Coyote Tales
August 24, 2023
Corron Mission Statement
From the Principal
This week has been a bit unusual for our students and staff given the intense heat. We are so fortunate to have a modern building with air conditioning! While we needed to shift lunch and recess to classrooms due to the cafeteria not having air, our students did a wonderful job adjusting to the change in their routines. Our PE teachers also did a great job of providing activities that were at a slower pace, focusing on SEL skills and problem solving.
I’m sure you are all looking forward to a much cooler weekend - enjoy!
Chris Balaskovits
Arrival and dismissal procedures
Daily Arrival: Students will be able to enter the building through 2 locations this year. These locations are the front door (#1) and the door by the back playground (#8). Families can choose the drop off location that works best for them. Students will be allowed to enter the building at 7:45 and will head down to their classrooms at that point. There will be adult assistance for the first few weeks for students who need help finding their way.
- Front parking lot: this will continue to be a drive up area where parents remain in their cars and drop students off in the unloading zone. Students can exit the car from the passenger side only in the areas that have a yellow painted curb. There will be staff members present each day to help move traffic along. The bus circle is reserved for buses only.
- If you prefer to walk your child up, please park in the lot and walk your child through the crosswalk. A staff member will stop traffic to allow you to cross. Please do not cross in other areas of the parking lot for safety reasons.
- Back of building: Parents are allowed to park in the Park District lot and walk their child to the sidewalk. There is no drive up lane to drop and go, as this causes unsafe conditions.
Daily Pick Up: Our Kindergarten classes will be exiting at the front of the building (door 1). First grade classes can exit door 1 or door 8 (back of the school) only. All other grade levels will have a choice of exiting through doors 8 or 23 (south side by the field). Your child’s teacher may send a specific dismissal door for their class based on their location. Parents can meet their children near any of these areas. For our K-2 students, please let your child’s teacher know how your child will be getting home and/or who will be picking them up. If you need to change your child’s plans for dismissal, please email the teacher and then call the office so we can ensure that we know about the change.
Pick up is at 3:00 - there is no after-school supervision provided once dismissal ends.
Please note that there are no dogs allowed on school property during drop-off or pick up.
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday, August 30
Elementary Early Release at 2:10 pm
Institute Day - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
Monday, September 4
Labor Day Holiday
Tuesday, September 12
Open House (see info below)
Wednesday, September 27
Picture Day at school
Open House
Again this year all D303 elementary schools will be hosting an Open House for families. Corron’s event will be held on Tuesday, September 12th. Parents and students will be invited in to tour the school and see their classrooms. The event will be held in the evening, with families with last name’s A-L coming from 6:00 - 6:30 and M-Z coming from 6:45 - 7:15. Our staff will share more information as the date approaches.
Reporting Absences
Please know that our attendance line is open 24/7. Call 331-228-6900 and leave a message as soon as you know that your child will not be attending school with your reason why. Thank you.
Family Resource
In D303, we value the opportunity to provide a community of care and support to our families, especially those faced with financial hardship. If your family is experiencing a significant financial need, our community partnerships have several supports available for families, including school clothes/shoes, winter coats/accessories, school supplies, toiletries, holiday meals, and holiday gifts. If you would like to be considered for any of these supports, please complete the Family Resource Form by September 1, 2023.
En D303, valoramos la oportunidad de proveer una comunidad de cuidado y apoyo a nuestras familias, especialmente a aquellas que enfrentan dificultades financieras. Si su familia está experimentando actualmente una necesidad financiera significativa, nuestras asociaciones comunitarias tienen varios apoyos disponibles para las familias, incluyendo: ropa/calzado para la escuela, abrigos/accesorios de invierno, materiales escolares, artículos de aseo personal, comidas para los días festivos, y/o regalos para navidad. Si desea que se le tenga en cuenta para cualquiera de estas ayudas, por favor, rellene este formulario. Para ser considerado, es fundamental que complete esta encuesta a más tardar el viernes 1 de septiembre.
Smartwatches and Phones
Technology can be a wonderful way to keep in touch with family members. However, smartwatches and phones can become quite disruptive to the learning environment when parents are contacting their children throughout the day (and vice versa). The Elementary Student Handbook contains the following language:
Students are extended the privilege of possessing phones/smartwatches on school grounds;
however, their use is limited to after-school dismissal and non-school days. These devices must be in the off position, or not used once the student arrives on campus until the end of the school day.
Teachers will be requesting that students leave their watches and phones in backpacks or another class designated place each day when they enter the classroom so that learning can continue uninterrupted.
Lunch Deliveries
Please refrain from delivering lunches to school for your child unless it is an emergency situation. Our office is busy throughout the day with students coming in, staff needs and phone calls. It can be challenging to keep up with answering the door to collect lunches as well. Thank you!!
Birthdays
From the Health Office
REMINDER!
Please turn in your required health forms to the Health Office! If you are missing any health records you will be contacted in the next week.
Kindergarten and Students new to Illinois- Physical, Vision, Dental, Health Survey. Students who are new to Illinois need to have these on Illinois
2nd Grade- Dental
3rd Grade- Updated Health Survey
All of the forms are linked here for your convenience or you can go to the District Website and find them in the parent section under Forms.
Any concerns or paperwork that needs to be turned into the Health Office can be sent to this updated email address: cor-nurses@d303.org
Picture Day
St. Charles North Water Polo
South Elgin Youth Basketball
About us:
Website: http://corron.d303.org
Location: 455 Thornwood Way, South Elgin, IL, USA
Phone: 331-228-6900
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Corron-Elementary-1421025901489291/
Twitter: @CorronD303