Pirate's Cove
News for the start of school - August 21 - August 28
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Principal's Message
Pirate parents,
The start of the school year always seems to catch me by surprise. I feel like summer was here and then gone in the blink of an eye. This is my experience with it. Others have shared with me that this was a strange summer, and it seemed to go on forever. We are super excited to get this new school year underway! Our crew has been busy all week putting all the necessary components to start the school year in place to start on Monday.
All technology requests that were put in by the August 12th deadline have been contacted and received their device. Families that put in requests after the deadline will be contacted this week to receive their device.
We still have a number of students who are new to Plank that are waiting for their network email addresses and passwords. There will be some information found below for students to access their accounts. If your child is having trouble accessing their email, contact the main office, and we can route the request to our tech department. If you are still waiting on Google Classroom invites, please reach out to your teacher's email address.
Our material pick up days were able to get over 650 families their books and classroom handouts. Teachers will be reviewing the instructional supplies that are needed to start the school year on Monday. If you were unable to attend the pick up days, received something that was incorrect, or you believe there are other items that you need, please reach out to the Plank Main Office to set up a time to come in this upcoming week. Additional material pick up days will be scheduled closer to Labor Day. Keep an eye out for information on additional pick-ups.
I want to keep Plank parents informed of our progress with our re mote learning plans. For full reopening plans and information, please follow the link to access the SD 308 reopening plan documents. You can also click on the button below this Principal's Message in order to access the PDF of the plan. If you are looking for the Junior High Remote Learning Schedule, you can find it by following this link.
If you haven't registered your child for school, and they are a Plank student, please follow this link to register them for the 2020-2021 school year!
https://www.sd308.org//site/Default.aspx?PageID=1031
If you have specific needs for your family, or you have questions, there is a link to a form survey that you can complete to share with me further down in the newsletter. We want to keep open lines of communication with our families so that we can continue to provide support and answer questions. I know they are out there!
If you have questions, please reach out to the Plank Main office at 630-551-9400. Please know that we are still working on the specifics for our return plans, and these plans are subject to change. The most up to date information can be found at the SD 308 website.
The staff at Plank Junior High is committed to serving the students and parents of the surrounding community. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact me, and we can work together to find solutions. I can be reached at 630-551-9400 and thaymond@sd308.org. We look forward to partnering with you and your student throughout the year.
Pirates Persevere!
Always in partnership,
Tyler Haymond
Principal
Plank Junior High School
Welcome 6th Graders!
Chromebook Distribution
If you are waiting for, or are interested in a district issued device, please visit the information page linked here for more information.
Welcome to our new staff!
Tawanda Kitchen - Restorative Practices Counselor
Maria De Prado Dieguez - Dual Language
Tom Domagala - Assistant Band Director
Mike Wulff - 6th Grade
Marcia Lopez - 7th and 8th grade ELA
Congratulations, and welcome aboard!
First Day of School
We do have new staff that are still getting started, and login information may not have been fully shared as of Friday. This information should come out today or tomorrow. Reach out to your classroom teachers if you have specific Google Classroom or questions about the class.
Our Junior High 9 Period Remote Learning Schedule is below.
Attendance Guidelines
Plank Attendance Guidelines
630-551-9401
Please leave a message on the Attendance Line noting the reason for the absence. Include all symptoms or the reason for the absence if it is not illness related. Students need to be called in if they will miss a partial day. Please note the class/classes that will be missed in addition to the reason for the absences.
Curriculum Night 2020
Parent Resources
Follow the links to access the parent resources that we have available.
- A Parent's Guide to Google Classroom - A step-by-step guide to help parents that are unfamiliar with accessing Google Classroom.
- Google Classroom Cheat Sheet for students - Shake Up Learning
- Google Meets Expectations - Many teachers use these expectations within their Google Hangout Live Meets.
- Google Suite Tutorials - A collection of Google tutorials that students will be using with their teachers during remote learning. There are dozens of resources here that cover almost anything you need to know about using Google Suite.
- Parent's Guide to Student Portal - Tyler 360 document that outlines Student Portal access and features.
Parent Tip of the Week
Student Portal
Student Login/Passwords and Tech Help
Have you tried to log into your Google account lately? If not...we suggest you log in PRIOR to Monday morning.
6th grade
New Students --> "123456"
example: new student coming to Plank, the password will be 123456
Students changing schools --> No Change
example: student moving from Bednarcik to Plank, the password will be the same - no change
Student changing Grades --> School Code
example: student moving from 5th grade to 6th grade, will be the same as the old 5th-grade password which was initially set to their 6-digit birthdate.
Students can change password to any acceptable password
7th - 12th grade
New Students --> "123456"
example: new student going to Plank, the password will be 123456
Students changing schools --> No password change
example: student moving from Bednarcik to Plank, the password will be the same password - no change
Student changing Grades --> No password change
example: student moving from 10th grade to 11th grade, will be the same
example: student moving from 6th grade to 7th grade, will be the same
Students can change password to any acceptable password.
New students: Your username is: studentIDnumber@students.sd308.org and your password is 123456 until you change it.
Don't remember your password? Go to the portal and try the forgot password link.
New student logins might take longer to obtain due to the high volume of Google "traffic" with getting accounts set up.
Need Tech Help? sd308.link/studenttechrequest
Plank Home and School Elections
Plank Spirit Wear through the Plank HSA
Pirate families!
No contact Fall spiritwear sale! All items will be shipped directly to your house. Be the first to get a Plank Face mask! When we finally return to in-person learning, all students will be required to wear a face mask at school. Sport your Pirate Pride with a Plank Mask! Available in 3 colors to show your school spirit and support your class color: Gray (6th), purple (7th) and black (8th). Any question let Jacquie Bucher, president HSA, know by emailing kplankhsa@gmail.com.
Click here to place your order =>
https://plankschool.itemorder.com/sale This is an open order, and will close on 12/31. Allow for 3 weeks for delivery.
Click here to see this spirit wear flyer => Spirit Wear Flyer
Another option for grade level shirts can also be ordered between now and September 4th for pickup at registration in August. If you have any questions on these grade level shirts please contact Mr. Daleiden at sdaleiden@sd308.org
Click here to place your order => https://www.3rddegreedesigns.com/plankpirates
Click here to see this grade level shirt flyer => Grade Level Shirt Flyer
Supporting Students and Families
The Student Services team at Plank has compiled a list of valuable resources for families to use. These resources are available to all of our families. There are two forms that can be completed to provide assistance if needed during the summer. We miss you, Pirates!.
This form is a short survey for families. Fill out the family form here.
To visit our Student Services resources Page, please click here.
Free or Reduced Cost Internet Access
Check out the services here.
Parent Portal in Tyler SIS
Our student information system is Tyler SIS. Log into the link below if you are looking for updated grades, information, attendance, and the features of the former e School Home Access. Watch for updates on how parents can use the Portal on our website and in upcoming newsletters.
Health Paperwork
******A HOLD ON SCHEDULE AND FIRST DAY EXCLUSION******
6th Grade Physical
The state of IL requires all incoming 6th graders to have a complete health physical. Failure to provide a school physical will result in first day exclusion. Physicals WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED without a parent completing the health history for their student - page 2 of the physical, and providing a signature. No scheduled appointment exceptions.
Immunization Record
Immunizations are required prior to the start of the school year. Students who do not receive proper immunizations will be excluded from attending school. Please check with your child’s physician regarding updated Hepatitis B, MMR, Meningococcal, Varicella and Tdap immunizations.
For 6th grade students, the Tdap and Meningitis (Meningococcal) immunizations are required on or after the 11th birthday, and in some cases that is after the start of school. These students still must have a physical on file prior to the first day of school. They will have 30 days after their 11th birthday to complete these immunizations and turn documentation in to school.
Dental Exam
In Jr High - Dental exams are only required for 6th grade. This should be dated between November 15, 2019 to May 15, 2021. State Physical and Dental exam forms will be provided to you by your Physician or Dentist, but forms can be found under the Health Services Tab on the district website: www.sd308.org.
An Annual Health History will need to be completed by a parent prior to the start of school.
Who do I call in case of a child absence?
A parent or a legal guardian must call 630-551-9400 before 10:00 a.m. A note is not acceptable. Please report the following information:
- Student’s Name and ID Number
- Your Name & Contact Phone Number
- Reason for Absence & Symptoms
*If a call is not received or a reason is not given, the absence will be considered “unexcused”.
If your child needs ANY medication to be given either on a regular basis or just as needed, please have your doctor complete a Medication Authorization Form for each medication. The medication forms and Health plans for: Asthma, Food Allergies, Seizures, and Diabetes are also available under the Health Services Tab. These forms are required to be completed and submitted YEARLY.
Important People to Know
Administration:
Principal
Tyler Haymond 630-551-9410 thaymond@sd308.org
Assistant Principal
Dr. Marcus Lewis 630-551-9411 mlewis@sd308.org
Assistant Principal
Bailey Campbell 630-551-9412 bcampbell@sd308.org
Student Support Lead Teachers
Lead Special Education Teacher
Carrie Quinn 630-551-9497 cquinn@sd308.org
EL Coordinator
Guadalupe Gallardo Escobedo 630-551-9466 ggallardoescobedo@sd308.org
Secretaries:
Principal Secretary
Laurie Williams 630-551-9409 lwilliams@sd308.org
Registrar/Discipline Secretary
Camille Simmons 630-551-9418 csimmons@sd308.org
Attendance Secretary
Asusana (Susie) Montes-Mijarez 630-551-9408 amontesmijarez@sd308.org
Student Services:
Counselors:
Caitlin Gannon 630-551-9414 cgannon@sd308.org
Students with last names A-L
Kelly Hlavacs and Jen Modaff 630-551-9415 khlavacs@sd308.org, jmodaff@sd308.org
Students with last names L-Z
Dr. Tawanda Kitchen 630-551-9483 tkitchen@sd308.org
Restorative Practice Counselor
Social Workers:
Regena Alonzo 630-551-9405 ralonzo@sd308.org
Marguerite Slinger 630-551-9416 mslinger@sd308.org
Building Nurse:
Kristin Jenkins 630-551-9402 kjenkins@sd308.org
Important Resources
Transportation: 630-636-2999
Tyler Parent Portal login/access questions: tylerhelp@sd308.org
Waiver of Fee questions: Kaitlyn Dolenak 630-636-3662
Free/Reduced Lunch Application Status: Paola Lares Luna: 630-636-3663
Plank Junior High School
Email: thaymond@sd308.org
Website: https://www.sd308.org/plank
Location: Plank Jr. High, Secretariat Lane, Oswego, IL, USA
Phone: 6305519400
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/plank308/?scrlybrkr=2abf877d
Twitter: @Plank308