Knightly News
May 4, 2020 - E-Learning Edition
Information on Curbside Pick-up/Drop-off for Items
Dear, Washington Parents-
Thank you so much for your commitment to your children's education during this time of e-learning. We truly appreciate your support in partnering with us. We want to keep the learning happening until the very last day of instruction, which will now be Friday, May 29th. The first three days of June will be non-attendance days for students and will be used for staff inservice to plan for next year.
Teachers are beginning the process of packing up their rooms. They will be placing each student's supplies and belongings in a bag, so the items can be returned to you. Teachers will try their best to include gym shoes and other clothing, but please understand that there may be challenges to tracking those items down if they are not currently in the classroom.
If your child has medication that is kept in the school health office, please mention that when you drive up for your pick-up, and our staff will get the medication to you.
We have arranged a schedule to offer an opportunity for you to pick up your child’s belongings. The schedule below includes a specific timeframe to arrive at Washington and is arranged alphabetically by last name. You will have the opportunity to come either Wednesday or Thursday to pick up the belongings. Please come during your assigned time slot. To help keep the line moving, we kindly ask that you have your child’s last name on a piece of paper in the car window. This will allow us to locate your child’s belongings more quickly. If possible, please unlatch your trunk and we will place the items in there for you. To help keep everyone safe, we have developed some simple guidelines. These can be found below, along with the schedule.
In addition to this opportunity to pick up your child’s belongings, we would also like to use this time to collect any library books, classroom books, band/orchestra instruments or other items that belong to the school. You are welcome to put those items in a bag to allow for an easy drop off.
We understand that these circumstances are less than ideal, but please be assured that we will do our best to collect your child’s belongings and get them to you.
Pick-up/Drop-off Guidelines
- Arrive from the west, as if you were doing flow-zone drop-off. Enter the west entrance of the main parking lot (usually an exit-only). Drive up along the front curb of the building.
-Stay in line and please wait until it’s safe to pull forward.
-Please stay in your car.
-If possible, unlatch your trunk.
-Your child’s belongings will be placed in your trunk, or handed to you.
-Helpers will be wearing masks and gloves.
-Hand any items that need to be turned in to a staff member.
NO STUDENTS OR PARENTS WILL BE ALLOWED IN THE SCHOOL DURING THIS PROCESS.
Pick-up/Drop-off Schedule
Wednesday, May 27th
- 9:00am-10:15am last names A-E
- 10:30am-11:45am last names F-K
- 12:45pm-2:00pm last names L-R
- 2:15pm-3:30pm last names S-Z
Thursday, May 28th
- 9:00am-10:15am last names L-R
- 10:30am-11:45am last names S-Z
- 12:45pm - 2:00pm last names A-E
- 2:15pm-3:30pm last names F-K
Thanks again for your flexibility and understanding. Please feel free to send questions my way at jennifer.craig@cusd200.org
Sincerely,
Jennifer Craig
Principal
CUSD 200 E-Learning Plan
Happy Staff Appreciation Week to our Washington Staff!
E-Spirit Day - 1980s Day - Thursday, May 7th
Washington is Awarded Mathical Book Prize Grant!
We are delighted to announce that our school has been selected to receive an inaugural Mathical Book Prize Collection Development Award to expand our library’s collection of literary fiction and nonfiction books to encourage kids to discover a love of mathematics.
Our school is one of 25 libraries in K–12 Title I schools nationwide to be presented with this $700 grant to purchase award-winning titles from the Mathical Book Prize list. Thanks to math coach, Lea Russelle, and LLC director, J.J. Babb, for their collaborative effort applying for this grant.
The grant is awarded by the Mathematical Sciences Research Institute in partnership with School Library Journal.
Check out the mathical book list.
Food Insecurity Crisis Fund
In District 200, 28% of students come from low-income households. Each day, 3,310 students receive a free or reduced lunch. While the District has done an incredible job of meeting the food needs of families during the school week during this pandemic, many parents are struggling to feed their children in the evenings and on weekends.
Your donation today will allow District 200 social workers to connect local families with supportive resources to meet nutritional needs.
You can donate here: Food Insecurity Crisis Fund.
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Food Distribution
Franklin Middle School. 211 E. Franklin, Wheaton
Monroe Middle School 1855 Manchester, Wheaton
Carol Stream Crossing Apartments @ clubhouse on Gundersen, Carol Stream (yellow school bus)
St. Charles Square Apartments @ leasing office, Carol Stream (yellow school bus)
For a full list of food distribution sites, click here.
Mobile Food Pantries
May 8th at Wheaton North High School 4:30pm-5:30pm
May 12 at Wheaton Warrenville South High School 4:15pm-5:15pm
June 6 at Hubble Middle School (note location change) 10:00am-11:00am
June 13 at Hubble Middle School 10:00am-11:00am
June 20 at Hubble Middle School 10:00am-11:00am
June 29 at Hubble Middle School 10:00am-11:00am
Technology Distribution
If your child(ren) does not have a device and you need one, devices continue to be distributed 9:00am -12:00pm Monday through Friday at the School Service Center, 130 W .Park. Ave. in Wheaton.
The Department of Technology staff will be monitoring their Help Desk throughout the school closure. We want to help you troubleshoot any technology issues you may experience. If you have questions regarding your E-Learning plan, please continue to contact your child’s teacher directly. Visit www.cusd200.org/technology for more information.
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Temporary Library Cards Available to all CUSD 200 Students
"Hi" and "We miss you" from your Washington Teachers & Staff
School Playgrounds are CLOSED during the Stay-at-Home Order
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Resources from the Washington LLC
Scenes from E-Learning
Elementary Handbook
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Washington Elementary School
Website: http://www.cusd200.org/Domain/1399
Location: 911 Bridle Lane, Wheaton, IL, United States
Phone: 630-682-2222
Facebook: facebook.com/washingtonelementaryCUSD200
Twitter: @washcusd200