At the board meeting this week, two students were recognized for their recent achievements in FFA. Emma Metzger received her American Degree during the 93rd FFA convention and Ashley Updegraff received her State Degree during the Virtual 92nd Illinois FFA Convention. (Pictured with FFA Sponsor Ben Oakley and CHS Principal Aaron Lock.)
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Monday, December 7, 2020 2:30-6:30pm
Call 1-800-RED-CROSS to schedule an appointment
CUSD #1 Families,
Due to the COVID 19 pandemic, the school district will not be hosting the Gifts 4 Kids program at Carl Sandburg and Jefferson for this year. The school staff is working closely with the Charleston Police Department to support the Shop with a Cop program. Applications for this program have been sent home with students. If you have questions or interest in applying, please reach out to the school counselor.
Families in need of support for the holiday may look at the community resource, One Stop Community Christmas in Mattoon. The deadline to apply is November 20th. Please follow the link below for more information.
http://onestopcommunitychristmas.com/index.php
Although this was a difficult decision to make, we are still committed to supporting our students and families. We have enjoyed hosting this program in years past and we look forward to hosting again next year. Please reach out to the school with questions or concerns!
Free Charleston Community Thanksgiving Dinner Delivery
A message from our CUSD#1 Health Professionals:
https://youtu.be/8n4PSNeiKAQ
First 150 kids, ages 17 and under, will receive a FREE Gingerbread House & Paint Kit courtesy of Christmas in the Heart of Charleston Sponsors & the Coles County Arts Council. You must sign up for this event through the Charleston Rec. Department by Friday, Nov 13th @ noon. Kit pick-up will be Saturday, Nov 14th 10am - 12pm at City Hall. Completed art work will need to be dropped back off at City Hall between Nov 16th and Dec 2nd. Art work will be on display around the Square starting Dec 5th and will continue throughout the month. To register for this event, click the link below: https://apm.activecommunities.com/charlestonrecdept/Activity_Search/christmas-in-the-heart-winter-art-kit/8188
With the schedule changes, students in classes with pre-scheduled meetings will need to update their Teams calendar. Here is a set of directions to help: https://5il.co/mtk1.
Please expect bus delays in these first few days back to in-person instruction. It's typical to see delayed buses during the first week of school. Thank you for patience as we work to get all district students home safely.
November 3 Re-opening Update
https://youtu.be/6_neaHnE10U
Hello Carl Sandburg Families,
I wanted to send a reminder of the different entrance and exit points for each grade level! We can't wait to see you tomorrow!
ReOpening Update from Dr. Vilardo:
https://youtu.be/FTCMcEeVoqk
All classes in Empower have been restored.
We are investigating an issue with students not being able to see their classes in Empower. We will update you as soon as we know more. Thank you!
If you are planning for your child to ride a bus to/from school this year, please be sure you have done the following things in Skyward Family Access:
1. Completed the 2021 Bus Form in the Online Registration tab
2. Verified that your child has information in the Busing tab (Bus #'s, pickup/drop-off times/ locations)
We want to ensure that this information is accurate before the return to in-person instruction next week. Please contact your child's school if you have any questions or concerns.
Families of students in Grades K-6 who selected the Remote Learning Option for Quarter 2: We will host a brief Remote Learning Orientation on Thursday, November 5th from 6:30-7:00pm via Zoom. Families will learn about expectations and guidelines for remote learning in Grades K-6 as well as have an opportunity to ask questions. Technology tips and resources will be shared with you at this event as well. We will share a link for the Zoom meeting on Wednesday 11/4. Please mark your calendars.
Important Health Reminder:
If your child is sick with symptoms such as fever, headache, upset stomach, sore throat, etc, they need to stay home along with any other siblings in the district. If they report or exhibit any of these symptoms while at school, the student (along with any other siblings in the district) will need to be picked up from school immediately. IDPH guidelines state that all household members (i.e. siblings and parents) are all required to quarantine for 10 days unless there is an alternative diagnosis. Students may continue with remote learning, but will not be allowed back into their buildings for in-person instruction until a negative covid test is received, an alternative diagnosis is provided, or ten days have passed without any additional symptoms.
Please contact your school nurse with any questions.
Cub Scouts Virtual Fall Recruitment Night is TONIGHT (Monday, October 26, 2020) @ 6:30pm and is open to all boys and girls in grades K-5.
For more information, please see the attached flier: https://5il.co/mhhm
It's two weeks away! The schools are in final stages of getting ready for students to return.
CMS students hard at it today. Great job, students!!!!
Re-Opening of School Progress Update for Week 4:
