McAuliffe Messenger
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
REPORT CARDS ISSUED FEBRUARY 5TH
Your student’s SecondQuarter grades will be released through your Infinite Campus Parent Portal on Friday, February 5th at 3:00pm. If you need help logging into your Infinite Campus Parent Portal, please contact your school office.
YEARBOOK INFORMATION
5Essentials Parent Survey Now Open!
Our district has chosen to provide the optional Parent Supplement survey. If at least 20 percent of McAuliffe's parents complete this survey, a parent supplement report will also be generated. The parent data will not be reported on the State Report Card.
Your participation in the parent portion of the survey will help us understand the conditions at your child’s school and guide improvement. Your identity and survey responses will be kept completely confidential and will never be connected to you or your child.
The Illinois 5Essentials Survey for students and teachers will be conducted February 3, 2021 through April 2, 2021. The Parent Survey Supplement will be conducted during that same timeframe. To take the survey please visit https://survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois/ and select the appropriate survey to begin.
For more information about the Illinois 5Essentials Survey, or to view previous years’ Reports, please visit https://www.5-essentials.org/illinois. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact 5Essentials Client Services at 1-866-440-1874 or impact-surveys@uchicago.edu
Fourth Quarter Planning Survey
Fourth quarter planning is underway, and we are asking families to give us feedback regarding our proposed learning models. Survey responses are due by noon on Friday, February 5.
Please note, this is not a commitment form. The District is seeking feedback to aid with planning. Family learning choice commitments will be sent once our learning models are narrowed to two options and transportation and staffing needs are assessed.
Please click here to take our Fourth Quarter Planning Survey.
FEBRUARY IS BLACK HISTORY MONTH !
Black History Month Read Alouds
Click on the link to hear these stories!
“Rocket Says Look Up” By Nathan Bryon
“I am Enough” By Grace Byers
Sulwe by Lupita Nyong'o
“ABC’s For Girls Like Me” By Melanie Goolsby
“The Day You Begin” By Jacqueline Woodson
“How To Trick the Tooth Fairy” By Erin Danielle Russell
“The Hula-Hoopin’ Queen” By Thelma Lynne Godin
"The Word Collector” By Peter H. Reynolds
“Trombone Shorty” By Trombone Shorty, Troy Andrews
This is the story of how Trombone Shorty became the famous trombone player he is today!
“Rent Party Jazz” By William Miller
“As Fast As Words Could Fly” By Pamela M Tuck
“Catch The Moon: The Story of a Young Girls Baseball Dream” By Crystal Hubbard
This is a true story about Toni Stone. She was one of the first Black women to play professional baseball.
“Woosh Lonnie Johnson's Super Soaking Stream of Inventions” By Chris Barton
This is a true story about Lonnie Johnson, a Black inventor. He worked for NASA and invented the power source for the satellite that was sent to Jupiter! He also invented the super soaker!
Valentine's Day
While following our Covid-19 guidelines, please refrain from bringing in any items to be distributed to the class. Teachers have been given permission to do any Valentine's day activities with their classes but the distribution of any gifts/cards/candy etc is strictly prohibited.
Social Emotional Wellness
Times may be uncertain, but rest assured, we are here for you and your family. As we forge ahead together, please know we have resources to help. Do not hesitate to reach out to your Social/Emotional leaders at McAuliffe::
School Counselor
Cassidy Campbell
School Social Worker
Jennifer Brower
Crisis & Support Hotlines:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)
24/7 free & confidential support & crisis resources
Crisis Textline: text CONNECT to 741741
24/7 text message support for those in crisis.
Between Friends: 1-800-603-HELP (1-800-603-4357)
24/7 domestic violence crisis line
Call 4 Calm: Text “TALK” or “HABLAR” to 552-020
Free Emotional Support Text Line
Chicago Rape Crisis Hotline: 1-888-293-2080
24/7 Chicago rape hotline for survivors of sexual violence & their significant others
Illinois Warm Line: 1-866-359-7953
Peer & Family mental health support by phone, weekdays M-F 9 AM-5 PM
NAMI Chicago local resources & referral helpline: 312-563-0445
Compassionate support & personalized referrals M-F 9 AM-5 PM, Sat 9-1
If you or someone you love is experiencing an immediate, life-threatening mental health crisis, call 911, clearly state that the individual is experiencing a mental health emergency, and ask that a Critical Incident Team officer responds to the situation. A Critical Incident Team officer is trained in handling psychiatric emergencies.
D140 COVID 19 DASHBOARD
District 140 is using a COVID-19 dashboard to keep families informed of positive cases and quarantine status. Click to view our COVID-19 Dashboard.
KEEP IN TOUCH!
I encourage you to visit ksd140.org throughout the school year for key events and information pertaining to our school and the District. As always, please don't hesitate to contact me if you need assistance. My door is always open.
Respectfully,
Dr. Annette L. Szczasny
Principal