Hello Anderson Families,

It is very hard for me to put into words how excited I am for the start of this school year. As I'm sure all of you can imagine, this is going to be one of the most important starts to any school year of our kids education. Whether you have chosen Remote Learning for your child, or they will be joining us here at Anderson for In-Person Learning, I am confident that our team of Teachers at Anderson will do everything we can to help make it as smooth as possible. That being said, please be patient and understanding as we implement many new procedures here at school aimed at supporting your child's health as well as rolling out new and improved Remote Learning classes.

I have never been more proud of our Anderson Team with all of the work and preparation fully aimed at helping your son or daughter feel safe, feel known, and feel motivated to learn and be their best.

I realize there has been and will continue to be, a lot of information coming from D303, the school as well as your child's teacher. Thank you for reading and staying informed. Please don't hesitate to reach out to us if you have any questions or concerns.

Let's do this! We are Digging In! Digging into Learning and New Friendships!

Sincerely,

Mr. Jarot

Hello Remote Learning Foxes!

Don't forget about the Remote Learning Student Material Pick up Drive Through scheduled for Tuesday, August 18th (TODAY!) from 1:00-3:00 PM. (Location: Back of the School Bus Lanes) See you then!

Notes:

• Incoming Remote Kindergarten students will pick up their iPad at this time.
• Incoming Remote 1st Grade students will pick up their iPads if they didn't get one last spring. (if you already have one, just keep it)
• Incoming Remote 2nd Grade students should bring their D303 iPad to the material pick up and we can swap it out for a ChromeBook.
• Incoming 3rd-5th Grade Remote Learning students can simply keep the ChromeBook they had from the spring.

• We are busy creating packets of materials that are specific to each grade level and labeled for each student. They will include things like; Math Workbooks, Handwriting books, Manipulatives...

• It is very important to have every Remote Learning family come to this Material Pick up so your child has all the needed materials. Your child will not have what they need to fully engage with learning unless you come to get their packet of materials.

If you do not have a D303 issued iPad or Chromebook we can make sure you have what you need! I would highly recommend you use one of the D303 devices, as they come preloaded with all the apps that your child will need.

Each and every one of our 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade Students are invited to come to school on the afternoon Wednesday, Aug. 19th. (First Day of School) At this Open House, students will be welcomed at the front of the school by a friendly Anderson Teacher and guided by staff stationed in the hallway, right to their new classroom. Their grade level teacher will greet them at the door and students will have a chance to see their classroom, meet their teacher, and hear some important information. If you were not able to drop off school supplies at our Drive Through on Aug. 17th, students can bring their supplies to this event. See the specific times below for each specific class.

1:00-1:30 3rd Grade

Ms. Reyes, Mrs. Adams, Mrs. Magnussen

1:45-2:15 4th Grade

Ms. Leckbee, Dr. Aiello, Mrs. Kathe

2:30-3:00 5th Grade

Ms. Weber, Mrs Newlin, Ms. Bolan

3rd-5th Parents,

Of course, we would normally love to welcome you into the building as well, however, we ask that you wait outside. Mr. Jarot (Principal) will be available to talk with you and answer any questions you may have about the start of the school year. Don't forget to have your student wear their mask/face covering to the Open House.

Very Important: See Below regarding the Self Certify Process for Open House and every day before school.

See you soon,

Mr. Jarot

Please make sure your child is prepared for in-person learning by ensuring that he or she has an approved mask. You can access the D303 Mask Requirements for details regarding what they can wear. Here is a great resource to help your child wear a mask HERE

A live chat service is available for device and system support. This is the best way for families to receive fast technical support for district devices and services. The virtual IT team will be available to assist during normal business hours, but if you leave a message, support staff will follow up the next business day. Chat support can be accessed by going to https://helpdesk.d303.org/chat/

How to Self-Certify

On the day of the Open House, Aug 19th, please use this Self Certification web site and login using your HAC Parent username and password. (you can use a smartphone or computer)

1. Once you are logged in, for each of your students please read the screening questions to determine if your student meets the criteria and is healthy to come to school each day.

2. You will select No to each of the questions if your student is healthy and ready to come to school.

3. You will select Yes for any of the questions if your student is experiencing any of the symptoms related to COVID-19.

4. Once you make your selection, please click Submit. When you select No, the app will present you with a Green Pass; When you select Yes, a Warning will be displayed indicating that your student should not attend school that day

5. The self-certification must be completed before your child comes to the Open House or meet and greet. When you arrive for the meet and greet we will ask you to confirm that you have completed the self-certification checklist.

During the school year, you will log in each day and answer the screening questions before your child leaves for school. A luggage tag on your child's backpack will be used for you to initial and date a "green pass" or "a clear to come to school". This process will be shared with you next week.

The video linked here was created for our high school parents self-certifying their students for athletic practice. However, the same process will be used for the Kindergarten Meet and Greets, 3rd-5th Open House, and during the school year. Of course, our elementary students will not use a phone, we will use the Luggage Tag initialed by their parents.

If your family needs assistance in getting a thermometer, simply come to the front office of the school and we would be happy to give you a thermometer to keep. Happy Temp Taking!

All active HAC accounts will be accessible as of 8:00 AM, on Friday, August 14th to view class assignments. At that time, you will be able to view your child’s classroom assignment and teacher, by following the included steps:

• Go to the district website at www.d303.org and click Parent Login near the upper-right corner. On a mobile device, open the navigation menu by clicking the menu icon in the upper-right, then scroll down and tap Parent Login
• Log in to the HAC by entering your registered username and password
• Select Registration from the menu on the left; You should then see the classroom assignment and teacher, which are labeled Homeroom and Homeroom Teacher on the right hand side of the screen.

If you were one of our families who ordered the Online Box of School Supplies last spring, we've got you covered.

• Remote Learning Students will pick up their boxes at the material pick up on Aug. 18th, 1:00-3:00 PM. (Bus Lanes in the back of the School)
• In-person student's boxes will be delivered to their individual classrooms and they can get them on the first day of school (K-2) or at the Open House (3-5).

For the first three days of school that have the shortened times (8:00-12:00), the buses will still run, however the drop off time will be 1:40 minutes earlier than what is listed on your child's bus route information linked below. Of course, as soon as we return to our normal times (8:00-1:40) the bus route info will be reflected accurately in the link below.

Transportation route information will be available on-line (https://district.d303.org/tools/bus-routes) beginning at noon on Wed. the 12th when the routes are finalized.

Transportation route information will NOT be sent home through the mail and can only be accessed online. Please note that for the first two weeks of the school year, the district will not make adjustments to the transportation routes. Our transportation department will collect suggestions about the routes and will make adjustments where necessary after the first two weeks of classes.

Most families already filled out the form below, however, we still have not heard from 83 students. If you haven't yet, click below and fill out this form. It helps us clearly document and organize our arrival and dismissal process. It takes 38 seconds.

Click here to read all about how your child can join the band at Anderson! Don't miss out. What a great thing for them to learn and practice in the afternoons when they are now coming home around 1:50 PM. :)

Orchestra Information/Enrollment Zoom Meeting- Wednesday, August 26 @ 7:00pm and Thursday, August 27 @ 7:00pm

Prior to school starting, every parent and student will receive an invitation to a Virtual Meet-n-Greet video call. (Using Google Meet or Zoom) This will be a chance for you to see and hear from your child's teacher before the first day of school. We can't wait to say "Hi" to all of our students and help them see our smiling faces.

In addition, each teacher is also making a Welcome Video where they will introduce themselves to their new students and families as well as give a simple tour of the classroom.

Keep a lookout in your inbox for the invitation and video coming soon.

Health Office update:

Please send an extra set of clothing (shirt, pants, underwear, socks) in a Ziplock bag, labeled with your child's name, to school on the first day. This bag will be stored in the classroom to be used in case of accidents or spills. If a student does not have an extra set of clothes to change into when necessary, parents will be called to come to school to provide them. Thank you for your understanding.

We're Digging In! (Learning and Friendships!)

Email: nathan.jarot@d303.org
Website: https://anderson.d303.org/
Location: 35W071 Villa Maria Road, St. Charles, IL, USA
Phone: 331-228-3300