Bureau Valley Wyanet Elementary

K-5 Art Easter Island Gronk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJBvazaWOoc

If you have a K-5 student all their material is posted on the website, sent to you in an email and available by printed packet. If you want a packet, pick up today from 10:30-12 or call the office for other arrangements. We ask you let your teacher know by Friday if you would like to continue to get packets or if all online is what works best for your family.

March 30, 2020 Dear Bureau Valley Families, With many changing guidelines over the past few weeks, I want to personally thank all of you for your patience, flexibility, and support as we all navigate through this unusual situation together. Bureau Valley students will begin Remote Learning on Wednesday, April 1, 2020. On Friday, March 27, 2020, the Illinois State Board of Education released new guidance for student learning. Rather than forwarding the lengthy guidelines for Remote Learning, this letter will attempt to simplify the information as it will pertain to Bureau Valley students. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What is Remote Learning? Remote learning is defined as an “educational program designed to provide continuation of learning for students under conditions that prohibit the learner and instructor from being in the same physical space.” Remote learning will be required for Illinois schools until in-person learning is permitted. Currently, the governor has closed schools through April 7th; however, many people anticipate the closure of schools may extend past this date. How and what will students be learning? PreK-5: Students will receive printed packets of work in addition to online platforms used in the classroom. Families need to pick up their child’s packet at the building their child attends on Wednesday, April 1 from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 or call the office prior to Wednesday to make alternative arrangements. 6-8: Starting on April 1st, teachers will be communicating daily lessons and assignments by 9:00 a.m. via Gmail, Google Classroom, etc. These learning opportunities will be specific to the classes that students currently have in the fourth quarter. Students are expected to complete all activities and assignments at a pace and time that works best for them. All teachers will be available to answer questions and help students during their office hours. How will students learn if they don’t have internet access? Students who advise they could not access the material electronically will be provided paper copies and/or alternative assignments to complete with no penalty. How will daily attendance be recorded? Pre K - 5: Attendance will be based on teacher communication and the completion of packets provided by teachers for students. Students need to communicate with their teacher at least once a week on how they are doing with their learning. Students will be marked present unless communicated otherwise. 6-8: Students will be required to report their daily attendance by 11:00 a.m. on each day of Remote Learning. Students need to login to TeacherEase and will be asked to “Please Check-in to E-Learning”. They will then select the green check-in box and click done. They will then be marked present for the day. How will these assignments be graded? Based on recommendations from the Illinois State Board of Education, “student learning should continue during the remote learning period,” though homework should not “negatively impact” a student’s grade. With this guidance, Bureau Valley as follows: PreK - 5: Students will be expected to complete and provide evidence of the completion to their teacher. Teachers will communicate how that evidence should be shared. It may include emails, pictures of completed work, Google Docs, papers returned to the teacher when school resumes and/or other means which are communicated. 6-8: Assignments given during Remote Learning days (starting April 1st) will be scored and will count towards a student’s grade. Teachers will enter grades for each assignment in TeacherEase that will count as a grade. If the grade on an assignment would improve a student’s overall grade, it will be entered as is; however, if the grade would drop a student’s overall grade, the teacher will enter an “I” (incomplete) in the gradebook and provide opportunities for the student to redo the assignment until he/she successfully completes the assignment. Will students still be provided meals during Remote Learning? All students will be able to get free breakfasts and lunches on Remote Learning days. These meals will be distributed from 10:30-12:00 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Families will be provided with two breakfasts and two lunches at each day’s curbside pickup, which will ensure meals for the entire week. For more information, please click here. Can I enter the school, and will the office be open? Entrance into the building will be extremely limited. Visitors will need to state their reason for entry and may be asked to remain in the front foyer. The school offices will be staffed from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. to answer calls during each day of Remote Learning. Students who need supplies from lockers, paper-based learning materials, etc. should call the office in advance. What can I do to help stop the spread of the virus? Everyone is asked to please follow the regulations of the Illinois Department of Public Health, Bureau County Health Department, and other agencies in hopes of stopping the spread of the COVID-19 Coronavirus. These measures include following the “Stay at Home” order, enforcing social distancing, washing your hands frequently, disinfecting commonly used surfaces, etc. If you’re experiencing any symptoms, you should contact your local health care provider. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This letter, hopefully, provides some guidance and answers to your questions regarding education. More importantly, I hope that you and your family have remained safe and healthy during this pandemic. I understand that these times are unique and trying for all of us; however, the Bureau Valley family has already shown over the past few weeks that we can and will collectively help each other through these changes. While the future remains uncertain, I am confident that we will still rise up and succeed. Sincerely, Kristie Cady Principal, Bureau Valley Elementary

In an effort to obey the Governor’s “Stay at Home” order and practice social distancing, we will now ONLY be distributing meals on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. This plan will go into effect on Monday, March 30th. These FREE meals will be provided for children ages 18 and younger, or others who are currently enrolled at Bureau Valley CUSD #340. Families will be provided with 2 lunch meals and 2 breakfast meals via curbside service to span the entire week. If distribution days and times were to change due to the fluidity of the situation, district administration will provide notification to all community members. WHERE AND WHEN CAN I PICK UP THESE MEALS? Buda - Bus Stop (Younggren Center) Manlius - High School Front Door Sheffield - Bus Stop (United Church of Christ) Walnut - Elementary School a.m. parent drop off circle Wyanet - Elementary School a.m. parent drop off circle WHEN CAN I PICK UP THESE MEALS? Meals can be picked up at each site from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. We ask that people pick up one bag per child in their care and immediately leave the site. WHAT IF I CAN’T GET TO THE SITE? Call your students' building between the hours of 9:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. and we will try our best to accommodate you. CAN I COME ONCE AND GET ENOUGH FOOD FOR THE WEEK? Due to our resources, it is best to get food every other day. If you have limited transportation, please call your building and make your needs known and we will do our best to accommodate you. CAN I COME HELP PREPARE/DISTRIBUTE MEALS? We appreciate the community's willingness to help! At this time we are trying our best to follow the social distancing guidelines and will be using our staff only. Mr. Jason Stabler

Please complete the survey if you have a student enrolled in preschool - 5th grade. We need accurate information to provide you with remote learning opportunities. https://forms.gle/scicpvjEkvtQakEg6

Art with Mrs. Berry - Artist Romero Britto https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZKW4mvJgGA

Where the Wild Things are with Mrs. Berry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UROPa6EHzP0

March 20, 2020 Dear Storm Families and Staff, On Friday, March 20th, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker issued a “Stay-at-Home” order for the entire state starting Saturday, March 21, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. This order essentially commands residents to stay in their homes as the officials take measures to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Residents can still shop for groceries, put gas in their cars, take walks outside, and collect prescriptions from pharmacies. All local roads, including the interstate highways and tollways, will remain open to traffic, as well. Under the governor’s directive, schools will continue to be closed through Tuesday, April 7th. Schools will tentatively reopen Wednesday, April 8th, unless otherwise mandated by the governor, Illinois State Board of Education, or local health agencies. This mandated closure also extends the canceling of all school activities and events, including sports, meetings, etc. Next week is our regularly planned spring break, and, therefore, most school functions were already scheduled to be off and district employees were to be given the time off. As a result, food services will not be available from March 21st through March 29th. Additionally, families and staff are strongly encouraged to take time for themselves as they normally would during spring break. If students or parents desire educational opportunities during their break, please check out the parent link on the district website for “Supplemental Educational Resources”. After our scheduled spring break, the district is confident that it will be able to provide meals during the extended school closure. As arrangements are made, we will communicate the hours and distribution process for meals from March 30th through April 7th. We will also communicate further opportunities for students’ learning for March 31st through April 7th after the Illinois Board of Education provides clarity and direction. It is with the guidance and mandates of state officials that we work to ensure the safety and well-being of all members of the Bureau Valley family. We strongly encourage our population to follow the advice of officials in an effort to stop the spread of the COVID-19 Coronavirus to get everyone back to school as soon as possible to continue our communities’ drive for Unity, Excellence, and Pride. Thank you for your continued support, flexibility, and patience. Sincerely, The Bureau Valley CUSD #340 Administrative Team

Origami Book Marks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGRwX4YsWU0

Check out the YouTube channel for activities to do with the sacks from lunch. Remember they are available from 10:30-12:00. If you can't get to a site call your students building between 9 and 11 and we'll help you out the best we can. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLOelXVV8c4

Meals are served from 10:30-12. You may pick up from any site, not just the town you live in. Bringing a grocery sack to carry your milk and juice would be a good idea.

Just a reminder the food is free to all kids age 18 and younger so please come and get it. Sites are open from 10:30-12:00. If you can’t come call your building from 9:00-11:00 for accommodations.

Bureau Valley is canceling school on Monday, March 16th due to recent developments related to the COVID-19 Virus.  Our curbside lunch program will begin tomorrow, Monday, March 16th between 10:30 and noon at the designated sites.  If you need any supplies from your student’s locker or medications, please call your child’s school to set up a time to pick up these items.  We will continue to communicate regularly with updates as this situation remains fluid.

Dear Bureau Valley CUSD #340 School Family, To provide additional support to our Bureau Valley CUSD #340 families, we will be providing FREE meals on Tuesday, March 17th through Friday, March 20th, and Monday, March 30th. Meals will be provided for children ages 18 and younger, or others who are currently enrolled at Bureau Valley CUSD #340. Families will be provided with lunch for that day as well as breakfast for the following morning via curbside service. We will not be serving meals on our scheduled Spring Break the week of March 23rd - March 27th; if this were to change due to the fluidity of the situation, district administration will provide notice to all community members. WHERE AND WHEN CAN I PICK UP THESE MEALS? Buda - Bus Stop (Younggren Center) Manlius - High School Front Door Sheffield - Bus Stop (United Church of Christ) Walnut - Elementary School a.m. parent drop off circle Wyanet - Elementary School a.m. parent drop off circle WHEN CAN I PICK UP THESE MEALS? Meals can be picked up at each site from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. We ask that people pick up one bag per child in their care and immediately leave the site. WHAT IF I CAN’T GET TO THE SITE? Call your students' building between the hours of 9:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. and we will try our best to accommodate you. CAN I COME ONCE AND GET ENOUGH FOOD FOR THE WEEK? Due to our resources, it is best to get food daily. If you have limited transportation, please call your building and make your needs known and we will do our best to accommodate you. CAN I COME HELP PREPARE/DISTRIBUTE MEALS? We appreciate the community's willingness to help! At this time we are trying our best to follow the social distancing guidelines and will be using our staff only. As always, thank you for your continued support of our Bureau Valley Schools, Mr. Jason R. Stabler, Superintendent

The BV Foundation board has decided to reschedule the drawdown to Saturday, May 9. It will still be held at Rediger's Shed in Wyanet. Doors open at 5:30, dinner at 6:00 with drawdown to follow at 7:15.

Monday, March 16th preschool will have morning classes from 8:00 - 10:30 and p.m. classes will be cancelled. Please watch your ClassDojo app for engaging activities for your children while they are home.

March 13, 2020 - 5:30 p.m. Dear Bureau Valley Parents & Community, On Monday, March 16th Bureau Valley Schools will be in session. Students will be dismissed at 1:00 p.m. and all evening activities will be canceled. In preparation for the impending closure and the E-Learning program, student attendance is beneficial and needed to ensure Chromebooks, books, papers, and other materials can be distributed. Effective Tuesday, March 17th through Monday, March 30th, schools in Bureau Valley School District #340 will be closed, as ordered by the governor due to the emergency declaration in response to COVID-19. Schools will tentatively reopen Tuesday, March 31st, unless otherwise notified. During school closures, all activities (practices, competitions, clubs/organizations) are postponed or canceled. As we come together in times like this, we appreciate the support and flexibility of the Bureau Valley communities. Go Storm! Sincerely, Mr. Stabler, Superintendent

We had a great day celebrating BV alumni , Frank Monier, as he and his colleagues from Arts Power presented Judy Moody and Stink.

It's 100th Day! See all the fun 100th day activities we are doing!

Bureau Valley is trying to help with the recent devastating fires in Australia because we believe we are One World. We are selling t-shirts to help raise money for the animals. Please use the following link to purchase shirts or make a donation. Thank you for your help. https://5il.co/c8m6