Divine Providence School
November 12, 2020 Home and School Connection
Reminder- No school tomorrow, Friday, November 13, 2020


Holidays are quickly approaching!
We are quickly approaching Thanksgiving break which will take place from November 23 - 27. May you and your family have a blessed Thanksgiving! If you celebrate with people outside of your home, please keep the CDC guidelines and our protocols in mind! If you must travel to a hot spot state, your child(ren) must quarantine for two weeks before returning to school. Please let us know s your child(ren) may participate in our virtual school.
Students in grades K-8 are expected to have 5 hours of instruction each day. This may take several forms. Every day, K-8 teachers will have synchronous instruction using the Zoom platform and asynchronous instruction which is work to be completed and turned in from home. There will be two check ins per day, which may be done in a variety of ways, but will confirm attendance for that day. All students will utilize a learning management system. For grades K-4 they will utilize Seesaw and grades 5-8 will continue to utilize their Google Classroom. Attendance is expected and will be tracked daily.
We will return to in person instruction on January 19, 2021.
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Lunch forms applications were sent home last week. Even if you do not take hot lunch, filling this out helps our school!

From Dr. Jim Rigg, Superintendent, Office of Catholic Schools

From Archdiocese of Chicago November 2, 2020

Virtual School - Update
As we have students in our virtual school and students moving in and out of the school, we need to remind parents of the expectations of your student at home.
* All students need to be on their Zoom with the camera ON at the correct time.
* Students should have a place to sit at a table or desk. Students should not be in bed. If they are sick, they should rest and not be on Zoom. Their teacher can request them to log off and come back on in an appropriate location
* Students should not be eating during their Zoom call
* Please allow you child to listen and interact with their class/ teacher and do not interrupt
Any student that is home sick or awaiting test results for themself or a sibling and NOT enrolled in the virtual school may have access to the Zooms classes, but they are still considered absent.
Travel Guidance
Click here to see the list of states requiring quarantine
IMPORTANT - If anyone in your family tests for COVID-19
The reality is that children may be positive with the slightest of symptoms. Always keep our school in your communication.
Please take this short survey about technology devices available to your child at home
The Office of Catholic Schools’ Infection Protocol Guide details the steps required of school administrators

Nominate a school hero!
We love our Catholic school employees. Teachers, principals and staff have worked tirelessly over the summer and this school year to bring quality in-person and remote learning to families during this unprecedented time.
To recognize the fantastic work our Catholic schools are doing, the Office of Catholic Schools is excited to announce the #SchoolHero program that will highlight the educators and staff who have gone above to ensure a safe and productive learning environment.
To complete this nomination form, you will need your nominee’s name, name of the school, professional title (if a teacher, the grade they teach) and why you’re nominating them for the #SuperHero program.
Please fill out the nomination here. We are seeking nominations from within our Catholic school communities - families, students, parishioners, alumni and school staff.
Nominate your #SchoolHero. We are very thankful for your participation in recognizing that our Catholic schools' employees are heroes.
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Calendar changes
2021 Early dismissal dates:
January 28
February 25
March 25
April 29
May 27
Updated October 9, 2020 Click here for more information about area Catholic High Schools
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All Fall Sports have been canceled/ winter is still pending
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