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A Note From CPS Leadership

1/31/2022

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Dear CPS Families, 

Since the start of the pandemic, Chicago Public Schools (CPS) has followed the science when making decisions about how to create a safe learning environment for students and staff. As we learn more about COVID-19 from trusted public health partners like the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), and the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), we use this information to adjust our safety protocols and guide our response.
Recently, CDC, IDPH, and CDPH have all recommended shortening the isolation/quarantine time from 10 days to 5 days for those who test positive for COVID-19 and unvaccinated close contacts. 
CPS will be adopting this change, and it will go into effect for all CPS students and staff on Tuesday, February 1.
According to the CDC, this change is being recommended because the majority of COVID-19 transmission “occurs early in the course of illness, generally in the 1-2 days prior to onset of symptoms and the 2-3 days after.” Furthermore, shortening the isolation/quarantine period will provide more certainty to parents, students, and staff, and will allow impacted students to return to their classrooms more quickly for the in-person learning that gives them their best opportunity for success.
Here’s what the change to a 5-day quarantine/isolation period will mean for your family:
  • Children who test positive for COVID-19, regardless of their vaccination status, will need to isolate and learn at home for five days rather than 10. If the child still has symptoms after Day 5, they should continue to isolate at home for the full 10 day period. If the child no longer has symptoms after Day 5, the child will be free to return to school on Day 6 with the following precautions in place:
    • From Days 6 - 10, students will keep their masks on at all times, including while outdoors, except when eating or drinking. 
    • When masks must be removed for eating and drinking, these students will maintain six feet of social distance from others wherever possible. 
  • Children who are not yet vaccinated or are not up to date on their COVID-19 vaccines, and who have been identified as close contacts of someone who has tested positive for COVID-19, will need to quarantine and learn at home for 5 days rather than 10.
  • Children who are up to date on their COVID-19 vaccines, and who have been identified as close contacts of someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 will not have to quarantine at all.
Getting your children vaccinated is not only the best way to keep them in school — it’s the best way to protect them from being infected with COVID-19, and the best way to prevent severe symptoms if they do become infected. Visit cps.edu/vaccinations for a complete list of vaccine opportunities that are available weekly for your family.

Students who are directed to isolate or quarantine by the Office of Student Health and Wellness (OSHW) will continue to receive direct instruction from their teachers while they are learning at home.

Please visit cps.edu/isolationguidance for Frequently Asked Questions and additional details on our District’s shift to a 5-day quarantine/isolation period. 

Changes to our Leadership Team
Experienced leaders are needed as we navigate our current challenges and look toward the future. So I was glad to present the Chicago Board of Education this week with these five exemplary candidates for senior leadership roles within the District:
  • Bogdana Chkoumbova, Chief Education Officer
  • Crystal Cooper, Chief of Staff
  • Ivan Hansen, Chief of Facilities
  • Adrian Segura, Chief of Family and Community Engagement (FACE)
  • Melissa Stratton, Chief of Communications
All five of these CPS leaders have dedicated years of service to our District and city, and each has an exemplary track record of success. Yet this announcement is bittersweet, as it comes as we say goodbye to two outstanding public servants whose CPS legacy will be felt long after their departures next month. 
  • Interim Chief Education Officer Dr. Maurice Swinney. Dr. Swinney has touched the lives of so many in our CPS community. From his role as a CPS principal, to serving as the District’s first-ever Equity Chief, to taking on the enormous responsibility of Chief Education Officer, he has always put the needs of our students first, and has been the driving force behind our mission to become a District that makes every decision with equity at the core.
  • Chief Health Officer Dr. Kenneth Fox. Through his leadership of the Office of Student Health and Wellness, Dr. Fox has been instrumental in guiding our school communities through the unchartered waters of a global pandemic. And prior to this public health crisis, he helped CPS increase our Medicaid enrollment from 50 percent to 90 percent, giving 80,000 more families access to healthcare, as well as helping develop numerous policies to advance health equity for students.
We owe both of these professionals a debt of gratitude for their years of dedicated service. I will be forever grateful for their exemplary leadership and am confident that they will continue to foster growth and create positive change in their next chapters.

Pending COVID-19 Litigation
As part of our efforts to be fully transparent, we want to let our CPS community know about an upcoming legal decision that MAY impact our District’s response to the pandemic. In response to lawsuits brought against the state of Illinois and many Illinois school districts, the court MAY grant what is known as a Temporary Restraining Order, or TRO, which would require that CPS stop the enforcement of certain current health and safety protocols, including the wearing of masks. If a TRO is issued, CPS will continue to fight against this lawsuit and immediately file for a “stay” asking that the judge’s order NOT be enforced while we appeal the court’s decision. 

Whatever happens with these lawsuits, CPS will STRONGLY ENCOURAGE all students and staff to continue wearing masks as they have successfully done throughout the school year. We are confident that the vast majority of our school communities will do exactly this, because it is in all of our best interests to stay safe. 

No decision has been made yet, and we feel confident that any change would likely be temporary. We would hope to quickly return to implementing all of the proven protocols that we know are keeping staff and students safe, including the wearing of masks. We will keep everyone updated as this litigation moves forward.

Sincerely,

Pedro Martinez
Chief Executive Officer
Chicago Public Schools
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January 25th, 2022

1/25/2022

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Good afternoon,

Please read below for a few updates and reminders.  Tomorrow is the 8th graders fundraiser through Lou Malnati’s (Bucktown/Wicker Park, South Loop and Lincoln Square locations), so might be a good day to order pizza .  Find out more details below.


Reminder - Friday is a School Improvement Day and a non-attendance day for students.
 
Have a great day,
Katie
 
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Drop Off Reminders – Please remember that parents are not to park in the staff lots.  It makes traffic flow harder and presents safety concerns for our students.  In addition, do not let your student out of the car on the street.  It is incredibly unsafe.  Please park in the lot or at Target and walk over using the crossing guards we have posted. 
 
 
COVID 19 Vaccination Event at Skinner North – On Friday, February 11, 2022, we will have a vaccination clinic set up at our school.  This flier contains codes/links for the appointments and consent.    
 
A medical team will return to our location three weeks later to provide access to 2nd doses.  
 
Parents/guardians of 5-17yo must provide consent and are encouraged to be present with their child at this time.  They will have a supply of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for 5-11 yo and 25 appointments available for boosters.  
 
 
Mobile Dental Event – A consent form was sent home with students and also available at this link for the event.  Please complete the consent form and return to the school if you would like your student to receive dental services at the school on March 2.  The consent form has further details about what is included.
 
8th Grade Fundraiser – On Wednesday, Jan. 26, our 8th graders have teamed up with Lou Malnati’s (Lincoln Square, Bucktown/Wicker Park, South Loop) for a fundraiser.  Order on the day and mention Skinner North and 20% of those sales will go towards the 8th graders trip to Washington, DC.  You can order online and use the code FUNDFSN22.  See this flier for more information.
 
 
Diverse Needs Committee - Our first parent meet-up of the year was a success! Thank you for those that were able to make it last Friday. Stay tuned for details about our next informal meet-up in late February.



Please save the date for our next committee meeting where we will continue planning several activities for the rest of the year:
Thursday, February 3, 9:15am
Zoom info to follow
View the Agenda [link]:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uCQJYG95tGj6Zo2xWT5osgbgtYEj7JaLFU4dN28wtgg/edit?usp=sharing



Connect with us!
Know of a resource that has been helpful to your family? Tell us about your experience here! We are working to compile tips from our Skinner North Community on the website.
Want to help to shape upcoming projects? Reach us via the website!
 
 
Diversity Committee -
 
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Thank you for supporting our community and warming hearts on these chilly days with ongoing participation in Monday Sunshine. Please reach out to sndiversity@gmail.com if you need help with 'sunshine' set up or clean up.
 

​Thank you to Ms. Syed for her support of diverse literature! As we approach the Lunar New Year holiday, students may explore books from this library display honoring Asian American heritage (click for celebratory activities, lion dance, or a local event).
 
Join us at our meeting next week at 9am on Wed, 2/2 via this Zoom link.

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Skinner North Update 1/21/22

1/21/2022

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Good morning,


I hope everyone is staying warm with the cold weather.  Please read below for a few updates and reminders.  


Have a wonderful weekend,
Katie
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COVID 19 Vaccination Event at Skinner North – On Friday, February 11, 2022, we will have a vaccination clinic set up at our school.  This flier contains codes/links for the appointments and consent.    
 
A medical team will return to our location three weeks later to provide access to 2nd doses.  
 
Parents/guardians of 5-17yo must provide consent and are encouraged to be present with their child at this time.  They will have a supply of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for 5-11 yo and 25 appointments available for boosters.  


 
8th Grade Fundraiser – On Wednesday, Jan. 26, our 8th graders have teamed up with Lou Malnati’s (Lincoln Square, Bucktown/Wicker Park, South Loop) for a fundraiser.  Oder on the day and mention Skinner North and 20% of those sales will go towards the 8th graders trip to Washington, DC.  You can order online and use the code FUNDFSN22.  See this flier for more information.
 


Winter After School Programming - We are excited to begin the registration process for our winter after-school programs. Please use this link to register. If you are registering multiple students, or for multiple clubs, you will need to fill out multiple forms. 
 
Forms are due today, Friday, Jan 21st at 3:30pm.
Acceptance emails will be sent out by Wednesday, Jan 26th.
Clubs start on Monday, Jan. 31st.
 
All programs are free of charge and run from 3:30-4:45. Pick up is at the main door at 4:45 SHARP!


COVID Reminders
  • Remember to ask yourself the daily screener questions regarding your student.  You can view them at Self-Screening Health Questions for Parents (English).pdf.
  • If your child tests positive or has a close contact, remember you must self report at https://chicagopsprod.service-now.com/health?id=cps_self_report.  
  • Remember students who are fully vaccinated (2 weeks after second shot) and showing no symptoms are able to come even if the rest of their  class is directed to quarantine.  (Students need to have a vaccination card on file. You can bring a copy to the main office or email our nurse, Courtney Blissitt at  cdblissitt@cps.edu.)
  • Per CPS, only students who are in a OSHW or CDPH quarantine due to a positive COVID tested or unvaccinated exposure are able to access remote learning. If your student is sick for another reason or you choose to keep your vaccinated student home, access to remote learning is not provided.
  • We just received student KN95 masks and will be distributing to students on Monday.
  • COVID testing happens on Tuesdays. Sign up using https://home.color.com/covid/sign-up/start?partner=tf-ski-610534-students.  If your student has had COVID in the last 90 days, they may still test positive.  Please reach out to me if you want to pause your student's testing based on this.  
  • We currently have 6 classrooms flipped (unvaccinated students are quarantined, vaccinated students are able to attend in person.)


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Skinner North Update 1/14/22

1/13/2022

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Good afternoon,

I hope everyone is able to have a long and relaxing weekend.  Please read below for a few updates and reminders.  

Please remember that Monday is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and there is no school to commemorate Dr. King's legacy. 


Have a great day,
Katie and Derrick

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Resources for MLK Day - On Monday, January 17th, we celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  This year's theme, which was developed by the MLK Day Student Planning Committee is “Daring to Dream: The Radical Imagination of a New Generation.”  As a school, let’s embrace this theme by empowering our youth to be reflective of the actions while continuing to embrace our #compassioninaction.  
If Dr. King were alive today, his focus would more than likely be centered around social justice and community service.  While this is a day away from school, let’s do something safe, yet centered around this theme and his work.  A few resources to support you these can be found here:  
  • https://www.teachforamerica.org/one-day/ideas-and-solutions/19-resources-and-ideas-to-celebrate-the-mlk-day-of-service
  • https://mlkcelebration.indiana.edu/tool-kit/index.html


AM Line Up -  Tuesday is expected to be warmer, but the remainder of the week below freezing.  Based on this, we will continue to let students in the building starting at 8:20.  They will go directly outside of their classrooms to wait for class to start at 8:30.  

COVID Testing on Tuesday - We will have COVID testing at the school on Tuesday, Jan. 17.  If you have not signed your student up, but would like to.  You can use the following link to sign up:  https://home.color.com/covid/sign-up/start?partner=tf-ski-610534-students.  


Principal's Report - We had our LSC meeting on Wednesday.  Please see this link for the principal report.  
LSC Elections -  Please see Letter 1 for more information about Local School Council elections and ways to run.  You can also find information on this flier.  LSCs will not have a student representative (grade 6 or above).  Learn more about this on this flier.  

COVID Reminders
  • Remember to ask yourself the daily screener questions regarding your student.  You can view them at Self-Screening Health Questions for Parents (English).pdf.
  • If your child tests positive or has a close contact, remember you must self report at https://chicagopsprod.service-now.com/health?id=cps_self_report.  
  • Remember students who are fully vaccinated (2 weeks after second shot) and showing no symptoms are able to come even if the rest of their  class is directed to quarantine.  (Students need to have a vaccination card on file. You can bring a copy to the main office or email our nurse, Courtney Blissitt at  cdblissitt@cps.edu.)
  • Per CPS, only students who are in a OSHW or CDPH quarantine due to a positive COVID tested or unvaccinated exposure are able to access remote learning. If your student is sick for another reason or you choose to keep your vaccinated student home, access to remote learning is not provided.
  • We have not yet received student KN95 masks. When they are received, we will let you know and distribute them to students. ​
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Skinner North Update 1/11/22

1/11/2022

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Skinner North Update 1/10/22

1/10/2022

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​Dear Skinner North Community,
 
Based on the expected staffing levels at our school on Tuesday, Jan. 11, classes will be canceled for our students.  We hope to be able to welcome our students back to our school as soon as possible.  Remember we have in person COVID testing tomorrow.  You are welcome to bring your student to test anytime between 9 and 3.  Details are in the updates at the end of this email.  Sign up for testing at  https://home.color.com/covid/sign-up/start?partner=tf-ski-610534-students.  (You only have to sign up once.) 
 
As a reminder, there are many resources that families can take advantage of while our school is closed:
  • Take-home breakfasts and lunches will continue to be available at our school from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. for all students.
  • Independent Learning Projects are available for all students. (Elementary School | High School) 
  • Students have IXL and/or Freckle access (Chromebooks were sent home on Tuesday with students.)
  • The Safe Haven Sites listed here are available for childcare. Sites will be open from 8 a.m.–3 p.m. Registration is available on site and a parent or guardian must be present with the child at the time of registration. 
  • Community-based organizations throughout the city are offering daytime programs for students.  A list of programs can be found here. This list will be updated as new programs are identified. For more information about programs and how to register, please reach out to the contact or visit the website listed.
  • Chicago Park District field houses will be open during normal operating hours. These facilities will be available to CPS students ages six and older. All Chicago Park District programs will take place as scheduled. For more information on park locations and hours of operation, visit chicagoparkdistrict.com. 
  • Chicago Public Library locations are open during normal hours (children must be accompanied by an adult and can’t be left at the library unattended). Libraries will have grab-and-go kits with activities for children to do in the library or to take home.
I am extremely grateful for your continued patience and support during this challenging situation. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our school directly. 
 
I have also received a variety of questions from parents and felt it would be helpful to share responses.  Please see this FAQ document. 
 
Other Updates
On Site COVID Testing Tomorrow -   We will host our regularly COVID testing tomorrow (Tuesday, Jan. 11).  You are welcome to bring your student to test between the hours of 9:00 and 3:00. Please come to the main entrance and use the buzzer.  Office staff will direct you from there. 
 
LSC Agenda – Please see this link for Wednesday’s LSC meeting agenda.  It is a 5:30 meeting.  You can attend virtually using the link on the agenda. 
 
Diverse Needs Committee Update
Routines + Tough Topics
Last June (2021), the Skinner North community heard advice from The Nora Project for families in uncertain and unstructured times. Dr. Janie Avant's presentation focused on ways to handle the lack of structure for summer months and strategies to support children as they cope with big events happening in the world. We thought it would be helpful to recirculate this now. Find the slide deck and links to specific resources here. Know of a resource that has been helpful to your family? Tell us about your experience here! We are working to compile tips from our Skinner North Community on the website.
 
Committee Meeting Notes
Catch up on the discussion from our January 6 meeting with notes posted at the Diverse Needs Website. Please join us to plan for upcoming events, including transition to High School, Autism Acceptance Month, and more at our next meeting, on Zoom, February 3, 2022, 9:15am. Zoom link to follow.
 
Diverse Learners Parent Meet-up
We will follow the lead of the school’s mode for student instruction for the meet up later this month. This is a casual meetup to be connected with other parents and to share experiences and questions regarding our childrens’ diverse learning needs. Stay tuned for updates as the pandemic conditions evolve, and look for additional meet-up dates in the future. If you have any questions, email Boyoung bh785@nyu.edu.
Tentatively Friday, January 21, 2022, 9:00-10:00am
Capital One Cafe (located in Newcity)
1538 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60610
 
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Here are our upcoming events:
 
Diverse Needs Committee Parent Meet up: Friday, January 21, 2022, from 9:00-10:00am
Diverse Needs Committee Meeting: Thursday, February 3, 2022, at 9:15am
 
 
 
Have a good night,
Katie
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Classes are canceled for Skinner North students on Monday, January 10

1/7/2022

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Dear Skinner North Parents and Families, 

 
Based on the expected staffing levels at our school Monday, January 10, classes will be canceled for our students. (Please note:  This may be subject to change based on negotiations between CPS and CTU.  CPS will keep us updated on any developments.)  We hope to be able to welcome our students back to our school as soon as possible and will provide a daily plan each day next week until we fully return.   
 
Some schools in the district are able to offer in person activities; however, this is based on staffing capacity.  We do not currently have the staffing capacity to host students.  I am working through a few scenarios to help us offer programming next week if work stoppage continues.  That being said, please complete this survey to help guide our future planning. 
As a reminder, there are many resources that families can take advantage of while our school is closed:
  • Take-home breakfasts and lunches will continue to be available at our school on week days from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. for all students.
  • Independent Learning Projects are available for all students. Elementary School | High School) 
  • Students have IXL and/or Freckle access (Chromebooks were sent home on Tuesday with students.)
  • The Safe Haven Sites listed here are available for childcare. Sites will be open from 8 a.m.–3 p.m. Registration is available on site and a parent or guardian must be present with the child at the time of registration. 
  • Community-based organizations throughout the city are offering daytime programs for students.  A list of programs can be found here. This list will be updated as new programs are identified. For more information about programs and how to register, please reach out to the contact or visit the website listed.
  • Chicago Park District field houses will be open during normal operating hours. These facilities will be available to CPS students ages six and older. All Chicago Park District programs will take place as scheduled. For more information on park locations and hours of operation, visit chicagoparkdistrict.com. 
  • Chicago Public Library locations are open during normal hours (children must be accompanied by an adult and can’t be left at the library unattended). Libraries will have grab-and-go kits with activities for children to do in the library or to take home.
You can expect to receive a message by 4:00 p.m. Monday, January 10, regarding our school’s plan for Tuesday, January 11. I am extremely grateful for your continued patience and support during this challenging situation.  I wish I could tell you exactly what next week will look like as I know it is stressful to not know.   I will communicate any updates as quickly as I can.  If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our school directly. 


Sincerely,

Katie

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Other Updates
COVID Testing - We will still host our covid testing for students on Tuesday, Jan. 11 from 9:00-3:00.  If we are not back in person, you are welcome to bring your student to the school to test during those hours.

CPS SCORE! - All CPS SCORE! athletic practices and games are on pause through the weekend.
 Family Income Information Forms (Reminder) - The FIIF (English/Spanish) is critical in determining the allocation of Supplemental Aid (SA) and Title I funds to our school for FY23.  Additionally, it is frequently used as a needs-based data metric for eligibility or priority with other resources or funding.  It is also used to screen for healthcare (Medicaid) and SNAP benefit eligibility for families. Our school is currently at 79.5% completion rate.  If you have not already done so, we would appreciate your help in getting these forms in.  Please complete the form and return to the school by Jan. 10 (the deadline was extended from November.)  You do not have to list your income, but the form helps inform school funding. You need to include the student name, your signature and date.  Submit by sending electronically to Gloria, our clerk, gqmorales@cps.edu, drop off at the school, or mail to the school. 
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Skinner North Update 1/6/22

1/6/2022

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​Dear Skinner North Parents and Families, 
 
Based on the expected staffing levels at our school tomorrow, Friday, January 7, classes will be canceled for our students. We hope to be able to welcome our students back to our school as soon as possible and will provide an update on our school’s plan for next week sometime tomorrow. 
 
I highly encourage families to sign students up to get tested weekly at https://home.color.com/covid/sign-up/start?partner=tf-ski-610534-students and also get them vaccinated.  You can find out more about accessing vaccines at https://www.cps.edu/services-and-supports/covid-19-resources/covid-19-vaccination/.  Currently, we have 55% of students fully vaccinated.  We have nearly 100% of our staff vaccinated.  All of our teaching staff is vaccinated.  (The student metrics may be higher as not all families have submitted their vaccination cards to the school.  If your student is vaccinated, but you haven’t submitted proof of vaccination, you can do so by bringing your student’s vaccination card to the main office or sending a copy via email to me (kmagnuson@cps.edu).  Our nurse will input into your student’s record.)
 
As a reminder, there are many resources that families can take advantage of while our school is closed:
  • Take-home breakfasts and lunches will continue to be available at our school from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. for all students.
  • Independent Learning Projects are available for all students. (Elementary School | High School) 
  • Students have IXL and/or Freckle access (Chromebooks were sent home on Tuesday with students.)
  • The Safe Haven Sites listed here are available for childcare. Sites will be open from 8 a.m.–3 p.m. Registration is available on site and a parent or guardian must be present with the child at the time of registration. 
  • Community-based organizations throughout the city are offering daytime programs for students.  A list of programs can be found here. This list will be updated as new programs are identified. For more information about programs and how to register, please reach out to the contact or visit the website listed.
  • Chicago Park District field houses will be open during normal operating hours. These facilities will be available to CPS students ages six and older. All Chicago Park District programs will take place as scheduled. For more information on park locations and hours of operation, visit chicagoparkdistrict.com. 
  • Chicago Public Library locations are open during normal hours (children must be accompanied by an adult and can’t be left at the library unattended). Libraries will have grab-and-go kits with activities for children to do in the library or to take home.
You can expect to receive a message by 4:00 p.m. tomorrow, January 7, regarding our school’s plan for Monday, January 10. I am extremely grateful for your continued patience and support during this challenging situation. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our school directly. 
 
Sincerely,
 
Katie
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Skinner North Update

1/5/2022

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Good evening,


I wanted to first say thank you for your patience in this difficult time.  I understand how challenging the past few days have been with the uncertainty of school closures.  It is not easy for families.   


Unfortunately classes will be canceled again tomorrow, January 6th. This includes both in-person and remote classes. At this time we have no update about the plan for moving forward but I would tentatively plan on classes being canceled again on Friday.  (You can see the communication from the district at http://www.skinnernorth.org/latest-news/message-from-cps in case you missed it.)  We will be working tomorrow to see what options we can potentially offer for families.  I will continue to update you as these plans progress. 


As we await further direction, I highly encourage all families to sign-up for school-based Covid testing. We have a little over 50% of the student population testing weekly.  We need more students to opt in to ensure we have a firm grasp of the prevalence of the virus in our school. This is an easy step in our efforts of collective responsibility.


Sign up for testing at https://home.color.com/covid/sign-up/start?partner=tf-ski-610534-students.  Once signed up, you are opted into weekly testing.  You do not have to sign up every week.


Have a wonderful day,
Katie
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Message From CPS

1/5/2022

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A message from CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Dear CPS Families, 


We are writing to you with an important update on in-person learning. Because many Chicago Teachers’ Union (CTU) members have chosen not to report to school buildings, we have made the difficult decision to cancel classes for a second consecutive day. There will be no in-person or remote instruction tomorrow, Thursday, January 6, and parents and caregivers should not plan to send their children to school. All after-school programs, athletic practices, and other school events are also canceled. We apologize for the disruption that the union’s illegal work stoppage is causing for your family. 


CPS is committed to returning students to in-person instruction as soon as possible. In-person instruction is critical for students’ academic, social, and emotional progress, and critical for working families who rely on CPS to care for and educate their children day in and day out. By contrast, we know that remote learning not only places a burden on families, but causes students to suffer academically, socially, and emotionally.


The good news is that many staff members, including many teachers, chose to report to work today for in-person instruction. We have spent the day connecting with CPS principals to determine the level of instruction each school can offer CPS families. Some schools have enough staff reporting to work to return to in-person instruction as soon as Friday, January 7. Other schools have more limited capacity, and may provide learning packets and other materials for students to use during this illegal work stoppage. Your school’s principal will be reaching out to your individual school community regarding what level of instruction they can provide your family. In the meantime, CPS will be working around the clock with principals, staff, and families to return to in-person learning as soon as possible.


As a reminder, take-home breakfasts and lunches will be available at schools from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. for any community member under the age of 18 who is in need of a meal. 


Additionally, families who need childcare options can explore the following resources:
  • The Safe Haven Sites listed here are available for childcare. Sites will be open from 8 a.m.–3 p.m. Registration is available on site and a parent or guardian must be present with the child at the time of registration. 
  • Chicago Park District field houses will be open during normal operating hours. These facilities will be available to CPS students ages six and older. All Chicago Park District programs will take place as scheduled. For more information on park locations and hours of operation, visit chicagoparkdistrict.com. 
  • Chicago Public Library locations are open during normal hours (children must be accompanied by an adult and can’t be left at the library unattended). CPL has grab-and-go kits with activities for children to do in the library or to take home.
  • Community Based Organizations throughout the city are offering daytime programs for students.  A list of programs can be found here. This list will be updated as new programs are identified. For more information about programs and how to register, please reach out to the contact - or visit the website - listed.
Thank you for your continued patience and understanding. We will continue to keep you updated throughout the week.


Sincerely, 


Pedro Martinez
Chief Executive Officer
Chicago Public Schools
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