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September 18, 2020
IMPORTANT DATES
SEPTEMBER
  • 23-Picture Day
  • In Person 8:30 am-1:30 pm
  • E-learning 9:00 pm-3:00 pm
  • 29-Curriculum Night
  • 5:00 pm-6:30 pm
  • 29-BGS Portillos Night
  • 5:00 pm-8:00 pm
OCTOBER
  • 9-No School
  • 12-No School
  • 13-No student attendance
  • Institute Day
  • 23-End Quarter 1
FROM MR. KUEKER
BGS Families,

E-LEARNING BOOK CHECK OUT
We have exciting news for our e-learning students. Starting next week, you will be able to check out books from our very own BGS library. Below is a message from the Y115 librarians.

Hello E-learning families! We miss you, and we want to get good books in your hands! If you are interested in checking out a book from your school library, click on the form linked below to see directions to request your books. Once the book is ready to go, we will contact you to arrange a pick-up date and time. Hope to hear from you SOON!
-Your Y115 elementary librarians-

Looking to contact your school's library directly? Here's how!
BGS: Mrs. McHugh (smchugh@y115.org)


CURRICULUM NIGHT
On September 29, BGS will host EC-3 curriculum night. The event will not be in person, but you will still have an opportunity to learn about the grade level curriculum and see and hear from the classroom teachers and staff.

On September 25, you will receive a short video presentation that will include curriculum information from the teacher or staff member. These will be shared through Seesaw and Google Classroom. I will also share a video with information from a building perspective. We ask that you watch the video prior to September 29.

On the night of September 29, you will be able to hear from the staff via Zoom. The curriculum night will run from 5:00 to 6:30 and each teacher will have three sessions to choose from. They will be:
  1. 5:00-5:20
  2. 5:30-5:50
  3. 6:00-6:20
These will provide an opportunity to ask questions you may have after watching the videos shared on the 25 or if you have general classroom or curriculum questions. If you have specific questions regarding your student, please reach out to the teacher and set up a time to discuss those questions. We want to be respectful of time and ensure everyone gets the information they need.

Thank you as always for your continued support and working together.

Sincerely,
Mr. Kueker
Bristol Grade Principal

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GRADE LEVEL UPDATES
D115 UPDATES/INFORMATION
Keeping the Fox spirit alive at YHS
While it is disappointing that we are not able to celebrate a traditional homecoming week due to the pandemic restrictions, we do want to recognize everything that is special about being a Yorkville Fox! For this reason, a district-wide spirit week called Fall Fox Fest is being planned from Oct. 5-8 in order to unite all District 115 students in a special celebration. 

Details of the daily events will be sent to families next week. However, to gear up for the festivities, the Yorkville CUSD 115 PTOs have joined together to host a district-wide spirit wear sale from Sept. 18-Oct. 2. Use the link below to view and order items to show your Fox pride, including the official 2020 Fall Fox Fest T-shirt*. In order to receive items prior to the district’s Fall Fox Fest celebration, the order must be placed by September 24. A percentage of all sales goes back to the PTOs. Multiple delivery options are available. 

*YHS students will order their 2020 Fall Fox Fest T-shirts directly through the school and NOT through this sale. High school students will receive a link to order shirts through their school emails.

Please direct questions to PTOC Chairperson Shawn Harris at shawnharris@beyondblu.com.
Free Meal Program for All Children
On Tuesday, the district hosted its first community-wide weekly free meal distribution for all children age 18 and under who reside within in the district’s boundaries. The need within the Yorkville CUSD 115 community was greater than anticipated, and those staffing the distribution process appreciated the patience and understanding of those who waited in the drive through line to pick up the meals. District administration has reviewed the preparation and distribution processes and implemented changes to make next Tuesday’s distribution more efficient for families. 

As a reminder:
·       Families do not need to sign up in order to participate in the program.
·       Students who attend school full day on-site will receive their meals at school. All other students can pick up their meals during the Tuesday meal distribution from 4-6 p.m. at Yorkville High School, 797 Game Farm Road.
·       The free meal program for all children is in effect until December 31, 2020.  

This program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Illinois State Board of Education. Additional information is available on the district website at www.y115.org/freemealprogram. Questions can be directed to the district’s Director of Business Services Mike Vargas at mvargas@y115.org.
If you need assistance with technology at home, please contact studentsupport@y115.org
If you have questions or needs related to your child's attendance at BGS,
please e-mail Mr. Kueker, Principal
or call (630) 553 4383.
Bristol Grade School | 630-553-4383