Sheridan Grade School

Hello, this is Mr. Byrd, Superintendent with an important message. Tomorrow, November 10 the HS will move to a full remote learning schedule. This is for HS students only, both Harding and Sheridan elementary will remain open as well as Serena MS. We had one HS employee go home today symptomatic and two students recently testing positive for the corona virus. At this time, the parents of any students that may have been in close contact with these individuals, has already been contacted. So again, the high school ONLY will be placed on a full remote schedule starting tomorrow, Tuesday the 10th, through Friday the 13th. Lastly, we will continue to encourage everyone to wear a mask when in public, social distance at all times, wash hands often, and if you are not feeling well, it is best to stay home until you know for sure. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your building principal directly.

SPIRIT WEEK NOVEMBER 9-13. Dress up and have some fun! GO CARDINALS!!!!!

REMINDER!! Tomorrow Nov. 6 school will dismiss at 1:45. Thank You!

Sheridan Grade School PTO Date: November 2, 2020 Meeting Minutes Call to order: By Kim Walsh Time, 5:37pm Minutes from previous meeting: Mr. Goodbred provided handouts; Nicole Sanchez approved, Jennifer Van Gelder seconded, minutes approved. Treasurer Report: Beginning Balance: $8872.48 Deposits: none made Expenses: $566.53 Ending Balance: $8305.95. Jennifer approved, Nicole seconded. Old Business: Spirit Wear: Order forms going home Monday, November 9th and will be due Friday November 13th. Orders will be ready before Christmas break. Halloween Parties: Did not take place due to the school being closed. Box Tops: $3.30 collected from School and submitted, bringing total with the Box Top App around $27.20 Parent/ Teacher Conferences: PTO provided dinner on Thursday, catered by Calico’s. Friday’s dinner with Nan’s in Morris was canceled due to uncertainty of the conference. PTO received a 90 day credit, teachers will have lunch. Kim to call and arrange a date, maybe Friday November 13th or 20th. Greenery/Poinsettia Fundraiser: The PTO made about $1,000 profit. Tentative delivery date November 23rd. Mr. Goodbred and Nicole will work out details for the pick up. New Business: Santa’s Workshop: PTO to continue with the Santa’s workshop, tentative date of Friday December 18th. Details will be worked out at December’s meeting. Christmas Books: each student will receive a Scholastic book. Lyndsay will arrange with the teachers and order the books. Books will be passed out on December 22, last day of school. Christmas Parties: PTO to provide each class with snacks and drinks on December 22nd. Correspondence/ Thank you: Mrs. Dolder sent a thank you note for the p/t conference dinner. Adjournment: Motion to adjourned at 6:09pm by Jennifer, seconded by Nicole, motion passed. Next Meeting: Monday December 7th at 5:30pm Sheridan Grade School Cafeteria.

Spirit Week!!! November 9-13

November Calendar

REMINDER PTO MEETING IS TODAY NOV. 2 at 5:30 at Sheridan Grade School!

October 30, 2020 Dear Community Unit School District #2, As we come to the end of our quarantine period, I would like to remind everyone of some upcoming dates, changes, and events. November 2 We are returning to in-person learning on Monday, November 2, as originally planned. The number of faculty and/or staff members that tested positive for COVID still remain at two and both have been cleared to return to work/school on Monday. Those staff members that voluntarily took COVID tests during our quarantine period have all returned negative. It appears that we are now in a good position to return to school on Monday. We will remain vigilant enforcing our social distancing and mask wearing expectations and safety protocols as we return to in-person learning. In addition, we will begin extending our school week to five in-person instructional days per week. Our early release time will remain the same, 1:30 for the MS and HS, 1:45 for the elementary schools. November 3 Reminder, Tuesday, November 3, is Election Day and all schools will be closed. Please make sure your voice is heard on Election Day! November 6 and December 11 CHANGE - Please make a note that Friday, November 6 and December 11 will NOT be SIP days as originally scheduled. They have both been changed to a regular school day releasing at 1:30/1:45. This will allow us to add some in-person instructional time back into our school calendar. November 24 and December 22 We have SIP days scheduled on Tuesday, November 24, and December 22. Those SIP days will remain as scheduled (SIP day release times are 11:15 for the MS and HS and 11:35 for the elementary schools). November 25-28 Wednesday, November 25 through Friday, November 28, all schools will be closed to celebrate the Holiday. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your building principal directly and have a Happy Halloween weekend! Respectfully, Spencer Byrd, Superintendent Community Unit School District #2

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Remote Learning continues Oct. 27-30 Continue to check in with your teachers Complete your work! Stay safe and healthy!

Reminder! Christmas Wreaths and Poinsettias order are due. Oct. 28. You can drop off your order form and money at school inside the front door in the return box Monday through Wednesday between the hours of 8 AM to 3 PM.

Just a reminder students work for this upcoming week October 26-30 can be picked up anytime at Sheridan Grade School. The front door is always unlocked and the students work is in the foyer. Students work is in a box labeled with their teacher’s name on it. We also have a return box for any work being returned from last week. Thanks for your cooperation! Stay safe and healthy!

Reminder NO SCHOOL TODAY!!! October 23 Have a Great Weekend! Stay Safe and Healthy!

Keep up the good work!! Remaining Remote Leaning Days! October 22,26,27,28,29 and 30th If you have any questions please call the school at 815-496-2002.

For anyone in your home 18 years and younger, Food will be Available for pick up at Sheridan Grade School Front Doors or Serena High School Cafeteria Stay in your car we will bring out to you, or just walk up to doors no one is allowed in the buildings, or delivery To reserve your meals call 815-792-5410 or email dfuchs@unit2.net If you would like delivery please leave a phone number and address in your message. If you email I will always confirm with you, if you do not get a response please call to double check. Thank you! Debbie Meals the week of Oct. 26-30th Breakfast and lunch pick up time 10:30 am-11:30 am Tues, Wed, and Thurs Mon Menu Breakfast: Mini Chocolate Donuts, Strawberries, Milk Lunch: Spoon Tacos w/ Frito, Meat Cheese, and lettuce w/ Ranch, Peaches, Churro, and Milk Tues Menu Breakfast: Mini Cinnamon Waffle, Syrup, Switch Juice, Mandarin Oranges, and Milk Lunch: Hamburger on bun, Chips, Carrots w/ Ranch, Peaches, Milk Wed. Menu Breakfast: Chocolate filled Croissant, Juice, Peaches, and Milk Lunch: Popcorn Chicken w/ BBQ Sauce, Pretzel Stick w/ Marinara Sauce, Pineapple, Cookie, Chips, Milk Thurs. and Friday Menu Breakfast: #1 Honey bun, Apple , Juice, Milk #2 Chocolate Chip Muffin, Apple Sauce, Juice, Milk Lunch: #1 Sausage Pizza, Cheese Bites w/ Marinara Sauce, Orange, Milk #2 Nachos w/ Cheese Sauce, Marinara Dip, Fruit Roll up, Mandarin Oranges, Cookie, Milk

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For anyone in your home 18 years and younger, Food will be Available for pick up at Sheridan Grade School Front Doors or Serena High School Cafeteria Stay in your car we will bring out to you, or just walk up to doors no one is allowed in the buildings, or delivery To reserve your meals call 815-792-5410 or email dfuchs@unit2.net Breakfast and lunch pick up time 10:30 am-11:30 am Tues, Wed, and Thurs Tues Menu Breakfast: Chocolate chip Pancakes, Syrup, Switch Juice, Mandarin Oranges , and Milk Lunch: Sloppy Joe on bun, Chips, Carrots w/ Ranch, Banana, Milk Wed. Menu Breakfast: Berry Crunch Cereal, Bug Bite Graham Crackers, Juice, Banana, Milk Lunch: Cheese Pizza, Salad w/ Ranch, Peaches, Goldfish, Milk Thurs. Menu Breakfast: Apple Jack Cereal, Scooby Snacks, Pineapple, Milk Lunch: Chef Salad w/ Chicken, Tomatoes, Broccoli, Celery, Croutons, Ranch Dressing, Cheese Bites, Pears, Milk

Dear Parents, Students, and Community Members, This morning, the administrative team met and confirmed that one staff member has recently tested positive for COVID. We have also confirmed that the staff member was never in "close contact' with any students prior to testing positive and during the exposure period. However, we feel that it is in the best interest of our students and our staff members to implement our full remote learning plan starting tomorrow, Tuesday, October 20th. We hope to return to in-person learning on Monday, November 2nd. We are, and have been working collectively with the Health Department to make sure that we keep all of our students and staff members as safe a possible during this recent spike of COVID throughout the state of Illinois and within our local community. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your building Principal directly. Spencer Byrd-Superintendent Community Unit School District #2

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