Coyote Tales

As we head into our Thanksgiving break, I want to express my gratitude for every member of our Corron community. Each day, our students come through the doors with bright smiles and an eagerness to learn. I love to watch them grow each day. Our families play a large part in the positive attitudes students have about school. Thank you for everything you do to help your child succeed at school and in life, and thank you for supporting our educators in so many ways.

I am equally grateful for our incredible staff. Their commitment to nurturing every child—academically, emotionally, and socially—is nothing short of amazing. They pour their energy, creativity, and compassion into our school every single day, and it shows in the growth and confidence of our students. Corron staff members are truly the best!

Wishing you all a warm, peaceful, and joyful Thanksgiving with your family.

Chris Balaskovits

christine.balaskovits@d303.org

November 24-28 - NO SCHOOL (Non Attendance Days & Thanksgiving Break)

Wednesday, December 3

Winter Band Concert at North H.S. at 7:00 pm

Thursday, December 4

Winter Orchestra Concert at North H.S. at 6:00 pm

Monday, December 8

School Board meeting at Lincoln School at 6:00 pm

Tuesday, December 9

PTO Meeting in LRC at 6:30 pm

Friday, December 19

Last day of school in 2025

Cold and Flu season is upon us once again. Preventative measures remain the most effective way to reduce the spread of influenza and other viral illnesses. Please review healthy hygiene habits with your student, such as hand washing and keeping hands away from their nose/mouth while at school.

Absences from School

Report all absences to the attendance line. Please provide reason for absences and whether or not your child has a communicable or contagious illness.

Keep a child home from school when:

• Your child has had a fever of 100 degrees F or more within the past 24 hours

• Your child has had vomiting or diarrhea within the past 24 hours

• Your child has an unexplained rash, sore or pink eyes with a discharge

• Your child has a persistent, productive cough

** Your child must be fever free for 24 hours before returning to school

** If a bacterial infection has been diagnosed, your child must have 24 hours of antibiotics before returning to school

** If your child has not fully recovered or remained home for the recommended length of time, parents may be contacted and asked to take the child home.

Extended Absences: Extended absences of 5 or more days may require that the student present a doctor's statement of re-admittance to the school nurse. For further information on childhood illnesses and diseases please go to Health Information on the D303 website, or contact your school nurse directly at: cor-nurses@d303.org

Hello Corron Families,

My name is Joshua Lundquist, the new art teacher at Corron Elementary. It has been a great start to the year and we have seen so much creativity and enthusiasm here in the Corron art studio. We have opened a number of centers which students have access to choose from while creating their art, with many more centers to come.

Students are learning to direct their artwork individually, which allows for a wide variety of artistic voices, media, and concepts to be expressed. Students are also learning how to share their imaginative creations with classmates in person and with you digitally! Please take a moment to assure that you are connected with your children through the program Artsonia. Through this platform, students will curate a collection of artwork through their time at Corron, providing a digital portfolio and record of their hard work.

Thank you for your time,

Joshua Lundquist

Invite to Connect

Attention! Connect to Corron Elementary School using Artsonia to receive important updates on your child's art classroom activity.

Fill out the form at the link below to connect with your child

https://www.artsonia.com/connect/6J5XFN3F

Help make Christmas brighter for local children by donating new, unwrapped toys. We will be collecting donations until Tuesday, December 9.

Families who wish to learn more about Free and Reduced-Price Meals or fee waivers can find information and application links on the District 303 website under Parents & Community.

• For Free and Reduced-Price Meals, visit: district.d303.org/foodservices
• For Fee Waivers, visit: district.d303.org/fee-waivers

Applications are available year-round for families whose household circumstances may have changed.

Website: http://corron.d303.org
Location: 455 Thornwood Way, South Elgin, IL, USA
Phone: 331-228-6900
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Corron-Elementary-1421025901489291/
Twitter: @CorronD303