From the desk of Principal Deborah Finn
Issue 6, February 11,2021
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THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW:
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Last night’s Transition to Hybrid Learning Webinar information in Message from Principal section
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Next week’s schedule changes in Happening Next Week
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More information for the transition to hybrid learning in our new Hybrid section below
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Message from the Principal |
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We hope you were able to join us last night for the Transition to Hybrid Learning Webinar. However, if you missed it, you can find the link to the recording and presentation shared here.
Please note per the district, there will be no classes on Friday, February 19 or Monday, February 22 as we use them as some of our state-approved remote learning hybrid planning days. Please see the Happening Next Week section below for more details for the week of February 15-19.
Finally, it is important to remember that our time together in hybrid learning is exciting but also a privilege. As such, we will continue to emphasize and remind everyone that we must all follow the safety guidelines to minimize our own exposure and keep our community safe. This includes making sure students do not gather, that we all wear masks and maintain social distance and make safe choices outside of school including staying home after travel, etc. We do not want to jeopardize our opportunity to be together due to an increase in positive cases. Working as a GIANT team, we know that we can continue to be in-person at HPHS.
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Monday, February 15 - President’s Day, No School
Tuesday, February 16 - Institute Day/Hybrid Learning Planning Day, No Classes
Wednesday, February 17 - Remote Learning Blue Day Schedule
Thursday, February 18 - Remote Learning White Day Schedule
Friday, February 19 - Hybrid Learning Planning Day, No Classes
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HYBRID UPDATES
While this communication will usually be shared directly with our hybrid families, we will include summaries and/or links here. We are pleased to share that we are welcoming freshmen for a mini schedule on Monday, February 22 and all other grades into the building on Friday, February 19. Here are links with many more details sent to freshmen hybrid families and to sophomore, junior and senior hybrid families.
As a reminder, parking information can be found at this link, including vehicle registration and how to apply for a parking permit. As you may know, HPHS Giant school parking program will be available with priority given to Seniors, Juniors and if available Sophomores enrolled in hybrid. Parking is limited and applications will be accepted for currently licensed drivers only. There will be No cost for parking for the 2021 semester. Students may not park on campus without completing this process.
Also, we will continue to share information here regarding what you need to know about hybrid learning.
- Please know that your student will follow the schedule below whether or not they are in-person. The in-person sessions are indicated as such.
- Students attending in-person should check their schedules on 2/22 for updated room numbers.
- Students who are in-person but who have a teacher who is remaining remote will meet a Teacher Assistant in that classroom. Teacher Assistants will monitor for safety while the educator uses established Google Meet or Zoom practices to provide instruction.
- As a reminder from the webinar, please make sure your student has a refillable water bottle (preferably with a straw). If you are not able to obtain one, please reach out to your student’s counselor for assistance.
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ACTIVITIES
Charity Drive ends tomorrow, Friday, February 12 for Saving Tiny Hearts Society! Donations will be accepted through February 16, 2021. Please go to the website to make your donation.
With the start of hybrid classes on Tuesday, February 23, club meeting times may change,especially if they have been previously scheduled during a lunch period. Click here to see our new club meeting schedule. Sponsors will be meeting with students these next couple of weeks to determine if a change is needed. Transportation for after school activities is available, students should speak with their sponsor about arrangements.
ATHLETICS
Girls Badminton won their first match on Wednesday, 2/10. These athletes have done a great job preparing over the past few weeks and deserve credit for bringing this sport back to HPHS this year.
Currently we have five winter sports in action and by next week we will have fifteen more sports holding “contact days.” Reach out to our athletic office if you have questions about how to register. Also, please remember that we cannot let our guard down. Stay safe and follow all safety guidelines both in and out of school. We are dependent on one another to keep our season’s going.
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In case you or someone you know need support during this dangerously cold weather, please remember to check out this Lake County website for information.
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COVID-19 SHIELD Testing in District 113
On February 8 the Board approved the University of Illinois SHIELD test for COVID-19.
In an effort to keep our families apprised on how the COVID-19 testing process will work, District 113, in conjunction with SHIELD Illinois and Passport Health, will hold a webinar that will detail the COVID-19 testing process. The webinar will be held on Wednesday, February 17, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. and you can register for the event via Zoom.
The presenters will include:
Ron Watkins, Managing Director of SHIELD Illinois and Associate Dean of Gies College of Business
Dr. Rebecca Lee Smith, DVM MS PhD, Associate Professor of Epidemiology, Department of Pathobiology, College of Veterinary Medicine
Scott Morcott, Chief Medical Officer for Passport Health
Spanish language interpretation will be provided during the webinar. A recording of the webinar will be posted on the District website here as soon as it is available.
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