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March 30, 2020

Today's Updates:

Remote Learning Updates

I'm hoping that, by now, you've had the time to watch the videos to clarify Remote Learning 2.0. I certainly learned to do something new...and that I hate the sound of my own voice! In case you want to see them again, the videos are linked here.

Lotus Remote Learning Update Loom Session

Stanton Remote Learning Update Loom Session

Paraprofessionals--more information coming soon to you, too, about expectations and options during the closure. I promise!

And...no....I don't have any information on the closure past April 7 yet. We also don't know yet if 3/31-4/7 will be considered Act of God days. I'll let you know as soon as I do! :)

Remember...

SPIRIT WEEK!!!

Just a reminder of each day this week! SOOO FUN!!!!

D114 Parade!

We have decided to plan a parade for our D114 kids! We're waiting on confirmation of all the details from the Police Department and the Mayor before we send this plan out to families.

Wednesday, April 1

Meet at Stanton at 2:15

Parade starts at 2:30

Parade ends at Lotus

*Route is coming---thank you, Becky Laverdure, for organizing this! 😄

You can decorate your car and make a poster yourselves before hand or we will supply pre-made posters.

Please remember that we need be practicing social distancing during this parade.

Click here for more details and to sign up. We need a full count of participants by the end of today to make the plan with the local police department.

Please contact Megan Dulen or Michelle Serini with any questions.

Reminders:

Grab and Go

Cyber Read Alouds

Today's Kudos...
Thanks to Lynn and Keli for leading the Special Ed team's efforts and getting information to them today.

Thanks to everyone who helped make the Remote Learning 2.0 plan--I couldn't have done it without you!

Lotus Remote Learning Update Loom Session-3/31/20 and beyond

Stanton Remote Learning Update Loom Session-3/31/20 and beyond

D114 Staff Expectations Document--through 3/30/20

D114 Staff Expectations Document

What's exciting about the Remote Learning 2.0 plan?

Friday, March 27, 2020

March 27, 2020

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE take time for YOU this week!

Today's Updates:

Remote Learning Updates

Since the closure is now continuing past 3/30, we are going to give more structure to everyone for Remote Learning. We think this is best for everyone...especially the students! 💓

You should be receiving email invites for Team Meetings with your principals and SpEd Coordinators that start next week. These will be Google Hangouts, so please make sure to mark your calendars. If you need help with Hangouts, please reach out to David or Mike.

We'll use next week to continue supporting students with their Remote Learning choice menus (mailed to each home on Friday, 3/20). No change in that plan! I'll inform parents on Monday that they can "return" student work via email with scanned documents, as pictures emailed to you, etc. Whatever works...works! 😄

On Monday, you'll receive a Loom presentation from me that will walk you through the expectations for Remote Learning 2.0. Next week will be about getting ready and collaborating to launch the updated plan for April 6 AND staying connected and accessible to families.

From April 6 forward, Remote Learning will look like the choice menus AND the new plans that will be shared on Monday. Please do not stress--we're all in this together and we will figure it out!

Instructional paraprofessionals--more information coming soon to you, too, about expectations and options during the closure.

And...no....I don't have any information on the closure past April 7 yet. We also don't know yet if 3/31-4/7 will be considered Act of God days. I'll let you know as soon as I do! :)

SPIRIT WEEK!!!

Here's a sneak peek at next week's spirit week ideas--I'll share with families tomorrow in the Daily Family Update (and will repeat each day). THANKS to Amanda Lorenz for leading this effort!

D114 Parade!

We have decided to plan a parade for our D114 kids! We're waiting on confirmation of all the details from the Police Department and the Mayor before we send this plan out to families.

Wednesday, April 1

Meet at Stanton at 2:15

Parade starts at 2:30

Parade ends at Lotus

*Route is coming---thank you, Becky Laverdure, for organizing this! 😄

You can decorate your car and make a poster yourselves before hand or we will supply pre-made posters.

Please remember that we need be practicing social distancing during this parade.

Click here for more details and to sign up. We need a full count of participants by Monday, March 31 to make the plan with the local police department.

Please contact Megan Dulen or Michelle Serini with any questions.

Reminders:

Grab and Go

Cyber Read Alouds

Today's Kudos...
Thanks to Melissa Jakstas for your partnership in trying to figure all this out. Not many superintendents get to truly collaborate with their association like I do, and it's very much appreciated.

D114 Staff Expectations Document

What's are you looking forward to this weekend?

Point Totals So Far...

Katy Gardner=5

Keep 'em coming! Winner just MIGHT get a prize!!!

Thursday, March 26, 2020

March 26, 2020

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE take time for YOU this week!

Today's Updates:

Remote Learning

We'll use next week to continue supporting students with their Remote Learning choice menus (mailed to each home on Friday, 3/20). No change in that plan!

In addition, we'll be sharing information on expectations for Remote Learning 2.0, which will include much more specific directions for certified staff. These are works in progress right now. Next week will be about getting ready and collaborating to launch the updated plan for April 6. More info and specifics to come for your review on Monday 3/30 when we are "back" from Spring Break.

Instructional paraprofessionals--more information coming soon to you, too, about expectations and options during the closure.

And--No--I don't have any information on the closure past April 7 yet. We also don't know yet if 3/31-4/7 will be considered Act of God days. I'll let you know as soon as I do! :)

SPIRIT WEEK!!!

Here's a sneak peek at next week's spirit week ideas--I'll share with families tomorrow in the Daily Family Update (and will repeat each day). THANKS to Amanda Lorenz for leading this effort!

D114 Parade!

We have decided to plan a parade for our D114 kids!

Wednesday, April 1

Meet at Stanton at 2:15

Parade starts at 2:30

Parade ends at Lotus

*Route is coming---thank you, Becky Laverdure, for organizing this! 😄

You can decorate your car and make a poster yourselves before hand or we will supply pre-made posters.

Please remember that we need be practicing social distancing during this parade.

Click here for more details and to sign up. We need a full count of participants by Monday, March 31 to make the plan with the local police department.

Please contact Megan Dulen or Michelle Serini with any questions.

Reminders:

Grab and Go

Cyber Read Alouds

Today's Kudos...

THANK YOU to the 8th grade team for making this fabulous video!!! I love it sooo much...and the kids and families are loving it, too!

Thank you to Janette Jennings, Betty Cwiak, and Liz Andersen for volunteering your time to put literally thousands of meals together!

Thanks to Megan Dulen, Michelle Serini, Emily Welsh, and Tiffany McGranahan for the awesome idea of a D114 parade!