Good morning! The Raccoon staff wants to bring a little sunshine to the students tomorrow (Tuesday, March 31st) so be looking for the parade of cars passing by your house in the morning between 10:30 and 11:15. We hope to see many of our little faces we miss here at school.
Good morning. I have been waiting to give an update to you this week in hopes that we would have new guidance from the State Board of Education regarding additional closure days and how school work will look moving forward after spring break. Unfortunately, we do not have new information, but we are moving forward with a plan to serve our students with the best information available. Please understand, this is subject to change. Here’s what you need to know:
1. We will continue working on the original packets sent home by your child’s teacher through the end of the day on April 3rd. Remember, this work was designed to be review and will not hurt your child’s grades.
2. We will observe Spring Break from April 6-13. No work is expected, but you may be getting updates from your child’s teachers. We will continue to serve breakfast and lunch during the Spring Break.
3. We are planning for Governor Pritzker to close schools for additional weeks after Spring Break. The State Board has told us to begin to work with parents and students to introduce new curriculum. This is going to pose a challenge, but we will be working to get this done. In order to do this, students will need access to WiFi. Most homes have access. The Raccoon Board of Education is working to secure hot spots to provide WiFi for students who do not have access at home. A signed waiver will be required to obtain one from the school. Students without a device will be provided one by the school. Most students have a school email address. Please be checking this email address frequently for updates. You can also expect contact from your child’s teachers via other methods. You may be asked to learn how to use Google Classroom. We anticipate that the days following Spring Break will require students/parents to log into Teacher Ease to verify attendance. We also anticipate that school work will count toward a grade. More guidance on all of the above will be forthcoming. Any needed devices or curriculum will be delivered to homes on Tuesday’s or Friday’s using our regular bus routes.
4. We know that these weeks have been trying and stressful for parents. We are working to move more of the work load back to student-teacher interaction. If you will spend the necessary time helping your child get set up and organized it will pay off in the long term for you at home by making them less dependent on your help.
5. Finally, thank you for your continued efforts and patience. We appreciate our Raccoon Community and miss all of our kids.
M. Renaud
AR -
After talking with many parents and Mr. Renaud, I have lifted the time restrictions for taking an AR test. RGS students will be able to test whenever it is convenient for their families. Thanks for all you are doing to help keep learning happening! Mrs. Register
Starting tomorrow Monday, March 23rd—please post your picture on the Raccoon PTO Facebook page. Let’s stay connected 💙
Parents: I have learned of some feee internet opportunities from AT&T, Spectrum, and Comcast. You can learn more by visiting: www.isbe.net/keeplearning
Help from AT&T
Accelerated Reading - Beginning today students will be able to take AR tests from home between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM. They will need to use the following link to access Renaissance. (Home Connect will not work.) Open M-F only. https://hosted227.renlearn.com/187568
Miles of Smiles was supposed to be back March 25th for restorative care (x-rays, fillings, extractions, etc.). Due to the circumstances, we had to reschedule. They will now be back April 22. If your child received a yellow packet and you would like for them to have their dental work done at school, please return the packet to me when we resume school. Thanks, Nurse Inlow
If your student takes medication at school and you will need some of the school's inventory to get through the next two weeks at home, please pick up their medication today. Thanks - Nurse Inlow
Raccoon School will dismiss at 11:30 on Monday, March 16th.
Raccoon Students will be bringing home a VERY IMPORTANT letter today that all parents need to read in regards to the Coronavirus.
Please read the attached preventative information provided by the CDC regarding the Coronavirus (Covid-19)
Evan sporting his “Spelling Bee Legend” shirt, as he is our three-time reigning Spelling Bee Champ! 🐝
So proud of our very own Kathara Williams for being chosen for volleyball OBC All Conference and Lauryn Phillips for honorable mention. Congratulations girls! Well deserved!
Congratulations to our Lady Devil volleyball team on winning 3rd place in the OBC tournament.
More 3-5 reward party
3-5 grades enjoyed skating reward party
Information from the CDC about the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Food Drive coming soon! March 12-19. Help us to help others and watch our “Giving Tree” grow! Flyer coming home in Monday folders.
Fifth Annual RGS Spelling Bee Winners:
Evan Crawford, First Place
Payton Nix, Second Place
Great Job, Boys!!!
