The Principal's Pawprint
News You Can Use, Straight From the Fox Den!
Dear Isaac Fox Families,
Over the past couple of weeks, it has been wonderful to welcome our Isaac Fox students and families back after winter break and reconnect as a school community. Classrooms have been busy reestablishing routines, revisiting expectations, and jumping back into learning with positive energy. There are many exciting activities and opportunities happening at Isaac Fox and throughout District 95 during the months of January and February. Be sure to read the entire newsletter so you don’t miss out on these fabulous opportunities to engage, connect, and celebrate our school community.
As we continue through the winter months, please remember that cold weather is here to stay. While indoor recess will most likely be in place this week due to the plummeting temperatures, it is important for students to wear a warm coat, hat, gloves, and scarf as they travel to and from the building and to their mode of transportation each day, covering any exposed skin. Thank you for helping us keep our foxes safe and warm!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Kelly Olivero
Principal, Isaac Fox Elementary
At Isaac Fox, we know students thrive when families and schools work together. We are exploring ways to offer parent education sessions based on topics of interest to our Isaac Fox community. If there’s a topic you’d like to learn more about that would benefit a broad audience, please email Kelly Olivero at kelly.olivero@lz95.org.
- Monday, January 19th: NO SCHOOL - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Tuesday, January 20th: Students Return to Class
- Tuesday, January 20th: 4th grade Orchestra (@IF) & Band Rehearsals (@ MW) before school
- Tuesday, January 20th: Sticky Fingers after school
- Tuesday, January 20th: IF PTO Resturant Night @ Buona Beef & Rainbow Cone
- Wednesday, January 21st: Young Rembrandts & Announcments Club after school
- Thursday, January 22nd: 5th grade Orchestra before school
- Thursday, January 22nd: LZD95 Board Awards @ 6:15pm
- Friday, January 23rd: Chorus Rehearsal before school
- Monday, January 26th: 2nd Grade CogAT Testing Begins this week
- Monday, January 26th: Student Council Meeting Before School
- Monday, January 26th: Sticky Fingers & Chess Club after school
- Monday, January 26th: Talent Show Dress Rehearsal @ MSS-4:30-7:30
- Monday, January 26th: IF PTO Meeting @ 6:30pm
- Tuesday, January 27th: 4th grade Orchestra (@IF) & Band Rehearsals (@ MW) before school
- Tuesday, January 27th: Sticky Fingers after school
- Wednesday, January 28th: Young Rembrandts & Announcments Club after school
- Wednesday, January 28th: Talent Show Dress Rehearsal @ MSS-4:30-7:30
- Thursday, January 29th: 5th grade Orchestra before school
- Friday, January 30th: Chorus Rehearsal before school
- Friday, January 30th: IF Talent Show @ MSS - 7:00-8:30pm
Flu Season Information
As we continue into flu season, please see below for important reminders from the Health Office Team:
Please be sure to monitor your student for flu-like symptoms (e.g., persistent cough, sore throat, fever, body aches)
If your student is experiencing any exclusionary symptoms (such as a fever above 100.4, vomiting or diarrhea), please do not send them to school
During this time, preventative measures such as covering your cough, hand-washing, and others can prevent the spread of illness; please be sure to review these strategies with your child at home
For more information on the flu, families can access the Lake County Health Department resource HERE (Spanish version HERE).
Crossing Deerpath - Please use crosswalk!
No Left Turn During Drop Off TIme
There have been an increase in the number of cars that have been avoiding the car drop off line and turning left to drop off directly in front of the main entrance. It is vital that our bus line remains open during this time. As you enter through the front entrance off Cuba Rd., please turn right and follow the drop off line. Our supervisors ensure that the line moves with efficiecy and also remains safe. Your cooperation is appreciated!
Car Pool Lane Drop Off and Pick Up Procedures
When dropping off or picking up your student in the car lane near MSS, it is important that you remain in your car at all times. Students need to be exiting the vehicle on the side nearest the sidewalk and schools. If students need help unbuckling, buckling, gathering and carrying items, then it is best to park in a spot in front of MSS or alternatively use the back lot near the soccer field and walk your child into school. Following this procedure helps maintain safety and efficiency as we get our students from home to school and back again each day. Thank you for your cooperation!
Thank you for your cooperation!
When visiting Isaac Fox, you will need to bring your license or ID in with you each time you enter the school for use with our Raptor system located in our vestibule. Please have patience while all visitors to our community check in and out. The office staff is always available to help if needed. Thank you for doing your part to help keep our school and safe and inviting environment for all!
Pick up Time and Change in Transportation Method
We strongly discourage students from being dismissed between 2:30-2:50 pm due to the dismissal lines and buses at that time. If you need to pick your child up early, please arrange for a time prior to 2:30pm.
Understand that no changes in student transportation will be made without a written or verbal request from a parent or guardian.
Once we have established your designated travel, you must notify your child’s teacher and the office in writing or via phone call each time a change is made from that routine. If a change in transportation is necessary please adhere to the following guidelines: Notify the office of the dismissal change via note or phone call prior to 2pm.
If you'd like to volunteer this year at any time as Isaac Fox you must do the following:
- Complete a volunteer form and return a paper copy with signature to the front office.
- Watch the volunteer video.
- Complete this form that serves as your verification that you've complete steps 1 & 2.
- Look for opportunities throughout the year to volunteer at Isaac Fox and sign up!
If you need to communicate with your child during the school day, please contact the school office. This includes times such as lunch and recess. Our office staff will make sure your message is delivered or will connect you with your child if it’s necessary in the moment.
We also remind students that if they need to reach you, they should always ask an adult in the building for assistance. Please take a moment to talk with your child about what to do if they need to contact you during the school day and model appropriate communication practices.
By following this process, students can stay focused on learning, and our staff can best support them if a need arises. Thank you for your cooperation and partnership!
Parent Student Handbook: 6.80 Student Use of Electronic Devices
Parent Communication Guidelines
School staff work diligently to create environments that foster learning with minimal distractions. A personal electronic device (i.e., cell phone, smart watch) can be a distraction for a student during the school day. District 95 seeks to partner with parents/guardians so that we can minimize distractions during class time. To this end, parents are discouraged from communicating to their student's personal electronic device during school hours – apart from exceptional/emergency situations.
