Husmann Happenings
January 20, 2021
NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Important Dates
Jan. 20th - HPTO Virtual Meeting and Duke's Alehouse and Kitchen Fundraiser
Jan. 25th - Hybrid learning begins for grades 3-5.
Jan. 27th - Early Release - Students do not log on for the 2-3:00 afternoon session.
Feb. 2nd - Picture Day
Return to Hybrid Schedule
Given current COVID-19 health metrics and following a discussion at the December 14th board of education meeting, District 47 will begin a return to hybrid learning next week. Hybrid learning consists of modified, in-person instruction and remote learning. To ensure adequate staffing levels across the district, students will be brought back gradually to our schools, starting with our youngest learners.
Return-to-Hybrid Schedule
- Monday, January 11: Students in preK-Grade 2 and all self-contained special education programs (all grades)
- Monday, January 25: Students in grades 3-5
- Monday, February 8: Students in grades 6-8
The daily schedule will remain the same, whether remote or in-person: 8am to noon and 2pm to 3pm (virtual), Monday through Friday.
Husmann Office
The Husmann office is now open Monday through Friday from 7:15-3:45. We can be reached at 815-356-3400 or by email husschool@d47.org.
Please continue to call in any absences to our attendance line 815-356-3413 and leave a message stating your child's name, teacher and reason for their absence.
Having Chromebook Issues?
If you are having trouble with your Chromebook, here are some ideas that might help.
At this time you may also call the Husmann office at 815-356-3400, and we will provide a loaner Chromebook for you while our tech department repairs your Chromebook. Tech support can also be accessed via email at techsupport@d47.org or by phone at 815-788-5060.
Nurse News
***IN PERSON LEARNERS - PLEASE FILL OUT THE SELF CERTIFICATION IN PARENTVUE BEFORE YOUR STUDENT(S) ARRIVES IN THE BUILDING*** This prevents your student from having to be pulled from class after the start of the day. Thank you for your cooperation.
If your child has ANY one or more of the below listed symptoms, they will have to abide by the criteria listed under the box of symptoms in order to return to school. IT IS NO LONGER ONLY HAVING TO GO HOME/STAY HOME DUE TO FEVER AND/OR VOMITING. Please familiarize yourself with the criteria listed below for planning purposes. Your student also must be picked up from school no later than 30-45 minutes after you are called if they need to be sent home with any ONE or more of the symptoms listed below. Please be sure to have emergency contacts who can be reached and available to pick up your child within this time-frame. Thank you for helping us reopen as SAFELY as possible!
*Please note that these strict guidelines are IDPH mandated, and must be followed with no exceptions. Thank you for your cooperation.*
Symptoms of Covid 19:
Fever - Cough - Shortness of breath/difficulty breathing - Chills - Headache
Nausea/vomiting - Congestion/runny nose - Sore throat - Diarrhea - Muscle/body aches -
New loss of taste or smell - Fatigue - Abdominal pain
If your child were to develop any COVID-like illness symptoms at school, you will be notified to pick up your child as quickly as possible. Your child will need to follow one of the following procedures in order to be allowed back in attendance at school:
10 day stay at home/remote learning **OR**
A medical doctor’s note (written documentation) stating the diagnosis to explain the symptoms. It MUST read that the symptoms are "not believed to be COVID related" May NOT simply state "Viral illness, student may return to school" **OR**
Proof (written documentation) of a negative COVID-19 test. A "rapid" negative result WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. A negative result MUST be a PCR test.
If your child is sent home from school with symptoms of COVID-19, the rest of the household must be quarantined until an alternative diagnosis is made or a negative COVID-19 test result received. Siblings in your child’s school, or other D47/D155 schools, will need to be picked up as well and as quickly as possible.
Our safe return/hybrid will only work if we all do our part. Please refresh your mind with the above reminders for the safety of our students and staff.
Thank you, and WELCOME BACK!!
I would also like to thank our families for being understanding about the isolation/quarantine criteria we have in place to keep everyone healthy!
Jenn Sauck
School Nurse, RN, BSN
Picture Day is Rescheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 2nd
This year Husmann is sponsoring a PRE-PAY picture program. In order to receive a picture package, payment must be made prior to or on picture day. To protect staff and students payment may be done online only. Please see the attached online order instructions below.
STUDENT AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT
EnviroTech Club Invitation
Bluestem Book Club for 3rd and 4th Graders
Husmann 3rd and 4th Grade students,
Please join us for our Bluestem Book Club Zoom meeting on THURSDAY, January 28th from 1:00-2:00!
We will be discussing the book “Bob” by Wendy Mass and Rebecca Stead
Please sign up on Mrs. Serra’s Bitmoji Page
A link to the audio book can also be found on my Bitmoji Page!
January 28th Zoom Meeting Link
Hope to see everyone there!!
Winter After School Virtual Club Opportunities for 2021!
ROBLOX CLUB STARTING NEXT WEEK!
Roblox Club. Many have already registered for this exciting club and many more are invited to sign up! Join our student club captains to enter on their safe servers (in which no strangers can enter) to play games. Students will need their own personal device, not their D47 device, and have played Roblox already. The plan is for students to “friend” each other during the club time on a Husmann Club Captain’s server, and remove them at the end of club time. If any student wants to remain “friends” with another Husmann student on Roblox, they are required to talk to their parents to do so. Students will need to agree to these terms in order to play. D47 or Ms. Kuhns is in no way endorsing the use of the game, only offering a safe club where those who use it may enjoy playing with other Husmann students. Ms. Kuhns will be supervising this club on Thursdays, January 28 - February 25, from 3:00-4:00. Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1oiH9WsnLjG9hT2HB_yDQ8VW5RgHhVypI-Ahs8n7zDQI/edit
Lego Club Is Ongoing. Feel free to join us! Tuesdays until February 9, from 3:15-4:15. Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1TMnmyZ48eAc1nCrpymlDloWzmbTOzRVV984JYhPkBRg/edit
Husmann Cougars
Please keep sharing your photos with us at Husschool@d47.org and on social media with the hashtag #forward47 & #HUSpride as well!
HPTO
HPTO Meeting Tonight!
Hello Husmann Families!
Please join us for our first virtual HPTO meeting in 2021 this evening, January 20, 2021 from 7:00 - 8:00 PM. We'd love to see some new faces in 2021! Please find the meeting link below:
meet.google.com/zas-pfva-jai
Don't forget to follow the Husmann PTO on Facebook at Husmann PTO 2020, Navigating Forward at: https://www.facebook.com/Husmann-PTO-2020-Navigating-Forward-100930208416236/
Today is our Duke's Dining for Dollars between 12 PM and 7 PM
Who wants a night off from cooking? Join us for a fundraiser to support Husmann Elementary all while supporting one of our favorite local restaurants in Downtown Crystal Lake – Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen!
Call or Order Online for Pickup or Delivery! When ordering please mention you’re supporting Husmann Elementary & a percentage of sales will be donated to Husmann!
Check out their menu: http://www.thedukeabides.com/
Husmann Parent/Guardian Virtual Fitness Class
Hey there Husmann parents, caregivers, and staff! We know this year has been a struggle, to say the least. We recognize that you are giving it your all to make sure this year continue to be the best year that it can be. Because of this, one of our generous PTO members has offered to do something for YOU! That's right--this activity isn't for the kiddos; it's for the adult in their life--YOU! Samantha Morton is offering virtual fitness classes for all Husmann adults! Classes will be held twice a week (one early bird session and one for the later crowd) for anyone who is interested. The best part? It's completely FREE!!! Modifications will be offered for all skill levels.
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2625130927
Amazon Smile
Are you looking to support your local school or non-profit organization? What could be easier than earning money by SHOPPING from your own home? Simply shop through Amazon.com/smile! If you aren’t already supporting your favorite charity, please considering selecting Husmann Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization as your charity. .5% of all qualified purchases will go directly to our PTO. How easy it that? If you have the app, you can set it up to automatically shop through Amazon Smile every time you shop. I don’t know about you, but I feel like I could fund the year for PTO with all the purchases my family makes!
2020-2021 Yearbook
DISTRICT NEWS
Food Distribution
We are excited to share that the Illinois State Board of Education Nutrition Department and the U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced that breakfast and lunch will be available to all students at no charge through June 30, 2021.
In-person students will continue to be offered “grab-and-go” style sack breakfast/ lunches at school at the end of each day. Families of remote students can pick up a week's worth of meals on Tuesdays from 3-6pm at Hannah Beardsley Middle School.
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Website: https://www.d47.org/husmann
Location: 131 Paddock St., Crystal Lake, IL
Phone: 815-356-3400
Facebook: facebook.com/HusmannD47
Twitter: @HusmannD47