Husmann Happenings
April 14, 2021
NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Important Dates
April 14th - Supply Distribution for Remote Students 4:00-5:00 PM
April 16th - No School - Teacher Institute Day
April 28th - Early Release Day - Student Dismissal at 2:00 PM
April 30th - April PBIS Virtual Assembly
May 3rd - Julie Ann's Frozen Custard "Dining for Dollars"
Remote Supply Distribution this Evening from 4-5:00
3rd-5th Grade Students 2021 IAR/ISA Assessment
Dear Parent or Guardian:
Per the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), all districts will continue to administer the Illinois Assessment of Readiness IAR) and the Illinois Science Assessment (ISA). District 47 will participate in these assessments during the months of April and May.
What is IAR? Illinois Assessment of Readiness provides an opportunity for students in grades 3rd- 8th, to demonstrate their knowledge in math and English language arts.
What is ISA? Illinois Science Assessment provides an opportunity for students in 5th and 8th grade to demonstrate their knowledge in science.
Students that are in-person, will receive more information regarding their testing schedule from their teachers.
In order to provide an opportunity for our remote students to participate in the IAR testing, we ask that remote only families complete the survey by 4:00 pm on Thursday, April 15, 2021.
If you have any questions please reach out to your son/daughter’s remote teacher for more information.
Warmly,
Maggie Fitzgerald
Assistant Principal
Husmann Elementary School
5th Grade Growing Up Lesson
Dear parent or guardian:
Every spring, as part of our 5th grade health curriculum, students learn about human growth
and development/puberty during our two week health unit entitled “Growing Up.” This two week unit teaches the basic facts about growing up and puberty, including the role of hormones and the endocrine system.
Our students will engage in lessons on the role of hormones and the endocrine system, utilizing resources from KidsHealth.org during the week of April 26, 2021. Then, on Friday, May 7, 2021 on Zoom at 2:30 pm, students will view the “Always Changing and Growing Up - Co-Ed Puberty Education Video” (see link below) from the Always Changing & Growing Up program in their classroom, with their classmates. Students will receive an introduction to the video from Mrs. Tilton (STEM teacher) that explains how the video addresses what many students will experience during adolescence. All people and bodies are different and it is important that students discuss their personal experiences during puberty with adults they trust; parents, guardians, grandparents, etc. After the video, students will have an opportunity to ask questions anonymously via an electronic form that will be open for several days. STEM teachers will then create and share a Frequently Asked Questions document with both families and students shortly thereafter.
Specially designed for 5th grade students, the “Always Changing & Growing Up” program by
Procter & Gamble offers resources to help educators and parents teach the important topics of puberty and human growth and development.
VIDEO LINK: Always Changing & Growing Up Videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRyQfUYbMgkcDFrBl_HVmTuLS_ut-MykU
Note: Videos are in English only but closed captioning in different languages is provided. Follow
the steps below after clicking on the video of your choice:
1. Click the CC on the video screen.
2. Click the gear symbol.
3. Select Subtitles/CC.
4. Select Auto Translate then scroll down to the language desired.
We appreciate your support of your child’s learning about “Growing Up” and hope you will find it to be an opportunity to connect with your child on this timely, important topic. If you wish to have your child opt out of the puberty/human growth and development unit, you may do so by
contacting your child’s school principal in writing (email will suffice.)
Thank you. We appreciate your partnership.
Sincerely,
Mr. Guy Sromek; Mrs. Kerri Tilton
Principal; STEM teacher
Coming Soon! 2021-22 Online Enrollment
Online enrollment for the 2021-22 school year will be open May 3-14, 2021. Families will be expected to log into ParentVue to complete this process. Student enrollment numbers are critical to proper planning and staffing for the upcoming school year. More information will be sent to families via email prior to May 3.
Mask Suggestion
Husmann Office
Office Hours - Beginning April 5th, the Husmann office will resume normal business hours, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. We can be reached at 815-356-3400 or by email husschool@d47.org.
Attendance - 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.
Arrival - If you arrive to Husmann in the morning after 9:00 AM please drop your child off at the front main entrance on Paddock St. The car lane has supervisors available from 8:45-9:00 AM to allow staff to return to their classrooms for students. Thank you for understanding!
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
Lunch in the classrooms after break:
In preparation for students eating lunch in the classrooms after spring break,
please be on the lookout for a SeeSaw message from your teachers regarding
any allergies in the classroom. Students will be eating at their desks with
social distancing in place, along with desk cleaning/hand washing before and
after eating, but a reminder will be sent in the interest of safety. Thank you,
and have a wonderful break!
***IMPORTANT (UPDATED) INFORMATION AND
REQUIRED CRITERIA***
If your child(ren) have even ONE of the following symptoms, please DO NOT send them to
school, and keep ALL of their siblings home as well (including middle school and high school
siblings) : The symptoms listed below reflect the most recent update from the Illinois
Department Of Public Health. Most notable change being “runny/stuffy nose” is no
longer included.
*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 UNKNOWN CAUSE
*MUSCLE BODY ACHES FROM UNKNOWN CAUSE
Per protocol, any ONE or more of these symptoms will require you to follow the criteria to
return:
● ⬜ Student will need to remain home for 10 days until (and fever free for 24 hrs) **OR**
● ⬜ Student will need a doctor's note to return with an alternative diagnosis (option for students
w/o contact) *MD note MUST state that they "do not believe the symptoms to be COVID related*
**OR **
● ⬜ Student will need proof of a negative COVID test to return prior to 10 days - We DO accept
rapid tests UNLESS:
● 1-Student has had known contact with a confirmed positive COVID case.
● 2-There is an outbreak in the school.
● 3-Community transmission is high.
● ⬜ If student had close contact with a positive COVID case, or awaiting test result of family
member, must not return to school for 14 days - Student may NOT "test out of" quarantine
sooner than the 14 days.
● ***ONLY THE STUDENT WHO IS SYMPTOMATIC HAS TO BE CLEARED BY A
DOCTOR OR NEGATIVE COVID TEST TO RETURN. ONCE THAT STUDENT IS
CLEARED THEY (AND THEIR SIBLINGS) CAN ALL RETURN***
● Proof of negative COVID test or MD note must be provided to the health
office PRIOR to the student’s (siblings) return.
It is crucial that these guidelines are adhered to in an effort to keep everyone safe, and our
children in person. Thank you for your cooperation.
Jenn Sauck (jsauck@d47.org)
School Nurse, RN, BSN
What's for Lunch?
Please note that lunch is available to ALL students at NO charge. Also, at the end of the day, students will also be able to take a breakfast home for the next day, again at NO charge.
Please see the attached menus below. Lunch and breakfast menus will also be posted on the district website.
STUDENT AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT
Music Clubs with Mrs. Ladner
Listening Club open to grades 2-5 remote or in person. We will listen (and move) to your choice of songs with Mrs.Ladner's approval. We will meet on Wednesdays after school in the music room or on my Zoom link. No need to bring anything. Meet from 3:30-4:30. Please have your ride here at 4:30 in the pick-up lane.
Chorus open to grades 3-5 in person. We will meet on Wednesdays at the front of the school at 8:15 before school. This is for students who love singing and have missed singing with friends this year. Song sheets will be provided.
New In Person Clubs for Remote and In Person Students!
Are you ready to go out with a BANG at school with outdoor fun clubs? The following clubs will be offered after spring break, sponsored by Ms. Kuhns:
Jump Rope Club: 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th grade, Mondays in April, 3:30-4:30 p.m. April 5, 12, 19, 26. Bring your own jump rope if you have one, or you can use one of the school’s jump ropes. Meet outside the gym at the bottom of the stairs of Door Number 10. Bring your water bottle also. Limited to 24. Pick up is in the same space. Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1b3XAlpAutzqpav6YdVk5tYimwS0tIIJGOK-WrDB21xY/edit
Kickball/Soccer Club: 2nd & 3rd grade, Thursdays in April, 3:30-4:30 p.m.. April 8, 15, 22, 29. This is not for competitive soccer, but fun soccer and kickball. Bring your water bottle and meet at the bottom of the stairs of the gym door number 10. Limited to 24. Pick up is in the same space. Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1G8gIWJRX2oIpOL7aYiCeuhui_h1SVklx7YyrvtCzV_Q/edit
FOP Club (Fridays Organized Physical Games Club): 1st grade, Fridays in April, 3:30-4:30 p.m. April 9, 23, 30. Come play, “What Time is it, Mr. Fox?” “Red Light, Green Light” and the like. Meet outside the gym at the bottom of the stairs of Door Number 10. Bring your water bottle also. Limited to 20. Pick up is in the same space. Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1-3O1FWi8a8yL9G5OGMfJhk8_sYh0cAHe0AxWeCyLr4Y/edit
Racket Club: 4th & 5th grade, Mondays in May, 3:30-4:30 p.m. May 3, 10, 17 and 24. Bring your own racket or use one of the school’s. Meet outside the gym at the bottom of the stairs of Door Number 10. Bring your water bottle also. Limited to 16. Pick up is in the same space. Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/19Q2F1QrviAzn7X-qFwy3NNE8jDktPUfsEb4k4AcYAhw/edit
FOP Club (Fridays Organized Physical Games Club), Kindergarten: Fridays in May, 3:30-4:30 p.m. May 7 and 21. Come play, “What Time is it, Mr. Fox?” “Red Light, Green Light” and the like. Meet outside the gym at the bottom of the stairs of Door Number 10. Bring your water bottle also. Limited to 17. Pick up is in the same space. Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1PcPJB11LQZHlYwe7St1BtWeQlMXlJQ5j3h-LtWvcVDM/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!
Bernotas Middle School Spirit Wear
HPTO
HPTO Meetings
We'd love to see some new faces and hear your ideas! Please consider joining the HPTO virtual meetings. They take place the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 7:00 - 8:00 pm. Please mark your calendar for upcoming meetings:
· April 21, 2021
· May, 19 2021 (last meeting of the school year!)
Meeting link: meet.google.com/zas-pfva-jai
Follow the Husmann PTO on Facebook at Husmann PTO 2020, Navigating Forward at: https://www.facebook.com/Husmann-PTO-2020-Navigating-Forward-100930208416236/
Next "Dining for Dollars" at Julie Ann's!
It's not too late to order a Yearbook!
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!
DISTRICT NEWS
Opportunity for Remote Families
Willow Creek Hosts Remote Learning Site
Willow Creek Church of Crystal Lake is serving as a host site for remote learning students and families in need on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8:45am to 3:30pm.The program is free and intended to provide supervision (not instruction) and reliable internet access for students. Supervision is provided by church volunteers who have completed a background check and a brief training. COVID-19 health and safety protocols, such as mask wearing and social distancing, will be followed. For more information, click HERE or contact program director Chris Lindsley at clindsley@wcservingvolunteer.org.
Willow Creek sirve como un sitio para estudiantes remotos
Willow Creek Church of Crystal Lake sirve como un sitio para estudiantes de aprendizaje remoto y familias necesitadas los lunes, miércoles y jueves de 8:45 a.m. a 3:30 p.m. El programa es gratuito y está destinado a proporcionar supervisión (no instrucción) y acceso confiable a Internet para los estudiantes. La supervisión es proporcionada por voluntarios de la iglesia que han completado una verificación personal y un breve entrenamiento. Se seguirán los protocolos de seguridad y salud del COVID-19, como el uso de máscaras y el distanciamiento social. Para obtener más información, haga clic AQUÍ o comuníquese con el director del programa Chris Lindsley en clindsley@wcservingvolunteer.org.
4th and 5th Grade Sodexo Future Chef Competition
Dear parent or guardian:
In a school year like no other, District 47 and Sodexo are excited to bring back a favorite annual event -- the Sodexo Future Chef Competition! The culinary contest is open to all D47 4th and 5th grade students. The goal of the competition is to help educate kids about healthy eating habits and inspire a love of cooking. This year’s culinary contest theme is HEALTHY COMFORT FOOD. To enter, interested 4th/5th graders should submit a recipe to foodservice@d47.org. The deadline to submit recipes has been extended to Thursday, April 15th. Visit the District 47 website for more information.
ASUNTO: Concurso Sodexo Futuro Chef de 4º y 5º grado; ¡se ha extendido el plazo!
Estimado padre o tutor:
En un año escolar como ningún otro, el Distrito 47 y Sodexo están entusiasmados por traer de vuelta un evento anual favorito: ¡el Concurso del Futuro Chef de Sodexo! El concurso culinario está abierto a todos los estudiantes de 4º y 5º grado del D47. El objetivo de la competencia es ayudar a educar a los niños sobre los hábitos alimenticios saludables e inspirar el amor por la cocina. El tema del concurso culinario de este año es COMIDA SALUDABLE DE CONFORT. Para inscribirse, los alumnos de 4to y 5to grado que están interesados deben de entregar su receta a foodservice@d47.org. El plazo para entregar las recetas se ha extendido hasta el jueves, 15 de abril. Visite el sitio web del Distrito 47 para más información.
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