Show us your superhero!
Check out these fans who are missing their teachers. Don't forget to email your photos to bvphotos@bureauvalley.net
Lets see your favorite sports attire in honor of our wonderful staff! Email your photos to bvphotos@bureauvalley.net
Help us celebrate our AMAZING staff! Send your photos of you celebrating each theme day to bvphotos@bureauvalley.net
Help us celebrate our AMAZING staff!
Be sure to check out Max and Gronk. They have some food art to show off in today's video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1efHU6rCy8
Reminder: Packet and food pick up is today from 10:30 - 12:00. You only need to return your packet if you are UNABLE to send pictures of completed work to your teachers electronically.
4/21/20
Dear Bureau Valley Families,
Due to the extension of Illinois school closures through the rest of the academic year we are adjusting our remote learning packet return procedures. We do however strongly encourage those of you already taking pictures of completed items and sending them to your teachers via email or texts to continue doing so instead of returning the packets. This is the preferred and safest way to communicate with teachers and receive feedback from them. If you are unable to communicate this way, you may now begin returning your packets when picking up your new packets each Wednesday. Please know that materials collected will be disinfected and sit for several days before they are given to your teacher to review and provide feedback.
We are working on a plan for returning your child’s materials from school to you at the conclusion of remote learning and will communicate that plan soon. Please know that we will continue to provide engaging learning activities and opportunities each week which will continue to be posted on the district website or can be picked up on the following dates:
Packet Distribution Remote Learning Days covered
Wednesday, April 22 4 days: April 22, 23, 24, 28 (April 27-no remote learning)
Wednesday, April 29 5 days: April 29, 30 May 1, 4, 5
Wednesday, May 6 4 days: May 6, 7, 8, 12 (May 11-no remote learning)
Wednesday, May 13 7 days: May 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21 (May 22-no remote learning)
The last day of remote learning will be May 21st with the 22nd being a professional development day for staff. We hope you and your family are staying healthy during this time and remember our staff is here to help in any way that we can.
Sincerely,
Kristie Cady
April 17, 2020
Dear Storm Families and Staff,
Today, Governor J.B. Pritzker announced the end of in-person learning for the 2019-20 school year. This news is disheartening since we had held hope that we could reunite students and teachers in our schools; however, we value and respect the highest priority of keeping all members of the Bureau Valley family safe and healthy as we band together to stop the spread of this virus.
As we move forward with the governor’s decision, Bureau Valley schools will continue to use Remote Learning policies and procedures that have been developed and implemented since April 1st. This learning plan will continue through May 21st, though there will be no Remote Learning on the following weekdays: April 27th, May 11th, and May 22nd.
In addition to measures for Remote Learning, food services will continue to be offered on Mondays and Wednesdays through May 20th, including on non-Remote Learning days. These meals can be collected from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the same locations in our communities that we’ve been using.
The Bureau Valley administrative team knows you likely have many questions and concerns at this time, many of which we also have now. We will continue working hard to determine and communicate solutions that focus on our top priorities: maintaining safety for all, supplying meals for students, and providing meaningful learning opportunities. The decisions may take some time as we await further guidance from the government, health agencies, and the Illinois State Board of Education. Therefore, we appreciate your patience and understanding while we strive to provide a successful path that focuses on the best interests of the students, families, and staff members.
Sincerely,
The Bureau Valley CUSD #340 Administrative Team
Garden Tower Update
Max and Gronk learn about artist Chuck Close from Mrs. Berry.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_V49_qJdUw
Happy Easter from Max, Gronk and Mrs. Berry.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKnTuGY9jYI
Pre and post photos from today’s harvest.
Harvest from our Garden Tower in Wyanet.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPFwWKJYcJc
PreK -5 packets for week two of remote learning will be available for pick up on Wednesday, April 8th from 10:30 - 12:00 if you would like a printed copy.
April 5, 2020
Dear Bureau Valley Elementary Families,
We understand that the challenges families are experiencing due to the current threat of Covid-19 and the stay at home order for Illinois are stressful to everyone involved and want to assure you that our main focus is the health and well being of our students and families.
Many of you have asked about completing the work made available to you and how grading will work. Just like when we are in school the teachers will not grade 100% of what your child completes. They will, however, grade the key items they find most important for your child, which will be indicated by a star on the top right corner. You are encouraged to have your child complete all the work since it is practice for the items that will be graded, but please remember at this time you know your family and child the best. Please do what is manageable.
As a reminder, your student’s grade can not be negatively impacted during remote learning. We do not wish to add additional stress to families to assess their child’s achievement; instead, we seek to maintain communication with families regarding the progress they are seeing at home. We ask that families establish regular and consistent communication with their teacher. This may be through phone calls, emails, Class DOJO, or other digital resources that are available.
Our teachers will be available to you through office hours from 9:00 -11:00 and 12:00 - 3:00 on remote learning days. We understand you may be working with your child outside of those hours. You are welcome to send communication when it is convenient for your family, but please understand that outside of the teacher’s office hours there may be a delay in response.
Being at home all day is NOT our normal! Our kids are not used to being in their houses all day long. Children are grieving right now. Out of the blue, they lost a lot. It is wonderful that so many opportunities are available online, but it's not the same. They lost their in-person time with friends, their daily routine, and the predictability of life that gives us security. HONOR that grief process!
It's okay and even necessary to be REAL with yourself about what's actually happening. Our lives may never be the same after this. If you crumble, honor that. I promise you, your child will learn. We learn from all of life!
Scheduling Reminder/Changes:
Friday 4/10 - No School as originally planned
Monday 4/13 - Staff Professional Development Day - No remote learning planned
Monday 4/27 - Staff Professional Development Day - No remote learning planned
Remote learning materials will be posted on bv340.org.
We know things can be very confusing and overwhelming at this time and hope to provide some structure and normalcy for our students in these difficult times. Please reach out with any questions or concerns at any time.
Sincerely,
Kristie Cady
Principal, Bureau Valley Elementary
Check out Mrs. Berry, Max, and Gronk as they teach you about hearts.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYZJ37ymgXU
