Morris Elementary School District #54

Welcome Back from Spring Break! Here are the morning announcements from Mr. Raffel for the week of March 30th. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2KEkaBsE0E&feature=youtu.be

Grab and Go Lunch Form. Please fill out the attached form for 3/31-4/7. If you cannot fill out the form, you may call our office by 10 am. Lunch Pick-Up will be from 11am-12 noon. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeRmpNZtinXn5zO3VZ4woaXmtcWUKUbj4aEPZuSyJ8Y2JvN_g/viewform

Please be safe and follow these guidelines from the IDPH!

Morris Grade School friends, WE MISS YOU! Please be safe, enjoy your extended time home with family/loved ones, be POSITIVE, and remember that we will get through this! ❤️

Dear District #54 Community, Please follow this link for an important update regarding our school closure. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/628663/School_District_Closure_Letter_3.20.20.pdf

Letter to Morris 54 Families: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RAiqUKVpawoT52rCOg0_t93CrAcSMG-EPf5rf97boT0/edit?usp=sharing

Here is an updated link for "Where in the Building is Mr. Raffel?" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFUmR4MnLJM

Here is a message and story from Mr. Raffel. http://bit.ly/problemraffel

Procedures for lunch pick up for the Grab and Go Program have adjusted slightly. We are asking that cars pull up to the front of the school in the circle drive. Employees will come to your car, check your names off the list and hand you your ordered lunches.

Here is a document to help you access your child's Google Account from home:http://bit.ly/d54goggleloginhelp A Parent's Guide to Google Classroom https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1PDVZvie0DnFbFEVFB8U3j89o1mD5BCUXTE6ymbb9y_k/mobilepresent?slide=id.g4f60ec15fb_1_0

Dear Morris Community Families: We have decided to provide free lunches for ALL children in Morris (18 years of age and under). If you would like to receive a lunch for your kids, please fill out the attached form. YOU MUST FILL OUT THE FORM SEPARATELY FOR EACH CHILD YOU ARE REQUESTING A LUNCH. If you cannot fill out the form for any reason, you may call our office (815) 942-0056 to place your order. All orders need to be in by 10 am in order to be ready for that day's pick-up. You may order for multiple days on the form or on your phone call. Lunch Pick-Up will be each day from 11am-12 noon at Morris Grade School. Please come to Door 24 to pick-up the lunch. If you have any questions or additional needs, please contact your school administrator. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd_nlbML8glnmdKUouIQdc-Ibdx-Z0swhXkU9a3qD_QIwTM0A/viewform

Internet Essentials from Comcast- Affordable Internet at Home for Eligible Households: https://www.internetessentials.com/covid19?fbclid=IwAR2Lfn-WAp1d2HgPMsg5q2WuCzxnVdU5WSPnewMELxIgOLZDe2EHEU8xj2s

Please see the attached letter with updated information regarding the upcoming school closure: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1m1UMKtvM0lT0-FuGlq5pd7MaPbuuGyd6caWJ2vfI_9w/edit?usp=sharing

Dear District #54 Community, Effective immediately, and until further notice, Morris Elementary School District #54 is closed. Please follow this link for more information regarding this closure. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/617961/School_District_Closure_Letter__2_.pdf​

Please remember that visitors need to bring their driver's license/photo ID to pick up their student or enter the building. Students will not be allowed to leave unless a Photo ID is present. Thank you for your cooperation as we implement our procedures to keep our students safe.

Unfortunately, District #54 PTO has to share the news of the postponement of our Fun Day Carnival, originally scheduled for this Saturday, March 14th. We will have updates soon for those of you who have already purchased wristbands, and/or wax hands. We will also announce our new date as soon as we have it. Thank you to everyone for your support. When available, updates will be posted on our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/District54PTO/ 

Please follow this link for important information regarding the Coronavirus. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/615614/Coronavirus_Community_Letter__1_.pdf

Volleyball Parents, due to an IESA directive, the Volleyball regional championship game at Saratoga has been cancelled for tonight.

Congratulation to Cadence Kent who placed last night in the IVC Spelling Bee. She was one of 39 8th grade students in the competition and took home 3rd place. Great Job Cadence!!

Congratulations to the Morris Grade School Lady Braves Volleyball Team for defeating Richland in 2 games in the IESA Regional Semifinals and advancing to the Championship where they will play crosstown rivals Saratoga @ Saratoga tonight at 430. Great job Ladies and Go Braves!