PRINCIPAL UPDATE
November 18th
IRVING RELATED: NEW
IRVING DIRECTORY
The 2022-2023 Irving Directory is complete!
Please note if you requested a paper copy it will come home with your child before Thanksgiving break.
The electronic version will be shared via an email from room parents this weekend.
If there is an error, please email Melissa De Jesus-Vasquez at melissa.dejesus.vasquez@gmail.com
EAGLE EXTRAS FEEDBACK
We have created a short survey for families to provide feedback on the current Fall Eagle Extra session. As we are preparing for the next session, we would love to collect feedback from families to help with planning future sessions. The survey is very brief and should take less than 10 mins to complete.
SOCIAL EMOTIONAL, PBIS, AND SECOND STEP
SECOND STEP
IRVING RELATED: REMINDERS
PROCESS FOR REPORTING POSITIVE COVID-19 CASES TO D97 SCHOOLS
If a student or staff member tests positive for COVID-19, they must complete the following steps:
2) Families must continue to report student absences via the school attendance line, and staff must enter their absences in Frontline.
To see the rules for isolation and quarantine, click here. Additional resources are linked below.
ART WITH MS. TAGUE
Check out this google site for Art with Ms. Tague. Ms. Tague will be providing updates for families each month on what students at each grade level are working on during art.
MS. NOONAN'S PRESENTATION AT THE PTO
Ms. Noonan shared the following great resources:
The Oak Park Public Library is an EXCELLENT resource
Other resources
Read Brightly: one of my go-to sites for recommendations (all ages)
The Conscious Kid: books on diverse topics (and more on how to talk to kids about hard topics)
Graphic novels for elementary and more here.
PTO RELATED
BAKERS FOR THE COOKIE CRUMBLE
Calling all bakers for the Irving Cookie Crumble on 12/10 at 9am.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c094aadab2aa6f85-2022
IRVING CRAFT FAIR
Sign up below if you'd like to sell at the fair.
https://forms.gle/86fbhTiuVqJ9pyqP6
DISTRICT RELATED
Be Safe and Healthy: Preparing for Winter in District 97
Winter Illnesses and Everyday Preventative Strategies
This year, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), has noted an increase in individuals getting sick from respiratory viruses, including the flu, RSV and COVID-19. Health officials are urging individuals and families to take basic precautions to protect themselves this winter—stay home when you are sick, wash your hands frequently, cover your mouth and nose when you sneeze or cough, and stay up to date on your vaccines. CLICK HERE to watch a brief video of everyday strategies to keep our schools healthy this winter >>
Emergency Closings and E-Learning Days
District 97 always strives to have schools open. However, if heavy snow or extreme cold make it dangerous to travel, we may need to close schools. The district’s emergency closing procedures are outlined at https://www.op97.org/communications/emergency-closings.
In July 2021, the District 97 Board of Education approved an E-Learning Plan for students to receive instruction electronically in lieu of traditional emergency days (or inclement weather days). This means that instead of canceling school, the superintendent now has the option of calling an “E-Learning Day” where students and staff learn and work virtually at home. This provides a continuation of learning and prevents the loss of critical instructional days, particularly in our first and second trimesters.
If the superintendent decides to close buildings and hold an E-Learning Day, the information is shared through multiple channels, including email, the district website, our Facebook and Twitter social media pages, and the Emergency Closings website. Staff and families are also encouraged to OPT IN to text messages from the district by texting YES to 87569.
DEPUAL VIRTUAL COMMUNITY TALK
UPCOMING DATES
Tuesday, November 22nd
1st Trimester Ends
Wednesday, November 23rd-Friday, November 25th
No School
Wednesday, November 30th
DePaul Community Talk: "Understanding Depression in Youth and Strategies for Treatment," 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 10th
Irving Cookie Crumble and Craft Fair, 9-12
Tuesday, December 13th
Board Meeting, 7pm
Thursday, December 22nd-January 6th
School Closed for Winter Break & Teacher Institute Day