CCSD21 http://ccsd21.org/news/ News RSS Tue, 27 May 2014 19:29:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://floodlightdesign.comstudents-to-remain-in-dla-until-in-person-request-is-approvedhttp://ccsd21.org/news/students-to-remain-in-dla-until-in-person-request-is-approvedMon, 29 Mar 2021 14:51:00 +0000http://ccsd21.org/news/students-to-remain-in-dla-until-in-person-request-is-approvedThe following message was sent to CCSD21 families of DISTANCE LEARNING ACADEMY (DLA) STUDENTS only through ParentSquare, the district’s notification tool. DLA families who did not receive this message should contact their school’s main office to ensure their contact information is up to date. Dear CCSD21 DLA families, We hope you had a restful Spring Break. As a reminder, principals are currently evaluating the requests made by DLA students to return to school in person. If your family requested a transfer from DLA to in-person instruction, your child will remain in the Distance Learning Academy until you receive confirmation from your child\'s principal for the transfer. The transition to in-person instruction for those whose requests are approved will happen no sooner than Monday, April 12. All DLA students are expected to continue engaging in school virtually until they can be accommodated in person, meaning current DLA students should not arrive at their school in person tomorrow. DLA families that did not request a transfer to in-person instruction can disregard this message; virtual instruction will continue as usual. Thank you. ]]>schedule-as-ccsd21-returns-from-spring-breakhttp://ccsd21.org/news/schedule-as-ccsd21-returns-from-spring-breakSat, 27 Mar 2021 10:46:00 +0000http://ccsd21.org/news/schedule-as-ccsd21-returns-from-spring-breakMonday, March 29
  • Full day at school for in-person K & 1st graders
  • Full remote day for in-person 2nd-5th graders
  • Full day of hybrid rotation for in-person 6th-8th graders
Tuesday, March 30
  • Full day at school for in-person K-5th graders
  • Full day of hybrid rotation continues for in-person 6th-8th graders
Monday, April 12
  • Full-day, full-week instruction at school begins for in-person 6th-8th graders
All Distance Learning Academy students will resume school virtually, as usual, on Monday, March 29. Requests to transfer students from the DLA to in-person are still being considered. DLA students will remain in DLA until the family receives a transfer confirmation from their building principal. [/column]\"\" ]]>updated-cdc-guidance-for-plexiglass-barriershttp://ccsd21.org/news/updated-cdc-guidance-for-plexiglass-barriersFri, 26 Mar 2021 15:09:00 +0000http://ccsd21.org/news/updated-cdc-guidance-for-plexiglass-barriersThe following message was sent to CCSD21 families through ParentSquare, the district’s notification tool. Families who did not receive this message should contact their school’s main office to ensure their contact information is up to date. Dear CCSD21 families, In its updated COVID-19 guidance to schools, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has lowered the minimum social distance from 6 feet to 3 feet in classrooms. A minimum 6 feet of social distancing is still required while in active physical education, at lunch, and recess. In addition, the CDC has removed its recommendation for the use of physical barriers between students in classrooms. The district intended to place plexiglass barriers on the desks of students who were in classrooms that were not at a full 6 feet of social distancing. With the new change in CDC guidance, we will no longer be placing those barriers on desks unless it is specifically requested by the classroom teacher. Likewise, any parent who would like a plexiglass barrier placed on their child’s desk may request one by contacting their child’s school principal. If due to facilities or scheduling, a child’s classroom is being used for lunch, plexiglass dividers will be provided for use on desks during the lunch period. Please do not hesitate to contact your school’s principal with any questions or concerns. Thank you. ]]>statement-on-criminal-charges-against-former-cooper-middle-school-teacherhttp://ccsd21.org/news/statement-on-criminal-charges-against-former-cooper-middle-school-teacherFri, 26 Mar 2021 14:55:00 +0000http://ccsd21.org/news/statement-on-criminal-charges-against-former-cooper-middle-school-teacherYesterday, March 25, 2021, CCSD21 was informed by the Vernon Hills Police Department that former Cooper Middle School teacher Ilan Gibori was taken into custody after being charged with multiple counts of criminal sexual assault. Mr. Gibori left District 21 in July 2019 to pursue a different career opportunity. During the last year of his employment in CCSD21, the 2018-2019 school year, Mr. Gibori was a sixth grade teacher at Cooper. The safety and well being of our students, past, present, and future, is our top priority and we will continue to work with law enforcement as it investigates this matter.  Counseling and student support teams will be present at Cooper Middle School on Monday, March 29, and in the coming days to offer counseling and emotional support to any in-person or virtual student who may need it.  If any member of the community has additional information to report on this matter, they are asked to contact the Vernon Hills Police Department Criminal Investigations Unit at 847-247-4891 or the Buffalo Grove Police Department at 847-459-2560. Please do not hesitate to contact district21@ccsd21.org with any questions. ]]>middle-school-transition-to-full-five-days-for-in-person-studentshttp://ccsd21.org/news/middle-school-transition-to-full-five-days-for-in-person-studentsFri, 19 Mar 2021 11:03:00 +0000http://ccsd21.org/news/middle-school-transition-to-full-five-days-for-in-person-studentsThe following message was sent to CCSD21 MIDDLE SCHOOL families only through ParentSquare, the district’s notification tool. Middle school families that did not receive this message should contact their school’s main office to ensure their contact information is up to date. Dear middle school families, At its regular meeting on Thursday, March 18th, the Board of Education authorized the return to a full five days of in-person learning for middle school students currently enrolled in the in-person hybrid program. This transition will take place Monday, April 12, 2021. In order to accommodate all in-person students at the required minimum of 3 feet of social distancing in regular classroom settings and 6 feet during lunch and active Physical Education, the district will need to replace a significant portion of the two-person tables and other classroom furniture currently in use with smaller one-person tables. Those tables have been ordered and we are awaiting confirmation of their expected delivery date. In addition, middle schools continue to work through significant logistical challenges around ensuring minimal social distancing requirements in lunch periods. The district is reviewing the requests of families who wish to transfer from the Distance Learning Academy back to full in-person attendance and will contact families if and when we are able to grant those requests. ]]>deadline-approaches-to-complete-5essentials-surveyhttp://ccsd21.org/news/deadline-approaches-to-complete-5essentials-surveyThu, 18 Mar 2021 14:15:00 +0000http://ccsd21.org/news/deadline-approaches-to-complete-5essentials-survey One component of measuring school improvement in the State of Illinois is a comprehensive survey of staff members, parents, and 4th through 12th grade students. The 5Essentials survey is produced by the University of Chicago and is used throughout Illinois by the Illinois State Board of Education for school improvement planning and data collection. The survey is available now through April 2nd at: https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/ Please take a few moments to anonymously share your family\'s feedback. ]]>updated-travel-guidance-from-cook-countyhttp://ccsd21.org/news/updated-travel-guidance-from-cook-countyWed, 17 Mar 2021 15:13:00 +0000http://ccsd21.org/news/updated-travel-guidance-from-cook-county
  • Any adult (18 years or older) traveling from a state on the Orange list on this webpage is directed to obtain a negative COVID-19 test result (Rapid or PCR) no more than 72 hours prior to arrival in suburban Cook County. If unable to meet the testing requirements while out of state, they can be tested after they arrive home and quarantine until they receive a negative test result.
  • Any individual traveling internationally should be tested (Rapid or PCR) 3-5 days after they arrive home and continue to quarantine for a full 7 days after their return. Even if you test negative, stay home and self-quarantine for the full 7 days.
  • Children under the age of 18 are exempt from the guidance if they have traveled domestically with adults who receive a negative COVID-19 test (Rapid or PCR).
  • Adults who choose to be tested related to travel in place of a student must be the same adults who left, traveled, and returned home with the student. They must be tested according to the specific travel circumstances outlined above.
  • All test results must be turned into the school nurse prior to returning to school.
  • Anyone who does not turn in a test results to their school nurse will need to quarantine for 10 days upon their return home.
  • Those that are fully vaccinated and have not had symptoms are exempt from the domestic travel quarantine and testing requirements outlined above. Fully vaccinated is defined as being at least two weeks after the second dose of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine or at least two weeks after receipt of one dose of a single-dose COVID vaccine.
  • Any student who has tested positive for COVID in the past 90 days is exempt from this guidance as long as they have completed the 10 day isolation period, have a documented positive test, and remain asymptomatic during their travel.
    • If domestic travel to an orange state is unavoidable:
    • If the adult(s) traveling to an orange state with the child are fully vaccinated prior to travel, the child needs to be tested OR quarantine for 10 days.
    • If the adult(s) traveling to an orange state with the child are NOT fully vaccinated, the adult can be tested OR the child can be tested OR quarantine for 10 days.
    We are asking our District families to please make testing arrangements in advance to assure that test results can be turned into the school nurse prior to your child’s return to school. Students who have traveled and do not submit negative test results to the school nurse on the timeline outlined above will be required to quarantine instead. Additionally, it is important that those traveling:
    • Monitor symptoms for 14 days after returning from travel.
    • Practice social distancing, mask-wearing, and hand hygiene.
    Our District continues to follow state and local safety guidance to keep our schools and community safe. We are deeply grateful for the sustained efforts and cooperation in addressing this public health challenge. ]]>    in-partnership-with-ccsd21-jewel-osco-vaccinates-1600-plus-school-staff-seniorshttp://ccsd21.org/news/in-partnership-with-ccsd21-jewel-osco-vaccinates-1600-plus-school-staff-seniorsSat, 13 Mar 2021 09:41:00 +0000http://ccsd21.org/news/in-partnership-with-ccsd21-jewel-osco-vaccinates-1600-plus-school-staff-seniorsshield-illinois-covid-testing-town-hall-monday-march-8http://ccsd21.org/news/shield-illinois-covid-testing-town-hall-monday-march-8Sun, 07 Mar 2021 15:30:00 +0000http://ccsd21.org/news/shield-illinois-covid-testing-town-hall-monday-march-8Deerfield 109 SHIELD Testing Town Hall. Individuals who are interested in joining the parent night but would prefer to watch the Deerfield 109 Town Hall on their own time can instead join the CCSD21 Zoom at approximately 7:50 PM. Individuals can submit questions about SHIELD testing at any time during the parent night through Zoom’s Q&A feature. The parent night will also be streamed on CCSD21\'s YouTube channel, though individuals watching through YouTube will not be able to submit questions. The Town Hall will also be archived on YouTube for access at a later date. More information about SHIELD Illinois testing is available here: The implementation of a comprehensive testing program is an important part of our effort to increase the amount of in-person learning time. For this reason, testing for in-person students will be considered mandatory unless there is a specific and valid reason that a child should be exempted. Any parent or guardian seeking an exemption to mandatory testing should contact their school principal. ]]>ccsd21-parent-informed-consent-for-shield-illinois-rapid-rtpcr-testhttp://ccsd21.org/news/ccsd21-parent-informed-consent-for-shield-illinois-rapid-rtpcr-testFri, 05 Mar 2021 16:15:00 +0000http://ccsd21.org/news/ccsd21-parent-informed-consent-for-shield-illinois-rapid-rtpcr-testThe following message was sent to CCSD21 families of IN-PERSON STUDENTS only through ParentSquare, the district’s notification tool. Parents of in-person students should log in to ParentSquare to complete the consent form for each child. Parents who did not receive this message should contact their school’s main office to ensure their contact information is up to date. As School District 21 expands to full days of in-person instruction, we will add extra mitigation efforts to protect our students and staff, including weekly COVID-19 testing. Testing will be administered to all in-person students beginning Tuesday, March 16. This is a non-invasive saliva test and there is no cost to families for testing. CCSD21 has partnered with SHIELD Illinois (University of Illinois) to administer the saliva PCR tests. Results will be available to School District 21 within 24 hours of testing and will be shared with the student’s parent/guardian by email shortly thereafter. More information about SHIELD Illinois testing is available here: Additionally, a virtual parent information night about SHIELD testing will be held Monday, March 8, at 7:00 PM. The evening will begin with a livestream replay of the Deerfield 109 SHIELD Testing Town Hall (linked above). Individuals who are interested in joining the parent night but would prefer to watch the Deerfield 109 Town Hall on their own time can instead join the CCSD21 Zoom at approximately 7:50 PM. Individuals can submit questions about SHIELD testing at any time during the parent night through Zoom’s Q&A feature. The implementation of a comprehensive testing program is an important part of our effort to increase the amount of in-person learning time. For this reason, testing for in-person students will be considered mandatory unless there is a specific and valid reason that a child should be exempted. Any parent or guardian seeking an exemption to mandatory testing should contact their school principal. Please complete the consent form below in order for your child to participate in this critical mitigation effort. If you have specific concerns about your child’s ability to participate in the weekly testing, or are having difficulty completing the form, please contact your child’s school. The deadline to complete the COVID-19 Testing Consent Form is 11:59 PM on Friday, March 12. Families of in-person students must log in to ParentSquare to complete one consent form for each student. Text of the consent form can be found here. ]]>