News You Can Use
April 3, 2020
Principal's Note
Dear Ravinia Families,
As we continue to navigate new territory, I'm hoping to continue to share the News with you each Friday. I will be including some announcements and ways to keep us connected.
I'd love to see our Ravinia community in their school spirit. Feel free to post your child's picture on Twitter with our #RaviniaRocks hashtag on MONDAY, April 6 in their favorite Ravinia spiritwear!
Warmly,
Courtney Nordstrom
Important Dates: Birthdays at Ravinia!
We typically announce our student birthdays during morning announcements at Ravinia. Since we can't be together, I am going to be publishing a recorded announcement on Mondays to our Ravinia School Facebook page and our Ravinia School Twitter account. You don't need a Twitter account to access the videos! Just go to Twitter.com and search #RaviniaRocks or @RaviniaSchool. I'm also posting some other videos for students.
RAVINIA BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK:
April 3: Connor F. in Ms. Quaid's class
April 6:
Ryland G. in Ms. Dunning's class
Olivia V. in Ms. Walsh's class
Jake R. in Ms. Derry's class
Owen H. in Ms. Wolin's class
April 7:
Midas D. in Ms. March's class
Emma F. in Ms. Butler's class
April 8: Gali G. in Ms. Derry's class
E-Learning
What can you expect:
On Monday, April 6, each classroom teacher will be offering two meetings to help train students (and parents) on new platforms. Each day next week, they will have one subject area to complete to learn the new platforms and expectations.
Monday-Friday, teachers will be interacting with students every day through whole group, small group, or 1:1 time.
Beginning April 13, students will complete daily reading, math, science OR social studies, and PE activities. They will have art and music assignments weekly.
Teachers will be available from 9-10 and 1-2 daily for student support.
We are adhering to the state guidelines regarding work expectations for students during this time. If you child is working longer than the maximum recommendations, or needs support, please reach out to their teacher. The guidelines are below.
If your child received specialized instruction through an IEP, your child's case manager will be in touch regarding their remote learning plan.
Illinois State Remote Learning Guidelines
Food Service/Delivery
All Families
As a priority, the District will be providing meals for all community members age 18 & under. Food will be available for curbside pickup (drive-up or walk-up) at Oak Terrace school at 10:00 AM-11:00 AM:
April 6-April 10
Child(ren) will need to be present for pickup, but there are no eligibility requirements other than age.
Those who pick up a meal will receive a cold breakfast and a cold lunch, both of which will meet the USDA and National School Lunch Program guidelines.
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Ravinia School
Website: nssd112.org/ravinia
Location: 763 Dean Avenue, Highland Park, IL, USA
Phone: 2247653700
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/raviniaschool/?ref=bookmarks
Twitter: @RaviniaSchool