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September 25, 2020
Principal's Message
Happy Friday! I hope everyone is able to enjoy this beautiful weather over the long weekend.
We have been successful with our hybrid (and virtual) learning models thus far due to the care and consideration of all members of our learning community. Please continue to be vigilant in handwashing, maintaining social distancing, and wearing masks in public. We want to ensure that we can continue this model for the foreseeable future!
Warmly,
Courtney Nordstrom, Principal
Important Dates to Remember
9/28/20 - No School, Yom Kippur (No student work assigned)
10/5/20 - No School, Remote Planning Day (No student work assigned)
10/12/20 - No School, Institute Day (No student work assigned)
10/20/20 - Board of Education Meeting, 7pm
STORYWALK
The first StoryWalk will be up from Friday, September 25th - Sunday, October 4th. Subsequent StoryWalks will go up over time! Please refer to our school newsletter for when the next StoryWalk is up and running at Ravinia.
FUNd Run 2020 - Virtual Event!
The health and safety of the D112 students, faculty and community members are our top concern. To this end, the 2020 FUNd Run will be a VIRTUAL event.
This year FUNd Run participants may not be running (and walking) on the beautiful course through the Ravinia Festival neighborhood, but participants will still feel part of the D112 community. And even better, participants will help raise much needed funds to support students in our community as part of a need-based scholarship fund providing critical support for items such as school supplies, books and musical instrument rentals.
Participants will complete a 5K or 1-mile Family Walk between October 3 to October 12th on whatever course they. Be sure to post pictures of your family and tag us on social media (@112foundation) or email pictures to us. “I ran FUNd Run 2020” signs are posted at all D112 schools for the perfect post-race photo op!
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Suggested hashtags...
•#ijustsignedupforFUNdRun2020
• #virtualFUNdRun112
• #FUNdrunningtogetherapart
• #FUNdRun112
• #TenDaysOneGoal
Online registration will begin September 1 and close October 12. Register at: 112foundation.org. All participants will be entered into a raffle with the opportunity to win prizes from local businesses. Check our sponsor page for businesses who donated.
At its heart, the FUNd Run is both a community event, and a fundraiser. In a year when the anticipated need is higher than ever, the FUNd Run will not have a 2020 race giveaway. We recognize many participants look forward to the race swag and wear it proudly throughout the year.
People registered for the event by WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 may visit the FUNd Run Swag Give-A- Way and pick up some vintage FUNd Run giveaways from past years. The Swag Give-A-Way will be held on October 1 from 2pm to 6pm (rain date: October 2, 2pm to 6pm). Location TBD.
Questions: 112educationfoundation@gmail.comVirtual Social Emotional Support Office
4th and 5th Graders - Meet the Orchestra!
Dear Families,
Looking for a creative outlet for your child? Does your child love music and want to join the orchestra? Orchestra is open to all 4th and 5th grade students and will be taught virtually this year.
Orchestra will begin the week of September 28th. Please use this link to explore Mrs. Steckel's orchestra page to register, learn about the instruments and discover how to rent. If your child was in orchestra last year and you registered on the website, she will be in touch with you soon.
Optimistic Household
Ravinia School
Website: nssd112.org/ravinia
Location: 763 Dean Avenue, Highland Park, IL, USA
Phone: 2247653700
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/raviniaschool/?ref=bookmarks
Twitter: @RaviniaSchool