September 25, 2020
Grande Reserve Elementary School Families,
So many great things are happening at GRES and in Yorkville CUSD 115! We were blessed to have a virtual author visit recently with Aaron Reynolds. We captured a few shots of the students enjoying themselves.
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GRES' very own Nurse Rachel and Mary Hamer were recognized for their outstanding work by the YEF via nominations written by our parents, staff, and community members on behalf of the support they provide to the staff and students in Yorkville CUSD 115. |
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We are still in need of help to supervise during certain times of our day:
Monday: 10:10-11:05am, 1:55-3:25pm
Tuesday: 1:55-3:25pm
Wednesday: 10:10-11:05am, 1:55-3:25pm
Thursday: 10:10-11:05am, 1:55-3:25pm
Friday: 10:10-11:05am, 1:55-2:50pm
Please contact the office at 630-553-5513 if this is something you are interested in or would like more information about.
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If you are looking for a simple more reliable way to access Clever please take a look at the video link below. Using Clever will allow students to easily access our online platforms. Our Technology Department has recently added Clever to all student bookmarks.
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Picture retake day is October 27, 2020. |
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Please check out this flier from the local library. |
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Keeping the Fox spirit alive in Yorkville CUSD 115
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 until October 2. Use the link below to view and order items to show your Fox pride, including the official 2020 Fall Fox Fest T-shirt*. A percentage of all sales goes back to the district PTOs. Multiple delivery options are available.
General Spirit Wear - Connie's Creations
*Official Fall Fox Fest Shirt
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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.
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Curriculum Night is going to be next Wednesday, September 30, 2020. Specific Curriculum Night information will be coming out on Monday!
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
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This is where you will find news specific to our Hybrid students. |
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This is where you will find news specific to our e-learning students.
If your child(ren) is ill and unable to participate in class, please continue to call the office at 630-553-5513 to let the secretaries know.
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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 you are keeping one child home due to COVID related symptoms, please remember to keep all siblings who attend schools in the district home as well!
October 1st is the exclusion date for all students (face-to-face, e-learning, and hybrid) who have not fulfilled the immunization and physical examination requirements.
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PTO Foxy's fundraiser will be October 16th from 3-7 pm!!! Join us for some excellent ice cream!!! |
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Yorkville Education Foundation Updates |
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The current YEF Fundraiser, a virtual 5K and Fun Run, is an all ages virtual race in which runners can complete the 5K on their own time starting September 21 and culminating on September 27, the official "Yorkville Runs" Day. Participation options for children, adults, and families are listed on the YEF website. A portion of each registration fee will go back to the school of the participant’s choice.
GRES is currently in the running as a top-earning school!!! Help us lock it in!
1) Register for the Virtual 5K ($25 per adult, $10 per child, $75 per family) at:
2) Download the Strava app and search "Yorkville Runs" to automatically track your time and distance
3) Win awesome prizes for your school
This Virtual 5K is a great way to help your school whether you are an on-site, hybrid, or e-learning family.
If you have questions or need assistance, email info@yef115.org and YEF volunteers will help you.
Thank you!
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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:
- From 9/1-12/31, all children age 18 and under who reside within the school district boundaries now qualify to receive free weekday meals through a program sponsored by the United States Department of Agriculture and Illinois State Board of Education. Yorkville CUSD 115 is pleased to partner with its food service vendor, Aramark, to provide this opportunity to the children in an effort to assist Illinois families during the COVID-19 pandemic. Additional questions regarding the district's food service program can be directed to Mike Vargas at mvargas@y115.org or 630-553-4382, ext. 4143.
- Regarding HOT LUNCHES, please discuss with your child(ren) that once they select an entree and it is delivered to the classroom at lunch time, changes cannot be made to the order (unless the order was fulfilled incorrectly).
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Students will choose an entree; and with that every student will receive a vegetable, a fruit, and a milk. Previously juice was a choice; however, now it will only be provided if the juice is the fruit of the day.
- Students cannot replace a milk with a juice; and they cannot request a juice to replace a different fruit.
- Currently, milk provided with lunch will alternate based on what is available; generally, white milk one week and chocolate milk the next.
- If you plan to send food to school, you may only provide food for your student. For safety purposes, we ask that you not provide food to anyone other than your own child. Food should be ready to eat; as there is not enough time for every student to heat something up.
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School lunch information, including menu, pricing, food service information, the application for free/reduced meals, and a link to put money into your student's lunch account, can be found on our Food Service link under the Parents and Community tab or by clicking here.
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Grande Reserve Elementary School | Phone: 630-553-5513 | Fax: 630-553-5030 | www.y115.org
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