TJ's January Newsletter
Together We Have the Power To Do This! WE are TJ STRONG
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Principal Message:
TJ Families:
As a reminder, In-Person learners will be allowed to concurrently learn by streaming into the classroom only if they need to quarantine for illness or exposure to COVID-19. When students flip flop between concurrent and in-person learning for reasons not related to COVID-19, it causes significant disruption within the classroom as well as the main office level where daily accountability for student attendance is a state requirement. For this reason, students who have requested in-person learning who choose to stay home for alternative reasons will not have access to concurrent instruction in 2021. Should your child be absent from in-person learning for a reason other than COVID-19 quarantine or exposure, as was the expectation prior to the pandemic, please contact your main office’s attendance line to report the absence.
Sincerely,
Dr. Sasso
Valentine's Day
Employment Opportunity - Special Education Program Assistants
Have you ever considered working for School District 15? The hours are parent friendly, benefits are included, and most importantly, the work is rewarding. Several schools including Thomas Jefferson are seeking individuals to join our Special Education Program Assistant team. Special Education Program Assistants support teachers, students, and instruction throughout the school day.
We are looking for energetic people willing to work with students with different needs. Students in our self -contained program learn and communicate in unique and special ways. The requirements for the position can be found here. Applications can be submitted via our online system. I would be happy to discuss this opportunity in greater detail with you, feel free to contact me at 847-963-5400. Thanks for considering this opportunity and we look forward to hearing from you.
Palatine Public Library: SORA is Here!
Cold Weather Expectations
As a reminder, students generally go outside for recess every day, so they should be dressed appropriately. Exceptions are made only when a child brings a doctor's note excusing him/her from outdoor recess.
If it is too cold outside, we will keep the students inside the classroom for recess. Below are the guidelines our school district uses to determine if we will send the students outside.
- If the temperature outside, together with the wind chill, is below 0°F, all students will remain inside for the entire lunch hour.
- If the temperature outside, together with the wind chill, is between 0°-10°F, the preferred procedure is a rotation of 20 minutes for lunch, a 20-minute outdoor recess, and a 20-minute indoor recess. However, at the principal's discretion, students may be kept inside for the entire lunch hour.
- If the temperature outside, together with the wind chill, is above 10°F, students will have regular outdoor recess.
- Other considerations in which indoor recess is allowed include the condition of the playground and the presence of precipitation.
For indoor recess, students are supervised in their classrooms.
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PTA News
Stay informed about the great things our PTA does for all the students at TJ by clicking on the links below.
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To see what Committees we still have open, or sign up for one CLICK HERE
To read what each committee is and does, CLICK HERE.
Reminders Regarding Some of Our School Procedures
Upcoming Events
Thursday, 1/28: Depression Awareness/Prevention Program Parent Education Night 7-8:30pm
Friday, 2/5: Kindergarten Reports available on Infinite Campus
Monday. 2/15: No School Presidents' Day Holiday
Wednesday 2/24: TJ Picture Day (In person and virtual)