Pandemic/COVID-19 Planning Updates from the CDC, ISBE, and IDPH |
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued updated guidance for COVID-19 Prevention in Kindergarten (K)-12 Schools, and this guidance has been adopted by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH). Kenilworth School District 38 is reviewing this new guidance for implementation this fall as we partner with the Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) and the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) to clarify the health and safety protocols for the start of the school year.
Major elements of the updated guidance include:
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Masks should be worn indoors by all individuals (age 2 and older) who are not fully vaccinated.
- CDC recommends schools maintain at least 3 feet of physical distance between students within classrooms, combined with indoor mask-wearing by people who are not fully vaccinated, to reduce transmission risk. When it is not possible to maintain a physical distance of at least 3 feet, such as when schools cannot fully re-open while maintaining these distances, it is especially important to layer multiple other prevention strategies, such as indoor masking.
- Screening testing, ventilation, handwashing and respiratory etiquette, staying home when sick and getting tested, contact tracing in combination with quarantine and isolation, and cleaning and disinfection are also important layers of prevention to keep schools safe.
- Many schools serve children under the age of 12 who are not eligible for vaccination at this time. Therefore, this guidance emphasizes implementing layered prevention strategies (masking, distancing, testing) to protect people who are not fully vaccinated.
We will be working throughout July to better understand and incorporate these guidelines into our fall reopening plans and will share additional updates as information becomes available. The health and safety of our students, educators, and families remain our highest priority.
Vaccination Update
As we prepare for the fall, we will be requesting vaccination status information from families. Having this information in advance will allow the District to more efficiently implement public health guidance for the 2021-2022 school year. For example, current Illinois Department of Public Health guidance indicates that fully vaccinated individuals may have the option of not wearing a mask indoors and are not required to quarantine after exposure to a positive COVID-19 case if the individual remains asymptomatic. You are not required to provide the District with documentation of COVID-19 vaccination. Please be aware, however, that those without a record of vaccination on file will be required to follow the health protocols for unvaccinated individuals.
We will be communicating additional information and directions regarding how to provide vaccination status information in the upcoming weeks.
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NEW Enrollment Requirement - Confirm Residency
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Friday, July 30, 2021, or Wednesday, August 4, 2021 |
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For Kindergarten through 8th-grade new and returning students' enrollment, parents/guardians must confirm Kenilworth SD38 residency in the summer by bringing in two July or August bills or statements to a Confirm Residency Document Intake Day.
2021-2022 Confirm Residency Document Intake Days
Friday, July 30, 2021
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
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- Valid Illinois driver’s license or state ID card with current KSD38 address.
- Two different July and/or August bills or statements (parent/guardian name and KSD38 address must be listed). Accepted bills/statements:
- Nicor
- ComEd
- Water Bill
- Homeowners, Renters, or Auto Insurance
- Mortgage Statement
- Bank Statement
- Credit Card Statement
Parents/guardians whose residence change during the school year are required to notify the school office of their student’s new address and may need to submit new Verification of Residency requirements.
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Not returning next year?
Families who know their child will not return to The Joseph Sears School for the 2021-2022 school year, please complete and send a Student Withdrawal Notification Form to the school office. This form helps the school with 2021-2022 school year class planning and informs the School Registrar where to send student records.
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Preschool Developmental Screenings |
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Kenilworth District 38 is committed to providing supportive educational services to meet the needs of our youngest learners. District 38 offers free preschool screenings for children ages 3-5 who may demonstrate one or more of the following developmental patterns:
- Speech is difficult to understand or does not talk like other children his/her age;
- Has difficulty following directions or expressing themselves with words;
- Has difficulty engaging in play or getting along with other children;
- Has difficulty with coordination or motor skills;
- Has difficulty problem solving or coping with ordinary daily routines & expectations
- Has a significant medical history that may impact development and participation in a preschool program
The preschool screening is conducted in a play-based format by an Early Childhood Teacher and Speech/Language Pathologist and takes approximately 30 minutes. Parents also complete a developmental questionnaire to provide information about observations of their child's strengths and any potential areas of concern.
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Upcoming preschool screening dates are scheduled for the following mornings:
August 24, 2021
September 14, 2021
October 19, 2021
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2021-2022 School Supply Lists |
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As you prepare for the 2021-2022 school year, we encourage you to gather your supplies by reusing items from home. For items you do not already have, please consider shopping locally.
If you pre-ordered a school supply kit, it will be delivered directly to the school.
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Booster Club Flat Panther Contest |
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Who let the Panther Out? Who, who, who, who!
After a very different year, the Joseph Sears Panther is ready to get out and have some fun.
Download your very own "Flat Panther" and show us where he goes this summer! We will select a winner in each of these categories to receive a DQ gift card and a future photo-op visit at their home from our life-size Panther mascot!
- Farthest away (either traveled with you or sent to a friend/family member)
- Most iconic setting
- Most unique spot in Kenilworth
- Best beach photo
- Most humorous
Submit Your Flat Panther Photo Here and look for updates on our school Website over the summer. Winners will be announced during the first week of school, and all photos will be put together in a montage for all to see and enjoy.
Get snapping!
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The Joseph Sears School
542 Abbotsford Road, Kenilworth, IL, 60043
School Nurse: 847-853-3893
School Office: 847-256-5006
Fax: 847-256-4418
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