Good morning, in case you were wondering we do plan to have the straw bale garden again this year. We unloaded bales a few days ago and will be working to lay them out in a way that allows for plenty of distancing. We will share more once we start to see some relaxing of the current rules allowing only essential activities. Thanks and stay safe.
almost 4 years ago, James Duggan
new bales
Shepard School is distributing 3 days worth of meals today (Wednesday April 29th) for all children ages 0-18 living within district boundaries. The hours are 10 a.m. -12 p.m. Tomorrow we will distribute 2 new meals.
almost 4 years ago, Director of Technology
Good afternoon, please take a minute to complete this short survey regarding remote learning. Buenas tardes, tómese un minuto para completar esta breve encuesta sobre el aprendizaje remoto. English:https://tinyurl.com/yclveu2f / Espanol:https://tinyurl.com/y9bdevd2
almost 4 years ago, James Duggan
Good morning! Just a reminder that tomorrow is a work packet pickup day for all buildings. The packet your students currently have includes work through Friday May 1st. This new packet would start on Monday May 4th. Pick up times are 8:00 am to 11:00 am and 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Thank you and stay safe!
almost 4 years ago, James Duggan
Hi, here is a link where you can view last nights webinar regarding acceleration and cluster grouping. Within the webinar is information that will get you to the thought exchange and I will keep that open so you can participate in that as well. Thanks https://zoom.us/rec/share/_Zx2Jb6g-3FIR8_0q0_OX_d7F720eaa81Sca_aFcxE-Y56V8qg_PI32Hx17-ag1l Password: 2W!7033Q
almost 4 years ago, James Duggan
Hi, we have rescheduled the webinar to share information regarding our academic acceleration plans. Please use the link below to register. Thanks You are invited to a Zoom webinar. When: Apr 27, 2020 06:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Topic: Acceleration and Cluster Grouping Register in advance for this webinar: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wGNGk3llQWatD6qzoivqyg After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
almost 4 years ago, James Duggan
Hi, I apologize. Apparently the link for tonights webinar did not work. I would like to reschedule this for next Monday night (April 27th) at 6:30 pm. I will send out more details on this tomorrow. Again, my apologies!
almost 4 years ago, James Duggan
Don't forget to pick-up your Thursday/Friday meals at Shepard today until 12:00 p.m. No food distribution tomorrow.
almost 4 years ago, Director of Technology
Hi. I am happy to share that Covid 19 testing is now available in Kankakee at the Aunt Martha's Health Center on Court Street. See the attached press release for details of the drive thru plan.
almost 4 years ago, James Duggan
press release
BESD53 Board of Education Regular Meeting - April 28, 2020 - 7PM Register in advance for this webinar: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_eQIilqcQSN-2SDatre8KBA After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
almost 4 years ago, Director of Technology
Hi BESD Families, we are hosting a webinar to provide updates on our acceleration programming. The webinar is limited to 100 attendees but we will record it and post for later viewing. The registration link is below. You are invited to a Zoom webinar. When: Apr 23, 2020 06:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Topic: BESD 53 acceleration program update Register in advance for this webinar: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ABA8VWzASO26BCIH1xbUzg After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
almost 4 years ago, James Duggan
Letter to Parents and Community Members on School Closing - April 17, 2020 https://5il.co/f8dy
almost 4 years ago, Director of Technology
Kankakee Project Sun is offering a very important webinar on suicide prevention titled "More Than Sad." It is scheduled for Thursday, April 23 from 5:00-6:30 PM. More Than Sad is designed to help parents, caregivers, teachers, and community members recognize signs of mental illness in teens. Further details can be found in the attached flier. Register online before April 23 at: bit.ly/AprilParentCafe2020.
almost 4 years ago, James Duggan
Program Flyer
Dear BESD 53 Families, starting tomorrow morning we will have links to live helpers available every remote learning day for students in grades K-4. Here is a link to the page/schedule. https://www.besd53.org/o/district/page/zoom-student-help-line Click on the link during the time listed and ask your question to the teacher or teacher assistant. Please be patient as this is new for everyone:)
almost 4 years ago, James Duggan
Actualización familiar para el 8 de abril de 2020 https://tinyurl.com/v8qwerk
almost 4 years ago, James Duggan
Hi, please view the the link for an update from BESD 53. https://tinyurl.com/qth5nk6
almost 4 years ago, James Duggan
Hola, para obtener el desayuno y el almuerzo en la próxima semana, las horas de recogida de “Grab and Go” serán las mismas (del 6 al 9 de abril). Puede recoger comidas por 3 días, lunes, martes o miércoles de 10:00 a.m. a 12:00 p.m. Estas comidas serán las mismas. A continuación, puede recoger 2 comidas diferentes el jueves. No habrá recogida de comida el viernes. Las comidas se distribuyen desde el Shepard MPR. Ingrese por el patio de recreo. Puertas más cercanas a Convent St. ¡Gracias!
almost 4 years ago, James Duggan
Hi, breakfast and lunch Grab and Go pick up times will be the same next week (April 6th to 9th) You may pick up 3 days worth of meals Monday, Tuesday OR Wednesday between 10:00 am and 12:00 pm. These meals will be the same. You may then pick up 2 different meals on Thursday. There will be no food pick up on Friday. Meals are being distributed from the Shepard MPR. Please enter through the playground.doors closest to Convent St. Thank you!
almost 4 years ago, James Duggan
Hi. A quick reminder that you can pick up a Chromebook today at BUGC between 5 and 7 pm. You can also pick up work packets and/or drop off completed packets at all schools between 5 pm and 7pm today. We strongly encourage you to use the electronic option if you can. Your student will get much quicker feedback and it is safer as you do not need to go out. All resources can be found on the remote learning page at www.besd53.org. Thanks!!!
almost 4 years ago, James Duggan
Shepard Lobby
You may pick-up 2 meals today (Thursday) for any child 0-18 years old who lives within BESD 53 boundaries. Pick-up is at Shepard School in the MPR, off of the playground, 10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. There will be no food distribution tomorrow (Friday).
almost 4 years ago, Director of Technology