The Washington Remote Learning Plan for All has been posted.
https://5il.co/n9bd
The Remote Learning Plan for elementary schools for the Adaptive Pause has been posted.
https://5il.co/n7ql
Parents/Guardians: Nursing/health support is available during the adaptive pause (Nov. 23-Jan 3). Please click on the link below for the names, phone numbers, and email addresses of our building and District nurses.
https://5il.co/n749
Parents/Guardians: Grab & Go Meals are available at no charge to any student enrolled in Dixon Public Schools during the adaptive pause (Nov. 23-Jan. 3). Please click on the link below for directions on how to sign up for Grab & Go Meals.
https://5il.co/n5n3
Parents/Guardians: Please click on the link below for a letter from Supt. Empen outlining the decision to begin an adaptive pause & remote learning on Monday, Nov. 23, 2020. Additional information will be forthcoming to families all week.
https://5il.co/n408
Parents/Guardians. Click on the links below for our COVID data. The data reflects those out currently as COVID positive or under quarantine. DPS #170 will start their Adaptive Pause with remote only learning on Monday, Nov. 23, 2020.
https://5il.co/n2xh
https://5il.co/n2xi
Parents/Guardians: DPS #170 will go on an Adaptive Pause and back to remote only learning beginning next Monday, Nov. 23, 2020. Info will be sent out this week to support you with technology, Grab & Go meals, counseling support, health/nursing support & grade level information.
Parents/Guardians: Please click on the link below to read information from Mrs. Empen regarding tomorrow's Special Board meeting. This is information that will be discussed tomorrow night.
https://5il.co/n15s
https://5il.co/n15t
Parents/Guardians - Click on the link below for this week's COVID data. Our data is fluid depending on when we get notified of results and when our staff enters the data into our tracking sheet. Schools continue to notify you of positive cases in a building on the day we are notified. Keep wearing your mask, washing your hands, and maintaining social distancing when possible.
https://5il.co/mux2
https://5il.co/mux3
Parents/Guardians: Click on the links below to see Mrs. Empen's weekly COVID updates. We have switched the format to document weekly totals. We are monitoring the number excluded at Washington and RMS. Remember to wear your mask, wash your hands, and maintain social distance when possible. #WeAreAllInThisTogether #GoPurple
https://5il.co/mnzy
https://5il.co/mnzz
DPS #170 wishes everyone a safe Halloween. Remember to follow safety guidelines while trick-or-treating!
https://5il.co/mmtw
Struggling during this time? There are many free resources to support you.
There are many resources available for free!
IDPH: Call4Calm - A free emotional support text line. Text “TALK" to 552020 or “HABLAR" for service in Spanish.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - Free and confidential support for individuals in crisis available 24 hours a day 7 days a week 1-800-273-8255(TALK)
Crisis Text Line - Free and confidential support for individuals in crisis available 24 hours a day 7 days a week Text HOME to 741741
National Helpline | SAMHSA - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration - Free and confidential treatment referral and information service available 24 hours a day 7 days a week. 1-800-622-4357 (HELP)
National Runaway Safeline - This 24-hour 7 day a week national Safeline is for youth at risk of running away or already have and are looking for help. 1-800-Runaway (786-2929) or text: 66008
Other resources can be found at http://www.isbe.net/mentalhealth
Parents/Guardians: Click on the links below to see Mrs. Empen's weekly COVID updates for DPS #170.
https://5il.co/mgkq
https://5il.co/mgkr
Parents/Guardians: Click on the link below to access the COVID metrics the district is utilizing when reviewing positive and quarantined cases. Starting with this Sunday's update, we will color code the risk level for easier understanding. Green=Low Risk; Yellow=Medium Risk; Red=High Risk.
https://5il.co/mext
Wishing Mr. Gould, Mrs. Thorpe, Mr. Sagel, Mr. Magnafici, Mrs. Glenn, Dr. Grady, Mr. Shaner, & Mrs. Meusel a Happy National Principal's Day!
"Great leaders don't set out to be a leader...They set out to make a difference. It's never about the role-it's always about the goal!"
Since 1990, the Governor of Illinois has designated the third full week of October as Principal Appreciation Week. The week ends with Principal Appreciation Day on Friday, October 23, 2020! DPS #170 would like to recognize our amazing school leaders and thank them for their hard work and dedication to our students, staff, and families. Thank you - Mr. Gould, Mrs. Thorpe, Mr. Sagel, Mr. Magnafici, Mrs. Glenn, Dr. Grady, Mr. Shaner, and Mrs. Meusel. You are an amazing team and we are lucky to have you! #PrincipalAppreciationWeek #GoPurple
Parents/Guardians: Click on the links below to see Mrs. Empen's weekly COVID update for DPS #170.
https://5il.co/m8a5
https://5il.co/m8a6
Parents/Guardians: LTC-Spark has a parent hub that I think you will find very helpful. DPS #170 has utilized the Learning Technology Center numerous times for professional learning and ideas. SPARK stands for Supporting Parents and Remote Kids. They provide assistance and information on SeeSaw and Canvas, as well as Microsoft and Google. Click on the link below and enjoy the additional information and support. https://ltcillinois.org/services/spark/
DPS #170 has updated our Quarantine/Re-Entry Guidelines to match District Nurse, Sherry Hafer's, automated call. We have added the box in the top left about anyone in your household being tested or having COVID like symptoms. When in doubt, please contact your building nurse or Mrs. Hafer (815-453-4966)
https://5il.co/m2fe
Jefferson Elementary is currently experiencing a power outage. Phones are functioning. Emergency workers are working in the neighborhood.