Tomorrow, October 16th, the high school will be in remote learning for that day only. In-person learning will resume October 20th. The Elementary, Grade, and Junior High Schools will be open tomorrow.
Due to a student that has tested positive, the junior / senior high school will be in remote learning tomorrow, October 13th. This precaution is for our staff and the health department to perform contact tracing. We anticipate this remote learning to be for one day. The grade school and elementary school will still be in session for in-person instruction. Once again, the junior / senior high school will be in remote learning tomorrow, October 13th.
Opportunity for Remote Learners to Return to In-Person
After two weeks of successful four day in-person learning in the schools, we are confident that we can accommodate more students. We have had calls from numerous parents requesting that their child return to in-person instruction. Therefore, we are announcing a window for remote learners to return to in-person instruction. This window will be October 13th-16th. This opportunity coincides with the beginning of the second quarter. This opportunity will not reemerge until the end of the first semester. If you do want your child to return to in-person instruction, prior to returning you must notify the school office at least one day before the student may return to in-person instruction.
REMINDER:
Dear Parents / Guardians,
This letter is to inform you about the Wabash Community Unit School District #348 breakfast program. Wabash District #348 has a breakfast program like our lunch program. Breakfast is provided by the kitchen staff at all schools. Breakfast as of now through the end of December is FREE and is served from 7:20 a.m. until 7:53 a.m. Please tell your child about our breakfast program. We look forward to seeing them.
In compliance with federal law and the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) policy, this institution is prohibited from discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.
Thank you,
Wabash #348 Kitchen Staff
Here is a Quick Tip tutorial on how to access and use the Scores and Schedules on the Wabash 348 App. https://youtu.be/0m-cAAPRIxU
Last Chance: Dental Safari will be seeing students tomorrow, September 9th and Thursday, September 10th. If you have already completed the registration form your child will be seen on their regular attendance day. If you wish for your child to be seen and have not completed the registration form you may do so today at www.dentalsafariforms.com. If you have any questions please call 262-5104 Ext 112
Beginning Tuesday, September 8, free school ‘Grab and Go’ lunches will be available to our remote learners at the following locations and times:
Cherry Street Estates – 10:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Bellmont – 11:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Lambert Drive – 11:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Additionally, lunches may still be picked up from 11 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the Grade School and High School on Monday, Full Remote Learn Day.
The student option to remain in full remote learning or transfer to in-person learning deadline is September 11, 2020. After September 11th, students in full remote learning will remain in full remote learning until the end of the first semester, December 18, 2020.
As a reminder, students in full remote learning must comply with the following: a) Reliable internet access. b) Parent/Guardian commitment to supervise and assist in the facilitation of learning in the home environment. c) Must be periodically progress monitored by trained
Wabash #348 personnel. This may entail in-person progress monitoring at the school.
Parents are encouraged to work with the administration and teachers throughout this process.
Just a reminder: If you would like for your child to receive dental services provided by Dental Safari and have not filled out a consent please do so. Dental Safari will be providing services to our students next week on Wednesday, September 9th and Thursday, September 10th. If you have any questions please feel free to give me a call at 262-5104 ext 112. www.dentalsafariforms.com
Stephanie Kolb RN, BSN, PEL_CSN
WCUSD #348 School Nurse
There will be no charge to ALL Wabash District #348 students for breakfast and/or lunch through first semester ending December 18, 2020. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that it would allow schools to continue serving free meals to all kids through the end of 2020.
Aly Mae Images school picture dates:
MCHS and MCJHS - September 16 and 17
MCES - September 22 and 23rd
MCGS - September 24 and 25
A BLENDED REMOTE LEARNING PLAN WITH ALTERNATIVE DATES has been approved by the School Board at a special board meeting today, August 25, 2020. This plan starts 8/31/2020. It can be accessed in the NEWS and LIVE feed and BULLETIN BOARD of each school site. It can be accessed on the app through NEWS and LIVE FEED as well as DOCUMENTS on the District Site. A convenient link is attached to this message here >>A BLENDED REMOTE LEARNING PLAN WITH ALTERNATIVE DATES has been approved by the School Board at a special board meeting today, August 25, 2020. This plan starts 8/31/2020. It can be accessed in the NEWS and LIVE feed and BULLETIN BOARD of each school site. It can be accessed on the app through NEWS and LIVE FEED as well as DOCUMENTS on the District Site. A convenient link is attached to this message here >>https://5il.co/kcq8. If you have any questions, please call your child's school. If you have any questions about the website or app, please email webadmin@wabash348.com. We look forward to seeing our students on September 1st!
A recent update from Apple may have caused some functions to not work on the App for Android users. If you are not receiving NOTIFICATIONS from the school and you have signed up for NOTIFICATIONS, you may want to delete the App and download it again. Wabash 348, IL
Apologies for the confusion. As well as delivery locations, the school grab and go lunch may also be picked up at the Mt. Carmel High School and Mt. Carmel Grade School daily. 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Lunches from the school starting August 18th will be at the following locations and times:
Cherry Street Estates 11:00 - 11:30
Lambert Drive 11:40 - 12:15
Bellmont 11:00 - 11:30
Keensburg 11:00 - 11:30
Public Statement Regarding Remote Learning Status
Community,
Due to the increasing positivity rates of COVID-19 and the subsequent quarantines and isolations of residents of our community, Wabash CUSD #348 will move immediately into remote learning status. This decision was not made lightly and did take into consideration numerous factors. The first and foremost factor was the safety and wellbeing of our community. In addition to the immediate transition to remote learning, there will be a pause in all athletics. As for breakfast and lunch, the District will begin providing those meals similarly to the procedure in the springtime.
The building principals will be delivering building specific information that will outline remote learning procedures. Additionally, the teachers will be reaching out to students and parents on their expectations.
Unfortunately, we did not foresee this rapid return to remote learning. This has never been the goal of the District, and we are committed to returning to in-person instruction as soon as possible. When the time comes to return to in-person instruction, the community will be given at ample notice for preparations. We are also sorry for any inconvenience that this may cause, but the circumstances at this time make it necessary.
Stay safe and Go Aces,
Chuck Bleyer, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Some helpful tutorial videos have been added to the websites.
FOR MCGS and MCJHS/MCHS:
Google Classroom – How to guide for student and parents: https://youtu.be/EbfTvom4Q6s
FOR MCES
SeeSaw – How to guide for students and parents: https://youtu.be/-U1nr2ZA8gw
FOR ALL:
Wabash District #348 App tutorial: https://youtu.be/-8N4uP939J8
As we get closer to the reopening of the 2020-21 school year, we are rapidly preparing for both in-person and remote instruction. This has been a huge undertaking considering our current conditions. Those that have chosen in-person instruction will expect to see a cautious approach to what used to be a normal school year. Although the precautions will be unfamiliar, we are committed to keeping everyone as safe as possible. As the school year progresses, we will be able to ascertain our procedures and reformat them to better address the needs of the students, faculty, staff, and members of the community.
Remote learning is also available to our students. Under the District Reopening Plan that is on the district website, you will see the stipulations necessary to opt for remote learning. As for the instructional approach, the teachers will be in charge of the type of remote approach for their students. Currently, the teachers use a multitude of platforms such as Google Classroom, Khan Academy and SeeSaw. These platforms will, generally, be the main source of information/communication for the remote learners courses with information such as, lessons, assignments, due dates, etc. Teachers will be using communication platforms such as Remind, Bloomz, the school website, and email with their remote learning students about the specifics of their remote classrooms. Additionally, as the year progresses, teachers may utilize developing technology to enhance their lesson capabilities.
Either way you decide for your child, registration is mandatory to receive instruction from Wabash CUSD #348. Registration information is located on the website, and you may call the school offices for any help. I know this is a time of uncertainty for our community, but I can assure you that District #348 will do everything in its power to provide a quality and rounded education for our students while offering numerous extracurricular activities. This commitment will be unwavering throughout these difficult times.
Wabash #348 Bus Riders, click the link attached for a message from the Wabash District #348 Transportation Team: https://5il.co/jbkc
WABASH 348 REMOTE LEARNERS: If you registered your student as a remote learner, you will need to pick up remote learning materials (including a chromebook, if needed) on Monday, August 17th. Remote learning will begin on August 18th. Items can be picked up during office hours at the school in which your student is enrolled. If you have questions, please call the appropriate school office: MCES: 618-263-3876 MCJHS/MCHS: 618-262-5104 MCGS: 618-262-5699