Morris Elementary School District #54

We have scheduled our first two Remote Learning Planning Days for the 2020-2021 school. These are Teacher Institute Days given to districts by the Illinois State Board of Education specifically geared to provide professional development and time for teachers to increase their ability to deliver effective remote learning lessons. The dates are Friday, September 11, 2020 and Friday, October 9, 2020. There will be not student attendance or remote lessons on these days. The other three days will take place later in the school year and will be announced once they are planned. Thank you for your continued support and cooperation.

XC Parents and Runners. Due to poor weather conditions, practice has been cancelled for tonight. Please contact your coaches with any questions.

Dear Parents and Players, Baseball and Softball games vs Coal City tonight, both home and away, have been Cancelled due to weather and poor field conditions. The games have been rescheduled for tomorrow at their same respective venues and times. Please contact your Coaches with any questions. Thank You and Go Braves!

Breakfast & Lunch Order Form for Week of August 31st: This form is for ALL STUDENTS who wish you access our school lunch program. PLEASE NOTE: Free lunches are only available to families who have applied and qualified for this program. If you need financial assistance, please contact Chris Lines (Food Service Director). Otherwise, your account will be charged for the breakfast and lunches ordered on this form. You will need to fill out a form for each student needing meals. All orders must be submitted by 9 am the day you request lunch. http://bit.ly/d54lunch831

The Lady Braves A Softball team lost a close one tonight vs Chanahon 9-8. Get'em next time!!

Congratulations to the Braves XC Team as they opened up their season at Chanahon tonight

Congratulations to the Lady Braves B softball team as they hit their stride in a 17-7 victory vs Chanahon. The boys B baseball lost a tough one vs Chanahon. Get'em next time. Great Job and Go Braves!!

Hello Everyone, I just wanted to share an update regarding the IESA position on spectators wearing face coverings. From now on the IESA will be following the guidelines set forth by the ISBE and DCEO which states the following on page 8 of the document... "Spectators should wear face covering over their nose and mouth at all times except for when eating, drinking, or when outside and able to maintain a safe social distance." You may view the full document at https://coronavirus.illinois.gov/sfc/servlet.shepherd/document/download/069t000000CyCndAAF?operationContext=S1

2019-2020 Yearbooks have arrived...FINALLY! We will send them home with Hybrid Students on Friday, August 28th. For Remote Students and last year's 8th Graders we will have a Yearbook Pick-Up on Monday, August 31st from 2-4 pm. You will pull up by Door 2 and give your name and we will check you off the list and give you your Yearbook. We have about 50 extra Yearbooks. We will sell them during the pick up time on a first come, first serve basis. The cost is $15 and you may pay with cash or a check.

Please follow this link for important information regarding an incident at school today. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/884041/Trespass_Letter__1_.pdf

The Morris Braves B ⚾️ team lost a tough one tonight 8-5 to Wilmington. Get'em next time Boys. Go Braves!

A nice comeback try for the Boys A Baseball team tonight but ended the game with loss against Wilmington 13-6. Nice Effort Boys! Go Braves!!

A great night for the Lady Braves A softball team who defeated Wilmington 18-3!! The B team had a valient effort but lost 8-6. Good Effort 👍 Go Braves

Please follow this link for new IESA Face Mask Requirements for players and spectators! https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/880961/IESAFaceCoverings.pdf

If you did not have a chance to pick up you supplies on Friday, the next pick up date will be Tuesday, August 25th from 2-4 pm. Parents should enter Door 28. If you have any questions, please contact the office.

A Message and reminders for Students: Fully Remote Learners- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oN-3ruumyoA&feature=youtu.be Hybrid Learners- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrIcpqaRtaE&feature=youtu.be

Breakfast & Lunch Order Form for Week of August 24th: This form is for ALL STUDENTS who wish you access our school lunch program. PLEASE NOTE: Free lunches are only available to families who have applied and qualified for this program. If you need financial assistance, please contact Chris Lines (Food Service Director). Otherwise, your account will be charged for the breakfast and lunches ordered on this form. You will need to fill out a form for each student needing meals. All orders must be submitted by 9 am the day you request lunch. http://bit.ly/d54lunch824

Self-Certification Parents must self-certify their child each morning by 7:55 am (6th-8th Grade) and 8:20 am (Kindergarten-5th Grade). *If your child is exhibiting any symptoms, you must call the main office to report their symptoms and absence.* Parents can access the link via the Powerschool portal: https://district54.powerschool.com/public/home.html Click the Health Ed Check tab on the top left-hand side. Fill out the questions on the page. To do additional student(s), they would need to return to Powerschool, click the other student, and then click the Health Ed Check tab again. Fill out the questions same as above.

Attention Bus Riders! Please follow this link to view the password protected bus route spreadsheet and to obtain the Self-Certification Form! The password was communicated to parents via email/text communication from us. http://morris54il.apptegy.us/o/district/browse/162237

This is a reminder that we will have a supply pickup for all Kindergarten Students and all Fully Remote Students tomorrow, Friday, August 21st. Families should come in the following order: Last Names: A-F - 9-10 am G-L - 11am-12 noon M-R - 1-2 pm S-Z - 3-4 pm Makeup Time - 4:30-6 pm Parents should enter through Door 28 and MUST wear a mask. This is only for Parents, since they must sign out the materials. Thank you for your cooperation as we prepare for the upcoming school year!