Elementary Families:
We are receiving reports that, for a variety of reasons, some elementary classrooms across the District did not send their iPads or Chromebook devices home on Friday. We want to assure you that students will not be penalized for attendance and the individual schools or classrooms that are affected will communicate directly with the families regarding the situation.
School Leaders will share information with affected families via email and other direct communication by early tomorrow morning at the latest. Please look for these messages.. We appreciate your support and patience as we navigate this issue. We understand your frustration and want to put your mind at ease again that students will not be penalized in any way for grades or attendance because they do not have their device for tomorrow’s e-learning day.
To reiterate, each classroom or school that is affected by this will have a direct communication provided to them by the principal or the classroom teacher. We apologize for any worry or confusion that this has caused for some across the district.
In light of the ongoing winter weather conditions, District 186 will have an e-learning day Monday, January 22, 2024. Ensuring the safety and well-being of our students and staff is our utmost priority, and we thank you for your understanding as we collectively navigate through these weather challenges. We fully anticipate returning to school on January 23, 2024 in person. Please check your email for the e-learning instructions for attendance and more.
We are keeping a close eye on the evolving winter weather. We know planning ahead is essential for families, and we want to give you a heads-up about the POSSIBILITY of an e-learning day on Monday, January 22, 2024 due to the high probability of ice early tomorrow and throughout the day.
Our team is monitoring the predicted ice and wintery mix as well as the timing of this weather event, and we will notify you via alerts (Call/Text/Email & Social Media) as soon as a decision is made.
We are telling you this early this evening, so you can prepare for your families. We appreciate your understanding and appreciate your patience. Decisions like these are not taken lightly.
Stay tuned for updates, and thank you for being part of our District 186 community.
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Springfield Public Schools District 186 is open today, Friday, January 19, 2024.
Please note that with the cold temperatures & snow we have been experiencing we want to remind everyone to travel safe and make sure your student is bundled up and dressed appropriately. It is important that we work together to make sure students are prepared to go to school in cold weather.
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4th and 5th grade basketball tryouts have been rescheduled for tomorrow from 3:45-5:00.
The 4th and 5th grade basketball tryouts that were scheduled for this afternoon will be rescheduled.
Tomorrow is an e-learning day for all district 186 schools. All students are expected to login for instruction tomorrow. Students should be on Google Meet at 9am to meet with their teachers so attendance can be taken. Students will have independent work to complete after 9am. Teachers will remain online until 11am to answer questions. Please reach out to your child's teacher with any specific questions.
In anticipation of exceptionally cold temperatures expected tomorrow morning and a water main break that is still under repair at Jefferson Middle School, Springfield Public School District 186 will have an e-learning day on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. ALL District 186 schools will have an e-learning day on January 16th. Ensuring the safety and well-being of our students and staff is our utmost priority, and we thank you for your understanding as we collectively navigate through these weather challenges. Based on the weather forecast we anticipate being in school on Wednesday, January 17, 2024.
We have enacted our E-Learning day plan that allows students to receive asynchronous instruction at home, in lieu of using the District’s five extra days that have historically been added to the end of the school year.
To learn more about District 186’s E-Learning plan visit our E-Learning webpage - https://www.sps186.org/page/e-learning-information
No school on Monday, January 15th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr Day.
Jane Adams Jaguars Basketball Team Tryouts
Tuesday, January 16, 2024 from 3:45-5:00pm at Addams
Open to all 4th and 5th grade students!
*Must have transportation for pick up @ 5pm
*Boys and Girls Club or Scope students will dismiss back to programs @ 5pm.
There will be cheer tryouts on Wednesday the 17th from 2:30-4:30 at Addams. Tryouts are open to all 4th and 5th grade students.
It is very unlikely that we will have an e-learning day tomorrow, but the weather for the next two weeks appears to be of concern from time to time. Students will be bringing their devices home nightly for the next two weeks. This way we are prepared for anything that might happen. Please make sure devices are returned charged to school each day.
With winter weather possible within the next few months, please take a look at our parent e-learning info...
https://www.sps186.org/o/addams/article/1399020
Since it is getting colder outside, please make sure students are bringing their winter coats, hats, gloves, and scarves to school each day. They will be going out for lunch recess when it is 20 degrees or warmer outside.
The 5th graders will be presenting covered wagon models this Friday, January 5th, for their Westward Expansion unit.
Parents and students are invited to view their hard work and find out what they have learned throughout the unit.
The presentations will take place from 10:00am-11:30am and from 12:45pm-1:15pm.
The items from our Bobo's fundraiser are being delivered to Addams tomorrow afternoon. Families that sold items are responsible to pick up their items tomorrow beginning at 2:30. Items will not be sent home with students who walk or ride a bus. Pickup locations will be as follows: Car rider items will be by the car lane door; SCOPE and BGC items will be in those locations; and bus and walker items will in the library. Please call the office if you have any questions!
Students and Staff members are invited to participate in a holiday spirit week next week! See attached flyer for more info!
The holiday shop will be at Addams next week! Students can buy gifts for their family and friends!
Jane Addams will host our Winter Scholastic Book Fair Tuesday-Friday this week. Students may bring in money to shop or use the eWallet. To use the eWallet option, please visit our book fair site: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/janeaddams.
Our Bobo's Fundraiser is coming to an end! Money and order forms are due by Friday, December 1st at the latest! Students can start to turn in their order forms and money beginning tomorrow. Order forms and money must be turned in at the same time! Please call the office if you have any questions!