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September 4, 2020
From Mr. Kueker
BGS Families,

Happy Friday. Reminder that there will be no school on Monday, September 7, 2020 in celebration of Labor Day. Classes (in person and elearning) will resume on Tuesday, September 8. Hope you find time to relax and enjoy the extended weekend. I also encourage you to find time to read at least 20 minutes with your student. Allow them to read a story to you, read it together as a family or simply allow them time to read to themselves.

This past week our specials teachers began meeting with their elearning and in person students. It has been great to see the students engaging in art, music and ILT in their classrooms or at home. Mrs. McHugh also brought the library to the students. Pictured above, students continue to have the opportunity to check out some of their favorite books or soon to be favorite books.

Picture day this year will be on Wednesday, September 23. Elearning students will have the opportunity to take their picture here at BGS. We will have a separate location set up in the building that only elearning students will access. Specific information about this will be shared as we get closer to the date.

Please send your student with a reusable water bottle to school. We are fortunate to have water bottle filling stations that are accessible and utilized by the students. Students are not allowed to drink from the water fountain, therefore having the water bottle provides them with water throughout the day.

Two important pieces of information for our elearning students and families.
  • On Friday, September 11, there will be a supply/material pick up at Yorkville Grade School from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. This will include Pearson work books and additional materials that may be necessary.
  • Earlier this week, a sign up form was shared with our kindergarten and first grade elearning families. This is an opportunity to sign up for either in person or virtual proctoring of the AimswebPlus assessment. The assessment is completed one-on-one with a proctor and the preferred method is in person. If you have not completed the form, please do so by clicking HERE. The survey will close this evening.

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

Sincerely,
Mr. Kueker
Bristol Grade Principal

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E-Learning
  • E-Learning Parents: There will be a supply pick up for our e-learning students on Friday, September 11 from 4:00 pm-7:00 pm. K-3 supplies will be at Yorkville Grade School and 4-6 supplies will be at Yorkville High School Academy. Both locations can be accessed from Game Farm Road. Please email Dr. Katie Spallasso (kspallasso@y115.org) or Mrs. Kimber Larson (klarson@y115.org) with questions.
  • AimswebPlus registerstration for elearning K/1 students
  • Please click HERE
Community Connection
September 9, 2020
BGS PTO Meeting
6:00pm-7:00pm

September 29, 2020
BGS Portillos Night
5:00pm-8:00pm
Arrival/Dismissal
HEALTH QUESTIONNAIRE
  • Please continue to complete the daily health questionnaire for your student
  • Staff/students/visitors are not allowed into the building until the questionnaire has been complete and a green check is received
ARRIVAL/DISMISSAL
  • Parent pick up/drop off families
  • Please do not pull around vehicles while they have a student loading. Wait until the car ahead of you pulls away and then follow. This ensures the safety of the family, student and staff.
  • If at all possible, students should enter your vehicle on the passenger side. If the student must enter your vehicle on the driver side, please exit your car and assist them into the vehicle. This is for the student safety.
Masks at school
Face Coverings: A face covering must cover the mouth and nose completely and can include a paper or disposable mask, cloth mask, scarf, bandana, or a religious face covering. Information released on Wednesday from the CDC now states that the CDC no longer recommends the use of athletic face coverings/neck warmers as a substitute for cloth face coverings. It is recommended that students attending school in person “practice” wearing face coverings for extended periods. Visit this link for student resources to prepare students for a return to school: https://www.y115.org/domain/2891.
  • Social Stories
  • Masks
  • Coronavirus
  • Preparing Your Child to Return to School
  • Preparing for On-site Learning
  • Wearing a Mask to School
Supporting our students-Together
During these uncertain and unprecedented times, it is important to be mindful of the health and well being of our students physically and mentally. The district has put together two videos for parents.


We encourage you to watch the videos and continue the conversation and practice of social emotional skills at home. We are also continuing our implementation of Second Step. This program teaches and informs students of recognizing their emotions and behaviors and how to appropriately manage them.
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