August 2021
Grande Reserve Elementary School Families,
Only a few days left until the 2021-2022 school year officially begins on August 26! It is hard to believe summer is wrapping up and we will once again be welcoming students to Grande Reserve. We are excited to return to our classrooms and see the hallways full of students.
Mrs. Countryman and I want to take this opportunity to welcome all our Yorkville Foxes back to school. As we look to bring every student back into the physical classroom, the GRES employees remain united in our goal to provide all our students with the knowledge, compassion, structure, and support they need to succeed this school year. We also want to take this time to review some basic information.
- Hopefully, you have been able to access the Home Access Center to see your child’s homeroom teacher as well as bussing information that went live on 8/19/21. If you have any trouble finding this information, please contact the front office at 630-553-5513, from 8:00am-3:00pm.
- The school day at GRES starts at 8:35am and ends at 3:35pm for students attending full day face to face. AM Kindergarten students’ day is from 8:35am until 11:35am. PM Kindergarten students will arrive at 12:35pm and leave at 3:35pm each day. The doors are open 10-15 minutes prior to the school day, and we ask that you drop your children off prior to the school day starting.
- Your child's success starts with attendance!!! Students are expected to participate in their classes everyday school is in session, and teachers will report class attendance to the office. Please call the student absence line 630-553-5513 by 9:00am, if your child will not be attending school classes that day. You can make phone calls late at night and leave a message. Notes from home are not an efficient way to communicate with the office; please call to make special arrangements.
- Students will be able to purchase lunch options daily.
- Please send a snack with your child(ren) daily.
- The use of refillable water bottles is encouraged.
- Students are expected to bring their Chromebooks to school fully charged.
- Anyone who wishes to enter the school building must complete a health questionnaire (results showing he/she is symptom free) and wear a face covering. Here is the link to the visitor health questionnaire. This applies to all members of the family who wish to enter. Please take a screenshot of all the green checks so that you can show one for each member of the family wishing to gain entrance to the building.
- Arrival Procedures: For all of our arrival options we ask that you ensure the required health certification form is completed prior to arrival and that students are wearing a mask.
- If your child is a bus rider, they will arrive in the back of the school like previous years and exit the bus, under the supervision of a staff member. While social distancing, students will approach one of the back doors where they will be greeted by a staff member who will check to make sure the health certification form was completed prior to their arrival. If their certification was completed successfully, they will then proceed into the building.
- If your child walks to school, they are to go to door #2 (the gymnasium doors under the canopy). There will be a “Kiss and Go” area for parents to say goodbye to their child where the neighborhood sidewalk meets the school blacktop by the yellow gate. Please practice appropriate social distancing from others on your walk to school. Once your child arrives at the gymnasium doors they will be greeted by a staff member who will check to make sure the health certification form was completed prior to their arrival. If their certification was completed successfully, they will then proceed into the building.
- If you are going to drop your child off at school, pull into the parking lot and travel along the yellow curb, in front of the school. A staff member will approach the car and ask to see a screenshot of the green check (for every child in the car) or for the child(ren)’s name to confirm the health certification form was completed prior to arrival. If the certification was completed successfully, the student may exit the car, on the curb side only, and enter the building through the main doors. It is imperative to understand that parents should not be exiting their vehicles unless there are extenuating circumstances and have made arrangements with building administrators in advance.
- Dismissal Procedures: During dismissal staff will have students pack up in small groups systematically while maintaining appropriate social distance procedures. Then, each pod (group of 4 classrooms) of teachers will dismiss classrooms one at a time. Teachers will be escorting students to either the front of the building (pick-up/walkers) or the back (bus riders), depending on their transportation home. If you are picking your child up at the end of the day we ask that you wait in the car line, and please do not exit your car. We appreciate your support as we work out any kinks with this procedure!
- New information will be shared with families via my primary mode of communication (through a email/e-newsletter) on Fridays. Please make sure your contact information is kept up-to-date with the school so that you receive these important messages. These communications will also be posted to our school website (www.y115.org/gres) for your reference.
- School buses will be back on the roads traveling throughout the community. Please remember to obey bus stop arm laws. Drivers must stop at least 20 feet from any school bus that is stopped and is flashing it's red warning lights. Violators can face a $300 fine and a 3-month license suspension for the first offense, and $1,000 fine and a 1-year license suspension for a second offense.
- Any families experiencing a harship or potential hardship are encouraged to fill out an application to apply for free or reduced fees. Please contact the office and speak with one of our secretaries regarding this quick process.
- Nurse’s information:
- All students who are in the school building are required to wear a mask.
- The Nurse will be in touch with any family whose child(ren) may begin showing symptoms of COVID-19; and will explain next steps.
- Students entering kindergarten (or first grade if not previously enrolled in kindergarten) and sixth grade must provide an IL State Physical and up to date immunizations by October 1st, 2021 or the student will be excluded from school. Students entering an Illinois school from out of state or out of country for the first time at any grade level must also provide the above. The physical exam must be completed no earlier than a year (365 days) prior to the start of attendance at an Illinois school.
- Kindergarten students must also provide an Il State Eye Exam, due by October 1st, 2021 and a Dental Exam by May 15th, 2022.
- Second grade students need a Dental Exam by May 15th, 2022.
- Sixth grade students also need a Dental Exam by May 15h, 2022.
- Il State Physical Form.pdf
- State of IL Dental Exam Form English.pdf
- State of IL eye-examination form-050216.pdf
- If you would like to get a first week at school picture in front of the building, you can come Tuesday or Wednesday at any time and after 4:00pm any other day of the week. Please know pictures should NOT be taking place during arrival or dismissal.
- We are asking every child(ren)'s teacher to reach out prior to the first day of school.
As we continue to navigate this environment, I encourage our students and parents to communicate with me regarding any concerns or suggestions you have to improve our school community. I also encourage you to become an active member of the GRES family—follow us on social media (@115gres), participate in GRES and PTO activities, and recognize our dedicated employees and incredible students with positive thoughts and messages.
We look forward to welcoming your child(ren) back to school on Thursday, August 26.
Sincerely,
Michele Breyne
Principal
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WELCOME:
We'd like to welcome the following staff members to GRES for the 2021-2022 school year!
- Kavita Mahendra - ELL teacher
- Amanda Waynauskas - 1/2 time Occupational Therapist
- Brooklyn Geers - Vision Itinerant (CCGS & YIS)
- Brianne Ramirez - 1st grade
- Laura Rapach - 6th grade
- Kristin Peterson - 1/2 time Reading Specialist
- Tracy Snicker - Library Paraprofessional
- Jenny Lunn - 1:1 LASP paraprofessional
We are still looking to fill a few positions including classroom paraprofessional and .5 time ILT teacher.
There are also a few openings left to supervise lunch and/or recess throught the day. It's a great opportunity if you only have a small window of availability or certain days of the week. Please email us at gres@y115.org or call the office at 630-553-5513 if you are interested in joining us! :)
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IMPORTANT DATES:
August 24, 3:00-6:00pm - 1st-6th grades Supply Drop Off - Students will have a chance to find their classroom as well as drop off their supplies before taking a self-guided tour of the building. If you are unable to attend the Supply Drop-Off event, please send a few things with your child each day until all the school supplies have been brought in.
August 24, 4:00-6:00pm - Kindergarten Curriculum Night and Supply Drop Off
August 26 - First Day of School (A Day)
August 27th: B Day
August 30th: C Day
August 31st: D Day
September 1st: A Day
September 2nd: B day
September 3rd: C Day
September 6 - Labor Day, No School
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STUDENT SERVICES REFERRAL FORM:
If you know of a child that is experiencing a life or death emergency or is in crisis, call 911 immediately!
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Download the Mobile App
Download the Y115 mobile app to know what is happening in Y115 schools (and student-specific information for parents). Available for FREE through Google Play & the App Store.
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Be Involved
Want to make a difference? Join the foundation, boosters, PTO, a council or committee and volunteer your time to support public education in District 115. www.y115.org/volunteer
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School Lunches & Send Money to School:
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School lunch information, including menu, pricing, and food service information can be found on our Food Service link under the Parents and Community tab or by clicking here.
- What is included in a qualifying meal? A qualifying meal includes the child’s choice of an entrée, fruit/vegetables and a milk. À la carte items are not included in a qualifying meal, but may be purchased by students depending on availability.
- If you plan to bring food to school, you may only provide food for your student. For safety purposes, we ask that you not bring food for anyone other than your own child. Food should be ready to eat; as there is not enough time for every student to heat something up.
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Grande Reserve Elementary School | Phone: 630-553-5513 | Fax: 630-553-5030 | www.y115.org
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