Ridge Circle Family Notes
September 3, 2021
No School Monday, Sept 6th - Labor Day
Nurse Information
The following are symptoms of COVID 19.
-Fever (100.4 or higher)
-New onset of moderate to severe headache
-Shortness of breath
-New cough
-Sore throat
-Vomiting
-Diarrhea
-New loss of sense of taste or smell
-Fatigue from an unknown cause
-Muscle or body aches from an unknown cause
If your child is experiencing one or more symptoms, they need to remain at home as well as all siblings. Please call Ridge Circle.
If your child is quarantining, they should be using their computer to access learning on the teacher's Canvas Page. Individual questions about classroom instruction can be directed to the classroom teacher.
If you are having your child tested in order to return to school, the district recognizes the
RT-PCR test only. (No rapid tests)
Optional COVID 19 Screening
- U-46 will offer Shield Testing(for COVID 19) for all families interested.
- Testing will be conducted at Ridge Circle every week
- Students will be asked to spit in a tube
- Shield Testing permission form click here
- Forms must be returned to Ridge Circle
- Forms take roughly a week to process
- More information about Shield Testing is located the bottom of this newsletter
School Safety Drills
- September 7 at 9:30AM
- September 13 at 9:30 AM
- September 27 at 9:30 AM
Severe Weather / Shelter in Place Drill
- September 16 at 9:30 AM
Run/Hide/Fight Drill
- September 21 at 9:30 AM
- Additional Parent information (Please click here to learn more)
Bus Evacuation Drill
- October 19 in the morning.
If you have questions or concerns about our drills please give us a call. We are happy to help!
Did you know....
Cell Phones
If your child violates the policy, parents will be required to come to the school to pick up the phone.
MAP Testing
Biking to School
We are not responsible for lost or stolen items.
Turnabout and Bus Area--Safety Reminders
Parents who are driving to pick up or drop our their child, must use the turnabout on Streamwood Boulevard. Do you pick up or drop off on Ridge Circle. This area is designated for buses only.
When picking up your child:
--Do not pass other cars
--Do not use your cell phone
--Please drive slowly for our students' safety.
Police will be stopping by to support as needed.
Patience is appreciated. Our children's safety is appreciated.
Positions available
Upcoming Events
8/30-9/17 - MAP Testing
9/6 - Labor Day--No school
9/24 - District Institute Day--No school
10/28 - School Photos--forms will be available in October
Poplar Creek Celebrates Hispanic Heritage--
Additional information about Shield Testing
Ridge Circle Elementary School
Email: janelleraine@u-46.org
Website: https://www.u-46.org/RidgeCircle#calendar39/20180901/month
Location: 420 Ridge Circle, Streamwood, IL, USA
Phone: (630) 213-5600
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RidgeCircleElementary
Twitter: @RidgeCircle