Christian's Weekly Communication
February 8, 2020
7th Grade Hybrid/Remote Learning, this week!
7th Grade Hybrid Remote Presentation
Conversations with Christian Presentation
Important Reminders:
- All School announcements for all students begin at 9am
- 7th grade schedule begins at 9am and ends at 12:40 p.m.
- SST (Student Support Time, formerly known as "office hours" begin at 1:50-2:20 p.m.
- Students should complete synchronous and asynchronous assignments
Hybrid/Remote
- Week of 2/1=6th Grade
- Week of 2/8=7th Grade
- Week of 2/15=8th Grade (Starting on 2/16 in observation of Presidents day. 8th graders will have a 3 day hybrid learning experience).
- Parent Teacher Conferences=February 25th & February 26th
8th grade parents, we look forward to seeing you this Thursday, February 11th at 6p.m for our 8th Grade Parent Information Night.
8th Grade Parent Information Night
8th Grade Parents,
What an exciting time of the year! Our students are very close to embarking upon their high school endeavors. We are excited for both them and you. As students make their transition to high school and the “Hybrid/Remote” learning experience we’d like to offer an 8th grade Parent Information Night on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. We will discuss: our hybrid/remote learning plan, our curriculum, and future planning for graduation. We look forward to seeing you and your student. Information is posted below.
What: 8th Grade Information Night
When: Thursday, February 11, 2021
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Where: Please click this zoom link
Thursday, Feb 11, 2021, 06:00 PM
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Jayhawk Blanket & Gift Card!
Thanks to an anonymous donor who generously gave money to all D97 PTOs with the request that the donation touch each and every student, the Julian PTO has a surprise. Every Julian student will get a fleece blanket with the Julian Jayhawk Logo and a $10.00 gift card to a local business (Book Table, Pumpkin Moon or Cuzzos)!
The PTO is distributing them on Saturday, Feb. 13 at Julian. If possible, please come at your designated time below to help us control traffic flow. (If that doesn’t work, come any time between 8:30 am-1:30pm).
- 8:30 am - 9:30 am last names from A- E
- 9:30am- 10:30am last names from F-K
- 10:30am- 11:30am last name from L-Q
- 11:30am - 12:30pm last name from R- V
- 12:30pm – 1:30 pm last name from W-Z
Before you arrive at Julian, please write down your child’s name (last name, first name) and grade on a piece of paper – and make it large so volunteers can see it from a distance.
If you are driving, please approach the parking lot from the south and exit to the north. Feel free to walkup, but please wear a mask. If you are unable to pick up the gift this day, look for more information following the event.
Want to help distribute? We’re looking for parents and students to help! Sign up for a shift here:
CrisisGo Reminder
Starting Monday, February 1, the CrisisGo Safety iPASS will go live. Health certifications must be completed every day before hybrid learners arrive to school. Elementary students must have their certification completed by 7:15 a.m. and middle school students must have their certification completed by 8:15 a.m. Please see the linked PDF for full details. Highlights of what you can expect are included below.
Information about CrisisGo and resources to help families are available at https://www.op97.org/updatecenter/crisisgo.
D97 to Host Virtual Parent-to-Parent Circle Series
District 97 families are invited to join our upcoming Virtual Parent-to-Parent Series, which will be facilitated in partnership with the E-Team of Oak Park. Events will be held:
- Wednesday, Feb. 18, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, March 18, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, April 29, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
The sessions are designed to build community among District 97 parents and guardians and provide support as we navigate hybrid learning. The intention is for parents/guardians to attend all three sessions to help build a consistent community, but if you cannot make the first session you may still attend the others. Please let us know your availability in the registration form so that we can plan accordingly.
The deadline to register is Tuesday, Feb. 16. To sign up, please visit https://bit.ly/D97ParentCircles.
D97 Fact Checker
Oak Park District 97 is committed to providing accurate and timely information. Our new Fact Checker will be updated consistently based upon common questions and concerns to ensure you have access to the key facts that interest you most.
Responding to a Positive COVID-19 Case
When to Stay Home from School/Work
We ask that our entire District 97 community help keep our schools safe by adhering to our COVID-19 guidelines. This includes students/staff staying home if they:
- Are feeling sick
- Have tested positive for COVID-19
- Are waiting for a COVID-19 test result
- Are a close contact of a positive/probable COVID-19 case
- Have traveled for more than 24 hours out of state.
Winter Weather - Emergency Closing Information
New this year: Rather than closing school on days when it would be unsafe for students and staff to get to school, we will notify our employees and students’ families that the district will have a Remote Learning Day. Because all of our students are already equipped with iPads or Chromebooks, making the temporary shift to remote learning should be fairly seamless. This also means that there will be no need to extend the school year further into summer to make up for lost days.
Whenever possible, District 97 will seek to make and communicate decisions regarding weather-related closings by approximately 8 p.m. the day before. This will include notifying stakeholders if the forecast or conditions warrant additional monitoring prior to making a final decision. If the forecast changes or conditions deteriorate after 8 p.m., we will let people know about the status of classes and/or afterschool activities no later than 5:30 a.m. the next day. Visit our Emergency School Closing Information webpage for more information.
Cold Weather Reminders
With frigid temperatures expected in the Chicago area over the next week, we also wanted to share a couple of reminders for families:
- In order to preserve our classroom pods and COVID-19 safety protocols, we will not be able to allow students to enter their buildings early in cold weather. Please arrive at the designated time and ensure that students are dressed in warm layers.
- In the event of single-digit temperatures or wind chill, students will remain indoors during the school day. Elementary students will still be provided a snack break of no more than 15 minutes, following the school safety protocols for COVID-19.
COVID-19 Travel Guidance
Travel increases the risk of exposure to the coronavirus for our students, staff and community. Postponing travel and staying home is the best way to protect yourself and others from COVID-19. The Cook County Department of Public Health recommends that residents avoid all non-essential activities, including school and work, for 14 days upon their return to suburban Cook County. If staff, students or families travel out of state for more than 24 hours, they should not report to school. The district's quarantine requirements are outlined in our Framework for Reopening Schools.
FLYER: COVID-19 and Travel Guidance for District 97 Students and Staff >
February 2021 Menus and Meal Distributions
February Breakfast/Lunch Menus
Meals will be provided free of cost this fall to any District 97 student in need. Each bag of food will contain five breakfasts and five lunches.
Meal distributions will be held every Tuesday, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Longfellow Elementary School (for Julian and feeder schools), 715 S. Highland Ave., and Brooks Middle School (for Brooks and feeder schools), 325 S. Kenilworth Ave.