Salt Creek School District 48

Here are some great suggestions for parents during e-learning days: - If possible, set up a designated place for students to do their school work. This should be away from electronics and other distractions. - Students should create their own schedule for the day. (We discussed how students may be helping out more at home during this time, so the schedule should reflect when they are able to successfully work on assignments.) - Write out the schedule, then you'll be more likely to follow it. - Start with your favorite class or assignment. This will help motivate students to start their day. - Don't forget to include break time for a quick energy boost. This should include a snack and some movement.

Today, until 2:15pm, is the last day for pickup of work/items at all schools. For the safety of all, only parents (no children) picking up meals from 10am-12pm should visit moving forward. This is offered M-F for the next 2 weeks. School work will be available outside each school. Please call your school if there is an immediate need.

Dear Families, The Salt Creek School District 48 Staff has created E-Learning activities for students to complete during this time. Please see attached letter for details: https://tinyurl.com/vh3cszh Be healthy and safe, Mrs. Ross

We know that days off of school can be hard on kids and families. We recommend following a schedule each day to keep a routine in place. Here is one idea from Khan Academy: https://tinyurl.com/wz6u7fz

Good morning parents! Please let your children know that their Chromebooks are set to only work from 8am until 10pm Monday through Friday. Many of them have been emailing that they are not working, but this is why. Our tech team has been hesitant to send devices home, so we agreed on school day access only. Thank you for your understanding. On Monday our teachers will be creating and sharing out our e-learning plan. If you do not have internet access please email or call me so we can give you another option. Sincerely, Ms. Aulisa

Dear Parents, District 48 will be closed until further notice for the safety of all students and staff. Please check your email for a more detailed letter from Dr. Chung.

Our Viking Parent Education Night is cancelled on March 18th. We plan to reschedule.

As a precaution, our preschool screening event tomorrow, March 13th, has been cancelled. We will reschedule this event at a later date.

CHANGE: Preschool Screening on Friday 3/13 is Cancelled. Out of an abundance of caution and to protect the health and wellness of students, families, and the community, preschool screening is cancelled for the month of March. We will explore rescheduling this event at a later date. Please contact Salt Creek Primary School at 630-832-6122 with any questions.

As a precaution, all after school events have been cancelled for today, March 12th. Right at School will still provide childcare. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Our very own Mrs. Bauers was a presenter at the IL ASCD Pre-K and Kindergarten Conference! She shared her expertise on student created rubrics. How lucky are we to have such rockstar teachers in Salt Creek School District 48?

Attention Parents of Toddlers and Preschool-Aged Children! District 48 is holding a preschool screening on Friday, March 13! If your child will turn 3 this year (or is already 3 or older), please sign up for a preschool screening time to learn about registration options for the 2020-2021 school year! Call Salt Creek Primary School at 630-832-6122 for more information and to sign up!

Tomorrow is game day at Salt Creek! Students earned this incentive for turning in their Box Top Bouquets. Please have your child bring in a simple, non-electronic game to play with a friend. Please continue to send in or scan your Box Tops. Thanks for supporting our school!

School is out for the day...but it's not too early to think about summer school! Registration is OPEN! All families who register by spring break will be entered into a drawing for a gift card! Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/ry9rpm7 You can register for camp too!

Salt Creek students had a blast doing the Kids Heart Challenge. Thank you Mr. Hanus for organizing such fun, healthy activities.

Cold and flu-like illnesses continue to be reported among the students and staff. Here are a few things to keep in mind to help prevent cold and flu like illnesses within your family. . Teach your children to wash their hands often with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand rub. Cover up coughs or sneezes using the elbow, arm or sleeve instead of the hand when a tissue is unavailable. Do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands Teach your children not to share personal items like drinks, food or unwashed utensils Know the signs and symptoms of the flu. Symptoms of the flu include fever (100 degrees Fahrenheit, 37.8 degrees Celsius or greater), cough sore throat, a runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, and feeling very tired. Some people may also vomit or have diarrhea. Please report any of the above symptoms to school. Keep sick children at home for at least 24 hours after they no longer have signs of fever (without using fever-reducing drugs). Keeping children with a fever at home will reduce the number of people who may get infected. Do not send children to school if they are sick. Any children who are determined to be sick while at school or contagious to other students will be sent home. For more information visit www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/children.htm

Thanks Northwestern Medicine for teaching us how to keep our brain safe while playing!

Calling All Parents of Toddlers and Preschool-Aged Children! District 48 is holding a preschool screening on Friday, March 13! If your child will turn 3 this year (or is already 3 or older), please sign up for a preschool screening time to learn about registration options for the 2020-2021 school year! Call Salt Creek Primary School at 630-832-6122 for more information and to sign up!

Graham Enterprise in conjunction with ExxonMobil awarded Stella May Swartz with a $500 grant to put towards math and science!

We are excited to announce licensed clinical psychologist, Dr. Edgeson-Steiner, is presenting at our next parent night! On 3.18.20 from 5:15-6:45, Dr. Edgeson-Steiner will present Parenting: Fostering Emotional Wellness in Our Youth. Pizza and childcare will be provided.