Glenbard E-Learning Update 3-16-20

Dear Glenbard District 87 Parents and Guardians,

Thank you for your patience, flexibility and support during these unprecedented times. We greatly value your partnership as we navigate through the unique journey of providing a quality educational experience for each of our students.  The following are key updates regarding E-learning, meals provided,  social distancing and student email news:

E-Learning
Please take the time to discuss with your son or daughter the important daily schedule and expectations so that they are keeping pace with each class’s assignments and activities.  Review our helpful E-Learning FAQ .

Meal Service
During e-learning days prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic, we will provide meal service to our students who are eligible for the federal free or reduced meal program.

Starting on Tuesday, March 17, our food service provider, Sodexo, will provide grab & go lunch and snacks at each of our schools for our students who are eligible for the federal free or reduced meal program. Pickup will take place from 10 a.m. to noon at each school’s main entrance, front lobby area.

Starting on Tuesday, March 24, in addition to our grab & go program, we will deliver meals in the community. We will provide location information to our affected families later this week.

Attendance and Grading
It is important that all of our students continue to learn in this difficult time. Daily attendance at e-learning is important and will be recorded for our local tracking purposes. Teachers will provide feedback to students through Schoology. Any assignments/assessments given from March 17-27 will provide the means for students to assess their individual progress. You can view your students daily instructions, classwork, submitted assignments and teacher feedback in Schoology. If you’re not already accessing Schoology, learn how to get started on Schoology here and in Spanish here.

Social Distancing
The purpose of these building closures is for our school district to support the public interest of social distancing. We recommend students stay home during these building closures.  We would discourage students meeting in groups for school work or any Glenbard activities.

Student Email Updates
Please encourage your student to check their Glenbard Gmail regularly as we navigate E-Learning. There will be important information from teachers, administrators, counselors and support staff while we are away from school. In addition to Schoology messages, Glenbard Gmail will be important during this time as mass communication can be sent.

Again, thank you for your support during this challenging journey. I’m confident that, while not ideal, together we can ensure the next few weeks will be productive and meaningful for our students.

Sincerely,
David F. Larson, Ed.D.

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