Update: District 201 School Re-Opening Update

July 25, 2020 - 6:30pm

A letter from District Superintendent, Dr. Tim Truesdale

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Dear Morton Families,

Thank you for your patience as we have worked to decide and plan for the safe and most educationally beneficial beginning of the 2020-2021 school year.

After much deliberation and review of all the input gathered, Morton 201 schools will begin the year in remote learning.

The detailed guide to the class schedule, meals, access to support services, health and safety protocols, and more, will be provided by July 30^th. In the meantime, here are some details families should know:

• Classes will begin Wednesday, August 19^th. During the first three days, August 19^th through 21^st, students in small groups will be able to attend one scheduled half day in person following IDPH guidelines to meet their teachers and ensure their technology is set up to successfully participate remotely. Details will be provided to parents by school principals.
  
  
• School facilities will be open daily on a limited basis, including libraries, auditoriums, and other large spaces for access to Internet connectivity or a supervised, safe and quiet place for students to engage in their coursework. These spaces will not be available for “hanging out,” they will only be used with assigned seating for quiet study and only if social distancing, face covering and other health and safety rules are strictly followed.
  
  
• Meals will continue to be grab and go with time allotted in the middle of the school day for students to pick up breakfasts and lunches. Meal pickup locations will be expanded to improve convenience and save our students time. Regular meal pricing must resume at the start of the school year, so please make sure you complete your free or reduced-price meals applications.
  
  
• The student school day will run approximately from 8:45 a.m. until 3:10 p.m. every day, and all classes will meet daily at their scheduled times.

As state and local health guidance allows, the district will progress through a hybrid model in which students attend school in person for half of the day, each day, and eventually to full in-person instruction. We will be reviewing the data and guidance every two weeks to make plans for these transitions. If the state and region remain in Phase 4 and it is safe to hold in-person instruction at half capacity, the district may begin the hybrid model after September 18^th.

This spring and summer the district worked with committees that included staff and parents, received parent input through survey responses and feedback, received input from students, and worked with local officials and our elementary school partner districts. These coordinated efforts have led us to the decision to open the year in remote learning. We will continue to collaborate with stakeholders as we work to return to in-person instruction as soon as possible.

Your child’s well being and education are always our priorities. I am proud of the accomplishments of our staff and students during remote learning in the spring. Our teachers, aides, secretaries, nurses, maintenance, food service and other staff and partners went the extra mile to maximize our students’ learning under very difficult and uncertain circumstances, and our students demonstrated their usual amazing resilience.

As we all continue to look forward to the time when we can return to school in person and fully regain the connections we value with our students, we are certain that our remote learning plan will be even better than it was in the spring. Thank you.

Tim Truesdale

#MortonPride

#OrgulloMorton

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Estimadas Familias de Morton,

Gracias por su paciencia, ya que hemos trabajado para decidir y planificar el comienzo seguro y más beneficioso del año escolar 2020-2021.

Después de mucha deliberación y revisión de toda la información reunida, las escuelas de Morton 201 comenzarán el año en el aprendizaje remoto.

El 30 de julio se proporcionará la guía detallada del horario de clases, las comidas, el acceso a los servicios de apoyo, los protocolos de salud y seguridad, y más. Mientras tanto, aquí hay algunos detalles que las familias deben saber:

• Las clases comenzarán el miércoles 19 de agosto. Durante los primeros tres días, del 19 al 21 de agosto, en grupos pequeños, los estudiantes podrán asistir a un medio día programado, siguiendo la orientación del IDPH, para conocer a sus maestros y garantizar que su tecnología esté configurada para participar con éxito de forma remota. Los directores de la escuela proporcionarán detalles a los padres.
  
  
• Las instalaciones escolares estarán abiertas todos los días de forma limitada, incluidas bibliotecas, auditorios y otros espacios grandes para acceder a la conectividad a Internet o un lugar supervisado, seguro y tranquilo para que los estudiantes participen en sus cursos. Estos espacios no estarán disponibles para "pasar el rato", solo se usarán con asientos asignados para estudiar en silencio y solo si se siguen estrictamente las distancias sociales, la cobertura de la cara y otras reglas de salud y seguridad.
  
  
• Las comidas continuarán siendo Grab and Go con tiempo asignado en medio del día escolar para que los estudiantes vengan a las escuelas a recoger desayunos y almuerzos. Los sitios de recogida de comidas se ampliarán para mejorar la comodidad y ahorrar tiempo a nuestros estudiantes. El precio de las comidas regulares debe reanudarse al comienzo del año escolar, así que asegúrese de completar sus aplicaciones de comidas gratuitas o de precio reducido.
  
  
• El día escolar del estudiante durará aproximadamente de 8:45 a.m. a 3:10 p.m. todos los días, y todas las clases se reunirán diariamente a las horas programadas.

Como lo permite la orientación de salud estatal y local, el distrito progresará a través de un modelo híbrido en el que los estudiantes asisten a la escuela en persona durante medio día, cada día, y eventualmente a la instrucción en persona de día completo. Revisaremos los datos y la orientación cada dos semanas para hacer planes para estas transiciones. Si el estado y la región permanecen en la Fase 4 y es seguro mantener la instrucción en persona a media capacidad, el distrito puede comenzar el modelo híbrido después del 18 de septiembre.

Esta primavera y verano, el distrito trabajó con comités que incluían al personal y los padres, recibieron comentarios de los padres a través de las respuestas y comentarios de la encuesta, recibieron comentarios de los estudiantes y trabajaron con funcionarios locales y nuestros distritos asociados de la escuela primaria. Estos esfuerzos coordinados nos han llevado a la decisión de comenzar el año en el aprendizaje remoto. Continuaremos colaborando con las partes interesadas mientras trabajamos para volver a la instrucción en persona lo antes posible.

El bienestar y la educación de sus hijos son siempre nuestras prioridades. Estoy orgulloso de los logros de nuestro personal y estudiantes durante el aprendizaje remoto en la primavera. Nuestros maestros, ayudantes, secretarias, enfermeras, mantenimiento, servicio de alimentos y otro personal y socios hicieron un esfuerzo adicional para maximizar el aprendizaje de nuestros estudiantes en circunstancias muy difíciles e inciertas, y nuestros estudiantes demostraron su increíble capacidad de resiliencia habitual.

A medida que todos seguimos esperando el momento en que podamos regresar a la escuela en persona y recuperar por completo las conexiones que valoramos con nuestros estudiantes, estamos seguros de que nuestro plan de aprendizaje remoto será aún mejor de lo que era en la primavera. Gracias.

Tim Truesdale

#MortonPride

#OrgulloMorton

Illinois State Board of Education guidance for schools in the 2020-21 school year

Update : June 26, 2020 - 7:30pm

A letter from District 201 Superintendent

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Dear Mustang Community,

I hope this message finds you and your families safe and well. This week, the Illinois State Board of Education released guidance for schools on the 2020-21 school year. 

This 60-page document has been much anticipated and will go a long way toward answering critical questions all of us share about what the 2020-21 school year will look like in terms of in-person learning, scheduling, wearing masks, social distancing and other measures intended to keep everyone safe and healthy, while also re-engaging students in the learning process.  

Right now, we don’t have all the answers to those questions as this document was released to school districts at the same time it was released to the public, and every district has unique challenges to reopening schools safely. Therefore, we kindly ask for your patience as our staff thoroughly reviews this detailed guidance and implements the suggestions into our district’s own transition plan.

District 201 is keenly aware of the urgent need to communicate to families about what to expect next school year and anticipate releasing our own transition plan the week of July 13th.

Our district team has already been discussing options and obtaining the necessary supplies and materials to meet safety and health requirements. This guidance will accelerate those conversations and actions, and I’m confident our district will put forth a plan that prioritizes the health and safety of our students while maintaining a dynamic learning environment. 

Please complete a questionnaire that will assist us in our efforts at this link: https://rb.gy/gwmrt0. Thank you again for your patience, understanding, and flexibility as our entire district navigated a situation together this spring that none of us could have imagined. 

I will be in touch soon. In the meantime, stay safe and enjoy your summer.

Dr. Tim Truesdale - District Superintendent

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Querida comunidad Mustang,

Espero que este mensaje los encuentre a ustedes y a sus familias sanos y salvos. Esta semana, la Junta de Educación del Estado de Illinois publicó una guía para las escuelas para el año escolar 2020-21.

Este documento de 60 páginas ha sido muy esperado y responderá preguntas críticas que todos tenemos sobre cómo será el año escolar 2020-21 en términos de aprendizaje en persona, programación, uso de máscaras, distanciamiento social y otras medidas destinadas a mantener a todos seguros y saludables, al tiempo que se vuelve a involucrar a los estudiantes en el proceso de aprendizaje.

En este momento, no tenemos todas las respuestas a esas preguntas, ya que este documento se lanzó a los distritos escolares al mismo tiempo que se lanzó al público, y cada distrito tiene desafíos únicos para reabrir las escuelas de manera segura. Por lo tanto, le pedimos su paciencia mientras nuestro personal revisa esta guía detallada e implementa las sugerencias en el propio plan de transición de nuestro distrito.

El Distrito 201 es muy consciente de la urgente necesidad de comunicarse con las familias sobre qué esperar el próximo año escolar y anticipamos lanzar nuestro propio plan de transición la semana del 13 de julio.

Nuestro equipo del distrito ha estado discutiendo opciones y obteniendo los suministros y materiales necesarios para cumplir con los requisitos de seguridad y salud. Esta guía acelerará esas conversaciones y acciones, y estoy seguro de que nuestro distrito presentará un plan que prioriza la salud y la seguridad de nuestros estudiantes mientras mantiene un entorno de aprendizaje dinámico.

Por favor, complete un cuestionario que nos ayudará en nuestros esfuerzos en este enlace: https://rb.gy/gwmrt0. Gracias nuevamente por su paciencia, comprensión y flexibilidad, ya que todo nuestro distrito navegará una situación juntos esta primavera que ninguno de nosotros podría haber imaginado.

Estaré en contacto pronto. Mientras tanto, manténgase a salvo y disfrute de su verano.

Dr. Tim Truesdale -  superintendente de distrito

Pandemic EBT Application Available

The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) launched the Pandemic EBT application for families on May 1 at https://abe.illinois.gov/abe/access/. P-EBT is a new special benefit that can help families buy food for their school age children who would normally receive National School Lunch Program (NSLP) free or reduced-priced meals when schools are in session. All families with school age children who attend schools approved for Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) are eligible for the benefits as they receive NSLP meals at no charge.

Families that currently receive SNAP benefits do not need to apply for P-EBT benefits. These additional P-EBT benefits will be loaded into Illinois LINK EBT accounts along with regular SNAP benefits. Families who do not currently receive SNAP benefits but do have children who receive NSLP free or reduced-priced meals will need to apply directly with IDHS. The fastest way for families to receive benefits is to complete the application for P-EBT available online (Click “Apply for Benefits” at the link.) A paper application in English and Spanish is also available and can be submitted by email to DHS.FCS.PEBT@illinois.gov. IDHS created a flyer to help families with the application process. We are asking NSLP sponsors to share this flyer with their families.

ISBE is working in partnership with IDHS to ensure that this validation is available for all NSLP sponsors, both public and non-public. Thank you to all the schools that participate in the NSLP for submitting data by the April 17 deadline. We are asking that you please continue to verify that count, so that all families who are eligible can access the additional financial support provided by P-EBT. Instructions for this crucial verification can be found online.

If NSLP sponsors need assistance with the data submission/update, please email the ISBE Nutrition Department at cnp@isbe.net. If families need technical assistance with the application, please direct them to email IDHS at DHS.FCS.PEBT@illinois.gov.

Nutrition Department, Illinois State Board of Education
100 N. First St., Springfield, IL 62777
cnp@isbe.net, www.isbe.net/nutrition

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Aplicación de EBT Pandémica disponible

El Departamento de Servicios Humanos de Illinois (IDHS) lanzó la aplicación de EBT Pandémica para familias, el 1 de mayo en https://abe.illinois.gov/abe/access/. P-EBT es un nuevo beneficio especial que puede ayudar a las familias a comprar alimentos para sus niños que normalmente recibirían comidas gratuitas o de precio reducido a través del Programa Nacional de Almuerzos Escolares (NSLP) cuando las escuelas están en sesión. Todas las familias con niños en edad escolar que asisten a escuelas aprobadas para la Disposición de Elegibilidad de la Comunidad (CEP) son elegibles para los beneficios ya que reciben comidas NSLP sin cargo.

Las familias que actualmente reciben beneficios de SNAP no necesitan solicitar los beneficios de P-EBT. Estos beneficios adicionales de P-EBT se cargarán en las cuentas de Illinois LINK EBT junto con los beneficios regulares de SNAP. Las familias que actualmente no reciben beneficios de SNAP pero tienen niños que reciben comidas gratuitas o de precio reducido de NSLP deberán aplicar directamente con IDHS. La forma más rápida para que las familias reciban beneficios es completar la aplicación de P-EBT disponible en línea (haga clic en "Solicitar beneficios" en el enlace). También hay una aplicación impresa en inglés y español que puede enviarse por correo electrónico a DHS.FCS.PEBT@illinois.gov. IDHS creó un volante para ayudar a las familias con el proceso de solicitud. Estamos pidiendo a los patrocinadores de NSLP que compartan este volante con sus familias.

ISBE está trabajando en asociación con IDHS para garantizar que esta validación esté disponible para todos los patrocinadores de NSLP, tanto públicos como no públicos. Gracias a todas las escuelas que participan en NSLP por enviar datos antes de la fecha límite del 17 de abril. Le pedimos que continúe verificando ese conteo, para que todas las familias que son elegibles puedan acceder al apoyo financiero adicional provisto por P-EBT. Las instrucciones para esta verificación crucial se pueden encontrar en línea.

Si los patrocinadores de NSLP necesitan asistencia con el envío/actualización de datos, envíe un correo electrónico al Departamento de Nutrición de ISBE a cnp@isbe.net. Si las familias necesitan asistencia técnica con la aplicación, envié un correo electrónico a IDHS a DHS.FCS.PEBT@illinois.gov.

Departamento de Nutrición, Junta de Educación del Estado de Illinois

100 N. First St., Springfield, IL 62777

cnp@isbe.net, www.isbe.net/nutrition

 

April 17, 2020 - 6:00pm

A Letter to Mustang Families

Good evening Mustang families,

I’m sure most of you have heard, by now, that Governor Pritzker has extended the school closure for the remainder of the semester. This is truly an unprecedented time for all of us.

As a result, Morton will conclude the school year in remote learning format. Here are a few updates on what this will mean:

• We will continue to follow the class schedule we’ve been using since April 7^th.  
• The district is finalizing the plan for several important processes like retrieving belongings from lockers, returning books, and more. Details will be provided next week.
• The district is still awaiting guidance and weighing options for Prom and Graduation. Details on these events and other important questions for seniors will be provided as soon as possible. We expect to send an email update to senior parents next week.

Parents, you should have received an email invitation to a survey about remote learning. Please take the time to complete it, if you can.

Also, please continue to visit our website for the most up-to-date information on remote learning, meals, social/emotional supports for children and families, and more.

I also encourage you to follow the district @morton201 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to stay connected with all of the great things our students and staff are doing. Next week is a virtual spirit week with a different theme for each day, so please check out the details on social media. Social media is just one more small way for us all to stay connected.

Finally, I have been fortunate enough to visit several virtual class sessions and I am entirely impressed by the learning that is happening. I’ve seen biology students engaged in the study of genetics, automotive technology students discussing the impact of poor engine maintenance, contemporary literature students in thoughtful discussion, and Advanced Placement Statistics students solving complex problems in preparation for the AP exam, just to name a few examples. I hope you are as proud of your children and their teachers as I am.

I know I speak for all of our staff in saying that we miss the kids immensely and can’t wait until we are able to see each other, again.

Have a great weekend and please be safe. Go Mustangs.

Dr. Timothy Truesdale, District Superintendent

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Una carta a las familias Mustang

Buenas tardes familias Mustang,

Estoy seguro de que la mayoría de ustedes ya han escuchado que el gobernador Pritzker ha extendido el cierre de las escuelas por el resto del semestre. Este es realmente un momento sin precedentes para todos nosotros.

Como resultado, Morton concluirá el año escolar en formato de aprendizaje remoto. Aquí hay algunas actualizaciones sobre lo que esto significa:

• Continuaremos siguiendo el horario de clases que hemos estado usando desde el 7 de abril.
• El distrito está finalizando el plan para varios procesos importantes, como recuperar pertenencias de los casilleros, devolver libros y más. Se proporcionarán detalles la próxima semana.
• El distrito está esperando orientación y considerando diferentes opciones para el baile de graduación y la graduación. Los detalles sobre estos eventos y otras preguntas importantes para los estudiantes de último año se proporcionarán lo antes posible. Esperamos enviar una actualización por correo electrónico a los padres de los estudiantes de último año la próxima semana.

Padres, deberían haber recibido una invitación por correo electrónico para completar una encuesta sobre aprendizaje remoto. Tómese el tiempo para completarlo, si puede.

Además, continúe visitando nuestro sitio web para obtener la información más actualizada sobre aprendizaje remoto, comidas, apoyo social/emocional para niños, familias, y más.

También le animo a que siga al distrito @morton201 en Facebook, Twitter e Instagram para mantenerse conectado con todas las cosas maravillosas que nuestros estudiantes y el personal están haciendo. La próxima semana es una semana de espíritu escolar virtual con un tema diferente para cada día, así que revise los detalles en las redes sociales. Las redes sociales son solo una pequeña forma más para que todos nos mantengamos conectados.

Finalmente, tuve el placer de visitar varias sesiones de clase virtual y estoy completamente impresionado por el aprendizaje que está ocurriendo. He visto a estudiantes de biología dedicados al estudio de la genética, estudiantes de tecnología automotriz discutiendo el impacto del mantenimiento deficiente del motor, estudiantes de literatura contemporánea en una discusión reflexiva y estudiantes de estadísticas avanzadas resolviendo problemas complejos en preparación para el examen AP, solo por nombrar algunos ejemplos. Espero que estén tan orgulloso de sus hijos y sus maestros como yo.

Sé que hablo en nombre de todo nuestro personal al decir que extrañamos muchísimo a los estudiantes y que no podemos esperar hasta que podamos volver a vernos.

Que tengan un buen fin de semana y manténganse seguros. Vamos Mustangs

Dr. Timothy Truesdale, Superintendente de distrito

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March 31, 2020 - 6:00pm

A Letter to Mustang Families

Morton Families,

Today the Governor ordered school buildings to remain closed until April 30^th. However long school buildings are closed, school will be in session under a Remote Learning plan.

After this week’s Spring Break, days that our buildings remain closed will be instructional days. They will no longer be Act of God days. The District will transition from the E-Learning plan implemented before Spring Break to a Remote Learning plan. Some important updates:

Schedule:

• Beginning Monday, April 6, we will follow the schedule, below.

 

• Teachers will communicate with their students about specific instructions for joining class sessions in Microsoft Teams. Students are expected to participate in each session. Students unable to participate at scheduled times will be able to log in and respond later that day. Parents should contact the school attendance line if their children will not be “in attendance” on any scheduled day. Students and parents should communicate with teachers about any circumstances that may make participation difficult. Here is a link to a tutorial for submitting assignments in Teams: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMi2uqEsuj8&t=12s
  
  
• Attendance will be taken in Skyward by teachers for class meetings according to the schedule, above. Students will not log attendance like they did before Spring Break.
  
  
• Teachers will also be available between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. each day when they are not conducting virtual class sessions or meetings. If students contact teachers after 3 p.m., teachers will respond by the next day.

 

Assignments and Grades

• Required assignments from Remote Learning days must be completed and will be counted in the grade book to determine whether students will earn credit in their courses this semester. Flexibility for deadlines is key, as every family is dealing with the COVID-19 crisis in different ways. However, it is important for students to put forth full effort to stay engaged in their education and communicate with their teachers if they are having difficulty in any of their classes or need assistance.

 

• Students will have ample opportunity to re-do, re-take and make up assignments during the Remote Learning period. It’s important, though, for students to keep pace with the learning for their classes.

 

• Further guidance for students on course grades and transcripts will be provided in the coming days as ISBE guidance is clarified.

 

End-of-Year Events and Activities

• The District is monitoring the stay-at-home order and whether school buildings will be closed for the remainder of the semester, and the impact school events such as prom, graduation, summer programs, and more. While we are not officially cancelling or rescheduling prom or graduation at this time, we all need to be prepared for the possibility that they may be delayed or cancelled. We are making every effort to hold these important events for our seniors.

 

Assistance for Students and Families

• Students who have any issues with their laptops, or with Internet access, should call 708.780.4098 or email elearning@jsmorton.org right away, even during Spring Break, so we can help them.

 

• Information on grab and go meals during spring break and beyond is available at https://www.morton201.org/Page/1830.

 

• Information on resources for students and families dealing with anxiety or mental health needs is available at https://www.morton201.org/Page/1823.

 

• Information on resources from providers for free or discounted home Internet access during the COVID-19 crisis is available at https://www.morton201.org/Page/1818.

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Una carta a las familias Mustang

Familias de Morton,

Hoy el Gobernador ordenó que los edificios escolares permanecieran cerrados hasta el 30 de abril. Las clases estarán en sesión bajo un plan de Aprendizaje Remoto por el tiempo que los edificios escolares estén cerrados.

Después de las vacaciones primaveras de esta semana, los días en que nuestros edificios permanecen cerrados serán días de instrucción. Ya no serán días del Acto de Dios. El Distrito hará la transición del plan de Aprendizaje Electrónico (e-learning), implementado antes de las vacaciones de primavera, a un plan de Aprendizaje Remoto. Algunas actualizaciones importantes:

Calendario:

• A partir de lunes 6 de abril, seguiremos el horario a continuación:

Hora	Periodo	Lunes	Martes	Miercoles	Jueves	Viernes
9:00	0	PLT/departmento/ tiempo de facultad, horas de oficina, ayuda adicional, tiempo de tareas	Clase		Clase
10:00	1			Clase		Clase
	2		Clase		Clase
12:00	3			Clase		Clase
	4		Clase		Clase
1:00	5			Clase		Clase
	6		Clase		Clase
2:00-3:00			Horas de oficina del maestro / ayuda adicional

• Los maestros se comunicarán con sus alumnos sobre instrucciones específicas para unirse a las sesiones de clase en Microsoft Teams. Se espera que los estudiantes participen en cada sesión. Los estudiantes que no puedan participar en los horarios programados podrán iniciar sesión y responder más tarde en el día. Los padres deben de comunicarse con la línea de asistencia de la escuela si sus hijos no estarán “presentes” en cualquier día programado. Los estudiantes y los padres deben comunicarse con los maestros sobre cualquier circunstancia que pueda dificultar la participación. Aquí hay un enlace a un tutorial para enviar tareas en Microsoft Teams:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMi2uqEsuj8&t=12s

• Los maestros tomarán la asistencia en Skyward para las reuniones de clase de acuerdo con el horario anterior. Los estudiantes no registrarán la asistencia como lo hicieron antes de las vacaciones de primavera.
• Los maestros también estarán disponibles entre las 9 a.m. y las 3 p.m. cada día cuando no están en sesiones de clase virtual o reuniones. Si los estudiantes contactan a los maestros después de las 3 p.m., los maestros responderán el día siguiente.

Tareas y Calificaciones

• Las tareas requeridas de los días de Aprendizaje Remoto deben completarse y se contarán en el libro de calificaciones para determinar si los estudiantes obtendrán crédito en sus cursos este semestre. La flexibilidad para los plazos es clave ya que cada familia está lidiando con la crisis COVID-19 de diferentes maneras. Sin embargo, es importante que los estudiantes hagan todo lo posible para mantenerse involucrados en su educación y comunicarse con sus maestros si tienen dificultades en alguna de sus clases o necesitan ayuda.
• Los estudiantes tendrán muchas oportunidades para rehacer, volver a tomar y recuperar tareas durante el periodo de Aprendizaje Remoto. Sin embargo, es importante que los estudiantes mantengan el ritmo con el aprendizaje de sus clases.
• Se proporcionará más orientación para los estudiantes sobre las calificaciones del curso y las transcripciones en los próximos días a medida que se aclare la orientación de la Junta de Educación del Estado de Illinois (ISBE).

Eventos y Actividades de Fin de Año

• El Distrito está monitoreando el orden de quedarse en casa y si los edificios escolares estarán cerrados por el resto del semestre, y el impacto de los eventos escolares como el baile de graduación, la ceremonia de graduación, programas de verano y más. No estamos cancelando o reprogramando oficialmente el baile de graduación o la ceremonia de graduación en este momento, pero todos debemos estar preparados para la posibilidad de que puedan retrasarse o cancelarse. Estamos haciendo todo lo posible para celebrar estos eventos importantes para nuestros estudiantes de último año.

Asistencia para Estudiantes y Familias

• Los estudiantes que tengan problemas con sus computadores portátiles o con el acceso al Internet deben llamar al 708.780.4098 o enviar un correo electrónico a elearning@jsmorton.orginmediatamente, incluso durante las vacaciones de primavera, para que podamos ayudarlos.
• La información sobre comidas para llevar durante las vacaciones de primavera y más allá está disponible en https://www.morton201.org/Page/1830.
• La información sobre recursos para estudiantes y familias que enfrentan ansiedad o necesidades de salud mental está disponible en https://www.morton201.org/Page/1823.
• La información sobre los recursos de los proveedores para acceso gratuito o con descuento al Internet durante la crisis de COVID-19 está disponible en https://www.morton201.org/Page/1818.

 

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March 29, 2020 - 6:00pm

A Letter to Mustang Families

Dear Morton Mustang families,

The state announced Friday that schools will begin Remote Learning days this week. For Morton, Spring Break will be in effect this week, and we will commence Remote Learning on Monday, April 6^th. The Governor’s current stay at home order runs through April 7^th, but we highly anticipate the order will be extended.

Guidance from the state Illinois State Board of Education on Remote Learning days was issued this past Friday night. We have been reviewing it over the weekend, and we will publish the full plan in the next few days.

Some things we can communicate now to help families prepare in advance of April 6th:

• Remote learning days will be instructional days and will count toward students earning credit for their courses this semester. These are NOT Act of God days, so participation and assignments during upcoming school days are required.
  
  
• Grab and go meals (breakfast and lunch) will continue to be provided during Remote Learning days. In fact, meals are available all this week during Spring Break, as well:
   
  • West will distribute meals, two days’ worth at a time, on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

• East and Freshman Center will distribute one day’s worth of meals each day.

Schedules for each campus are based on pickup patterns over the past two weeks, and schedules at the elementary schools in each community. After Spring Break, we anticipate offering two days’ worth of meals each day, as we did before Break.

• Students will need to access the Internet on their school laptops to fully participate in Remote Learning. Students who need assistance with their devices or Internet access should contact us right away at elearning@jsmorton.org or 708.780.4098. Tech support will be available every day this week during spring break.

Finally, for our seniors, we have not, yet, cancelled our Prom or Graduation dates. However, should we be unable to hold them on their scheduled dates, we are scheduling alternate dates for June or July so we can hold them as soon as they would be allowed. These dates would still be subject to clearance from government and health officials. We will share the alternate dates as soon as possible. Please know we are doing everything we can to save these important events for our seniors.

Please stay tuned for more information by midweek on the structure and process for Remote Learning days. In the meantime, stay safe and healthy and enjoy the break as best you can. Thank you, and Go Mustangs.

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Una carta a las familias Mustang

Estimadas familias de Morton,

El estado anunció el viernes que las escuelas comenzarán los días de Aprendizaje Remoto esta semana. Dado que Morton estará en vacaciones de primavera esta semana, comenzaremos el aprendizaje remoto el lunes 6 de abril. La orden actual de permanencia en casa del gobernador se extiende hasta día 7 de abril, pero anticipamos que la orden se extenderá.

El viernes por la noche la Junta de Educación del Estado de Illinois emitió orientación sobre los días de Aprendizaje Remoto. Lo hemos revisado y publicaremos el plan completo en los próximos días.

Algunas cosas que podemos comunicar ahora para ayudar a las familias a prepararse antes del 6 de abril:

• Los días de aprendizaje remoto serán días de instrucción y contarán para que los estudiantes obtengan créditos por sus cursos este semestre. Estos NO son días del Acto de Dios, así que se requiere participación y tareas durante los próximos días escolares.
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  Se continuará proporcionando desayunos y almuerzos durante los días de Aprendizaje Remoto. De hecho, las comidas están disponibles toda esta semana durante las vacaciones de primavera, también:
  
  
  • West distribuirá comidas, para dos días, el lunes, miércoles y viernes.
  • East y Freshman Center distribuirá comidas todos los días pero solamente la cantidad de un día.

Los horarios de cada escuela se basan en los patrones de comidas recogidas durante las últimas dos semanas y los horarios de las escuelas primarias de cada comunidad. Después de las vacaciones de primavera, anticipamos ofrecer dos días de comidas cada día, como lo hicimos antes de las vacaciones.

• Los estudiantes deberán acceder al Internet en sus computadoras portátiles de la escuela para participar en el Aprendizaje Remoto. Los estudiantes que necesiten asistencia con sus dispositivos o acceso al Internet deben comunicarse inmediatamente con nosotros por el correo electrónico elearning@jsmorton.org o por teléfono al 708-780-4098. El soporte técnico estará disponible todos los días de la semana durante las vacaciones de primavera.

Finalmente, para nuestros estudiantes de último año, todavía no hemos cancelado nuestras fechas para el baile de graduación o la ceremonia de graduación. Sin embargo, en caso de que no podamos llevar acabo los eventos en sus fechas programadas, estamos reprogramando fechas alternativas para junio o julio. Estas fechas aún estarían sujetas a la aprobación del gobierno y los funcionarios de salud. Compartiremos las fechas alternativas lo más antes posible. Tenga en cuenta que estamos haciendo todo lo posible para salvar estos eventos importantes para nuestros estudiantes de último año.

Manténganse atentos porque recibirán más información a media semana sobre la estructura y el proceso para los días de Aprendizaje Remoto. Mientras tanto, manténganse seguros y saludables y disfruten el descanso lo mejor que puedan. Gracias y vamos Mustangs.

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March 22, 2020 - 6:00pm

Good evening Mustang families,

Please read this entire message for information on the extension of the school closure, the plan to continue education, and the plan to continue to provide meals to students. All of this information, and more, is available on the district web site, as well.

Friday, March 20, 2020, Governor Pritzker issued an order for schools to remain closed through April 7th. At this point the earliest we will return to regular classes is April 8th.

First, the district will continue its e-learning plan next week through March 27th. Parents, please continue to work with us and express to your children the importance of staying engaged with school. The learning activities students complete are able to improve their grades in their classes, and the teachers are working very hard to provide continuity of education for our kids.

The week of March 30- April 3 is spring break. The district will provide details prior to April 3rd on how schools will function after spring break. It is likely that April 6th and 7th will be e-learning days but we are going to be a little patient on the full plan for the time being in case District 201 is notified at some point that the school closure might extend beyond April 7th.

Next, meals. Grab and go breakfast and lunch will continue to be available every weekday next week at our campuses. We are expanding the hours for meal pickup to 7 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Students can get up to two days of both breakfast and lunch each visit. Parents can also pick up the meals for their children. During Spring Break, meal pickup will be Monday, Wednesday and Friday, only, but two days worth of meals may still be picked up each visit. We really encourage you to take advantage of meal pickup while your children are home raiding your fridge all these weeks.

In addition, the elementary and middle schools will also give meals to the high school students if those schools are closer to home for you. However, they are running different meal pickup schedules, so please consult their web sites for details or visit our Meals page.

One more item you will find on the website, resources for social and emotional support for students and families. Please visit our Resources page for more information.

District 201 is proud of our students, parents, staff, admin team, our Board of Education and our community for how everyone has stepped up during this crisis. We have had to transform almost everything we do on a moment’s notice and you should all be commended. Thank you, and please be safe.

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El viernes, el gobernador Pritzker emitió una orden para que las escuelas permanezcan cerradas hasta el 7 de abril. En este punto, lo más temprano que volveremos a las clases regulares es el 8 de abril.

Primero, el distrito continuará su plan de aprendizaje electrónico hasta el 27 de marzo. Les pido a los padres que continúen trabajando con nosotros y expresen a sus hijos la importancia de mantenerse comprometidos con la escuela. Las actividades de aprendizaje que completen los estudiantes pueden mejorar sus calificaciones, y los maestros también están trabajando arduamente para brindar una educación consistente a nuestros estudiantes.

La semana del 30 de marzo al 3 de abril son las vacaciones de primavera. El distrito proporcionará detalles antes del 3 de abril sobre cómo funcionarán las escuelas después de las vacaciones de primavera. Es probable que los días 6 y 7 de abril sean días de aprendizaje electrónico, pero por el momento seremos un poco pacientes al finalizar el plan completo en caso de que se nos notifiquen que el cierre de la escuela podría extenderse más allá del 7 de abril.

A continuación, comidas. El desayuno y el almuerzo “Grab and Go” continuarán disponibles la próxima semana en nuestras escuelas. Estamos ampliando el horario para recoger las comidas de 7 a.m. a 12:30 p.m., de lunes a viernes. Los estudiantes pueden obtener hasta dos días de desayuno y almuerzo en cada visita. Los padres también pueden recoger las comidas para sus hijos. Durante las vacaciones de primavera, la recogida de comida será solo los lunes, miércoles y viernes, pero aún se pueden recoger dos días de comidas en cada visita. Les pedimos que aprovechen la recogida de comida mientras sus hijos están en casa para ahorrarles alimentos de su refrigerador todas estas semanas.

Además, las escuelas primarias también darán comidas a los estudiantes de secundaria si esas escuelas están más cerca de casa para usted. Sin embargo, tienen diferentes horarios programados, así que consulte sus sitios web para obtener más información.

Una cosa más que encontrará en el sitio web, recursos de apoyo social y emocional para estudiantes y familias. Consulte la galería en el inicio de nuestra página web a continuación.

El Distrito 201 se enorgullece de nuestros estudiantes, padres, personal, equipo administrativo, nuestra Junta de Educación y nuestra comunidad por la forma en que todos hemos puesto de nuestra parte durante esta crisis. Hemos tenido que transformar casi todo lo que hacemos en cualquier momento y todos deberían ser felicitados. Gracias y por favor manténganse a salvo.

UPDATE: March 18, 2020, 3:30 p.m.

Good afternoon,

The purpose of this message is to provide an update on grades for e-learning assignments and activities during the current Act of God school closure due to COVID-19. In addition to listening to this message, we highly encourage you to visit www.morton201.org/schoolclosure for full details about everything from e-learning to meals for students to social and emotional support resources.

Further guidance has come from the Illinois State Board of Education, yesterday evening, that students’ work may count in the grade book if, and only if, it can improve their grades; therefore, for the March 17-March 27 e-learning days, students will receive full credit for any e-learning activity they complete with full effort. Any activities or assignments not completed will be entered as “no count,” and will have no impact on the student’s grade, whatsoever. In this way, we are able to comply with the guidance from ISBE and provide students both a learning benefit and a benefit to their grades in their classes.

The purpose of the E-Learning plan at this time is for students to maintain some normalcy of school engagement and to keep their skills sharp. We do not want students to experience stress, we believe that maintaining connections with teachers and other students is very important for them.

Assignments that were given prior to the school closure on March 17 will count in the grade book as they were planned. However, due dates will be adjusted, accordingly, when we return. It would also be a great idea for students to communicate with teachers about makeup or re-do assignments they can work on while we are closed.

We are fortunate as a 1:1 district to be able to provide e-learning to our students. With tech support available at the schools throughout the next two weeks and Spring Break, we will still be providing and monitoring student instructional activities throughout the mandated school closure period. It’s important that learning continues throughout this time, so we strongly encourage students to log in every day to stay engaged in their coursework.

We appreciate the patience and understanding you and your students have shown over the past several days. This is not an easy situation and we are learning through it, together. Let’s continue to hold each other and our children in our thoughts and support them in every way we can.

UPDATE March 16, 2020, 7:00 p.m.

(Please understand that information from ISBE continues to evolve as we all work to meet the needs of our students during a very difficult time. This information is current as of 7:00 p.m., March 16, 2020)

Questions have been asked regarding “Act of God” days and e-learning. Here are important clarifications:

1. The school closure days between March 17 and March 30 have been declared Act of God days by Governor Pritzker. Per direction from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), these days will not count as instructional days on the school calendar and will not be made up.
2. Meanwhile, in its Mandatory Statewide School Closure Guidance for Illinois Schools and School Districts, schools are urged to provide instruction to students during these Act of God Days through whatever means possible. Although E-Learning days are not being counted as instructional days during these Act of God days, we are fortunate enough as a 1:1 district to be able to provide e-learning to our students. With tech support available at the schools throughout the next two weeks and Spring Break, we will still be providing and monitoring student instructional activities throughout the mandated school closure period. It’s important that learning continues throughout this time, so we strongly encourage students to log in every day to stay engaged in their coursework.
3. Learning activities provided during the Act of God days will not be counted in teachers’ grade books. They are intended to provide continuity of learning and reinforce the curriculum while students are unable to attend school. We will follow our E-Learning plan by having teachers accessible each day to students for support while they engage in the learning activities being provided over the next two weeks. Any assignments, projects, essays or other course requirements assigned prior to the school closure that students may work on while school is closed will have due dates adjusted upon our return to school (currently scheduled for April 6, after Spring Break).
4. Student-reported attendance during the school closure days will also not count for state reporting. We are asking students to report E-Learning attendance to learn more about participation in E-Learning. There will be NO negative consequences for student attendance during this school closure period.
5. Prior to the Governor’s designation of Act of God days March 16-30, the District had planned to use an Emergency Day on March 27th and make that day up at the end of the year. That is no longer an option, so E-Learning is also available March 27th.

Thank you for continuing to encourage your students to stay engaged in their learning while we follow the direction to reduce the spread of coronavirus. As stated earlier, engaging in the continuation of their education is one vital way our children can maintain some sense of normalcy during this crisis. Although nothing can replace the school experience, the staff have worked very hard to provide meaningful and engaging activities for the next nine days and we know our students will appreciate the effort their teachers are making to keep them engaged.

One more reminder, please also encourage your children to access meals during the school closure period.

Dear Parents:

Tuesday, March 17th begins the order for schools to be closed until March 30th. Our students will become E-Learners tomorrow morning. They have received instructions from each of their teachers on how to access each day’s learning activities. They should also have directions on how to log their attendance in Skyward each day.

Engaging in the continuation of their education is one vital way our children can maintain some sense of normalcy during this crisis. Although nothing can replace the school experience, the staff have worked very hard to provide meaningful and engaging activities for the next nine days.

Also, parents should know that every student in the community has access to free Grab and Go breakfast and lunch between now and March 27th. Please check the district web site for school locations and times throughout the community where students can get meals. Morton students may get meals at elementary and middle schools if this is more convenient, and likewise for elementary students. They may come to the high schools if it’s more convenient, as well. Please encourage your children to take advantage of these meals. Grocery bills can really add up while all of the kids are home for the next two weeks.

I urge you to continue to check the district web site, www.morton201.org/schoolclosure, for full details about E-Learning, technology support, meals access, and more, throughout the school closure period and Spring Break. Our current anticipated return date for students is April 6, after Spring Break. Thank you.

UPDATE AS OF March 13, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.

In an executive state mandate from Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker announced this afternoon, all public and private K-12 schools are ordered CLOSED TO STUDENTS FROM MONDAY, MARCH 16 THROUGH MONDAY, MARCH 30.

MONDAY, MARCH 16 will be a Full-Day Teacher Institute (rescheduled from March 17th). Students will be allowed in the schools from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Monday, only, to retrieve materials they did not bring home Friday that they will need for e-learning while we are closed. Announcements were made during school Friday to bring all materials home but some students may remember some items they didn’t take home on Friday.

TUESDAY, MARCH 17 THROUGH THURSDAY, MARCH 26 WILL BE E-LEARNING DAYS . Students should follow the procedures their teachers have reviewed with them for accessing e-learning materials and support each day. Further details may be provided to students by teachers on Monday. E-learning days count as regular school days and will not have to be made up at the end of the school year.

FRIDAY, MARCH 27 will be a school closure, but it will not be an e-learning day. The March 27th closure will be made up on Friday, May 22nd.

MONDAY, MARCH 30 THROUGH FRIDAY, APRIL 3 District 201 will move forward with its regularly scheduled spring break.

MONDAY, APRIL 6 will resume the regular school schedule unless further closures are ordered.

At this time, Morton District 201 has decided that:

• ALL ATHLETICS, ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS through MARCH 30th  are CANCELLED. Any decisions to resume athletics will be communicated to coaches and teams by the Athletic Director.
• BREAKFAST AND LUNCH MEALS will be provided to all of our students. Students will be able to pick up Grab and Go meals at the schools from 9-11 a.m. and 11 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. from Tuesday, March 17th through Friday, March 27th. The District is working on additional locations for meal pickups and will communicate more details on this next week.

There have been ZERO CONFIRMED REPORTS of COVID-19 at Morton District 201. The District, along with Governor Pritzker, is strongly recommending strict social distancing. We will continue to work with the Illinois Department of Public Health and monitor all recommendations and guidelines provided by both state and federal governments and governing agencies to help ensure the safety, health and well-being of everyone in our community.

General Information

• What Do We Know About the Coronavirus? (video from the World Health Organization)
• Fact Sheet about Coronavirus by the Center for Disease Control CDC 
• Here is some comprehensive information from the Centers for Disease Control about this virus including basic tips for preventing the Coronavirus and what to do if you feel sick.
• Coronavirus seems to be affecting older adults much more than children. Here are some Frequently Asked Questions about the Coronavirus' impact on children. 
• Questions and answers from the World Health Organization

Prevention

Please practice basic hygiene to help prevent the spread of germs, including COVID-19.

• https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/pdf/wash-your-hands-fact-sheet-508.pdf 
• Staying home when sick 
• https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/materials.html 
• How to Protect Students and Staff in Schools and Nurseries (World Health Organization)

Health Organizations

If you have questions, we recommend that you visit the following links provided:

• Illinois Department of Public Health
• Centers for Disease Control
• World Health Organization

We will evaluate whether or not performances, trips and events can be rescheduled at a later time. Additional and more detailed information will come from the immediate sponsor or coach.

We appreciate your understanding and support during this challenging time. The District will continue sharing updates as they become available through robocalls, the District website and District social media channels. 

Friday, March 13, 2020 at 9:30 am

Dear District 201 Community:

Administrators and health care providers have been carefully monitoring news and developments on the illness as provided by the Centers for Disease Control, Illinois Department of Public Health, Illinois State Board of Education and Cook County Department of Public Health.

Currently, there have been no confirmed COVID-19 cases in District 201.

Even so, with the number of cases across the state and region increasing, District 201 is taking proactive measures to help to reduce the spread of illness throughout our community. This is a lengthy but necessary message. There is important information about COVID-19. Please read it thoroughly. (Scroll down)

General Information

• Parent Letter: English | Spanish (updated March 2, 2020)
• What Do We Know About the Coronavirus? (video from the World Health Organization)
• Fact Sheet about Coronavirus by the Center for Disease Control CDC 
• Here is some comprehensive information from the Centers for Disease Control about this virus including basic tips for preventing the Coronavirus and what to do if you feel sick.
• Coronavirus seems to be affecting older adults much more than children. Here are some Frequently Asked Questions about the Coronavirus' impact on children. 
• Questions and answers from the World Health Organization

Prevention

Please practice basic hygiene to help prevent the spread of germs, including COVID-19.

• https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/pdf/wash-your-hands-fact-sheet-508.pdf 
• Staying home when sick 
• https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/materials.html 
• How to Protect Students and Staff in Schools and Nurseries (World Health Organization)

Health Organizations

If you have questions, we recommend that you visit the following links provided:

• Illinois Department of Public Health
• Centers for Disease Control
• World Health Organization

Although we are not closing school at this time, in order to eliminate all possible risks we can to students and staff, and to maximize the ability to keep school open, District 201 is implementing the following measures until further notice: 

• Large gatherings that include visitors from outside the school who are not our students are canceled. This includes:
  • Performances, including the school musical at Morton East and the Showcase at Morton West.
  • Events, including the Fine Arts and Academic Festival at Morton East.
    • All school trips are canceled.
    • All field trips are canceled.
    • All outside facility rentals are canceled.
    • All outside speakers are canceled.
    • All after-school meetings are canceled.
    • Night school classes will remain in session.
    • All athletic practices and competitions are canceled.
    • Parents with appointments or legitimate business at the schools will be admitted.

We will evaluate whether or not performances, trips and events can be rescheduled at a later time. Additional and more detailed information will come from the immediate sponsor or coach.

In addition to the precautions being recommended such as hand washing and social distancing, we urge parents to please keep children at home who are sick. Please follow the usual procedure to report your child’s absences so they will be excused.

If we do have a confirmed case of COVID-19 in District 201, we will close school for at least 24 hours. At that point, the health department would help us assess the situation, evaluate our cleaning and disinfection practices, and reduce the risk and vulnerability to students. We would then work on a plan to move forward.

Our plan is to conduct e-learning days on any days the schools might be closed. All students should make sure they bring their laptops and chargers home each day in case there is a school closure. Until then, school will remain open and we will continue our cleaning and disinfection practices as directed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. We will revisit these protocols as necessary.

One additional consideration is personal travel, especially with the coming Spring Break. The Department of State and the CDC issue guidance for travelers upon their return from high-risk sites. Some travelers are expected to self-quarantine for 14 days upon return. If your child travels to a destination that would trigger the 14-day self-quarantine, the child’s absences will be excused. We ask families to please contact the deans’ office to report any such travel plans and honor the guidance from the CDC and Department of State.

As we receive new information, we will send it to you quickly. Check our website here, where we will post all messages that we issue and other resources.

These are unprecedented times. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work through this situation together.

Thank you,

District 201 

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Thursday, March 12, 2020 at 7:00 PM

Dear District 201 Community:

Administrators and health care providers have been carefully monitoring news and developments on the illness as provided by the Centers for Disease Control, Illinois Department of Public Health, Illinois State Board of Education and Cook County Department of Public Health.

Currently, there have been no confirmed COVID-19 cases in District 201.

 

Even so, with the number of cases across the state and region increasing, District 201 is taking proactive measures to help to reduce the spread of illness throughout our community. This is a lengthy but necessary message. Please read it thoroughly. (Scroll down)

 

Although we are not closing school at this time, in order to eliminate all possible risks we can to students and staff, and to maximize the ability to keep school open, District 201 is implementing the following measures until further notice: 

• Large gatherings that include visitors from outside the school who are not our students are canceled. This includes:
  • Performances, including the school musical at Morton East and the Showcase at Morton West.
  • Events, including the Fine Arts and Academic Festival at Morton East.
    • All school trips are canceled.
    • All field trips are canceled.
    • All outside facility rentals are canceled.
    • All outside speakers are canceled.
    • All after-school meetings are canceled.
    • Night school classes will remain in session.
    • All athletic practices and competitions are canceled.
    • Parents with appointments or legitimate business at the schools will be admitted.

We will evaluate whether or not performances, trips and events can be rescheduled at a later time. Additional and more detailed information will come from the immediate sponsor or coach.

In addition to the precautions being recommended such as hand washing and social distancing, we urge parents to please keep children at home who are sick. Please follow the usual procedure to report your child’s absences so they will be excused.

If we do have a confirmed case of COVID-19 in District 201, we will close school for at least 24 hours. At that point, the health department would help us assess the situation, evaluate our cleaning and disinfection practices, and reduce the risk and vulnerability to students. We would then work on a plan to move forward.

Our plan is to conduct e-learning days on any days the schools might be closed. All students should make sure they bring their laptops and chargers home each day in case there is a school closure. Until then, school will remain open and we will continue our cleaning and disinfection practices as directed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. We will revisit these protocols as necessary.

One additional consideration is personal travel, especially with the coming Spring Break. The Department of State and the CDC issue guidance for travelers upon their return from high-risk sites. Some travelers are expected to self-quarantine for 14 days upon return. If your child travels to a destination that would trigger the 14-day self-quarantine, the child’s absences will be excused. We ask families to please contact the deans’ office to report any such travel plans and honor the guidance from the CDC and Department of State.

As we receive new information, we will send it to you quickly. Check our website here, where we will post all messages that we issue and other resources.

These are unprecedented times. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work through this situation together.

Thank you,

District 201 

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(Mensaje en español)

Jueves 12 de marzo de 2020 a las 7:00 p.m.

Estimada comunidad del Distrito 201:

Actualmente, no se han confirmado casos de COVID-19 en el Distrito 201.

Aun así, con el número de casos en todo el estado y la región aumentando, el Distrito 201 está tomando medidas proactivas para ayudar a reducir la propagación de enfermedades en nuestra comunidad. Este es un mensaje largo pero necesario. Por favor léalo detenidamente.

Aunque no estamos cerrando la escuela en este momento, con el fin de eliminar todos los riesgos posibles para los estudiantes y el personal, y para maximizar la capacidad de mantener las escuelas abiertas, el Distrito 201 está implementando las siguientes medidas hasta nuevo aviso:

• Las reuniones grandes que incluyen visitantes de fuera de la escuela que no son nuestros estudiantes se cancelan. Esto incluye:
  • Actuaciones, incluido el musical de la escuela en Morton East y el Showcase en Morton West.
  • Eventos, incluyendo el Festival de Bellas Artes y Académico en Morton East.
    • Todos los viajes escolares están cancelados.
    • Todas las excursiones se cancelan.
    • Todos los alquileres de instalaciones externas se cancelan.
    • Todos los altavoces externos están cancelados.
    • Todas las reuniones después de la escuela se cancelan.
    • Las clases de la escuela nocturna permanecerán en sesión.
    • Todas las prácticas y competiciones deportivas se cancelan.
    • Los padres con citas o negocios legítimos en las escuelas serán admitidos.

Evaluaremos si las actuaciones, los viajes y los eventos se pueden reprogramar más adelante. Información adicional y más detallada vendrá del patrocinador o entrenador inmediato.

Además de las precauciones recomendadas, como el lavado de manos y el distanciamiento social, insistimos a los padres a que mantengan a sus hijos enfermos en casa. Siga el procedimiento habitual para informar las ausencias de su hijo para que sean excusadas.

Si tenemos un caso confirmado de COVID-19 en el Distrito 201, cerraremos la escuela por al menos 24 horas. En ese momento, el departamento de salud nos ayudaría a evaluar la situación, evaluar nuestras prácticas de limpieza y desinfección, y reducir el riesgo y la vulnerabilidad a los estudiantes. Luego trabajaríamos en un plan para avanzar.

Nuestro plan es llevar a cabo días de aprendizaje electrónico en cualquier día que las escuelas puedan estar cerradas. Todos los estudiantes deben asegurarse de llevar sus computadoras portátiles y cargadores a casa todos los días en caso de que haya un cierre de la escuela. Hasta entonces, la escuela permanecerá abierta y continuaremos nuestras prácticas de limpieza y desinfección según lo indiquen los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades. Revisaremos estos protocolos según sea necesario.

Una consideración adicional es el viaje personal, especialmente con las próximas vacaciones de primavera. El Departamento de Estado y los CDC emiten orientación para los viajeros a su regreso de sitios de alto riesgo. Se espera que algunos viajeros se pongan en cuarentena por 14 días a su regreso. Si su hijo viaja a un destino que desencadenaría la cuarentena de 14 días, las ausencias del niño serán excusadas. Les pedimos a las familias que se comuniquen con la oficina del decano para informar sobre dichos planes de viaje y honrar la guía del CDC y el Departamento de Estado.

A medida que recibamos nueva información, se la enviaremos rápidamente. Consulte nuestro sitio web aquí, donde publicaremos todos los mensajes que emitimos y otros recursos.

Estos son tiempos sin precedentes. Gracias por su paciencia y comprensión mientras trabajamos juntos en esta situación.

Gracias,

Distrito 201

The following letter informs the community and District 201 families of the precautionary information regarding the Coronavirus.

Coronavirus Precautions Information letter