Crystal Lake Community Consolidated School District 47 recently issued the following announcement.
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Since the announcement last Friday (10/23) that District 47 would remain in its current hybrid learning model, we have continued to monitor COVID-19 health metrics for our county and region, as well as the specific zip codes (60012, 60014, and 60156) of families living within District 47 boundaries. Unfortunately, the numbers for the county continue to remain above the threshold for hybrid learning. In addition, Region 9, which includes Lake and McHenry Counties, has had its third consecutive day with a positivity rate above 8 percent which could warrant additional mitigation measures by the state. As a result, we have decided to implement what the IDPH calls an “adaptive pause” on hybrid learning. Beginning Monday, November 2, District 47 will move to a remote learning model. For more information about what an adaptive pause means according to the IDPH, please refer to page 3 of the following document.
It has been important to our Board of Education to be able to provide families with a choice in learning model for their child(ren) throughout this pandemic. We are all in agreement that face-to-face teaching and learning is what’s best for our students and we are all disappointed to have to temporarily suspend in-person instruction. It is our hope that we’ll be able to resume our hybrid model for the second trimester. However, as we continue to prioritize the health and safety of our staff, students and families, an adaptive pause is what is currently appropriate.
As we prepare for the transition to remote learning on Monday, please see below for some important information.
Sincerely,
Dr. Kathy J. Hinz
Superintendent
How long will we be in an “adaptive pause” and remote learning?
Per MCDH guidelines, schools are advised to consider being in a learning model for at least 14 days before transitioning to the next phase of reopening. We will continue to monitor the metrics and keep the community informed as we progress through this period together.
What does this mean for students and families?
Remote learning will continue without change or disruption for those students currently in the remote learning model. Students in the in-person learning model will be expected to engage daily in remote instruction starting Monday (11/2) and teachers will be reaching out about this transition. The daily schedule (see below) will remain the same for both in-person and remote students and all students will stay with their current teacher(s).
- 8am-noon and 2pm-3pm for K-8 students
- AM/PM classes for Wehde
Following the District plan, all special education programs will also be placed on an "adaptive pause." This includes specialized programs and all drop-in services. We will continue to monitor the metrics during this adaptive pause and make future decisions accordingly. The Department of Special Education will continue to prioritize the needs of all of our students. It is our hope that we’ll be able to resume our hybrid model for the second trimester.
How will we get books/supplies from school?
Materials will be sent home with students attending in-person instruction on Fri., Oct. 30. Wehde families can drive up to the school to get supplies when picking up their student(s). Any additional distribution days will be communicated by the school. Families of students not in attendance on Friday will be able to contact the school to arrange an alternative date/time for picking up materials.
What if there are issues with my child’s Chromebook or iPad?
Tech support will be available at each school. Please check school websites for office hours.
How will food distribution be handled?
Due to the election on Tues., Nov. 3, food distribution will occur next week on Mon., Nov. 2 from 3pm to 6pm at Hannah Beardsley Middle School. If/when additional distribution dates/times and locations are determined, this will be communicated to all families.
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