December 18, 2020
Grande Reserve Elementary School Families,
As we look to start fresh in 2021, please be sure to communicate any absences or early dismissals to the front office staff as soon as possible. The teachers are not always able to get the information to the secretaries in a timely fashion depending on when the communication comes in. You can include the following emails when contacting your child's teacher to let the office staff know: tgunther-bayr@y115.org and dassell@y115.org.
Wishing you all a happy, healthy, and wonderful holiday break! Please be safe; we look forward to seeing you in 2021! :)
Sincerely,
Michele Breyne
GRES Principal
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Staff & Teacher Feature
"Logan had to be a remote learner for 2 weeks. Mrs. Siok went above and beyond to make sure he was included in the class sessions. Each day he had 3 to 4 zooms to be included with the class. Logan absolutely loves school, his friends and teachers so to be remote was extremely difficult. But since Mrs. Siok included him in the class time it was much better. Thank you so much Mrs. Siok for making sure the kiddos still go to learn with you and their classmates!!!"
"I just wanted to send another compliment along! This time, for Ms. Imel, she is my 4th grade daughter, Brianna’s teacher. She is so responsive & very detail oriented! I think every time I have emailed her she literally responds within 30 minutes, that’s amazing & of course not expected but TOTALLY appreciated! She really gives so much detail in her emails it pretty much answers any follow up questions that one may have! She is also so amazing with recognizing good work in her students & making them feel special for their hard work! My daughter has been recognized so many times & each time she is so excited & gets off her zoom to tell me all about it! It really helps her strive to want to do good as she sees it’s being noticed!! We are VERY happy with elearning & proud of these teachers! Thank you for your time, again I hope you have a wonderful Christmas & a Happy healthy New Year!"
“We would like to thank Mr. Pi and his janitorial staff for the hard work that they do keeping the school clean and being on top of cleaning rooms at a moments notice. We know the COVID requirements have added to his already busy workload. Thanks Mr. Pi!!”
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On Point Speaker Series
Finally, here is the link for Y115's On Point Speaker series that was hosted on Zoom Wednesday night. The topic was: "Dealing with Stressors, Anxiety, and Social Isolation During the Pandemic & How to Support Your Child". This is the complete Zoom video from the presentation.
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How Can Your Students Improve the World With Tech?
(Teacher Grant Prizes–Up To $2,500!)
Teach your students about the basics of artificial intelligence, where it exists in their everyday lives, and how it can be used to better the world. Then it’s students’ turn to brainstorm how technology can help! With the Tech4Innovation contest, students will identify a problem in their community, and then use the design process to draw and describe a tech innovation to address it.
ENTRIES DUE: January 22, 2021
GRADES 3–5 WINNER:
$1,000 grant for teacher
$250 gift card plus laptop for student
GRADES 6–7 WINNER:
$1,000 grant for teacher
$250 gift card plus laptop for student
SPECIAL INNOVATOR (Girls Only!):
$2,500 grant for teacher
$500 gift card plus laptop for studen
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Support for Families K-5:
Using Lexia® Core5® Reading at Home
In this webinar, Professional Learning Facilitators will instruct families of elementary learners (grades preK-5) on how to:
- Get set up and started with Core5
- Support childrens' learning at home
- Track progress and extend learning
Support for 6th Grade Families:
Using Lexia® PowerUp Literacy® at Home
In this webinar, Professional Learning Facilitators will instruct families of adolescent learners (grades 6-12) on how to:
- Get set up and started with PowerUp
- Support childrens' learning at home
- Track progress and extend learning
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Future Important Dates:
12/21-1/3/21 - NO SCHOOL - Winter Break
1/4/21 - Return to School
1/26/21 - PTO Meeting 4:30pm
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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!
You can either email it to: mbreyne@y115.org or
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Please reference previous newletters for information regarding opportunities for our hybrid and e-learning students to participate in events at the Outdoor Education Center located at Hoover Forest Preserve in Yorkville.
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.
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Please reference previous newletters for information regarding opportunities for our hybrid and e-learning students to participate in events at the Outdoor Education Center located at Hoover Forest Preserve in Yorkville.
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.
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If you will be traveling outside of the Continental US, please notify the office ASAP, as all family members will need to quarantine for 14 days upon return.
Please remember we are following the IDPH guidelines as we continue to make decisions in the best interest of our students and staff.
If anyone in the home is exhibiting COVID related symptoms, please remember to keep all children/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.
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Upcoming Zoom meeting ( Meeting ID: 909 645 1872, Passcode: cXY0sJ) PTO Meetings:
PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE IN SOME OF THE TIMES!!!
January 26, 2021 @ 4:30pm
February 23, 2021 @ 7:00pm
March 16, 2021 @ 4:30pm
April 27, 2021 @ 7:00pm
May 11, 2021 @ 4:30pm
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Yorkville Education Foundation Updates |
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- Please reference previous newsletters for current information.
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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 & 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:
- Please reference previous newsletters for current information.
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Grande Reserve Elementary School | Phone: 630-553-5513 | Fax: 630-553-5030 | www.y115.org
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