Viking Newsletter
November 18th
Remote Learning
Reminder on Learning Expectations:
- Cameras on and used appropriately (showing faces).
- Be on time to class.
- Attend classes in an appropriate area and dressed for the day.
- Use District 47 issued device.
- Attendance is taken for XLT.
- Show up to 2:30pm Encrichment. when requested by your teacher.
Attendance
Please call the attendance line to let us know.
Attendance Line: 815.788.5606
7th grade students!
If you are in science with Staroske, Stone, or Fox we will be having a supply pickup.
When? Thursday, November 19th, 8:00- 3:30
Where? At RBMS outside the main doors in a tote labeled science
What? Taste the Rainbow Lab Packet and 3 colored piece of paper
Why? We will be completing a lab to understand the processes of photosynthesis and cellular respirationFrom Clinicians
Spirit Week Kindness Challenge this Week.
Student Council is hosting a Spirit Week.
Wednesday - Face-time someone you have not talked to in a while.
Thursday - Help your planet by picking up trash or rake the leaves.
Friday - Be kind to yourself by taking time off and doing things you enjoy.
Student Council challenge you to complete as many of these acts of kindness as you can!
Conferences are November 23rd and November 24th
Due to the current pandemic, parent/teacher conferences will be held virtually for all grade levels (PreK-8) on the following dates/times in November:
Monday, November 23, 2020 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday, November 24, 2020 8:00 am - 11:00 am
Links to virtual conferences will be sent by the teacher and/or school prior to conferences. Should you have questions about this process or need help logging into ParentVue, please contact the school office or the district’s Help Desk at 815-788-5080 or hd@d47.org.
Links will be sent through email Sunday afternoon.
Photo Retakes - December 3rd
We needed to cancel our retakes.
The new Date is December 3rd and the times will remain the same:
11-12 : In Person
1-4 : Remote
Office Hours
Absences: 815-788-5606
Nurse: 815-788-5623
General Office Questions: 815-788-5600
Administration: The best way to reach us is by e-mail.
Kellie Marks (Principal) krmarks@d47.org
Scott Meyer (Assistant Principal) swmeyer@d47.org
Evan Kozlowski (Assistant Principal) ekozlowski@d47.org
Lori Humbles (Dean) lhumbles@d47.org
PTO UPDATE - Fundraiser is TONIGHT!
11:00 am - 10:00 pm at Lou Malnati's!
This includes Frozen Pizza!
COMING SOON: Gift Card Fundraiser! It will all be on-line, shipped to your house.
We had our first meeting last night. Thank you to all of those that were able to attend.
Our Board This Year Includes:
President - Kim Hollander
Vice President - Ivania Lindley
2nd Vice President - Kari Hartman
Treasure - Mary Moore
Secretary - Jenn Letak
Please contact Kim Hollander (hollanderkd@att.net) if you are interested in being a part of this great group!
Food Distribution
We are excited to share that the Illinois State Board of Education Nutrition Department and the U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced that breakfast and lunch will be available to all students at no charge through June 30, 2021.
In-person students will continue to be offered “grab-and-go” style sack breakfast/ lunches at school at the end of each day. Families of remote students can pick up a week's worth of meals on Tuesdays from 3-6pm at Hannah Beardsley Middle School.
Salvation Army
may be especially stressful with the current state of the economy. If you would like to receive assistance for the holidays, please contact the Crystal Lake Salvation Army. They will be accepting applications for assistance beginning Monday, November 9th and continuing through Wednesday December 2nd . If you have any questions or would like to make an appointment, call 815-455-2769. Click on the link for more information.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1P3aU04Yber8IDtN64RYXSMhnnZSUZP3q/edit
In addition, Salvation Army is inviting families for a Thanksgiving dinner Wednesday November 25th, from 11am to 3pm.
There are options for attendees to eat at the facility with proper social distance or take a box meal home.
Call 815-455-2769 for more information or to volunteer.
D47 Teaching and Learning Highlights!
We’d like to highlight the great teaching and learning going on both remotely and in-person in District 47. Excited about something a student has learned? Want to give a shout-out to a special teacher? Please email a brief description and/or photos to Denise Barr, Director of Communications and Public Engagement, at dbarr@d47.org or post to social media with hashtag #forward47. We’d like to include these highlights in our weekly “D47in47” video.
Having Chromebook issues?
PARENTS: Please remind your student that they need to fully charge their Chromebooks daily.
If you are having trouble with your Chromebook, here are some ideas that might help.
If you still need assistance email techsupport@d47.org
Principal's Corner
Thanksgiving
I am thankful to be a part of the District, but so very thankful for being a Bernotas Viking with all of you.
I wish you all a healthy and happy Thanksgiving Break.
Take Care.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Upcoming Dates;
11/23/20 - Conferences (8-8)
11/24/20 - Conferences (8-11)
11/23/20 - 11/27/20 - NO School
IMPORTANT DATES
Trimester 2: Nov. 16, 2020 - Feb. 26, 2021
Trimester 3: March 1, 2021 - May 26, 2021
Follow Us!
Email: rbmschool@d47.org
Website: www.d47.org/rbm
Location: 170 N Oak St., Crystal Lake, IL, USA
Phone: 815.788.5600
Facebook: facebook.com/BernotasVikings
Twitter: @BernotasVikings