Sullivan Virtual Staff Meeting - Connecting From Afar!
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Message From the Principal
Dear Sullivan Families,
I would like to start this newsletter out with a heartfelt note of gratitude for our wonderful community. Our staff so appreciated the video that the PTO created for Teacher Appreciation Week. I want to give a shout out to our amazing and dedicated staff who have worked so hard to provide a sense of normalcy for our kids, and to maintain social connections and learning during this unprecedented time. Sullivan staff, you are appreciated beyond measure!
This week, I celebrated a birthday. It is easy to feel isolated and disconnected during this extended stay-at-home order, and even more so on a day when we usually gather with friends and family. Imagine my surprise when I was treated to a birthday parade at Sullivan! I was even more surprised, humbled, and brought to tears when I saw that it wasn't just my family participating, but parents, students, and staff! You truly made my day, and it was amazing to see the faces I have missed so much.
It is an irony of this situation that while we feel isolated in so many ways, we find even more creative ways to connect and show our care for one another. From the bottom of my heart, thank you to the PTO for putting out the word and for everyone who was able to come by Sullivan and drive by. I am truly blessed to work in such an amazing community, and I really enjoyed seeing the kids' faces. We have a wonderful community that cares and supports each other. I am #Proud2BD23, as should all of you!
In this newsletter, you will find detailed instructions for our student material pickup times next week. Please read this section carefully to ensure our pickup runs as smoothly as possible. Families who purchased tickets to the Sullivan Musical or t-shirts for our Walk for Water fundraiser will find their refunds for these items in an envelope in your child's bag.
As a reminder, the last day of school for this year will be Thursday, May 28th, pending board approval. Report cards will be mailed home the week of June 1st.
As always, do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns. Please remember to stay in, stay healthy, and stay connected! Have a wonderful Mother's Day Weekend!
Warmly,
Traci Meziere
Principal
Anne Sullivan School
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Student Materials Pickup
Student materials pickup will take place next week on the following dates and times:
Tuesday, May 12th 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Wednesday, May 13th 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Thursday, May 14th 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Please refer to the map below for Sullivan and Ross traffic flow during pickup.
- All cars should enter through the far south entrance to the parking lot, where Ross morning drop off occurs.
- We ask that families have a piece of paper in the car window with the student's first and last name, as well as their homeroom teacher's name to aid in pickup.
- Staff members will be there to take your child's name and get materials from the gym, as well as collect any drop off items.
- Please follow all directions from the staff working the day of pickup to ensure traffic flows smoothly and we get student materials to parents as quickly as possible.
When you pull up to the pickup area, please pop your trunk so we can ensure contactless pickup of student materials. There will also be drop boxes for library books and classroom books that may need to be returned.
Please only return materials that your child is finished using. We will have another drop off opportunity for materials at the end of the school year.
Thank you for your cooperation as we try to make this process as efficient as possible for all families!
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Distance Learning Updates
When is the last day of school?
- Pending Board approval, the last day of Distance Learning attendance for students will be Thursday, May 28th.
When will grades be finalized and posted to PowerSchool? Is there any change to grading?
- Grades will be finalized on Friday, May 29th. Report cards will be available in the PowerSchool Portal and mailed home on Monday, June 1st.
- Grades for the 3rd Trimester will reflect a “Pass” or “Incomplete” for all students and subjects.
How and when will yearbooks get distributed?
- We do not believe we will be ready to distribute yearbooks at the end of this school year and are working on a plan to provide opportunities for pick-up or delivery this Summer or Fall. We appreciate the efforts of our PTO in coordinating the development and production of our Yearbook this year.
When should we return items to school?
- Any items that are no longer needed for Distance Learning (School or Classroom Library books, etc.) may be returned to drop boxes during the materials pick up dates.
- All remaining textbooks, school library books, and classroom library books will be returned to drop boxes in the school foyer during the last week of May. All social distancing guidelines will be enforced.
Thank you for your continued partnership and flexibility as we navigate this unique situation. It’s important we continue to work together and support our students.
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Summer Learning Options
The district will offer two different distance learning options this summer:
- Virtual Summer School (VSS) will be offered through invite only for students who may need extra support in Reading and Math.
- Extended School Year (ESY) will be offered for students who have this indicated in their Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
- Both VSS and ESY will be offered July 6th - July 31st. Students will attend Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12 p.m. Students will be participating in both live sessions with the teachers (via Google Meet) as well as independent practice.
- Specific information regarding the ESY schedule and activities will be emailed to families by the Student Services department. Questions pertaining to ESY should be sent to Joel Grafman at JGrafman@d23.org. If you have questions regarding the VSS program, please contact Dr. Amy Zaher at AZaher@d23.org.
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A Note from the Business Office:
As we begin to wrap up the school year, statements for the 2019-20 school year will be sent out to families on Monday. We encourage any families that still have a remaining balance to contact the Business Office at (847) 870-5558 to make payment arrangements prior to May 31, 2020. Please note, graduating eighth grade students will not be able to collect their Promotion items until all remaining balances are settled in full.
Any
eighth grade student
that still has available funds in their MealTime lunch account may request a refund or may transfer the remaining funds to a sibling using this form:
MealTime Refund/Transfer Request
. Forms are due to the Business Office no later than May 31st.
Thank you for your cooperation.
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COVID in our Community
New guidance from the CDC and IDPH has removed the requirement for providing notice to families and staff when COVID-19 cases are confirmed. It is safe to assume, however, that we have already been touched by this virus and that more of our community will be in the next few weeks. On behalf of the District 23 Board of Education, Administration and staff, I extend our heartfelt best wishes for all those effected by the virus and we wish you a speedy and full recovery. Our thoughts and prayers go out to those who may have family or friends who are facing critical health issues.
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We are pleased to announce that all district registration for returning families will once again be conducted online this year. We encourage all district families to complete the registration process as soon as possible this year.
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Kaitlyn is such a responsible 4th grader. She completes all assignments, adds to our classroom discussions and is very helpful to her peers. Kaitlyn is a PAWSOME Panther!!
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Each week, a student from each grade level is recognized for their PAWSITIVE Panther attitude and for making our Sullivan community a better place to learn.
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Mikayla has been working very hard on her distance learning assignments. She shows up to all of our Google Meets and participates with a smile! Mikayla is a Pawsome Panther!
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Mia is kind, responsible, compassionate, and determined. She takes her time to complete work and gives 100%. She advocates for herself and her peers. She is a wonderful student and classmate.
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Kayla has embraced distance learning. Her effort is evident in her work as well as her participation in our Google Meets. Kayla has grown so much as a student and classmate this year!
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Reid has worked hard during elearning. He participates in all Google Meets, asks great questions, and is taking his schoolwork seriously. I am proud proud of his work ethic and positive atitude during this transition!
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Shimon has been such a hard worker during distance learning. He shows a great attitude and puts in 100% effort when completing his daily work. Also, he joins our Google Meets each day. I appreciate his communication with me, problem solving skills, and staying on top of things.
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5/15, 5/22: No School - Professional Development for staff
5/28: Last day of school for students
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