October 9, 2020

​​​​​​​Grande Reserve Elementary School Families,

Parent/Teacher Conferences are coming up next month and we wanted to get the sign-up out early. Conferences will be via Zoom this year; sign up for the correct teacher using the following link:
If you don't see a link for the person you are looking for, please contact the office at 630-553-5513 to let us know and we'll get you the correct information. :)
Thank you for supporting the district's efforts during Fall Fox Fest! It was great to see the students wearing school spirit wear and bringing in canned goods to donate to support others in our community.
Please continue to layer your child(ren) appropriately as the weather is changing day-to-day. Send students with a coat, hat, and gloves (if necessary) so they are prepared.
This week, our staff completed our Emergency Preparedness Training so we can start practicing our drills next week with students. Please talk with your child(ren) to let them know we practice the drills so that we can be prepared in the event of a real situation. It's okay to be scared or worried, but practicing is the best way to feel confident and know what to expect!
Future Important Dates:
No School on Monday 10/12
Teacher Institute Day, no students in attendance on Tuesday, 10/13
10/16 - PTO Foxy's Fundraiser - flier coming home next week
Picture retake day is October 27, 2020.
As this continue to settle into this school year, 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 (any messages I receive are passed on to the staff)!

Sincerely,
Michele Breyne
GRES Principal
Hybrid Headlines
In addition to your child coming to school there is an expected two hours of learning that are taking place at home also. Teachers have shared this information in Google Classroom or SeeSaw, depending on the grade of your child. If your child is struggling with their independent work at home, please contact your child's teacher for assistance or modifications. If your child is not completing their afternoon work, it will be marked as a partial absence.

Parent/Teacher Conferences are via ZOOM this year
Please sign up using the link above.
Thursday, 11/5 - asynchronous learning for all AM & PM students in grades 1-6, no on-site learning on this day
Friday, 11/6 - no expectation of student work on this day
E-Learning Exclusive
Please ensure your child(ren) is fully clothed when attending Zoom meetings.

Attendance is mandatory on all zoom lessons. This is the time your child is receiving his or her direct instruction. Please make sure your child attends every zoom session or they will be marked absent. Attendance and truancy are still being monitored in all learning formats.

Parent/Teacher Conferences are via ZOOM this year
Please sign up using the link above.
Thursday, 11/5 - asynchronous learning for students in grades 1-6; Kindergarten students do not have any instruction on this day
Friday, 11/6 - no expectation of student work on this day
Nurse's Nook
Please remember we are following the CDC & IDPH guidelines as we continue to make decisions in the best interest of our students and staff.

If you are keeping one child home due to COVID related symptoms, please remember to keep all siblings who attend schools in the district home as well!

Dental exams are due May 15, 2021 for all Kindergarten, 2nd, and 6th grade students.
PTO Information
PTO Foxy's fundraiser will be October 16th from 3-7 pm!!! Join us for some excellent ice cream!!!

The next PTO Meeting is on: October 27, at 7:00pm.
Yorkville Education Foundation Updates
My understanding is that GRES came in 2nd place for YEF's Virtual 5K; way to go GRES staff students and community!!! We also won the first pop-up challenge and as a result GRES will be receiving $250.
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