Dear BESD #53 Families,
We are fully aware that the IDPH has adopted the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance on shortening isolation and quarantine periods for COVID-19 for the general public as of December 30, 2021. The new guidance states that everyone who tests positive for COVID-19, regardless of vaccination status, should isolate for 5 days after onset of symptoms, or 5 days after the date of positive test if no symptoms are present. However, the IDPH has declared that schools should continue to follow the IDPH COVID-19 School Guidance for schools, which means that the shortening of the isolation period doesn't apply to schools. Per the Illinois State Board of Education - “The CDC expects to issue updated guidance for isolation and quarantine in school settings shortly. We understand that you are eager for this guidance, and we share your sense of urgency. At this time, please continue to follow the guidance currently in place. ISBE is working with IDPH to update the School Guidance as soon as we know more.” Thus as soon as BESD #53 is provided with any update we will communicate any changes to our families, students, and staff.
Dr. Adam Ehrman, Superintendent
Please Read. If you have any information about the student on this flyer please contact the Bourbonnais Police Department Immediately. Please share this information with your contacts. Thank you!
We're hiring!!!
Our district office is hiring a Bookkeeper. A 12 month position in an employee focused environment. Experience in School Bookkeeping and Skyward preferred.
Apply Here:
https://www.applitrack.com/besd53/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Secretarial%2fClerical
Happy Hanukkah!
Today we celebrate World Children's Day in honor of these students in Mozambique and our children here in Bourbonnais. This day was first established in 1954 by the United Nations to promote international togetherness and improving the welfare of children around the world.
Due to bus driver shortage, there will be multiple areas that will see different buses picking up students. If you live in the Stadium Drive neighborhood, you could see multiple buses picking up your students. All students will be picked up, it may just be a different bus and a small time adjustment. Thank you for your patience.
This is Bourbonnais Transportation. We wanted to let you know that bus 15 will be running about 5-10 minutes late this morning. There is no driver for bus 1, due to the driver shortage, . Bus 1 students will be picked up bus other buses and may be running late.
Still I Rise: Community Food Giveaway in collaboration with Top Box Foods! The event takes place on Saturday, October 23rd, 2021 at the Kankakee Farmers' Market grounds (250 South Schuyler Avenue - on the corner of South Schuyler and Station Street) starting at 1:00pm.
Digital Citizenship Week / Social Awareness Day - Please see the link below to discuss with your student about standing up to cyberbullying.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1v027BKPDfFzSvLvDJiwo2cbs5l06sdkJHxU9-p6r6uA/edit?usp=sharing
Good Morning BESD 53 Families, a quick reminder that Friday, October 22nd is an early dismissal day. Liberty will be dismissed at 12:30 pm, BUGC and Shabbona at 1:10 pm and LeVasseur and Shepard at 1:45 pm. Thanks and have a great day!
Digital Citizenship Week / Relationship Skills Day - Please see the link below to discuss with your student about being kind and positive online.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tdNrrSCNnpgv7P0F1RwfLdtY18IiZvJnuLDklXZfEZ4/edit?usp=sharing
Digital Citizenship Week / Responsible Decision Making Day - Please see the link below to discuss with your student about being responsible online.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1U1M0zf-diva2runZ5IB6Zd0yCB3wD0et7H9QXd50fnA/edit?usp=sharing
Digital Citizenship Week / Self-Management Day - Please see the link below to discuss with your student about having a balance while using their devices.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DFkmV7gyHb0RP6TtokSFkKmENMsaxBL-87dvvZeUgC4/edit?usp=sharing
Digital Citizenship Week / Self-Awareness Day - Please see the link below to discuss with your student about their feelings when using technology, their responsibilities online, oversharing, and your digital footprint.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Wma4B6xjxrYOGfi0emVolyOe2WJa1RPgjnbKJRjSeKU/edit?usp=sharing
BESD 53 Families, It’s Digital Citizenship Week! Each day this week your student will be covering topics on Self-Awareness, Self-Management, Responsible Decision-Making, Relationship Skills, and Social Awareness geared towards their age group. Each day the district will be sending out a family conversation starter sheet with questions to talk to your student about.
October is Mental Health Awareness Month. Check out these great "Lunch and Learn" opportunities with the Kankakee Health Department.
If you have received a notification in the mail stating that your child needs an immunization or physical please submit updated documents to your student(s) school before Oct 14th to avoid your student(s) being excluded from school on Oct 15th.
We have attempted to be proactive with our communication in regards to this matter. If your child is currently non-compliant we would like to assist you in resolving this before exclusion.
Hello BESD parents, We are short bus drivers so bus 8 students from Liberty will come home on bus 5 or bus 2, these buses could be running late. Bus 8 students from Upper Grade, Shabbona, Shepard and LeVasseur will be coming home on bus 4. Bus 10 students from Shepard and LeVasseur will be coming home on bus 2 and may be running late. Thank you again for your patience.
The Transportation Department would like to inform you that due to a shortage of bus drivers this afternoon we have several changes. If your student rides bus 2, bus 6, bus 8, bus 9, bus 14 and bus 16 you may experience delays in drop off times and your child may come home on a different bus than usual. Thank you for your patience.
Update at BUGC: Nicor has cleared the scene and we are returning to normal operations at BUGC.