Oakland Elementary School
Navigating Forward Together
2.19.21
Hello Oakland Families,
We hope that this finds you all healthy and warm. Please be sure to read through this whole newsletter as we have a lot of information for you!
Below you will see information regarding filling out a 5Essentials Survey. We ask that you please take a moment to fill this out and give us feedback. We truly appreciate your time in this!
We hope you have a wonderful weekend. As always, please reach out if there is anything that we can do to support your family!
Sincerely,
Rebecca Adams and Lindsay Burns
We would love your feedback!
- Effective Leaders
- Collaborative Teachers
- Involved Families
- Supportive Environments
- Ambitious Instruction
The survey runs from February 3, 2021 through April 2, 2021. To take the survey please visit https://survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois/ and select the appropriate survey to begin.
We would truly appreciate your participation in this! We must have a certain threshold of participation in order for our scores to generate the report. If you have any questions at all, please feel free to reach out to Rebecca Adams. (radams@antioch34.com)
For more information about the Illinois 5Essentials Survey, or to view previous years’ Reports, please visit https://www.5-essentials.org/illinois. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact 5Essentials Client Services at 1-866-440-1874 or impact-surveys@uchicago.edu.
Information from our Technology Department
Comcast Internet Essentials - Low-income subscribers to Comcast's Internet Essentials broadband service will soon see their speeds double at no additional charge. The service, which currently offers 25Mbps downloads, will automatically be upgraded to 50Mbps starting March 1, the company said Tuesday. They also extended the offer through June 1st.
Booster Meeting
Melissa Seiler is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Oakland Eagle Boosters meeting
Time: Feb 22, 2021 06:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/75444399478?pwd=MUhyQnVZWkY3bkJIZUdNampnbzVTUT09
Meeting ID: 754 4439 9478
Passcode: bBKjQ4
Picture Day for in-person and remote students
- Tuesday, March 30th - Retakes for Group A (Monday/Tuesday students) from 9-11 am while they are at school
- Thursday, April 1st - Retakes for Group B (Thursday/Friday students) from 9 - 11 am while they are at school
- Thursday, April 1st - Remote only students from 3 - 5 pm, by appointment only (see sign-up below)
Sign-Ups for Remote Pictures are on a first come, first served basis. The options of times and dates *should* be eliminated as they are filled. You can fill out your time preference in THIS FORM. Only one form is needed per family. This is for REMOTE ONLY students.
Save the Date!
Our Remote Students had items for this sent home in their materials bags. In-person students will receive the BINGO board and options in the days leading up to the event. We hope that you will join in on the fun!
Throughout the week we will have different family challenges for you to participate in, as well as, a Dr. Seuss Spirit Week Dress up!
Spring Art Show
In honor of Youth Art Month in Illinois, Mrs. Jerik is working on putting together a VIRTUAL art show for the spring of 2021.
We would like to include at least 1 piece of art from each student in all grades. Students in 3rd through 5th grade should already be publishing work to Artsonia. They have been asked to upload a favorite piece for the art show. We are asking parents/guardians of the Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade students to please help your child choose 1 piece of art they created this year and load it into Artsonia under the project: My Favorite Art piece.
If you are not sure how to load a piece of art into Artsonia, using your child’s sketchbook that we sent home, scan the lower QR code with a mobile device and it will take you to a tutorial. Each student should already have an account set up, so you do not need to set up an account. You can use your child’s Artsonia app on their iPads and the QR code at the top of the sketchbook or alphabetic code to sign in, This QR code is also on the back of the sketchbook. Artsonia may prompt you to UPDATE it, please click yes and allow it to update. You should be using version 6.0.24. If it will not allow you access to the camera, please open app settings and toggle them so they are green to allow access while using the Artsonia app.
Thank you so much for your help and support loading their artwork. Please email me directly if you have any questions or need help.
ALL ARTWORK NEEDS TO BE SUBMITTED BY MARCH 19, 2021 (Friday before spring break).
Cheryl Jerik cjerik@antioch34.com
Booster's Fundraiser
Checking Out Library Books
All students can still check out books through the Destiny Discover app on their iPads.
If students are in-school learning, books will be delivered to their classroom. Students that are remote learning will get them with their supplies in their material bag.
Technology Difficulties when your student is REMOTE
You can also find this link on our district webpage under the technology department heading. (Technology Resources and Support page)
When filling out this ticket, please provide as much specific information as you are able to about the nature of your problem so that we can quickly assist you.
Covid-19 Dashboard for Antioch CCSD34
From Our Business Office
School fees are due at this time. Payment plans are available from the district. Beginning March 1st, late fees will be assessed to outstanding balances that are not part of the payment plan. Families are able to login and make their payments through Rycor. For questions or concerns please email mtretofrench@antioch34.com
Upcoming Dates
2/22/21 - Booster Meeting at 6pm
3/1/21 - 3/5/21 - Dr. Seuss Reading Spirit Week
3/3/21 - Family BINGO night!! 6-7 pm
3/9/21 - Booster Fundraiser
3/30/21 - Retakes for in-person picture (9-11am)
4/1/21 - Retakes for in-person picture (9-11am)
4/1/21 - Picture Day for REMOTE students (3-5 pm, by appointment only)
Oakland Elementary School
Principal
Lindsay Burns
Assistant Principal
Email: radams@antioch34.com
Website: https://www.antioch34.com/oakland
Location: 818 East Grass Lake Road, Lake Villa, IL 60046
Phone: (847) 838 - 8601
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Oakland-Elementary-School-353267618135380