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If you encounter a similar problem when reviewing this message on your phone, please go to the settings on your device and try switching the display to light mode.
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Schedule for the Week of Feb. 8
District 86 will continue bringing up to 50% of our students on campus for in-person instruction Feb. 8-12.
Students in Learning Cohort A will be on campus for in-person instruction on Monday and Tuesday, and students in Learning Cohort B will be on campus for in-person instruction on Thursday and Friday. Students who are not scheduled to be on campus or are assigned to Learning Cohort R (R stands for remote) will engage in synchronous learning from home on these days.
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Schedule for the Week of Feb. 15
All students and staff will be off on Feb. 15 in observance of Presidents Day. As a result, we have modified the schedule for the week (Feb. 15-19) as follows:
- Tuesday, Feb. 16, will follow the Monday schedule - i.e., students in Learning Cohort A will be in person for early bird physical education and periods one through three.
- Wednesday, Feb. 17, will follow the Tuesday schedule - i.e., there will be no Wednesday remote schedule on this day. Instead, students in Learning Cohort A will be in person for early bird physical education and periods 4/5/6, 6/7/8, nine and 10. They will also eat lunch on campus.
- The schedules for Thursday, Feb. 18, and Friday, Feb. 19, will remain the same - i.e., students in Learning Cohort B will be on campus for in-person instruction on both days, and will eat lunch at school on Friday.
- Students and staff who are on campus will be required to follow the district's health and safety procedures and protocols - e.g., performing symptom self-checks, participating in daily temperature checks, wearing face coverings, wearing IDs on a district-issued lanyard, adhering to the six-foot rule in accordance with social distancing guidelines, adhering to the rules and expectations regarding the flow of student and staff traffic in the building (e.g., hallways, stairwells, entrances/exits and classrooms), etc.
- Students who are not scheduled to be on campus or are assigned to Learning Cohort R (R stands for remote) will engage in synchronous learning from home.
Below is the updated schedule for the week.
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COVID-19 Data
Below is the COVID-19 data for the district as of Friday, Feb. 5.
- Current number of positive cases among students and staff - 10
- Current number of students and staff in isolation - 62
- Current number of students and staff in quarantine - 43
- Total number of positive cases among students and staff since the start of the 2020-21 school year - 295
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Black History Month
Hinsdale South and Hinsdale Central have planned a number of events and activities in honor of Black History Month. Below are examples from both schools.
Hinsdale South
- During the week of Feb. 1, the morning announcements at South included information about Black women in history, and the music played during passing periods included hymns and gospel selections. There was also a participation activity that featured a video and conversation among students and staff about microaggressions.
- During the week of Feb. 5, the morning announcements at South will include information about Black politicians and civic leaders, and the music played during passing periods will feature the artists of Motown. There will also be participation activities that include a viewing and discussion of the movie "The Ruby Bridges Story," and an analysis of the messages in the songs “I Can’t Breathe” by H.E.R. and “The Bigger Picture” by Lil’ Baby.
Hinsdale Central
- Similar to Hinsdale South, Central will be featuring information about prominent Black historical figures in its morning announcements.
- Students and staff will be invited to participate in a Hinsdale Central Student Experience webinar later this month.
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Tech Support Internship Course
The students from Hinsdale Central and Hinsdale South who are enrolled in the district's Tech Support Internship (TSI) course have played an important role in the success of our hybrid and remote instructional models this year. Their efforts have included providing critical technical assistance to students who are learning on campus and at home.
In addition to the valuable hands-on experience they receive by helping their classmates, students participating in the year-long course offered through the district's career and technical education department have the chance to:
- Learn how to troubleshoot issues with devices.
- Perform repairs on Chromebooks.
- Hone their customer service skills while staffing the Genius Bar.
- Develop and pursue personalized learning pathways (e.g., web design, advanced repairs, coding, Microsoft Office certifications, etc.).
Any students who have questions or would like more information about the TSI course should contact their counselor.
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World Language Star Students at Hinsdale Central
The world language teachers from Hinsdale Central select Star Students two times per semester. These are students who:
- Demonstrate a strong interest in a world or classical language.
- Make positive contributions to the classroom environment.
- Exhibit a passion for learning a second language.
- Inspire their peers.
Below are the names of the individuals who have recently been named Star Students. We congratulate them on this accomplishment.
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Avery Andersen
Heidi Angelopoulos
Lauren Biegel
Nate Bittner
Riley Boshardt
Katie Brophy
Sarah Brosius
Hannah Brown
Nadia Burt
Andrew Callen
Elyssa Chandler
Gianna Ciezadlo
Cole Clawson
Stephanie Cochlan
Thomas DeBruin
Priya Dhananjaya
Julia DiTrani
Elyse Empamano
Jack Erickson
Grace Fan
Tyler Folkman
Piper Frankiewicz
Conor Furlong
Olivia Guido
Jinyi (Angela) Guo
John Hines-Shah
Preston Hutchens
Xavier Jashnani
Yanning Jiao
Deona Julary
Fatima Khan
Zoryana Kuropas
Max Lai
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Izzy Levinthal
Katie Lynch
Gabby MankoHolly Marcus
Drew McMillin
Aarav Mittal
Ava Newcomer
Sarah Jane Nicholson
John Olsen
Derek Pancratz
Emmaleigh Parrillo
Esha Patel
Lauren Pencyla
Sophia Ponakala
Zahrah Qureshi
Sophia Rahman
Sami Raslan
Dilan Reddy
Mikayel Sardaryan
Sebrina Sebastian
Riahna Sidhu
Zuzanna Sokolowski
Isabel Sunderland
Nicholas Tarasi
Ari Tavoso
Steven Tobia
Katie Tschosik
Jackie Vogel
Veronica Walsh
Elliot Welch
Brian Williams
Evi Zervas
Leeland Zhang
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Hinsdale South Yarning Club
The members of the Hinsdale South Yarning Club are using their skills to help those in need. For the second straight year, the group has knitted scarves (65 total) that will be donated to a local homeless shelter.
This is just one example of the work the club does on behalf of local nonprofit organizations. Other projects have included making snuggle blankets for animal shelters and hats for preemie babies.
Great job, Hornets.
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Speech Teams
The speech teams from Hinsdale South and Hinsdale Central had strong finishes to their respective regular seasons.
Hinsdale South
- Darrell Mondaine - tournament champion in the Original Comedy event
- Sofia Guerrero - tournament champion in the Original Oratory event
- Sophia Yen - second place in the Prose Reading event
- Izzy O'Neill - second place in the Special Occasion Speaking event
Hinsdale Central
- Ella Sieger and Hayley Johnson - tournament champions in the Dramatic Duet Acting event
- Noor Mryan - tournament champion in the Impromptu Speaking event; second place in the Original Oratory event
- Vanessa Ivanov and Vinny Galassi - second place in the Dramatic Duet Acting event
- Katrina Geiersbach - second place in the Oratorical Declamation event
- Ella Sieger - third place in the Original Comedy event
The team from Central also took third place overall in the Scheidecker Memorial Tournament held on Jan. 30, and had top three finishes in the following individual events.
- Jack Huber - tournament champion in the Dramatic Interpretation event
- Sophie Biancalana - tournament champion in the Oratorical Declamation event
- Ellie Peña and Nico Kiperman - second place in the Humorous Duet Acting event
- Alegra Waverley - second place in the Impromptu Speaking event
- Christine Leung - third place in the Special Occasion Speaking event
Next up for both teams is the state series. We congratulate the Red Devils and Hornets on their outstanding regular seasons, and wish them the best of luck in the next phase of competition.
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David Ritter
David Ritter, who is a social studies teacher at Hinsdale South, was named a "most influential teacher" by Illinois State University. He was recognized by the university for the high levels of energy and academic rigor he brings to his classroom, and for inspiring his students to pursue careers in education.
We congratulate Mr. Ritter on this well-deserved honor.
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Information Night Hosted by the Transition Family Group
The District 86 Transition Family Group will be hosting a virtual information night on Feb. 11 at 6:30 p.m. that will feature a presentation about independent living/housing for individuals with disabilities given by the Center for Independent Futures and the Ray Graham Association.
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Board of Education Meeting - Feb. 11
The next District 86 Board of Education meeting will be held on Thursday, Feb. 11. The agenda and packet of materials for the meeting, as well as instructions for how to participate in the session, will be posted on BoardDocs ( https://bit.ly/394u9as) and shared via email tomorrow (Feb. 9). |
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Community Speaker Series - Feb. 10
Dr. Madeline Levine will be the next featured presenter for the 2020-21 Community Speaker Series. During a webinar being held on Feb. 10 from 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m., Dr. Levine will help parents/guardians identify the skills that children need to succeed in a tumultuous future. She will also offer day-to-day solutions they can use to raise kids who are ready to face the challenges ahead.
The webinar is free and open to the public. However, registration is required if you want to take part in the livestream of the event, or watch the recording of it afterward.
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