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PARENTSQUARE NOTIFICATIONS
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91 Updated Blended Learning Survival Guide
Jaime Koziol • about 21 hours ago • Wednesday, Jan 6 at 12:03 PM • Lockport School District 91 D91 Families, Click Here for the updated D91 BLENDED Learning Survival Guide Beginning on Monday, January 11th, students who elected the blended learning option will attend in person 2 days per week and participate remotely 3 days per week. Students who elected the fully remote option will continue to participate virtually 5 days per week. The pivot toward in person instruction will impact everyone, so we have provided this updated Blended Learning Survival Guide to assist in the transition. The D91 Admin Team Yearbook Photo Challenge for the Week - Winter Fun
Hello Kelvin Grove family! The yearbook staff needs your assistance in collecting candid photos for the 2020-2021 Yearbook. This week's challenge topic is WINTER FUN. Take a photo of your child enjoying the winter weather (building a snowman, sledding, building a snow fort, etc...) and upload the photo through the LINK HERE All photos are subject to approval and can only be viewed by the yearbook staff. Yearbooks are currently for sale online for $25. Use this LINK to order. Thank you for your support! Mrs. Cravens and Mrs. Stateman John Jennings posted in Kelvin Grove
MAP Testing and Chromebook Exchange Dear KG Parents and Guardians, Kelvin Grove is still moving forward with the blended learning model (students in-person two days per week) starting on Monday, January 11, 2021. Your child(ren)'s learning group (Green=Mon & Thur, Gold=Tue & Fri, White=Remote, or Blue=four days in-person) was sent out via ParentSquare on December 15th. If your child will be attending school in-person, then parents are reminded to complete the health screening form in ParentSquare each time they are scheduled to be in the building or your child will not be allowed entrance into the building until it's submitted. The district received its shipment of new Chromebooks that will be distributed to students next week. Earlier today, you would have received a new Technology User Agreement through ParentSquare for your signature. Each parent needs to provide a signature by this Friday on the document. All students at KG, excluding students in LASEC programs, will be issued a new device. LASEC students received a new device at the beginning of the year. Any District 91 issued Chromebook that was previously loaned out will need to be brought to school next week to be exchanged. Students need to bring the device and charger to their homeroom class. Remote students will receive/exchange their Chromebook during MAP testing next week. Blended students will need to bring the new device with them to school each day; the devices will no longer remain at school in carts. It is important that chromebooks be charged the night before and come to school with a fully charged battery. All students will be participating in the district MAP assessment next week, starting January 11th. For blended students, they will be taking the assessment in school during their math and English language arts classes. Remote students (White Learning Group) will take the assessments at school on Wednesday, January 13th and Wednesday, January 20th. Remote students will enter and exit school through door #4 which is located in the south end of the building by the flag pole. Below is the testing schedule: January 13, 2021 8:30 am Arrival of remote students through door #4 8:30-9:00 am Exchange Chromebooks 9:00-10:30 MAP Test #1 (Reading) 10:30-10:45 am Students return home for lunch 12:30-12:45 pm Students return to school 1:00-2:30 pm MAP Test #2 (Math) 2:30 pm Students return home January 20, 2021 8:30-8:45 am Arrival of remote students through door #4 9:00-10:30 am MAP Test #3 (Language) 10:30-10:45 am Students return home for remainder of day, no testing in the afternoon. The staff are very excited to have students in the building again. We hope to have a strong start to the new year and have an even better finish. If you have questions regarding about the MAP testing or Chromebook exchange, please contact me via email, jjennings@d91.net or via phone, 815-838-0737 ext 1105. Sincerely, John Jennings Principal |
Chromebook One-to-One Agreement - RESPONSE NEEDED
1 form • Bryan Kincaid • 3 days ago • Monday, Jan 4 at 10:30 AM • Lockport School District 91Reminder that this form needs to be completed by noon this Friday for 1st - 8th Grade Blended Learning students to exchange their Chromebooks during class on Monday or Tuesday next week. We are expanding our current Blended Learning Chromebook loans to a full 1-to-1 device program where Chromebooks will be assigned directly to students for use in the classroom and at home. The goal of this program is to ensure all students have access to the tools required for their education no matter the location for this year... Read More John Jennings posted in Kelvin Grove, LASEC
Restart of Blended Learning January 11, 2021 Dear KG Families, The staff are thrilled about kids starting in-person learning next week but know it's been awhile since kids have been in the building. For some students, this will be their first time at Kelvin Grove this school year. Some important reminders as we start our blended learning schedule next week include:
The communication between home and school continues to be an important tool in making this year a success. Please don't hesitate to contact teachers, the office, or me if you have any questions about this new mode of learning. Sincerely, John Jennings Principal |
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The IESA needs your support!
As like several organizations and companies across the state, the Illinois Elementary School Association is suffering from a crippling financial loss in revenue due to the impact of COVID-19. The IESA is not a state agency and do not receive any funds from the state of Illinois. The majority of their revenue comes from attendance at state series sporting events. Since COVID-19 took over in March, the IESA has not been able to host any regional, sectional, or state championships. This organization that oversees junior high school sports and activities in the state of Illinois are concerned about their financial future and their ability to support organized athletics for Illinois schools. The IESA hopes to raise at least $500,000 on their “Campaign to Save the IESA” Go Fund Me Charity page. We ask that you consider making a donation if you've had children that have played junior high athletics at KG. The IESA plays a major role in our school's ability to provide quality extra-curricular opportunities for our students and keeps the dream of sports alive in the state of Illinois. Anyone can make a tax deductible donation by going to the IESA Go Fund Me page. You can access that page by clicking on this link: https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/the-campaign-to-save-iesa |
20-21 MG Yearbook on Sale
The 20-21 Milne Grove Yearbook is on sale now! Visit: https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/ Enter the Yearbook ID: 13213821 Note: Make sure that you enter your child's name as it appears in school records Cost: $18 until February 26, 2021 Mrs. Tumino will be inviting families to contribute pictures in order to document this extraordinary year and include our remote learners. This year's Zoom current events insert is included at no charge. Please check out the attached flyer for details. There is 1 attachment with this post. Click the link below to view the attachment. |
Dec/Jan Newsletters & Supply Pick Up for All
Please check out the December/November newsletters!
Please note that the district is offering supply pick up for students on Wednesday, December 2nd from 11:30am -12:30pm.
Although unlikely, it is possible that a winter weather emergency will cause an interruption in power and/or internet access. As a part of our e-learning plan, we are asking all parents to pick up a "Blizzard Bag" at Milne Grove Door E (behind the school) & Kelvin Grove Door 9 (by the park off 8th) between 11:30am and 12:30pm on Wednesday, December 2nd.
Please check out the December/November newsletters!
- Kelvin Grove Newsletter: https://www.smore.com/fty6s
- Milne Grove Newsletter: https://www.smore.com/9mk4f
Please note that the district is offering supply pick up for students on Wednesday, December 2nd from 11:30am -12:30pm.
Although unlikely, it is possible that a winter weather emergency will cause an interruption in power and/or internet access. As a part of our e-learning plan, we are asking all parents to pick up a "Blizzard Bag" at Milne Grove Door E (behind the school) & Kelvin Grove Door 9 (by the park off 8th) between 11:30am and 12:30pm on Wednesday, December 2nd.
Devon Lacasse posted in Kelvin Grove
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Hello D91 families! The holidays are here! This year our celebrations are most likely going to look different than previous years. Remain vigilant and enjoy a small gathering, rather than a large one. Remember that if you show any symptom, no matter the severity of it, be cautious and stay home.
Happy Holidays!!
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Hello D91 families! The holidays are here! This year our celebrations are most likely going to look different than previous years. Remain vigilant and enjoy a small gathering, rather than a large one. Remember that if you show any symptom, no matter the severity of it, be cautious and stay home.
Happy Holidays!!
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Family Reading Night 2020 - Join us from home! Nov. 16-20
Sharon Bruemmer • a day ago • Monday, Nov 16 at 4:00 PM • Kelvin Grove, LASEC #Read91 2020 Family Reading Night Virtual Pajama Party Pick A Night: November 16-20 Join us as we celebrate and read from the comfort of our homes this year! Please feel free to read whatever you wish -- or pick from our pre-read selections in 91LRCFLIX! Visit the 91LRCFLIX for some trending reading selections :) 91LRCFlix Then upload a photo of YOUR FAMILY reading together as we celebrate #Read91 2020 Family Reading Night! Upload your photos HERE Last Day for Online Book Fair & Spirit Raffle
Sharon Bruemmer • 2 days ago • Sunday, Nov 15 at 11:00 AM • Kelvin Grove, LASEC Please be sure to visit the Scholastic Book Fair Online and support District 91 Learning Resource Centers and students -- and enter the Spirit Raffle from PTO after you've made a purchase. Virtual Scholastic Book Fair Spirit Raffle Entry Form Questions? Contact: Mrs. Bruemmer, Kelvin Grove: sbruemmer@d91.net Mrs. Tumino, Milne Grove: ltumino@d91.net Parent Teacher Conference Sign Up - Closing Soon
1 file • Jaime Koziol • 2 days ago • Sunday, Nov 15 at 8:06 AM • Lockport School District 91Lockport District 91's Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Monday, November 23rd from 12:30pm-8pm and Tuesday, November 24th from 8:30am-3pm (with some times set aside for meal breaks). This year, parents/guardians will be able to meet with their student’s teachers through 15-minute video conferences using an online parent-teacher scheduler called Meet the Teacher. The system allows you to choose your own appointment times with teachers or allow the system to find the most convenient schedule from the teachers' available appointments. On the day of the conference, you will log back in and use the Meet the Teacher website to efficiently video conference with any teacher you have set an appointment with. Please see the parent guide linked here for details about the user experience. Guardians are asked to visit: https://lockport91.meettheteacher.com/ Logging in is simple and uses information you already know. After entering your name and your child(ren)'s identifying information, you will be able to create conference appointments with any teacher in your child(ren)'s schedule. After registering, parents/guardians will receive an email confirmation with a link to access the conferences along with an option to add the meetings to their calendar. If you cannot locate the email, please check your spam folder or log back into the site to verify your schedule. Appointments and changes can only be made until November 17th. If you do not have access to the internet, please contact the school office who will be happy to add appointments on your behalf. This is the only formal conference that we will offer throughout the year, though we encourage you to contact your child’s teacher whenever you have questions or concerns. Thank you for all of your support, especially as your families are dealing with so much more than typical! Mr. John Jennings & Mrs. Jaime Koziol D91 Family Reading Night
Laurie Tumino • a day ago • Monday, Nov 16 at 4:00 PM • Milne Grove Choose a night this week! Click below to open 91LRCFLIX for video read-alouds by your librarians and principals: Watch the videos and/or read whatever your family chooses. Then upload a photo of YOUR FAMILY reading together as we celebrate #Read91 2020 Family Reading Night! Upload your photos HERE (You may snap a photo with the Chromebook, right from the Padlet app.) Thank you for participating in Milne and Kelvin Groves' Family Reading Night! Sponsored by the D91 LRCs Lifetouch Retakes and Package Pick Up
11/66 Sign Ups • 2 files • Jaime Koziol • 5 days ago • Thursday, Nov 12 at 3:00 PM • Milne Grove PICTURE PICK UP If you were not able to pick up your child's photo package during the pick up offered at Milne Grove yesterday, you can pick up at Kelvin Grove School's Door 2 beginning on Friday, November 13th. The office is open from 8:00am - 12:00pm or 1:00pm - 4:00pm. PICTURE RETAKE DAY Students who would like to... Read More |
Kelvin Grove to Begin Remote Learning on Thursday, November 12
John Jennings • 6 days ago • Wednesday, Nov 11 at 7:30 AM • Lockport School District 91 Dear D91 Parents and Guardians, The administrative team has made the decision to begin remote learning at Kelvin Grove School starting this week on Thursday, November 12. All students at KG, including LASEC students housed at Kelvin Grove, will be on remote learning until further notice. The district's inability to properly staff all of the classrooms within the building was the determining factor in the decision making process. This does not affect students at Milne Grove School. Milne Grove will continue with blended learning this week on Thursday and Friday. All District 91 students will begin remote instruction on Monday, November 16th as previously determined. There are no classes scheduled for tomorrow due to a scheduled teachers' institute day and in observance of Veteran's Day. The district will have its regularly scheduled meal pick up tomorrow from 11:30 am-12:30 pm at both schools. On Thursday and Friday this week, students at Kelvin Grove will observe the same class schedule for remote learning as they had during the first month of school. Teachers will continue to provide instruction using Google Meet and Google Classroom. As previously mentioned, all D91 students will be remote learning on Monday, November 16. The classroom teachers will provide their class schedules to inform students and parents when to be logged into their virtual classrooms. We understand this sudden change in plans will have numerous effects on our families, including securing child care. Our Roadmap to Reopening plan (pg 18) detailed the possibility of having to switch to remote learning for short periods of time when there is substantial community spread of the virus. Unfortunately, our Lockport community is being heavily affected at this time. Please continue to keep your families safe by continuing to practice the only ways known to mitigate the spread of the virus including: limiting the number of people in your social circles and unnecessary travel, wearing a two-ply facial covering, sanitizing of hands and frequently touched surfaces, and proper social distancing of six feet or more between all people. The district's goal remains to provide a quality education for our students, and we hope to return to in-person learning soon when conditions will allow. Sincerely, The D91 Administration Picture Retake Signup
10/92 Sign Ups • 2 files • Carrie Scott • 5 days ago • Thursday, Nov 12 at 3:38 PM • Kelvin Grove Dear Parents/Guardians, All KG Students who missed fall picture day or would like to retake pictures may sign up for picture retake day on Monday, November 30th. Please make sure to sign up for a time that works for you on Parent Square ASAP. Students will be dropped off at door 4. Students are required to wear a mask in the... Read More Book Fair Spirit Pack Raffle
Karlee Kane • 5 days ago • Thursday, Nov 12 at 2:01 PM • Kelvin Grove If you have placed an order through the online Book Fair, please complete the Google form to enter the raffle for the Spirit Pack. Click here for the entry form. Kids bored? Need something to read? Here you go . . .
Sharon Bruemmer • 5 days ago • Thursday, Nov 12 at 1:34 PM • Kelvin Grove, LASEC BOOKS WITH Here's a quick-click highlight of my favorite FREE student reading platforms to get KG kids reading today!
Be well -- and happy reading! Feel free to contact me if I can be of assistance! sbruemmer@d91.net Wednesday #KGLRC Live Google Meet Times with Mrs. Bruemmer
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Adaptive Pause beginning November 16, 2020
Donna Gray • 8 days ago • Monday, Nov 9 at 4:00 PM • Lockport School District 91 November 9, 2020 Dear D91 Families, From the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the faculty and staff of Lockport School District 91 have strived to follow the guidance of the health experts while providing learning options that prioritize the health and safety of our students and staff. Since the beginning of the school year, we have closely monitored both internal and external metrics on a daily basis. Over the past month, we have witnessed a significant and concerning rise in the COVID-19 positivity rate locally and across the state. Initially, when the community positivity rates increased, we were reassured that our internal positivity rates remained very low. However, over the weekend we have seen a sharp increase in the number of students and staff needing to quarantine. While we still have no evidence of person to person transmission within our schools, this recent development has required that we re-examine whether the blended model can remain a viable option. Our school community believes in the power of in-person learning, and our goal has always been to continue the blended learning model for as long as we could do so in a safe manner. The prevalence of COVID-19 in our zip code, the increases in hospital utilization in our region, and the number of staff and students quarantining due to symptoms and/or suspected contact work together to create a concerning set of circumstances. After careful review and consideration, we have decided that both Milne and Kelvin Grove will observe an adaptive pause beginning Monday, November 16. This means that in-person attendance will be suspended and all students will engage in remote learning through the winter break or until our community positivity rates fall to an acceptable level. The district will continue to provide the option of attending in person until Friday, November 13. for those who need time to make other arrangements. Families who are able may begin full remote learning as soon as tomorrow without penalty. If we could somehow ensure the safety of our staff and students despite the spread in the larger community, such a step might not be necessary. Until we know the effect of the impending flu season, holiday gatherings, and possible travel, it is hard to predict how long such measures will be necessary. However, we are hopeful that mitigation will occur outside of our walls and permit students to reenter the learning environments that are so crucial to their success. Please know that this decision was not an easy one to make, but it is necessary as we collectively address the serious risks of this pandemic. Failing to take action could put students and staff at risk and that is a chance we cannot afford to take. We ask for your cooperation in adhering to the guidelines of wearing a mask, practicing social distancing, washing/sanitizing your hands often, and limiting your social circle. We thank you for your continued support. The amazing work you are doing to support your children this school year has not gone unnoticed. Our school community is strong, and we will get through this together through care and cooperation. Sincerely, Donna Gray Superintendent of Schools |
Parent Teacher Conference Sign Up - Open Now
1 file • Jaime Koziol • 11 days ago • Friday, Nov 6 at 5:00 PM • Lockport School District 91Lockport District 91's Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Monday, November 23rd from 12:30pm-8pm and Tuesday, November 24th from 8:30am-3pm (with some times set aside for meal breaks). This year, parents/guardians will be able to meet with their student’s teachers through 15-minute video conferences using an online parent-teacher scheduler called Meet the Teacher. The system allows you to choose your own appointment times with teachers or allow the system to find the most convenient schedule from the teachers' available appointments. On the day of the conference, you will log back in and use the Meet the Teacher website to efficiently video conference with any teacher you have set an appointment with. Please see the parent guide linked here for details about the user experience. Beginning today, guardians are asked to visit: https://lockport91.meettheteacher.com/ Logging in is simple and uses information you already know. After entering your name and your child(ren)'s identifying information, you will be able to create conference appointments with any teacher in your child(ren)'s schedule. After registering, parents/guardians will receive an email confirmation with a link to access the conferences along with an option to add the meetings to their calendar. If you cannot locate the email, please check your spam folder or log back into the site to verify your schedule. Appointments and changes can only be made until November 17th. If you do not have access to the internet, please contact the school office who will be happy to add appointments on your behalf. This is the only formal conference that we will offer throughout the year, though we encourage you to contact your child’s teacher whenever you have questions or concerns. Thank you for all of your support, especially as your families are dealing with so much more than typical! Mr. John Jennings & Mrs. Jaime Koziol |
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Illinois Report Card for 2020 released by ISBE
2 files • John Jennings • 15 days ago • Monday, Nov 2 at 6:00 PM • Lockport School District 91 Dear D91 Parents and Guardians: Each year the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) releases a comprehensive report called the Illinois Report Card on each school district and building in the state of Illinois. Information in the release includes data on student demographics, finances, instructional setting, and student achievement on state mandated assessments. Each school is given a summative rating designation based upon this information contained in the report of either: Exemplary, Commendable, Targeted Support, or Comprehensive Support. Due to COVID-19, students did not take the state mandated assessments in the spring. As a result of not having any new student achievement data, it was determined by ISBE that each school building would retain their summative designation from the previous school year. Both Milne Grove and Kelvin Grove were designated as Commendable schools for the 2020 school year. As part of the federal Every Student Succeeds Act, a copy of the Illinois Report Card for each school must be made available for parents to view. In compliance with this part of the legislation, a copy of the 2020 Illinois Report Card for Milne Grove and Kelvin Grove are attached to this message. If you wish to have a printed copy of the report, they are available in the main offices at both schools. Sincerely, The D91 Administration |
Nature Club's Pumpkin Smash 2020
1 file • Sharon Bruemmer • 15 days ago • Monday, Nov 2 at 10:50 AM • Lockport School District 91 Don’t Trash it, Smash it! Help Kelvin Grove Nature Club keep pumpkins out of our overflowing landfills! Why should you keep pumpkins out of the landfill? Composting is nature's way of recycling & it has MANY benefits:
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D91 Flyer Policy / Disclaimer Information
Flyers distributed by District 91 are governed by Policy 8.25. District flyers submitted by outside organizations must have the following disclaimer posted on the flyer itself:
This event is sponsored by ORGANIZATION NAME. This organization is not affiliated with District 91, and District 91 does not sponsor or endorse this organization or its activities. This flyer has been made available to students pursuant to the District’s policy governing the distribution of written materials
from non-school organizations.
En Espanol:
Este evento está patrocinado por ORGANIZATION NAME. Esta organización no está afiliada con el Distrito 91, y el Distrito 91 no patrocina ni aprueba esta organización o sus actividades. Este volante se ha puesto a disposición de los estudiantes de conformidad con la política del Distrito que rige la distribución de materiales escritos de organizaciones no escolares.
This event is sponsored by ORGANIZATION NAME. This organization is not affiliated with District 91, and District 91 does not sponsor or endorse this organization or its activities. This flyer has been made available to students pursuant to the District’s policy governing the distribution of written materials
from non-school organizations.
En Espanol:
Este evento está patrocinado por ORGANIZATION NAME. Esta organización no está afiliada con el Distrito 91, y el Distrito 91 no patrocina ni aprueba esta organización o sus actividades. Este volante se ha puesto a disposición de los estudiantes de conformidad con la política del Distrito que rige la distribución de materiales escritos de organizaciones no escolares.
