf and Mt. Prospect and Route 230 will detour as follows:
Route 230 Eastbound
Algonquin – Wolf – Thacker
Route 230 Westbound
Thacker – Wolf – Algonquin – Mt. Prospect – Thacker
Thacker is expected to be reopened to traffic by Thursday, May 27. Please allow extra travel time during this detour.
Community vaccinations available for ages 12+:
Please don't forget 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
Final materials return/pickup:
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.
HERE ARE A FEW OTHER UPDATES:
Our ABC end-of-year countdown comes to a close next week. Here are the final theme days:
Monday, May 24: V - Virtual Day (take a virtual field trip)
Tuesday, May 25: W - Wild Day (wear your wildest outfit)
Wednesday, May 26: X - X & O Day (play tic tac toe with a friend)
Thursday, May 27: Y - Yellow & Year End Day (wear yellow)
Friday, May 28: Z - Zap Into Summer Day (at the end of the day, ZAP into summer vacation!)
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 17. Congrats to the students who have been recognized this week!
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.
Summer Food Distribution:
D62 will distribute boxes of meals to last for two weeks on Monday, May 24, 2021 at Algonquin Middle School from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. We will then take a month-long hiatus whereupon food service will resume on Monday, June 28, 2021.
The summer schedule will include the distribution of meal boxes for two weeks being distributed between 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m at Algonquin Middle School on:
- Monday, June 28, 2021
- Monday, July 12, 2021
- Monday July 26, 2021
- Monday, August 9, 2021
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.
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.