October 23, 2020

​​​​​​​Grande Reserve Elementary School Families,

This week, our Kindergarten students setup Lexia on their tablets by completing the leveling assessment. It is designed to support students at their individual level and help build their ELA skills as they move through the activities. Please encourage your child(ren) to complete 15-20 minutes a day on Lexia.

Our students are also using RazKids, Dreambox, Khan, and other resources. Dreambox is another one that students can do at home, 15-20 minutes per night.

Recently, our 5th graders had the opportunity to participate in a virtual field trip with the Shedd Aquarium.
We were also fortunate to have Jarrett Lerner join us for an AM and a PM Zoom author visit. Ask your K-4th grade child(ren) what they liked best about it...I thought it was interesting that he was able to draw upside down so that the student could view the robot right side up. :)

And here are some photos of our previous Spirit Week...Random Acts of Kindness
1st Ever Virtual Band Concert - 6th Grade
Tuesday, October 27th 7:00PM 
The Zoom link to view it can be found on your child(ren)'s Google Classroom. 
Halloween Celebration
Weather permitting, we will be having an AM and a PM parade on Friday, October 30 next week. Having two parades will allow us to host e-learning students in addition to the full day and hybrid students. If there is inclement weather, the parade will be cancelled. A text message will be sent in the event the parade is cancelled. A map and more information will be coming out early next week.

For the time being, please plan for the following:
  • students are encouraged to wear their costumes to school because there is no dedicated time for students to change as there has been in the past
  • as you discuss costumes with your child(ren), please keep in mind that no full face coverings, weapons, blood, guts, and gore are allowed
  • COVID masks to prevent droplets from enteing the air, must still be worn in addition to the Halloween costume
  • teachers will have organized activities in the classrooms in lieu of parties due to the current situation
  • social distancing will be maintained during the parade
  • e-learning students choosing to come to GRES to participate in the parade do NOT need to complete the health questionnaire because all activity will be outside
  • immediately following the parade, e-learning students will leave the property

If you have questions, please call the office at 630-553-5513.
Parent/Teacher Conference Language/Interpreter Support
We are striving to provide all families who need it with access to an interpreter for Parent/Teacher Conferences. The link to the form below presents 16 possible language options to choose from, based on the assessed need in our school community. Please complete the form if you need assistance from an interpreter for Parent/Teacher Conferences on 11/5 or 11/6:

Conferencia de padres / maestros Apoyo lingüístico / intérprete
Nos esforzamos por brindar a todas las familias que lo necesiten acceso a un intérprete para las conferencias de padres y maestros. El enlace al formulario a continuación presenta 16 posibles opciones de idioma para elegir, según la necesidad evaluada en nuestra comunidad escolar. Complete el formulario si necesita ayuda de un intérprete para las conferencias de padres y maestros el 5/11 o el 6/11: https://forms.gle/AA8bzRzLd9Rod1Yo8

Wsparcie dla rodziców / nauczycieli na konferencji językowej / tłumacza
Staramy się zapewnić wszystkim potrzebującym rodzinom dostęp do tłumacza podczas Konferencji Rodziców / Nauczycieli. Link do poniższego formularza przedstawia 16 możliwych opcji językowych do wyboru, w oparciu o ocenioną potrzebę w naszej społeczności szkolnej. Wypełnij formularz, jeśli potrzebujesz pomocy tłumacza podczas konferencji rodziców / nauczycieli w dniu 05.11 lub 06.11: https://forms.gle/AA8bzRzLd9Rod1Yo8
Future Important Dates:
10/26 - author visit via Zoom with Lindsay Currie
10/26-11/6 - Anderson's Virtual Book Fair
10/27 - Picture retake day
10/27 - Virtual Band Concert 7:00pm
10/28 - Run/Hide/Fight Drill
11/3 - No School - Election Day
11/4 - 1st Quarter Report Cards go live
11/5 - P/T Conferences; Early Dismissal for Full Day Face-to-face students at 12:05pm
11/6 - P/T Conferences; No student attendance
11/6 - BPAC Dia de Los Muertos Virtual Celebration
As this continue to settle into this school year, I encourage our students and parents to communicate with me regarding any concerns or suggestions you have to improve our school community. I also encourage you to become an active member of the GRES family—follow us on social media (@115gres), participate in GRES and PTO activities, and recognize our dedicated employees and incredible students with positive thoughts and messages (any messages I receive are passed on to the staff)!

Sincerely,
Michele Breyne
GRES Principal
Hybrid Headlines
Picture Retake day is Tuesday, 10/27; pictures will be taken during their time here at school.

Reminder:
Thursday, 11/5 - There will be no on-site/on campus learning this day. Teachers will assign students activities to complete independently (and their corresponding due dates) using SeeSaw/Google Classroom. 
Friday, 11/6 - no expectation of student work on this day for K-6

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.
E-Learning Exclusive
If you haven't picked up school pictures and/or your Kindergartener's yard sign, please contact the office at 630-553-5513 to make arrangements with the office staff.

Picture Retake day is Tuesday, 10/27; students can come to the school from 11:45-1:15 to get their picture taken. They should enter through the back Library Door #17 and exit through Door #18. We will have an adult there to confirm the green check on the health questionnaire. Please use this link to complete the questionnaire: Health Questionnaire.

Reminder:
Thursday, 11/5 - Students will not follow their regular class schedule. Teachers will assign students activities to complete independently (and their corresponding due dates) using SeeSaw/Google Classroom. Kindergarten: non-student attendance day (no school).
Friday, 11/6 - no expectation of student work on this day for K-6

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.
Nurse's Nook
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 CDC & 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.
PTO Information
The next PTO Meeting is next week on: October 27, at 7:00pm.
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