April 17, 2021We don't think this next week will be any easier for people than last week. We are grappling with another mass shooting and there may be a verdict in the George Floyd case. In your own ways at home, you have discussed and dealt with the ongoing mass shootings and injustices plaguing our nation. |
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This past week, for our poem of the week we listened to Kwame Alexander read his poem that was turned into a book, The Undefeated. Students discussed being seen and seeing others and what it means to be undefeated. We have a copy of the book in our classroom library if you'd like to borrow it. There is a lot to discuss and notice in Kadir Nelson's stunning illustrations.
We will not pretend to know what our students know, think, or feel but we want you to know we are here for them and for you.
Our All School Read, Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish is underway. You can click here to access the PTO website. There is a lot of supportive information, be sure to check it out!
Students will take the Forward assessment this week. On Monday, April 19th they will take the English Language Arts portion and on Friday, April 23rd they'll take the math portion.
Many of our students will use their own/home device to take the assessment. Here is communication from the district about how to download the Forward Exam app. There is a special configuration for iPads. We will have tech people on hand to assist OR we will have access to district-devices.PLEASE make sure your student's device is fully charged when they come to school on Monday and Friday this week, for testing.
Because our drinking fountains are inoperable due to COVID, please send your student with a full water bottle each day. As the temperatures increase outside, they also increase inside. We see thirsty students have a harder time focusing, not surprisingly! Of course we provide them with a cup to get a drink, but having their own bottle provides them with a level of independence to stay hydrated.
School lunch is available daily and FREE for everyone. Please click here to see a NEW/UPDATED MONTHLY MENU. Starting on Monday, April 19th there will be two options for students daily, one cold, one hot.
Orchestra schedules are posted here. Band schedules are posted here.
Click here for the Multilingual Newsletter from Jennifer Conigliaro, Lake Bluff's ML educator.
We will not pretend to know what our students know, think, or feel but we want you to know we are here for them and for you.
Our All School Read, Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish is underway. You can click here to access the PTO website. There is a lot of supportive information, be sure to check it out!
Students will take the Forward assessment this week. On Monday, April 19th they will take the English Language Arts portion and on Friday, April 23rd they'll take the math portion.
Many of our students will use their own/home device to take the assessment. Here is communication from the district about how to download the Forward Exam app. There is a special configuration for iPads. We will have tech people on hand to assist OR we will have access to district-devices.PLEASE make sure your student's device is fully charged when they come to school on Monday and Friday this week, for testing.
Because our drinking fountains are inoperable due to COVID, please send your student with a full water bottle each day. As the temperatures increase outside, they also increase inside. We see thirsty students have a harder time focusing, not surprisingly! Of course we provide them with a cup to get a drink, but having their own bottle provides them with a level of independence to stay hydrated.
School lunch is available daily and FREE for everyone. Please click here to see a NEW/UPDATED MONTHLY MENU. Starting on Monday, April 19th there will be two options for students daily, one cold, one hot.
Orchestra schedules are posted here. Band schedules are posted here.
Click here for the Multilingual Newsletter from Jennifer Conigliaro, Lake Bluff's ML educator.
COVID-19 Screener & Information• Click here for the daily COVID screener all students and staff are expected to use/follow.
Shorewood School District COVID-19 webpage |
This week's Schedule UpdatesIt's an "A" week
MONDAY - Forward Testing begins (ELA) WEDNESDAY - All School Crew @ 8:30 Early dismissal, at 12:15 FRIDAY - Forward Testing (Math) |
SPECIALS Miller || NORTH GROUP• Monday - Art
• Tuesday - PE, Music, & Spanish • Wednesday - Music & SEL • Thursday - Library (B weeks) & PE • Friday - Spanish |
SPECIALS Snider || SOUTH GROUP• Monday - PE & SEL
• Tuesday - Spanish, Music & Library (B weeks) • Wednesday - Spanish & Music • Thursday - Art • Friday - PE |