Christian's Weekly Communication
February 1, 2021
History is All Around Us
Happy Black History Month! This month we will dedicate our new morning announcements to the celebrations and accomplishments of great African Americans whom have made a profound impact upon our world.
Bringing About New Laws - Black Politicians
Vice President Kamala Harris
Congressman Ritchie Torres
Representative Jewell Jones
All of your Hybrid Information in one place:
I am humble and excited to see all of our students next week. I wanted to send you a quick video of important information that is needed before your students return. If you have any questions, please email me jchristian@op97.org. I will be readily accessible to respond to any questions and/or concerns. Please view the following:
6th Grade Parent Hybrid Entry Video Presentation
6th grade Hybrid/Remote Learning Plan Presentation
Conversations with Christian Presentation
Going Hybrid/Staying or Staying Remote
Next week, we will welcome our 7th graders, followed by our 8th graders. Here is a schedule for hybrid:
- Week of 2/1=6th Grade
- Week of 2/8=7th Grade
- Week of 2/15=8th Grade (Starting on 2/16 in observation of Presidents day. 8th graders will have a 3 day hybrid learning experience).
- Parent Teacher Conferences=February 25th & February 26th
7th graders will receive relevant information regarding their hybrid experience this week.
Jayhawk Blanket & Gift Card!
Thanks to an anonymous donor who generously gave money to all D97 PTOs with the request that the donation touch each and every student, the Julian PTO has a surprise. Every Julian student will get a fleece blanket with the Julian Jayhawk Logo and a $10.00 gift card to a local business (Book Table, Pumpkin Moon or Cuzzos)!
The PTO is distributing them on Saturday, Feb. 13 at Julian. If possible, please come at your designated time below to help us control traffic flow. (If that doesn’t work, come any time between 8:30 am-1:30pm).
- 8:30 am - 9:30 am last names from A- E
- 9:30am- 10:30am last names from F-K
- 10:30am- 11:30am last name from L-Q
- 11:30am - 12:30pm last name from R- V
- 12:30pm – 1:30 pm last name from W-Z
Before you arrive at Julian, please write down your child’s name (last name, first name) and grade on a piece of paper – and make it large so volunteers can see it from a distance.
If you are driving, please approach the parking lot from the south and exit to the north. Feel free to walkup, but please wear a mask. If you are unable to pick up the gift this day, look for more information following the event.
Want to help distribute? We’re looking for parents and students to help! Sign up for a shift here:
Animation Field Trip
Hello Brooks & Julian Faculty & Staff,
Rise Up Animation has invited you to their Virtual Field Trip on February 3, 2021 from 2:00 to 3:30 PM. I know that many of you have classes or other duties, but you are welcome to join our students. I’ll be sending the link out the evening before or the morning of the event. Please don’t share the link with anyone outside of our schools, or to students that you don’t know have permission to attend. While there are many “seats”, we are still limited in the number of people that can attend and I want to ensure that our students have priority.
Here is a LINK to a spreadsheet that I’m cleaning up with names of students and parents that have signed up. I’ll be sorting the information Sunday by school and grade level and getting that information to teachers, administrators and attendance clerks. If any teachers want a Canvas Module to help keep students accountable, there are two assignments. One is analyzing the personal impact and the second is for the creation of an online Thank You Card to Rise Up Animation through Padlet. The module can be accessed HERE (address copied below).
https://lor.instructure.com/resources/b58b301c8d1d42d790cba5ba4bc6752e?shared
Morning Announcements are back!
Starting this Monday, February 1, 2021
Keep D97 Safe: Please Avoid Non-Essential Travel
FLYER: COVID-19 and Travel Guidance for District 97 Students and Staff >
Wanting to confirm information you've heard regarding our schools?
Text Messages from D97
Texts may appear from District 97 from 87569 or a phone number with a 424 area code (you may wish to save them to your contacts).
CrisisGo Reminder
Starting Monday, February 1, the CrisisGo Safety iPASS will go live. Health certifications must be completed every day before hybrid learners arrive to school. Elementary students must have their certification completed by 7:15 a.m. and middle school students must have their certification completed by 8:15 a.m. Please see the linked PDF for full details. Highlights of what you can expect are included below.
Information about CrisisGo and resources to help families are available at https://www.op97.org/updatecenter/crisisgo.
Update on Mental Health Wellness Appointments During Hybrid Learning
Remote Learning Requests
Please note that we are unable to accept requests to switch from remote learning to hybrid during Trimester 2. A new enrollment form will be sent to families in February for Trimester 3.
Next Meal D97 Meal Distribution: Tuesday, Feb. 2
Meal distributions will be held every Tuesday, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Longfellow Elementary School (for Julian and feeder schools), 715 S. Highland Ave., and Brooks Middle School (for Brooks and feeder schools), 325 S. Kenilworth Ave.
Author visit opportunity
Book ordering
Anyone can order a copy of his newest book Ground Zero: A Novel of 9/11 ($17.99) or Refugee ($16.99).
Order at this link: https://www.abcfairs.com/alan-gratz-virtual-author-visit-february-8-2021
Select "pick up" and "school pick up" and books will be delivered to Julian after 2/16. No shipping costs.
Promotional information (include or not)
In time for the twentieth anniversary of 9/11, master storyteller Alan Gratz delivers a pulse-pounding and unforgettable take on history and hope, revenge and fear -- and the stunning links between the past and present.
September 11, 2001, New York City: Brandon is visiting his dad at work, on the 107th floor of the World Trade Center. Out of nowhere, an airplane slams into the tower, creating a fiery nightmare of terror and confusion. And Brandon is in the middle of it all. Can he survive -- and escape?
September 11, 2019, Afghanistan: Reshmina has grown up in the shadow of war, but she dreams of peace and progress. When a battle erupts in her village, Reshmina stumbles upon a wounded American soldier named Taz. Should she help Taz -- and put herself and her family in mortal danger?
Two kids. One devastating day. Nothing will ever be the same.
About the Author
Alan Gratz is the bestselling author of several highly acclaimed books for young readers. Alan lives in North Carolina with his wife and daughter. Look for him online at alangratz.com.
* "The pace is quick (don't blink or you'll miss something!), its emotions deeply authentic, and the highly visual settings resonate with accuracy. With a moving author's note, pertinent back matter, and a surprise twist which brings the book full circle, Gratz delivers another winning read." -- , starred review
"Gratz's deeply moving writing paints vivid images of the loss and fear of those who lived through the trauma of 9/11."
Questions? Comments? Please reach out to Ms. Winchell at jwinchell@op97.org
Julian Student Directory
2020-21 Julian Student Directory
Here is the link for the Julian Student Directory. As a courtesy to families that opted-in, the information is only for school related activities or events. The confidential information is not for solicitation, political or non-school related purposes at any time.