If you have not done so, please take a moment to select your preferred Learning Environment for the upcoming school year. This must be completed by returning families by Friday, July 31st at 4 pm.
https://bit.ly/d54return2learn
Once you have made your decision, you must make sure you have completed the registration form in Powerschool.
Postponing Fall Parent Sports Meeting...Due to the current situation and the decision of the IESA to cancel early fall sports, tonight's fall parent sports meeting will be postponed until a later date when an update or proper guidelines have been released from the ISBE, IDPH, and IESA which will allow us to safely commence our sports programs. Information and updates regarding athletics will continue to be posted via our social media outlets. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact me. As always Thank You and Go Braves!
Dear District 54 and Morris Families,
I just wanted to give you an update on the current decision that the IESA has made with regard to early fall sports. At this time they have decided to cancel regular seasons and state series of boys and girls golf, boys baseball, girls softball, and boys and girls cross-country for the 2020-21 school year. They have also stated that there will not be any modifications to the schedules or timing of these seasons. With regards to Soccer and Cheer we are still waiting for clarification and I will post that information when a decision is made. Although this is not the news that we wanted to hear, the IESA has held off on cancelling anything else at this time in hopes that we will still be able to hold our other sports. All those that have completed the registration process and paid will have their money refunded.
I will keep you updated with any new information. See here to read the entire statement from the IESA https://www.iesa.org/
Given that this is an unprecedented time that we are living through, especially in regards to athletics, there may be some modifications to the game play, schedule, seating, season etc... But know that we at District 54 believe in the importance of our interscholastic athletic programs, and that we are working diligently in order to create a safe environment for our athletes to compete.
Stay Safe and I will keep you posted with any new information
Thank you and Go Braves!
As for now, some important upcoming dates...Softball Tryouts will be Tuesday and Wednesday July 28-29, 9-10:30am at West Side Park across the street from Morris Grade School. Baseball tryouts will be held on Monday-Tuesday August 3-4, 9-10:30am at Roth Field. The first Cross Country practice will be held on Monday August 10th, 9-10:30am. A starting date for soccer has not been settled on at this point, however I will post that information when it becomes available.
In order to ensure everyone’s safety at this time I will be hosting a parent meeting online via "Google Meets" on Monday July 27th from 6-7pm. If you have a google account use the following code: qdk-eadw-uhs. If you do not have a google account enter the following weblink to enter the meeting: meet.google.com/qdk-eadw-uhs. I highly encourage all of our families with athletes to join in this meeting, especially those with incoming 6th graders, as we will be going over the Return to Play guidelines, registration processes, verification forms as well as other important information.
Update on Fall Athletics...Dear District 54 and Morris Families, Due to the current situation with COVID 19, the IESA is currently in a holding pattern with Fall Athletics. They will be releasing information regarding Athletics this Friday July 24th. Hopefully at that time we will have the protocols and processes needed to commence our fall athletics as safely as possible. Until that time we will proceed with our athletic sign ups as usual on our athletic website (https://il.8to18.com/ShabbonaMS/). Just click on "Registration" on the grey bar and follow the prompts.
A few reminders…Remember that all athletes must be registered on our athletic website (https://il.8to18.com/ShabbonaMS/) with all forms read and verified and have an up-to-date physical on file with our nurses at District 54, PRIOR to participation in either practices or tryouts.
A Message to the Students of Morris 54 from Mr. Raffel:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TrXBygNuUAI&t=4s
Please take a moment to vote on your preferred Learning Environment for the upcoming school year.
https://bit.ly/D54surveypart2
Morris 54 Back to School Survey:
https://bit.ly/D54back2school
Please take a moment to provide us with the valuable feedback we need to make decisions for our return to school this Fall!
We are currently accepting applications for a 6th grade English/Language Arts Teacher! Follow this 👇link for more information and to apply! 😁
https://www.applitrack.com/morris54/onlineapp/default.aspx…
Please follow this link for important information about the 2020-2021 school year!
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/765087/School_District_Closure_Letter_6.24.20__3_.pdf
The June 15, 2020 Board Meeting will be held electronically via the link below. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7Y5JNSPwlLbRakofly7XVg
(please copy and paste the link in your browser). The meeting starts at 6:00.
Any Public Comment must be submitted by 5:45 p.m. via https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdDOg-C7-CV-zVg3vuuvJOwT_FB0ROw64A0a4Osx8etUfnFkQ/viewform (please copy and paste the link in your browser). Any Public comment submitted will be read into the record.
Back-to-School Applications are now available online at
https://www.wecareofgrundy.com/back-to-school-assistance-2020?fbclid=IwAR1mAU1h7tCLxYhF32HAYHteBcxdWuYyBMoyhlcjKPYMlJV1sHZbjwjYQgY
People in need of assistance with clothes and school supplies for back to school this year can print out the application, fill out and email back to We Care at school@wecareofgrundy.com or fax to 815-942-4556.
Assistance will be in the form of a per child voucher to Walmart for school supplies or clothing.
The deadline to apply is July 24th, 2020!
Summer feeding information
We are now accepting applications for a 1st Grade Teacher! Please follow this link for more information and to apply!
https://www.applitrack.com/morris54/onlineapp/default.aspx?AppliTrackJobID=360&ref=
Sorry for the delay! Morning Announcements for May 22, 2020:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8aDJIIpFMgg
D54 Attendance Form:
https://bit.ly/attendance519thru522
Morning Announcements for 5/21/20:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dXtAuezTDE
D54 Attendance Forms:
https://bit.ly/attendance519thru522
YEARBOOK UPDATE.....
Unfortunately because of Covid-19 Lifetouch has been working at limited production. Therefore the yearbook delivery from Lifetouch has been delayed. We will keep you updated as we receive more information from Lifetouch.
As for distribution of the yearbooks that has yet to be decided until closer to the time of arrival. We will keep you posted on that as well on our FB page. Thanks for your understanding during these uncertain times.
