News from Conyers Learning Academy
August 11th, 2020
Welcome Back
We want to officially welcome everyone to the 2020-2021 school year! For those of you who are new to Conyers Learning Academy, know that you are coming to a wonderful place. Our teachers and staff are passionate, caring, and dedicated individuals. As a school community, we are deeply committed to providing your child with the best education possible, and eagerly await the first day of Virtual Learning on Wednesday, August 19, 2020.
We are looking forward to working with you and your child this school year. While one of CLA’s core values has always been a strong school/home collaboration, there has never been a time where this has been more important. Thank you in advance for your partnership during this unprecedented time. If you have any questions regarding the start of the school year and how our plan will impact your child's schedule, please do not hesitate to reach out to any member of our team.
Matt Warren
Principal
Start Dates for CLA Programs
In alignment with the district’s plan to slowly begin introducing students into the building by program or grade, each of CLA’s programs have specific dates when students will begin “In-Person” instruction. If you are not clear about your child’s placement for this school year, teacher assignments will be sent home via email on Friday Aug. 14th.
In-Person classes at CLA will begin on the following dates:
Sept. 14th - ACES, Multiple Needs (MN), Early Childhood SIP - All three of these programs will begin HALF-DAY ONLY. Students will attend from 9:00am-11:30am.
Students will transition to a full day or Extended day (for EC SIP) starting on Oct. 5th.
Sept. 21st - Self-Contained Early Childhood, Bilingual Early Childhood, and Structured Early Childhood
Students in these classrooms will begin in both AM and PM sections.
Oct 5th - Blended Early Childhood and ECDEC
Students in these classrooms will begin in both AM and PM sections.
What Will Virtual Learning Look Like at CLA?
Daily live instruction with teacher and/or therapists.
The virtual classroom will closely mirror the schedule of an in person classroom.
Students will be provided with synchronous and asynchronous activities.
Parents will be asked to support their child and help them access the virtual classroom and lessons.
The virtual schedule will follow the hours of a typical school day.
Early Childhood/ECDEC
AM - 9:00-11:35 (M-Th) and 9:00-11:10 (F)
PM - 1:05-3:40 (M-Th) and 12:35-2:50 (F)
ACES and Multiple Needs
9:00-3:40 (M-Th) and 9:00-2:50 (F)
Lunch/Recess - 11:30-12:30 (M-F)
Important Dates
8/12-8/18 - Teacher Institute and Virtual Learning Planning Days
8/19 - First Day of School for ALL Students (Virtual for ALL students)
8/24 - No Kid Monday (for Early Childhood and ECDEC classrooms at CLA)
8/31 - No Kid Monday (for Early Childhood and ECDEC classrooms at CLA)
9/7 - No School for All Students - Labor Day
9/14 - In Person classes start for ACES/MN/EC SIP at CLA (Half Day ONLY)
9/21 - In Person classes start for Early Childhood Special Education Self-contained classrooms
9/28 - No Kid Monday (for Early Childhood and ECDEC classrooms at CLA)
10/5 - In Person classes start for Early Childhood Blended and ECDEC classrooms
10/5 - ACES/MN classrooms begin FULL Day In Person instruction and Extended Day EC SIP classrooms begin Extended Day schedule In Person.
Early Childhood and ECDEC No Kid Mondays for 20-21
Chromebook and Material Pick up at CLA
With everyone starting the year virtually, we want to ensure that all of our students have access to a Chromebook and the internet. Unfortunately, we only have enough Chromebooks for our students who qualify for Special Education and have an IEP. If your child participates in the ECDEC program, we are still workin on a plan to provide technology as it becomes available. The students in 5th-8th grade who were assigned a 1:1 Chromebook all last year, do not need to return that device, and should continue to use it during virtual learning.
If your family has a laptop or device(s) (other than a phone) that you plan to use for your child’s virtual learning, you are not required to checkout a Chromebook.
If you do not have internet access at home (other than on your phone), please contact one of the administrators to ensure you are assigned a Wifi Hotspot for your use. Please read the attached letter for the dates/times for you to pick up your child’s assigned Chromebook. Chromebook Letter to Parents
If you still have NOT returned the Chromebook you borrowed from D15 last spring, you must return that device so it can be cleaned and updated. You will be provided with an updated device when you drop off your first device.
Updated Early Childhood Self-Contained School Supply List
As We Get Closer to Starting In Person
Our focus at this time is to ensure all of our students, parents, and staff are prepared for the start of the school year and the virtual learning environment. In the coming weeks as we finalize our plans for In-Person learning, we will be sharing more information on the following topics:
Social Distancing and masks/shields at school
Transportation and Pick up/Drop off procedures
School Supply Lists
Cleaning and Safety Procedures
Daily Routines and schedules
Breakfast, Lunch, and Snack Procedures
Self-Certification Procedures
Contact Information at CLA
Our Administrative and Office team is here to support you and your family throughout the year. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out and contact us. We have a few new members of our team, Matt Stary - Assistant Principal and Joe Koletsos - Student Services Coordinator.
Office Contact Information (for all office contacts)
Matt Warren - Principal - warrenm@ccsd15.net (847) 963-3405
Christy Loh - Assistant Principal - lohc@ccsd15.net (847) 963-3415
Megan McFalls - Assistant Principal - mcfallsm@ccsd15.net (847) 963-3404
Matt Stary - Assistant Principal - starym@ccsd15.net (847) 963-3492
Joe Koletsos - Student Services Coordinator koletsoj@ccsd15.net (847) 963-3426
John G. Conyers Learning Academy
Website: www.ccsd15.net/CLA
Location: 2800 Central Road, Rolling Meadows, IL, USA
Phone: 847-963-3400
Facebook: facebook.com/ConyersLearningAcademy