Sorrick Family Focus
Week of April 13, 2020
Weekly Update
Dear Sorrick Families,
This week marks one month since we have all been together in person, and both the Sorrick staff and I hardly express in words how much we miss seeing our students. Adapting to our new way of living and learning is certainly a challenge, and I thank you for your patience and for staying connected to us during this difficult time. Nothing has brought us more joy than seeing our students in the photos and videos that you have shared, so I would like to take a moment to highlight the amazing learning experiences of our Sorrick community from home.
Sorrick Staff Share Fun Ways to Learn at Home!
District 117's Remote Learning Website
Changes to Remote Learning Guidelines
Translated updates:
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) recently provided guidance for Remote Learning Days, which are currently in effect until April 30. Click here to see the North Palos District 117 Remote Learning Guidance. I would like to highlight a few changes that will take place in the upcoming weeks:
Student participation is required and assignments will be graded using a Meets/Incomplete system. Teachers will clearly communicate which assignments will be graded. An incomplete grade can be assigned for two reasons. First, a student that does not complete an assignment will be given an incomplete. Second, a student that submits an assignment that does not meet the learning expectations will receive an incomplete with feedback and an opportunity to redo and resubmit the assignment. Upon our return to school, a remediation period will occur so students have an opportunity to finish any assignments that were not completed during Remote Learning.
Please remember to email your child’s teacher if you need assistance. Emails received between 8:30 and 2:00 will be answered on the same day. Emails received after 2:00 will be answered the following day.
Formal attendance will not be taken during this time; however, student participation and completion of work is expected. Teachers and administrators will be monitoring work completion during the Remote Learning days. If your child is having difficulty completing his or her Remote Learning assignments, please contact your child’s school.
No Internet/Device Access?
If you DO NOT have Internet access or an electronic device to receive assignments, please call the attendance line at 708-598-5743 and choose Sorrick school, then dial 9 to leave the name of your child and grade (please ignore the fact that it refers to an absence, we are using this voicemail box for a different purpose in this instance). You will receive a call back with specific information about alternative assignments.
Park and Playground Closure
Order Your Yearbook Today!
Please note that we will not be ordering extra yearbooks to sell at school, so if you haven't ordered online and wish to, you will need to order using the above form. All yearbook orders will be shipped to Sorrick School.
Quarter 3 Report Cards
Meal Distribution
Meal Service: Meals are available at no cost to all children 18 and under. Meal packets can be picked up between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM.
Meal Distribution Schedule:
- April 13th: 2 meals distributed
- April 14th: No meals distributed
- April 15th: 3 meals distributed
- April 16th-17th: No meals distributed
Please call 708-233-4514 to speak with Food Services with questions or concerns including the inability to pick up meals at these times and we will attempt to make other arrangements.
Location
Conrady Junior High School
7950 W. 97th Street
Hickory Hills, IL 60457
(Back parking lot on the north end of the building. Enter through the north entrance on Roberts Road and follow the traffic cones to proceed to door 8 to receive a meal. Remain in your vehicle, provide us the number of children, and meals will be brought to you. Children do NOT need to be in the vehicle to receive meals. Vehicles will exit via the south entrance onto Roberts Road.)
Stay Connected
North Palos School District 117 and Sorrick School utilize our SchoolMessenger system to provide families with information, notifications, and reminders via email, phone calls, and text messaging. This includes regular communication, as well as EMERGENCY and SCHOOL CLOSING information.
In order to receive text messages from NPD117 and Sorrick School, you need to subscribe or opt-in to receive text messages. To do so, TEXT the word “YES” to 67587. Once the mobile number has been successfully subscribed, a confirmation message will be delivered to your cell phone. If you are NOT sure you have opted-in to our text messaging service, please follow the directions above.
Please ensure that the email address(es) and cell phone number(s) you have on file with the school are up to date. If you are unsure if your modes of communication are up to date, please send your updated information to nprofita@npd117.net. Please include your CHILD'S NAME in this email.
Cougar Snapshots of the Week!
Sorrick Elementary School
Email: nprofita@npd117.net
Website: http://www.npd117.net/sorrick
Location: 7825 West 103rd Street, Palos Hills, IL, USA
Phone: (708)233-8200
Twitter: @SorrickNPD117