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
There has been some questions about health records and remote learning. If you have chosen to remote learn then you are still required to turn in the mandated health records prior to registering your child for school. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me. Thank you!
The District has posted the 2020-21 school year reopening plan on the website. All plans are designed with the principles of safety, to stay open, and effective education. Please take time to review the plan. Currently, the building principals are developing their reopening plans. On a daily basis, various conditions will have an impact on our plans. Therefore, I strongly encourage you to check our website for new developments.
One immediate change is the separation of Groups A and B. After an analysis of our students, we found a better separation of the groups would be students with the last name beginning with A-J will now be Group A, and students with the last name beginning with K-Z will now be Group B. Adjustments like this are possible as we get closer to the return of students. Stay safe and Go Aces!
Soft Reopening Plan: https://5il.co/ij90
WABASH CUSD #348 ONLINE REGISTRATION
OPENS ON JULY 23, 2020
The school offices will be open Monday, July 27th at 8:00 a.m.
We understand that not everyone has access to the internet and a computer. We will be opening the schools for online registration computer access at the following locations and times:
Mt. Carmel Elementary School:
Tuesday, July 28th: 8:30 a.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Mt. Carmel Junior/Senior High School:
Wednesday, July 29th: 8:30 – 1:45 p.m.
Mt. Carmel Grade School:
Thursday, July 30th: 8:30 – 1:45 p.m.
You must call ahead to schedule your appointment. Because of COVID-19, there are specific guidelines that you must follow:
1) Temperature check will be administered
2) Mask must be worn
3) Prefer no children accompany the parent, but if they do, then please make sure that they stay with you.
Please note you may register your children at any of the locations, they do not have to attend that school building. If you have questions, please call the school office when it opens on July 27th.
MCES: 618-263-3876
MCJHS/MCHS: 618-262-5104
MCGS: 618-262-5699
Reminder: I will be collecting health records for any student in the required grade levels of Kindergarten, 6th, 9th and 12th. The collection days are as follows:
Wednesday, July 22, 2020 from 8AM - 4PM @ MCHS
Wednesday, July 29, 202 from 8AM - 12PM @ MCES
Wednesday, July 29, 2020 from 1PM - 4PM @ MCGS
Health records must be turned in before registration portal will be unlocked. Thank you!
PANDEMIC EBT (P-EBT) SNAP BENEFITS INFORMATION
INTERESTED IN BECOMING A SCHOOL BUS DRIVER?CLASSES COMING UP!! Contact Sharon Thombleson at Wabash #348 Bus Garage, 618-262-8539 or 618-263-8820 if interested.
ISBE - IDPH Update on Appropriate Use of Face Shields. June 30, 2020
