Announcements
Superintendent's Message
Dr. Teresa Hill
November 30, 2020
Dear South Holland School District 151 Families,
We hope that you had a safe and happy Thanksgiving holiday and break. We are thankful for our children and families and we look forward to a time when we can return to in-person learning. I want to share a couple of important updates for all of our families.
COVID-19 Precautions
We are continuing to monitor the COVID-19 numbers in Illinois and in our community. It is clear that the COVID-19 positivity rates have increased. The CDC has warned that we may see an increase in cases after the Thanksgiving holiday. Out of an abundance of caution, all South Holland School District 151 schools and the District Office will be closed to the public from Monday, November 30 through Sunday, December 13, 2020. During this time, teachers and staff members will work from home. Students will continue to participate in Remote Learning. Parents and community members may reach teachers, Principals, and other district staff members by email or by phone. Food distribution will continue at each building on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Remote Learning – Modified Friday Schedule
I want to take a moment to thank all of our families for the support you have provided for Remote Learning. We know that Remote Learning has been challenging for children, families and teachers alike. Although teachers and families have worked together to help all children learn, Remote Learning does not allow for the amount of individualized attention, support or student engagement that we are able to provide on-site in our schools. If students begin to fall behind in Remote Learning, it is difficult for them to catch up.
To support all of our children and families, all South Holland School District 151 schools will implement a modified Friday schedule during the month of December. The Remote Learning schedule for all grade levels will remain the same on Monday through Thursday. On Friday, each school will modify the schedule to allow children time to complete unfinished (e.g. makeup) work, receive small group or individualized instruction scheduled by the teacher, or complete enrichment activities. Teachers will be available throughout the day to answer student or parent questions and to provide extra support.
The goal of the modified Friday schedule is to support children and relieve some of the pressure on children and families. Each school will communicate the specific details of their modified Friday schedule this week.
Please continue to stay safe, wear a mask, wash your hands, and maintain social distance. There is light at the end of the tunnel and we will get there together.
Sincerely,
Dr. Teresa Hill
Superintendent of Schools
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