Oakland Elementary School
Navigating Forward, Together
10.23.20
Hello Oakland Families,
We hope this finds you all healthy and well. We know how difficult this season is for all right now. Please know that the decision to return to full remote was not taken lightly. Per the guidance of the health department, we want to make sure that all are able to stay healthy and safe. We are so grateful for your patience in this time. Please know that we want our students back with us and hope to do so as soon as it is safe to do so. We will be in communication with you as we continue to watch the metrics to make a determination for when it is safe to return. Please reach out if there is anything that we can do to support you.
As the temperatures turn cooler and the days have that fall feel to them, what are some things that you like to do with your family? Do you decorate pumpkins? We would LOVE to see them! Please share your pumpkin creations with us on our social media sites.
Happy Fall, Y'all!
Sincerely,
Rebecca Adams and Lindsay Burns
Remote Learning Planning Day
Virtual Parent Teacher Conferences
Please be sure to sign-up for a conference with your child's teacher. If you have questions, you can reach out to your child's teacher or to the office and we are happy to help you.
Honoring our Veterans
Red Ribbon Week
Thank you for your Generosity!!
This year marked the 6th Annual Socktober Drive sponsored by Ms. Campbell’s Class. Thanks to your help, Oakland collected items from students, families, and staff members during our October materials pick-up. A big thank you to all that contributed and helped to make a big difference in someone else’s life. We are so grateful for your generosity! Everything collected will go to Open Arms Mission and Antioch Traveling Closet.
Don't Forget!
Asynchronous Learning
Student Email for 3rd - 8th Graders
Student Email - student email accounts are active for grades 3-8. For instructions, please see the Antioch CCSD 34 Student Email Basic User's Guide.
Email accounts match Google Drive account (@antioch34.com)
Located at https://outlook.office.com/mail
ComEd Bill Assistance
ComEd bill assistance options available to help those struggling with past-due balances. If you could benefit from additional support, we ask that you call ComEd immediately at 1-800- EDISON1 (1-800-334-7661), M-F, 7am-7pm. Customers can also visit ComEd.com/Support to learn more about the following payment assistance options and eligibility requirements:
CARE Customer Hardship Grants. Residential customers facing financial hardship may be eligible to receive one-time CARE grants from ComEd to help them get back on their feet.
COVID-19 Financial Bill Assistance. A one-time bill assistance credit of up to $500 is available this year for eligible, low-income households.
Flexible, Extended Payment Arrangements. For a limited time, low-income households and residential customers expressing financial hardship may be eligible for a flexible payment arrangement so they can spread balances over 24 payments, with 0% down. Residential customers who may not be facing financial hardship, but would like to spread balances, may be able to do so over 18 payments, with no more than 25% down.
Waiver of New Deposits and Fee Relief. ComEd is waiving any new deposit requirements for a limited time for customers expressing financial hardship and extending relief from various fees (such as reconnection fees) to help low-income residential customers.
State and Federal Financial Energy Assistance. Illinois’ Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP) and the federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) also provide valuable financial help to households that may be facing financial challenges.
Update to Family Handbook
Absence Hotline
I'm Bored!
What does a child mean when he says that he is bored? No one likes to feel bored, and children quickly learn that saying they are bored grabs the attention of the adults in their lives.
Many factors can cause a child to say that he is bored. These are some that children may experience related to school.
∙ Perceptions of time- For those experiencing boredom, the time seems to drag. This may lead to the feeling that the entire day was boring, when in “real time” the episode of boredom may have lasted only minutes.
∙ Physical movement - In school, physical activity is frequently limited. Some individuals seem to have boundless energy and may have difficulty containing their need for action, thus perceiving “quiet” learning activities as boring.
∙ Barriers to freedom - In the classroom, some freedoms have to be limited. How a child views these limits, however, can be key to his or her feelings of dissatisfaction which are expressed as boredom.
∙ Lack of choice and control over activities – Some activities are completed in a group setting. When students want to work on a different activity, they may lose interest or become “bored” with the group activity because they cannot choose their activities themselves.
∙ Purpose-The child has decided a given task is “boring” or “useless” merely because he does not see its purpose.
∙ Coping skills- Some students have not developed the ability to cope with feelings of boredom/inactivity adequately and appropriately. They expect to be “entertained” at all times. The good news is that coping skills can be learned, planned, modeled, and taught.
For a child, boring might mean:
▪ I have nothing to do.
▪ I’m not able to do what I want to do.
▪ I’d rather be doing something else.
▪ I’m too overwhelmed/overstimulated.
▪ I’m sad…(or having another emotional response).
▪ I’m lonely; I need attention.
Boring can mean not having enough challenge, but it doesn’t automatically mean that, even though that is commonly what people first think.
If your child says, “I’m bored,” ask:
- What does boring mean to you?
- What specifically is boring about it?
- What have you tried to do about it?
Be careful not to overreact – don’t immediately try to “fix” the issue. If you think your child is bored, ask your child’s teacher about how he/she is performing in school. Is your child using his/her time efficiently? How does your child respond to the differentiation techniques being utilized in the classroom? As a parent, can you find outside activities to engage your child? There is a balance though; resist over-scheduling your child.
What can your child do? Learn to advocate for himself/herself. Even first graders can approach the teacher when done with an assignment and ask to do something else; “Can I look up more information on the Internet about this topic?” A child can initiate independent projects, pursue areas of interest, integrate technology, write a story or start a journal, seek more challenging work. When feeling “bored,” or losing attention, ask questions! Although the environment may not be changeable, children can adjust their own attitudes and use creativity. This can give them control over the impact boredom has on their lives and can provide focus for their energy. Research indicates that boredom can be a stimulus for creativity, invention, and productivity!
Stay Connected!
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#SoarWithD34
#OurEaglesAreExtra
#OaklandPride
You can also send pictures of your child learning to radams@antioch34.com
Upcoming Dates
10/26 - 10/30 Red Ribbon Spirit Week
10/30 End of Trimester 1
11/2 No School - Remote Learning Planning Day
11/3 No School - Election Day
11/5 Orchestra Instrument Tuning 3 - 6 pm
11/12 Student Materials Pick-Up
11/17 and 11/19 Parent Teacher Conferences
11/23 - 11/27 Thanksgiving Break
What kind of apples does your family like?
Oakland Elementary School
Principal
Lindsay Burns
Assistant Principal
Email: radams@antioch34.com
Website: https://www.antioch34.com/oakland
Location: 8818 East Grass Lake Road, Lake Villa, IL 60046
Phone: (847) 838 - 8601
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Oakland-Elementary-School-353267618135380