Carlock Corner

Sunday, March 9: Daylight Savings Day

Monday, March 10: IAR Window begins

Monday, March 17: St. Patrick's Day

Tuesday, March 18: Erin's Law Starts

Thursday, March 20: 3rd grade wax museum

Friday, March 21: Last Day before Spring Break

Monday, March 24 - Sunday, March 31: Spring Break (No School)

Monday, March 31: Return to School

Erin’s Law (105 ILCS 5/10-23.13) requires the District to adopt and implement a policy addressing

sexual abuse of children that includes, among other things, an age-appropriate and evidence-

informed curriculum for students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Illinois law (105 ILCS

110/3) also requires the District to provide age-appropriate sexual abuse and assault awareness

and prevention education to students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. However, no student

in kindergarten through 8th grade shall be required to take or participate in any instruction for

recognizing and avoiding sexual abuse if the student’s parent/guardian submits written objection

and refusal to participate in the instruction (105 ILCS 5/27-13.2).

This is your minimum five-day notice that Erin’s Law child sexual abuse instruction will begin for

your child.

Written Objection(s) and/or Opt-outs

No student is required to participate in Erin’s Law child sexual abuse instruction, and no penalty

exists for refusing to take or participate in such instruction. However, students whose parents

choose not to have them participate in Erin’s Law instruction will be provided an alternative

assignment.

If you do not want your child to participate in Erin’s Law instruction, please complete the following

request and return it to your child’s classroom teacher within five school days.

The Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) is a statewide assessment that measures students’ academic progress in reading and math. It is important for students to take the exam seriously and to do their best, as the results are used to inform instruction and help schools identify areas where students may need additional support.

The following strategies will best support your child during the exam weeks:

1. Encourage a regular sleep schedule: Make sure your child is getting enough sleep, especially the night before the test. It can be helpful to establish a regular bedtime routine in the days leading up to the assessment to ensure they are well-rested and alert. Make sure that your child arrives on time.

2. Provide a healthy breakfast or remind your student to eat at school in the AM: Eating a nutritious breakfast can help fuel your child’s brain and provide them with the energy they need to focus during the test. Consider offering whole grains, protein, and fresh fruit for a balanced meal.

3. Promote a positive attitude: Encourage your child to do their best, but also remind them that it’s okay to make mistakes. A positive attitude can help your child feel more confident and perform better on the assessment.

Thank you for your support!

--Carlock 3rd, 4th & 5th Grade--

Teachers, parents, and students across Illinois have an opportunity to participate in the Illinois 5Essentials Survey.

Unit 5 students in grades 4th-12th will be given the opportunity to take this survey. If you would like your student to opt out of the 5 Essentials Survey please email their teacher and fitzgeke@unit5.org (grades 4th & 5th only) by Monday, Feb. 24.

This survey is designed to generate a detailed picture of the inner workings of your child's school.

Your participation in the parent portion of the survey will help us understand the environment at your child's school. Your identity and survey responses will be kept completely confidential and will never be connected to you or your child.

The Illinois 5Essentials Survey will be conducted through Friday, March 29, 2024.

To take the survey:

1. Visit https://survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois/

2. Click on "Start here" under the Parent category

3. You may enter your email address but that is not required. It is completely optional.

4. Enter "McLean" for the County

5. Begin typing your child's school name and you should see it pop up. Click on the appropriate school.

Please take a separate survey for each school where you have a child enrolled.

The survey is also available in Spanish.

The Illinois 5Essentials gathers data related to five indicators that can predict important student outcomes. These five indicators that affect and predict school success are

• Effective Leaders

• Collaborative Teachers

• Involved Families

• Supportive Environments

• Ambitious Instruction

Research in more than 400 schools has shown that schools strong on at least three of these indicators were 10 times more likely to improve student learning gains in math and reading than those that were weak on three or more Essentials.

Please be aware that under the Protection of Pupil Rights Act. 20 U.S.C. Section 1232(c) (1) (A), you have the right to review a copy of the questions asked of your student(s). Survey questions can be found on the Illinois 5Essentials Support Center ( Illinois 5Essentials Survey Questions).

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact 5Essentials Client Services at 1-866-440-1874 or impact-surveys@uchicago.edu.

Carlock Public Library Upcoming Events

If you're interested in learning more about these programs, you can call or visit the library!

• Tuesday, March 4, 7 pm: Online Event - Exploring Space with Coralie Adam - Sign-up form
• Thursdays, March 6, 13, & 27, 9:30 am: Story Time (ages 5 and under)
• Friday, March 7, 1-2 pm: Writer's Workshop - Character Building - Sign-up form
• Thursday, March 13, 4:30 pm: Pages and Paws - Sign-up form
• Saturday, March 15, 10-11 am: Nomad Theatre Presents HERstory - Sign-up form
• Tuesday, March 18, 5:15-6 pm: Harry Potter Club (ages 8 and up) - Sign-up form
• Thursday, March 27, 5:30 pm: Bad Art Night - Sign-up form

Please follow our Carlock Twitter @CarlockEagles, Instagram @ carlockeagles_5, and our new Facebook Page - Carlock Eagles Principal Page to showcase all the wonderful teaching and learning happening in our school.

The Carlock Corner will be sent throughout the school year for families to stay updated with Carlock happenings.

Email: fitzgeke@unit5.org
Website: https://carlock.unit5.org/
Location: 301 W Washington St, Carlock, IL, USA
Phone: 309-557-4412

Carlock Cell Phone: 309-989-2643 (text or call) use after 2:30pm if no one answers main line
Facebook: Carlock Eagles Principal Page
Twitter: @Carlockeagles