Dear BESD 53 Students, Staff and Families,
It is important to note that there are no identified cases of the Corona Virus (COVID-19) in our community. However, the health and safety of our students is our top priority, so we want to share with you information that the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has published for schools throughout the state.
The good news at this time is that the health risk to the general public from coronavirus remains low. Currently, the IDPH recommends schools hold classes and events as usual, and follow routine cleaning and disinfecting procedures; no special measures are necessary.
The IDPH also recommends the best way to protect against coronavirus is by taking the same everyday precautions against getting sick in general. These include:
*Washing your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
*Avoiding touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
*Avoiding close contact with people who are sick.
Staying home when you are sick.
*Covering your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
*Cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched objects and surfaces.
To see the complete recommendations to schools from IDPH, please click here. We will continue to closely monitor recommendations regarding COVID-19 and will update you as soon as there are any significant changes in recommendations for schools. Thank you for your support in helping to keep our school community healthy.
Thank You
This is a reminder that tomorrow, February 26th, is a scheduled early dismissal day. We will be following the Schedule A dismissal times. Upper Grade and Liberty will dismiss at 10:45 a.m.. Shepard, Shabbona, and LeVasseur will dismiss at 11:30 a.m..
Thanks to the PTA for organizing the guest reader program. I enjoyed reading "Love and roast chicken" by Knutson to 4th graders at Shabbona.
This is a reminder that tomorrow, February 14th, is a scheduled early dismissal day. We will be following the Schedule B dismissal times. Upper Grade and Liberty will dismiss at 1:15 p.m.. Shepard, Shabbona, and LeVasseur will dismiss at 2:00 p.m..
Hello, After school R. T. I. and math team have been cancelled for Thursday February 13th. Thank you
Hi, all schools are open today, Thursday February 13th. Thanks.
Dear Parents and Guardians, we want to alert you that the students from bus #10 will be arriving about 15 minutes late due to shortage of drivers. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
Hi. All schools are open today, February 6th. Thanks
Hi, please support the student's DC Fieldtrip Fundraiser event at Brickstone on Feb 12th!
Hi, here is a tip for reading to your very young children from the University of Chicago's Thirty Million Word Project.
Reading to a young child can be frustrating for all sorts of reasons. Try Book Sharing instead: open a book and have a conversation. Describe the pictures; count the pages; talk about what your child is interested in. Watch how this parent does it: https://t.co/iWRtp6rRnR
(https://twitter.com/TMW3Ts/status/1224754495395188739?s=03)
Dear Parents and Guardians, I wanted to send a quick reminder to please remind your children that they should not approach any vehicle or individual that they do not know. This would be going to and from school but also any other times they are out in the neighborhood. Should they see anything that does not seem right, they should report it to you and the school as soon as possible. Thank you very much.
Dear Parents and Guardians, there will be a Special Meeting of the Board of Education of Bourbonnais Elementary School District No. 53 on Monday, February 3, 2020 at 6:00 PM at the Administrative Offices, 281 W John Casey Road, Bourbonnais. This will be a Parent Informational Meeting for Feedback on start times for the 2020-2021 school year. The proposed start times are as follows.
Full Day Schedule
Liberty 7:45-2:45
Shabbona/BUGC 8:15 - 3:15
LeVasseur/Shepard 8:45-3:45
PreK AM 8:45-11:30
PreKPM 1:00 - 3:45
This is a reminder that tomorrow, January 17th, is a scheduled early dismissal day. We will be following the Schedule B dismissal times. Upper Grade and Liberty will dismiss at 1:15 p.m.. Shepard, Shabbona, and LeVasseur will dismiss at 2:00 p.m..
Hi, Project Sun Kankakee is offering a free informational "Parent Cafe" on the topic of recognizing signs of children's behavioral health concerns. This will be held on Thursday, Jan 30th from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm at 202 N. Schuyler Ave in Kankakee. See the attached flyer for more information. Thanks!
Hi, this message was previously sent in English.
Estimados padres y tutores: En la primavera de 2019, la Junta de Educación de BESD 53 aprobó un plan para aprender en casa en los días de emergencia climática. Sin embargo, la Junta de Educación del Estado de Illinois ha establecido nuevos requisitos en estos planes y aún no hemos cumplido con estos nuevos requisitos. Estamos trabajando con el Superintendente regional para garantizar que nuestro plan cumpla con los nuevos requisitos, pero en este momento no tenemos un plan aprobado. Hasta nuevo aviso, si tenemos un día de emergencia climática, se recuperará al final del año escolar. Les informaremos si esto cambia. ¡Gracias y feliz año nuevo!
A big thanks to Jackie Hernandez! She taught sign language to a group of 93 people tonight. The age span was 5 to 88. Way to go Jackie and thanks to all those who attended.
Hi Parents and Guardians, I need to alert you to a bus service delay for this afternoon. Bus #21 will be 20-30 minutes late departing Liberty, Shepard and Shabbona. This delay is due to a driver shortage. We apologize for the inconvenience. Thanks
Hi, just a reminder that the first of nine sessions of the Basic Sign Language Class taught by Jackie Hernandez will begin Wednesday, January 8th at 6:15 at Liberty School.
Dear Parents and Guardians, In the Spring of 2019 the BESD 53 Board of Education approved a plan for learning at home on weather emergency days. However, the Illinois State Board of Education has placed new requirements on these plans and we have not yet met these new requirements. We are working with the Regional Superintendent to ensure that our plan meets the new requirements but at this time we do not have an approved plan. Until further notice, if we have a weather emergency day it will be made up at the end of the school year. I will alert you if this changes. Thank you and Happy New Year!
Hi, here is a short video that demonstrates how you can use the straw bale garden to plant garlic or flower bulbs. If you enjoyed the garden this season, now is a good time to do some cleanup and remove the dead plants. Thanks! https://youtu.be/2d_6SuYawBw