April 16, 2021
Hello GRES Families!
We are still looking foward to some warm, pleasant weather for the remainder of the year. PE classes have resumed regular outdoor activities. Please pay attention to which shoes your child(ren) will be wearing outside for PE; and some students may need extra socks to change into too.
Fourth quarter has begun and this is the final push of the school year for our students to get as much as they can! This is also a friendly reminder to families that if you haven't paid your school fees, you may also do that in the HAC.
As we continue to look to the next school year, it is a good idea to have your student work on independent skills either during the live instruction or the asynchronous activities (or both). We have noticed that some of the students returning from remote instruction are struggling to work without someone by their side. If you need to, get them started on an activity, walk away and start some laundry, do some dishes, or catch up on a good book! :) Start small: set a timer and check back in on them, but give them the independence they need to feel successful.
We ask that if you will be picking your child(ren) up early, that in addition to telling the teacher, you also contact the office to notify the secreatries as well. This way, they can be expecting the student and help families avoid rush times here at the building.
The lost and found is rather full of hats, gloves, mittens, and even some sweatshirts and jackets/coats. We'll be donating these items soon, so if you've noticed someone is missing a match to something, please let us know...we may have its partner here in our lost and found!
Thank you for your cooperation as we work to continually enhance our services to our families.
Sincerely,
Michele Breyne
GRES Principal
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Homecoming Parade
Yorkville High School will be hosting an inside out Homecoming parade on April 22nd in the YHS bus circle. The parade runs. 6:00pm - 7:15pm. Visitors must remain in their car and drive the parade route to view all entries.
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GRES Spring Picture Day
On Thursday, April 29th we will be having our Spring Picture Day. There is no payment required ahead of time for these photos. Students will receive a photo proof in an envelope a few weeks after picture day. At that time, you may either decide to purchase photos and send in the order form or pay online, or return the proof.
Students that are in person:
- will get their photos taken during the school day.
- When proofs arrive, these will be sent home with your student.
- Please return orders by the return date listed on the proof.
- All students will be photographed regardless of a potential order.
Remote Students:
- are invited to come for pictures between 1:00-5:00pm to minimize exposure to other students.
- Please park in the main lot and come to door 1.
- Please complete the visitor health screener link confirming your child nor anyone in the home has symptoms. We will walk your child to get their photo and he or she will be walked back quickly.
- Once the proofs come in, we will contact you through email or phone to let you know the proofs are here and ready for pick up.
If you have any questions, please contact the front office at 630-553-5513.
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Summer Programming
Yorkville CUSD 115 will be offering three open-enrollment camps this summer for our elementary students: Camp Acceleration, Camp Imagination, and Rising Mathematicians. Please see the save the date below for dates and additional information. Camp details and information will be communicated to families in the coming weeks. Stay tuned!
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Best Community for Music Education
Congratulations to all! For the fourth consecutive year, Yorkville has been named as a Best Community for Music Education by NAMM. Yorkville is one of 14 school districts in Illinois to receive the designation this year. This year's application process focused on innovation and instruction during the pandemic. We are proud of our students, educators, administration, Board of Education, and community for this outstanding recognition!
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Input needed to help set foundation's funding priorities
Yorkville Educational Foundation (YEF), the nonprofit partner of Yorkville CUSD 115, has raised more than $125,000 since its inception. YEF is seeking the community's input through a short 10-question survey regarding which programs to invest in district-wide. All participants will be entered into a drawing for a $250 grant to go towards the Y115 school of his/her choice.
Even if you're not familiar with the foundation, your input is valuable for future planning.
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Yorkville CUSD 115 Athletic Summer Camps
We are excited to share that D115 has put together an Athletic Summer Camp Brochure with all of the various summer offerings provided by the Athletic Department. Please click HERE to access the brochure. Please direct any questions to the YHS Athletic Director, Luke Englehardt, at [email protected].
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Parents asked to complete a food service survey by April 18 (extended)
As Yorkville CUSD 115 students attended school in various methods/times this school year, the district strived to bring a sense of normalcy to the food service program to ensure that nutritious meals were consistently available for all Y115 students. Especially after this challenging year, it is important for the district to learn from parents what worked well and what improvements may be needed to the district's food service program.
Parents are asked to complete a survey (link below) on behalf of each of their children in grades 1-6 regarding their food service experience in Y115. Survey answers are anonymous and results will be shared with the Y115 Food Service Committee in order to prepare for next school year.
Survey Deadline: Sunday, April 18 at 9 p.m.
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It's Not Too Late to Sign Up
for Intramural Soccer:
5th & 6th Grade Students
The Illinois Department of Health All Sports Policy has set mitigations for each sport and allows in-person athletic activities at various levels of play. In compliance with the guidance, Yorkville will be offering in-person athletic intramurals for coed cross country in April from April 5th - 23rd and coed soccer from May 3rd - 21st for fifth and sixth graders. All athletic activities will adhere to the levels of play allowed per the Governor and strict social distancing protocols will be followed. Masks will be required and students will need to bring their own water bottles.
Completing THIS google form serves as registration for your student and includes information about requirements, timelines and costs to participate. The form remains open for anyone wishing to sign their child(ren) up for intramural soccer.
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SEAKers
Grande Reserve has joined the SEAKers in completing weekly kindness challenges! SEAKers, which stands for Students Engaging in Acts of Kindness, was created by Mandy Kelly, a 6th grade teacher in California. The goal of the SEAKers is to “make the world a better place through small acts of kindness”. Each week students will be challenged with small acts such as holding the door open, doing an extra chore at home, or giving someone a genuine compliment. Each week we will shoutout the class with the most SEAKers!
Families are welcome to join in at home too! Check out the SEAKers website and facebook page below!
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Please send us any photos of your child(ren) doing Acts of Kindness; we'd love to feature them! :) |
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This week's SEAKer's winners are:
Mrs. Avery's Class!!!
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4/19-4/23 - 3rd-6th grade IAR testing at GRES begins
4/22 - Earth Day Author Zoom featuring a local author
4/23 - all raffle items for Art Show due today
4/27 - PTO Meeting 7:00pm & Rosati's Dinner Night
4/29 - Spring Photos
5/4 - GRES Art Show Drive-Thru & Food Truck Rally
5/6 - Rain date for GRES Art Show Drive-Thru
5/11 - PTO Meeting 4:30pm
5/12 - Salerno's Dinner Night
5/27 - Student's Last Day of School & Foxy's Ice Cream Night from 4-8:00pm
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We would like to add a special section to our weekly newsletters but we need your help! Each week we would like to give a special "shoutout" to a GRES teacher. Students or parents can nominate a teacher to be included in our "Teacher Feature" section of the weekly newsletter by sharing a reason(s) why they make school a wonderful place to be! Your input can be shared by completing the digital submission form or you can print our paper copy and have your child turn it into the office at school. Thank you for your support, we are looking forward to sharing your responses!
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There will be an opportunity for hybrid students to get their Spring Pictures taken on 4/29/21 here at school from 1:00-5:00pm.
As we continue to look to the next school year, it is a good idea to have your student work on independent skills either during the live instruction or the asynchronous activities (or both). We have noticed that some of the students returning from remote instruction are struggling to work without someone by their side. If you need to, get them started on an activity, walk away and start some laundry, do some dishes, or catch up on a good book! :) Start small: set a timer and check back in on them, but give them the independence they need to feel successful.
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Beginning the week of 4/19, 3rd through 6th grade e-learning students will need to come to the building to complete the Illinois Assessment of Readiness. Stay tuned for the schedule and more information!
There will be an opportunity for e-learning students to get their Spring Pictures taken on 4/29/21 here at school from 1:00-5:00pm.
As we continue to look to the next school year, it is a good idea to have your student work on independent skills either during the live instruction or the asynchronous activities (or both). We have noticed that some of the students returning from remote instruction are struggling to work without someone by their side. If you need to, get them started on an activity, walk away and start some laundry, do some dishes, or catch up on a good book! :) Start small: set a timer and check back in on them, but give them the independence they need to feel successful.
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It is imperative that if any member of the household is exhibiting any of the following symptoms, that students attending Y115 schools stay home. Please complete each student's survey accurately, call the school's office to let them know, and follow up with Nurse Rachel regarding next steps!
- Fever of 100.4 F, or greater
- New onset of moderate to severe headache
- Shortness of breath
- New cough
- Sore throat
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- New loss of sense of taste or smell
- Fatigue from unknown cause
- Muscle or body aches
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In preparation for the Art Show and Food Truck Rally coming up in May, we are collecting donations to raffle off various themed gift baskets and we need your help to make this a success. All items must be brand new and will be accepted until 4/23. We are asking a specific grade level to provide items supporting the themes: Kindergarten - Craft Time, 1st Grade - Move, Mold, and Manipulate, 2nd Grade -Game Night, 3rd Grade - Imagination Station, 4th Grade - Outdoor Play, 5th Grade - Movie Night, 6th Grade - Building the Future, and we'll have a Mystery Basket for any other items that are donated.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Sandy at 630-962-7483.
PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE IN SOME OF THE TIMES!!!
April 27, 2021 @ 7:00pm & Rosati's Dinner Night
May 11, 2021 @ 4:30pm
May 12, 2021 is Salerno's Dinner Night
May 27, 2021 is Foxy's Ice Cream Night from 4-8:00pm
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- Please see previous newsletters for up-to-date information.
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Grande Reserve Elementary School | Phone: 630-553-5513 | Fax: 630-553-5030 | www.y115.org
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