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Glacier Ridge Elementary School 08.21.20
Dear Glacier Ridge Families,
Dear Glacier Ridge Families,
Welcome to the start of a new and unique school year. We have been working very hard to prepare for the first day of school. Teaching and learning remotely this year will look much different than it did in the spring. Be sure to click on the Parent FAQ link below.
You will be receiving a weekly plan from your child's teacher to start the week and then a detailed plan each day. All necessary links will be in these plans. Encore teachers will be entering the classroom during the scheduled Encore time. It is imperative that students logon each day at 8:00 AM since teachers will be taking attendance.
We are excited to begin and look forward to seeing the children in their Zoom Rooms.
Welcome Back!
Enjoy your weekend.
Mr. Jacobsen
Family Contact Information
When we are able to transition back to in-person learning please carefully consider who you choose as an emergency contact. Contacts should be adults who are available during the day and have transportation should it be necessary to pick up your child(ren) from school. If necessary, please contact your child’s school to update your information.
Remote Learning Attendance Procedures
Student attendance will be taken online daily by teachers during synchronous learning. Any students missing will be reported to the school’s main office. Parents/guardians should call the school’s attendance line (available 24/7) and leave a message to report student absences for any reason. When you call to report an absence for your child who isn't feeling well, and can't participate in remote learning, please include your child's symptoms with your message.
Technology and Preparation - (Previously Communicated from the District)
- Over the Weekend:
- Students should charge their Chromebooks.
- Students and families should review the Remote Learning 2.0 expectations (see below).
- On Monday, 8/24:
- Kindergarten students should log into their device by 8am. Click on the Seesaw icon from the iPad using the home learning code provided in your student’s supply box. If your student did not receive a home learning code, please contact your child’s teacher. Await notification via Seesaw from the teacher.
- Students in grades 1-3 should log into their device by 8am. Log into your Chromebook using the Clever Badge provided in your student supply box. Click on the Seesaw icon from your home screen in Clever. Await notification via Seesaw from the teacher.
- Students in grades 4-8 should log into their device by 8am. Log into your Chromebook using your password* from last year. Click on the Seesaw icon from your home screen in Clever. Await notification via Seesaw from the teacher.
*To change your child’s password, see the links below. For other questions related to technology or your child’s device, contact techsupport@d47.org.
Required Physicals and Immunizations
Illinois state law requires children entering preschool, kindergarten, 6th grade and 9th grade to have a complete physical examination on file with the school health office before the first day of school or the child will not be allowed to start school. While this policy remains unchanged this year despite the COVID-19 pandemic, we have extended the deadline for submitting school physicals to October 15, 2020. Physical exams must have been completed within one year prior to the first day of school.
Upon completion of your child’s health exam, forms and immunization records may be scanned and emailed to the school nurse by visiting the medical records submission page of the District 47 website. Forms may also be dropped off in our drop box located at our main doors.
Visit the District 47 website for a complete schedule of state health, dental, and vision exam and immunization requirements by grade level. If questions, please contact your health office.
Upcoming Important Dates
August 24th - First Day of Remote Learning
September 7th - No School - Labor Day
Glacier Ridge Elementary
Email: jmjacobsen@d47.org
Website: https://www.d47.org/grs
Location: 1120 Village Road, Crystal Lake, IL, USA
Phone: (815)444-4850
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GlacierRidgeD47
Twitter: @GlacierRidgeD47