Henry Hawk News
Week of November 16, 2020
Principal Gutierrez's Message
This week we will not have classes on Wednesday; however, we will have parent teacher conferences. Please be sure to schedule a time with your child's teacher. We will also have LSC elections held in the auditorium. You can either come to the school to cast your vote or send in the mail in ballot. Please call the school for any questions.
Stay well.
Principal Gutierrez
What's In This Week's Henry Hawk News?
Chicago Stay at Home Advisory
Sexual Harassment in Electronic Communication
Henry Attendance Update
Chicago Public Schools Announces Updates to 2020 LSC Elections (November 18, 2020)
Parent Teacher Conferences (November 18, 2020)
Summit Learning Parent Workshop for Grades 5-8 (November 19, 2020 @ 1:00 pm & 5:00 pm)
CPS Second Quarter Reopening Plan
Family Income Forms (Due November 18, 2020)
Counselor's Corner with Mrs. Maggie Garfinkel
Family Remote Learning Support
North River Commission: Covid-19 Health and Testing Resources
Stay At Home Advisory goes into effect for 30 days starting Monday, November 16
https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/sites/covid-19/home.html
Beginning on Monday, November 16, 2020 at 6am, the Mayor of the City of Chicago, Lori E. Lightfoot, as well as the Commissioner of Health for the City of Chicago, Dr. Allison Arwady, advise all residents of Chicago to stay at home in response to the rapid rise of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in the city.
Residents are advised to only leave home to go to work or school, or for essential needs such as seeking medical care, going to the grocery store or pharmacy, picking up food, or receiving deliveries.
Additionally, residents are strongly advised to:
- Not have guests in their homes unless they are essential workers (e.g., home healthcare providers or childcare workers)
- Cancel traditional Thanksgiving celebrations
- Avoid travel
This advisory shall remain in place for 30 days or until such time as the Commissioner of Health determines a change to the guidance is appropriate. Please note, this is an "advisory" not an "order."
Please visit this website for real time updates and clarifications.
**Businesses may operate under the existing guidelines and regulations for Covid Mitigation as outlined here - more details below.
The City of Chicago will impose new restrictions on meetings and social events, as well as issue a stay at home advisory, that will go into effect on Monday, November 16 at 6:00 am.
- Meetings and social events limited to 10 individuals (both indoors and outdoors)
- The limitation applies to events, such as weddings, birthday parties, and other events taking place at banquet halls, event venues or similar spaces
- The 10-person limit applies to events held in hotel guestrooms and rental properties
- Specifically, places of worship cannot have more than 10 individuals gather for events such as weddings, funerals, Bar Mitzvahs, or wakes. Regular services can continue at 40% capacity/max. 50 individuals
- The capacity limit does not supersede industries that have specified capacity guidelines in place (i.e., fitness clubs, retail stores, personal services, movie theaters)
- These establishments can still operate at Phase IV capacity (generally, 40%/ 50 individuals max., whichever is fewer)
- However, a meeting or social event that is outside of normal operations must be within 10-person event limit (e.g., bowling alley hosting a birthday party or museum hosting a book talk).
- All residents of the City of Chicago are advised to stay at home in response to the rapid rise of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in the city. Residents are advised to only leave home to go to work or school, or for essential needs such as seeking medical care, going to the grocery store or pharmacy, picking up food, or receiving deliveries.
- Additionally, residents are strongly advised to:
- Not have guests in their homes unless they are essential workers (g., home healthcare providers or childcare workers)
- Cancel traditional Thanksgiving celebrations
- Avoid travel
- The limitation applies to events, such as weddings, birthday parties, and other events taking place at banquet halls, event venues or similar spaces
Sexual Harassment in Electronic Communication/Acoso sexual en la comunicación electrónica
Dear CPS parents and students,
In 2020, many of our interactions take place on the internet. From remote learning to online gaming to popular apps like TikTok and Snapchat, we are constantly communicating with each other online. Because of this, there is an increased need for awareness of sexual harassment in online communication. Cyberbullying and sexual harassment can occur anywhere students interact on the internet, and can include facilitating, encouraging, offering or soliciting sexual conduct, or engaging in sexual communication with or amongst students. Learn how to identify cyberbullying as sexual harassment, and what to do if you see it.
Cyberbullying is sexual harassment when:
Students share gossip or rumors about another student’s gender, sexuality or sexual activity.
Students or staff make comments about a student’s body (body shaming).
Threats or harassment concerning sexual images or information about a student are shared.
Students who do not conform to gender stereotypes are excluded.
Students or staff discriminate based on a student’s gender expression.
Sources: www.childnet.com, www.eoc.iastate.edu
The CPS Office of Student Protections, Title IX, and Equal Opportunity Compliance (OSP) is here for you if you need support. If students, parents, guardians or members of the public need to report online sexual harassment, misconduct or related complaints to OSP, they can do so using one of the following processes:
Online: Report Form
Email: osp@cps.edu
Phone: 773-535-4400
Mail/In Person: 110 N. Paulina St, Chicago, IL 60612
OSP will work with you to hear your report, investigate and create safety measures at school. OSP can also provide
guidance on reporting to the police or obtaining other supports such as counseling.
Thank you for taking the time to review this information and continuing to help us enforce school safety.
Sincerely,
Office of Student Protections and Title IX
Chicago Public Schools
Estimados Padres de la CPS y estudiantes,
En 2020, muchas de nuestras interacciones se llevan a cabo por Internet. Desde el aprendizaje remoto, juegos virtuales, hasta las aplicaciones populares como TikTok y Snapchat, nos comunicamos constantemente en línea. Debido a esto, existe una mayor necesidad de concienciar sobre el acoso sexual en la comunicación en el internet. El acoso cibernético y el acoso sexual pueden ocurrir en cualquier lugar donde los estudiantes interactúen en Internet y puede incluir facilitar, alentar, ofrecer o solicitar conducta sexual, o participar en la comunicación sexual con o entre estudiantes. Aprenda a identificar el ciberacoso como acoso sexual y qué hacer si lo ve.
El acoso cibernético es acoso sexual cuando:
Los estudiantes comparten chismes o rumores sobre el género, la sexualidad o la actividad sexual de otro estudiante.
Los estudiantes o el personal hacen comentarios sobre el cuerpo de un estudiante (vergüenza corporal).
Se comparten amenazas o acoso con respecto a imágenes o información sexual sobre un estudiante.
Se excluyen los estudiantes que no se ajustan a los estereotipos de género.
Los estudiantes o el personal discriminan en función de la expresión de género de un estudiante.
Fuentes: www.childnet.com, www.eoc.iastate.edu
La Oficina de Protección Estudiantil de CPS, Título IX y Cumplimiento de Igualdad de Oportunidades (OSP) está aquí para usted si necesita apoyo. Si los estudiantes, padres, tutores o miembros del público necesitan informar a OSP sobre acoso sexual, mala conducta o quejas relacionadas, pueden hacerlo mediante uno de los siguientes procesos:
En línea: formulario de reporte
Correo electrónico: osp@cps.edu
Teléfono: 773-535-4400
Correo / en persona: 110 N. Paulina St, Chicago, IL 60612
OSP trabajará con usted para escuchar su informe, investigar y crear medidas de seguridad en la escuela. OSP también puede proporcionar orientación sobre cómo informar a la policía u obtener otros apoyos, como asesoramiento.
Gracias por tomarse el tiempo de revisar esta información y continuar ayudándonos a hacer cumplir la seguridad escolar.
Atentamente,
Oficina de Protección Estudiantil y Título IX
Escuelas Públicas de Chicago
110 N. Paulina St., Chicago, IL 60612
Henry Attendance Update
Henry School Overall Attendance: 94.17%. (Goal is to be above 95%)
Attendance by Grades as of 11/13/20
Kindergarten: 92.15%
1st Grade: 94.63%
2nd Grade: 93.91%
3rd Grade: 95.32%
4th Grade: 97.10%
5th Grade: 91.17%
6th Grade: 95.51%
7th Grade: 93.33%
8th Grade: 93.69%
Congratulations to our 4th Grade Students who have the highest attendance percentage to date!
Please remember to be online everyday during Remote Learning.
Chicago Public Schools Announces Updates to 2020 LSC Elections
LSC Elections
Please see the attached information below about upcoming LSC elections. The school building will be open on November 18th from 6am to 7pm to accommodate the voting options for various stakeholders below. Parent and Staff will receive a prepaid return envelope should they choose to mail in their vote. Staff and Parents may also drop off the ballot at school at any time once it is completed in our secure drop box or vote in-person.
Community Members Voting: In-Person
Parent Voting: Mail-In, Drop-Off, or In-Person
Staff: Mail-In, Drop-Off, or In-Person
Parent Teacher Conferences
Report Cards will be mailed to you by CPS. Please be sure that your address is updated by calling the main office at 773-534-5060.
If you would like to see your child's grade, please be sure to sign up for Aspen Parent Portal by calling the main office at 773-534-5060 or email Ms. Reynolds at mamunozmaciel@cps.edu.
Wednesday, Nov 18, 2020, 12:00 PM
Google Meets
Summit Learning Parent Workshop (November 19, 2020 @ 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm)
Summit Learning Parent Workshop (1:00 pm)
For parents with children in 5th through 8th grades.
Join the following Google Meet:
Thursday, Nov 19, 2020, 01:00 PM
Google Meet
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
Summit Learning Parent Workshop (5:00 pm)
For parents with children in 5th through 8th grades.
Join the following Google Meet:
meet.google.com/tqh-gzov-bxf
Thursday, Nov 19, 2020, 05:00 PM
Google Meet
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
While we will begin the second quarter learning at home, our goal is to reopen school buildings for pre-k and students enrolled in moderate and intensive cluster programs later in the second quarter.
The availability of safe, in-person instruction for our most vulnerable students is an issue of equity, and that means we must address the challenges of COVID-19 head-on and provide our highest-need students with a safe and supportive learning environment. Read the full letter from the district to understand what this means for your family.
Family Income Forms
Counselor's Corner with Mrs. Garfinkel
Hello Henry Families,
Thanksgiving is only 2 weeks away! This Thanksgiving and holiday season may look different, but there are still many things to be thankful for. It is important to take the time to think about what you are thankful for, whether it is big or small things. I am sharing a gratitude meditation that you can do, with or without your students.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEwppoJVfEs
Here is a gratitude activity you can do with your students too!
Materials:
Brown, red, and orange construction paper
Colored paper (or any fun design)
Black marker
Glue stick or tape
Black marker
Directions:
1. Cut out a round circle (about 6'' tall) from the brown construction paper for the turkey body. Cut out a smaller round circle for the head. Attach the circles together.
2. Cut out the beak and legs from the orange construction paper, and the wattles under its chin from the red construction paper.
3. Attach the beak, legs, and wattles to the body of the turkey.
4. Draw two eyes with the black marker.
5. Cut out several feathers (each about 4'' tall) from all different colors of paper.
6. Hang the Thanksgiving turkey up somewhere you will see it! Every day, you can write something you are thankful for on a feather. Then you can add it to your turkey with glue or tape and watch him grow!
As a reminder, I want to make sure this information is meeting your needs, so please complete this survey as soon as you can: https://forms.gle/prcQxhWfVn8Kojqi6
If you ever need anything, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me. The best way to reach me is by email: mgarfinkel@cps.edu
Have a great week,
Mrs. Garfinkel
Maggie Garfinkel, LPC, NCC
School Counselor
Henry Elementary School
Family Remote Learning Support
Dangerous COVID-19 Infection Rates
- Chicago's previous peak was May 4th with 37.8 new infections/100,000 residents
- Chicago's current infection rate, as of November 4th, is 55.8 new infections/100,000 residents
- The current rate in Chicago is 47.6% above the worst rate of infections in May.
- The State of Illinois is also dramatically above the peak back in May. On May 6th the rate was at its previous high point of 20.2 new infections/100,000 residents. The current rate as of November 3rd of 54.8 is a massive 171.3% higher than in May.
Take Everyday Preventative Actions
- Wear a face covering when in public and around others, ensure that it covers your mouth and nose.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick
- Put 6ft of distance between yourself and people who don’t live in your household
- Clean and disinfect frequently-touched surfaces daily, like doorknobs, light switches, phones, and faucets
- Monitor your health daily and watch for symptoms of COVID-19
- Avoid large gatherings and crowded spaces
- If you’re sick, stay home except to get medical care. Consider getting tested, see below for more information.
Chicago Emergency Travel Order
Chicago Emergency Travel Order:
As of 10/27/20, travelers from the following states and territories should quarantine upon arrival in Chicago:
Who Should be Tested
Get tested if...
- You have symptoms of COVID-19 such as fever or chills, cough, difficulty breathing, sore throat, muscle or body aches, new loss of taste or smell, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea
- You have been in contact with someone who is ill, especially if it's someone you live with, a friend or a coworker
- You have been in a high-risk group setting like a large gathering or crowded space
- You have recently traveled to a high-risk area
Local COVID-19 Testing Sites
- Swedish Hospital's drive-through testing tent is in the parking lot at Galter LifeCenter.
- Call: 773-907-7700 or go online for more information.
- Pharmacy One Plus COVID nasal swab test and antibody testing is free for uninsured clients and covered by those with insurance at 4751 N. Kedzie Ave, 2nd Floor.
- Schedule an appointment via email or their Facebook page.
- pharmacyone@curishealthcare.org.
- Heartland Health Centers is offering FREE COVID-19 testing for those that are uninsured, regardless of immigration status. Call 773-751-7800 for an appointment. They will then do a TeleHealth appointment (phone or video) to see if they recommend testing and schedule a test at 1300 W. Devon.
- For the most up-to-date information, please visit: www.heartlandhealthcenters.org/coronavirus/
- Physicians Immediate Care, Six Corners at 4211 N Cicero Ave. Curbside COVID-19 testing for anyone with symptoms. Website.
- Erie Family Health Centers is also offering FREE COVID-19 testing for those that are uninsured. Call 312-666-3494 and let Erie know you want to be tested. You will have to chat with an Erie healthcare provider before scheduling a testing time. More information here.
- Erie Helping Hands: 4747 North Kedzie Ave.
- Erie Foster Ave: 5215 N. California, 7th Floor
- Prism Health Lab is providing FREE outdoor COVID-19 testing at 2322 W. Peterson, Monday - Friday, 9am - 1pm and 4pm -7pm. Visit their website for more information and to make an appointment.
Those who are uninsured and who do not have a state-identification card can get a FREE COVID-19 test at City of Chicago testing sites. Pre-register at ChicagoCovidTesting.com or call 312-746-4835.
- Maria Saucedo Scholastic Academy (2850 W. 24th Blvd.) - Monday - Friday, 10am - 4pm
- Dr. Jorge Prieto Math and Science Academy (2231 N Central Ave.) - Monday - Friday, 10am - 4pm
- Gately Park (744 E. 103rd St.) - Mon./Wed./Fri., 10am - 4pm
- Check out daily mobile testing sites here.
Community Info Session
More information will be available on Swedish Hospital's Facebook page.
Patrick Henry School
Mr. Gutierrez, Ms. Reynolds, and Mrs. Abraham
Website: patrickhenryes.cps.edu
Location: 4250 N St Louis Ave, Chicago, IL, USA
Phone: 773-534-5060
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PatrickHenryHawks/
Twitter: @PatrickHenrySc1