Happy 2021! It is so nice to have the students back in the building after 6 weeks apart. From visiting classrooms and talking with our remote teachers, it sounds like our students jumped right back into our routines and are busy learning new things. Students are overwhelmingly excited to be back together with their classmates and teachers, and it shows in their smiling eyes. Thank you for all that you did (and continue to do) to support them as we have made transitions to different settings and expectations.

Since it’s been a while and we also have families who have changed their instructional settings, here are a few reminders for morning routines:

• If your child is a remote learner and will be out for all or part of a day, please call the office to report the absence.

• If your child is attending school in person, please certify them by 7:30. You will also need to initial the tag each day as evidence that you have completed the certification. This is a “ticket” to get into the classroom quickly.

Please continue to reach out with any questions, concerns, or suggestions.

Chris Balaskovits

Christine.Balaskovits@d303.org

Monday, Jan. 11

School Board Meeting - 7:00 PM

Monday, Jan.18

Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday - NO SCHOOL

Tuesday, Jan. 26

Picture retake day (see info below)

Remote student sign-up will be sent out closer to retake day.

It takes more adults to operate schools safely for students during the pandemic. District 303 currently has numerous job openings in a variety of job categories. If you are looking for temporary, part-time, or full-time employment, please visit the D303 Human Resources page to apply for a position.

One of the more flexible positions available is that of a D303 Substitute. You can choose to work, or not work, as your schedule permits. Take a moment and read the Substitute Handbook to see what this job entails.

If you are interested and hold a:

• Bachelor's degree in any field you would qualify to apply for a substitute license with the state which allows you to sub for teachers or teacher assistants. You would apply using THIS link.
• Associate's degree you apply for a Paraprofessional license which only allows you to sub for Teaching assistants. You would apply using THIS link.
• High School diploma you have to take an aptitude test with the KANE ROE office. Once you pass that, you apply for a Paraprofessional license which only allows you to sub for Teaching assistants. You would apply using THIS link.

Contact Julie Wenger (julie.wenger@d303.org) with any questions.