From The Leopards' Den

Dear Leggee Families,

After our break, we have an Institute Day with the staff and then the students return on January 6th. We will spend some of those first few days reteaching CHAMPS expectations throughout the school day. We all need reminders from time to time, and this would be a good time for those reminders. We will continue to keep them in this newsletter so that you may, as a family, review them once in a while.

After break there will also be some assessments happening: CogAT screener for 2nd grade, ACCESS for our English Language Learners, and AIMSWeb for all students. You will receive more specific schedules from your child's teacher.

We pack a lot into this newsletter, so please be sure to look at everything from here until the end. District 158 has an MPAC event tonight, Sundays with Seniors has its sign up, the Variety Show is starting with auditions, there are PTA events, and there are District 158 events as well. Be sure to check out all the goodness.

If you ever need to reach out to us, please call the main office at 847-659-6200. If we aren't available, we will reach out to as soon as we are able.

Have a wonderful and wintery weekend!

Sincerely,

Mr. Iddings

December 22 - January 2 Winter Break | No school

January 5 Institute Day #3 | No School

January 12 Leggee PTA Meeting at 7pm

January 14 Leggee Variety Show Auditions (flyer in PTA section)

🌟 We want to shine the spotlight on our Leggee Rockstar of the Week: Leggee Elementary 5th Grader, Sofia Reyes. Sofia truly embodies what it means to Be Involved, both inside and outside of the classroom. For multiple Sundays in a row, she has attended our Sundays with Seniors program at Heritage Woods, where she visits with residents, helps set up Bingo, and distributes snacks. The residents are beginning to know her by name and look forward to her visits each week.

Thank you, Sofia, for the kindness and compassion you so generously share with others.

💫🐆

Sign up for a Sunday! SIGN UP HERE

Watch this VIDEO to learn more about the program!

https://www.leggeepta.org/

Contact Us: info@leggeepta.org

Volunteer Opportunities/ Events/ Donation Opportunities: https://signup.com/group/336993356275860055

Become a Member: https://leggee.givebacks.com/shop

In case you’ve missed it or are not on social media, below are links to the district’s new What’s Great in 158 videos. This year, the district communications team changed up the series to highlight the goals of the district’s new strategic plan and show how teaching and learning across the district relate to these goals. Since most parents don’t get to see what’s happening in our schools and classrooms on a daily basis, the intention is to provide a little “sneak peek.” The videos also illustrate the passion, talents and dedication of our teachers and staff and all that they do each day to help our students be successful!

• What’s Great in 158 - October

• What’s Great in 158 - November

Families are invited to weigh in with questions, comments and/or suggestions about general school operations and communication. Click the button below! Feedback received will be reviewed by our leadership team and will help inform our communications efforts and future meeting agendas. Please note:

• Questions or concerns specific to individual students should be directed to a teacher or administrator. Visit our website for more information about communicating a concern.

• If you wish to report a safety concern, please use the Student Helpline.

• An email address is required to submit the form; this is so we can contact you to follow up if necessary.

• Not all submissions will warrant a response. If you've asked a question, please allow 48 hours for a reply.

The Huntley 158 Virtual Bulletin Board (VBB) connects families with enrichment and educational events and programs in the school district and the community. Visit the district’s VBB webpage to learn about what’s happening for students and families in the community!

If you ever need to reach our Help Desk, please use this link for support.

To maintain the safety and comfort of all individuals on campus, the district prohibits the use of

e-scooters and other low-speed, motorized personal transportation devices on district property.

This shall include but is not limited to motorized scooters, hoverboards, all classes of pedal and

throttle assist bicycles. This guideline does not apply to wheelchairs or ADA-related mobility

aids.

The primary reasons for this guidelines are:

● To protect the safety of students, staff and visitors on district property by prohibiting use

of non-ADA motorized devices.

● To reduce the risk of injury to persons and damage to district property.

● To ensure compliance with local city ordinances

A sick child cannot learn effectively or participate fully in educational activities in a meaningful way. Keeping a sick child home from school allows your child to rest and recover and prevents the transmission of the illness to others. To help maintain a safe and healthy learning environment, please see the guidelines below on when to keep your child home from school for common illnesses that we may see in our schools. Other criteria can be found in the student handbooks or from staff in our health offices. When in doubt consult with your healthcare provider or our Health Care staff.

Any of the below criteria is subject to change based on requirements from MCDH, IDPH or the CDC.

Colds

If your child has a moist, productive cough, chest congestion, or thick nasal discharge, they need to stay home from school. If you see a continuous greenish discharge, that may be a sign of infection and you should consult with your healthcare provider.

Conjunctivitis (Pink eye)

A student who has been diagnosed with conjunctivitis may return to school 24 hours after their first dose of prescribed medication.

COVID-19

Per the CDC guidelines, an individual can return to normal activities when symptoms have been improving for 24 hours - and if a fever was present, it has been gone for 24 hours without use of a fever-reducing medication. Please check with your doctor if you have any questions.

Fever

Your child can return to school after being fever free for at least 24 hours without the use of any fever-reducing medications. A fever is 100.4 degrees or greater according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Rash

If your child has a rash that you cannot identify, it is recommended that you consult with your healthcare provider. The student should not return to school until the rash has been diagnosed and deemed not contagious.

Strep Throat

If your child has been diagnosed with strep throat they need to remain at home until they have been on antibiotics for a full 24 hours and fever free for at least 24 hours without fever-reducing medication.

Vomiting/Diarrhea

Students need to remain home from school until they are symptom-free for 24 hours without any over the counter medication or antibiotic.

*If multiple cases of Conjunctivitis, strep, COVID-19 or other communicable diseases are reported within a classroom or school, we will evaluate the number and notify families as a proactive measure as recommended by the CDC or local health department.

Other situations where a student needs to stay home, or must be picked up from school include, but are not limited to: vomiting, diarrhea, open lesions that cannot be covered, lethargy, serious head injuries, undiagnosed persistent or disruptive cough, eye drainage or redness, undiagnosed or new rashes, and serious limb injuries.