District 146 e-Learning Update

Community Consolidated School District 146

e-Learning Update

April 14, 2020

Closure Brings E-Learning to District 146

As you know, District 146 buildings are currently closed due to Governor Pritzker's Stay-at-Home order in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The closure includes the District 146 Administration Center, school buildings, and adjacent playgrounds.

E-Learning began on April 2. Information and Frequently Asked Questions can be found on the District website and each school's website. If you have specific questions about e-Learning, please contact your student's teacher via email.

An update will be sent weekly to offer parents a glimpse into the learning going on across the District and to distribute new information and important reminders as the closure progresses.

All In Illinois

On April 2, Governor JB Pritzker introduced the "All In Illinois" campaign to unite residents across the state to help f latten the curve by staying home and staying safe.

District 146 joins the State of Illinois in asking families to stay home as much as possible. In addition to our buildings being closed to Now, more than ever, we all need to do our part to support our communities. We can slow the spread if we do it together. Our strongest weapon against COVID-19 is you.

Join District 146 and the state of Illinois in being "All In." Please c ommit to stay home, stay safe, and practice social distancing to stay healthy.

Community Resources Available

Information for families regarding public health, technology, and other community resources is available on the District 146 website.

Click here for resources

Students Take on Learning

at Home

District 146 is extremely proud of our students, families, teachers, and staff for continuing the learning while at home. From practicing math while cooking and baking to P.E. classes via Zoom, we have seen incredible ingenuity from parents and staff to keep learning fun and entertaining for our students.

Each week, we will share inspirational stories and creative ways our students are learning at home. Hopefully, families can incorporate these ideas into their own remote learning!

Seventh grade accelerated ELA students and staff at Central had their first Zoom hangout where they took the time to visit and catch up. Mrs. Franklin has also been hosting daily Zoom read-alouds of two different fiction novels! Meanwhile, seventh grade students have been challenged by their teachers to "guess the mystery teacher" using a collection of photos that describe their teacher!

The kindergarten teachers at Fierke put together a video showing families how to create a Sensory Path outside! It is a great way to stay active and enjoy the Spring weather while staying home and socially distancing. Click the image below to see the video!

Mr. Molinets, a music teacher at Kruse, is making sure his students don't fall behind in their music lessons, hosting recorder lessons with his fourth grade students via webcam.

The students at Fulton are keeping their school spirit alive! In addition to the enthusiastic photo below, click here to view a video Ms. Chobot put together of students singing the Fulton School Song, "Rise Up Fulton Flames!"

Each day, Memorial principal Mr. Trsar posts a Math Problem of the Day on Facebook. The mom of kindergarten student Serene caught her priceless reaction when Mr. Trsar gave her a shout-out for getting the correct answer!

Meal Pick-Up

Breakfast and Lunch Pick-Up

Mondays and Wednesdays

7:15-8:45 a.m.

Central, Door 7

Fierke, Door 8

Fulton, Door 13

Kruse, Door 8

Families may go to whichever location is most convenient, regardless of the District 146 schools their children attend.

Don't Forget to Take Attendance!

On e-Learning Days, District 146 requires students to submit attendance using a Google Form.

Elementary Schools: Classroom teachers will share the student attendance link each e-Learning Day with their respective families by 8:30 a.m.

Central Middle School: Period 2 teachers will send their Period 2 students the link for attendance to be completed each day. Information about how attendance is taken will be sent to parents and parents will be contacted regarding attendance concerns.

Having trouble with the form? Click below for a video tutorial!

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Learning Resources

In addition to the assignments and resources being provided each day by your child's teacher, the District 146 curriculum department and teachers have compiled a list of e-Learning resources to keep the learning going while at home.

This week's featured resource:

BrainPOP

Simulations? Movies? Debates?

Check out Brainpop to have fun while doing some of your favorite things!

Online Learning Resources

Did You Know?

Did you know our websites can be automatically translated? Our District website and school websites utilize Google Translate to offer our families a number of language options from which to choose.

For instructions on using the translation feature, click an option below.

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