School Newsletter 3-18-21
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March 18, 2021Reminder: Tomorrow is an out of uniform day for charity. Students may bring in at least $1 and be out of uniform. All proceeds will go to Catholic Relief Services.
Report Cards: Trimester 2 report cards are being sent home this week with students. Please check with your child for your copy. If your child does not have his/her report card as of Friday, please contact your child’s homeroom teacher on Monday.
2021-2022 School Calendar: The Archdiocese has approved the 2021-2022 school calendar. The official version may be found on our website under Events & News.
Re-REGISTRATION SPECIAL!!!
Re-Registration is now open in Power School. The current re-registration fee is $25. After April 1, the registration fee will go up to $50 to coincide with public registration. Anyone who has already registered a child will see the $25 fee in Smart Tuition. If you need help, please contact the office. We have now opened registration to everyone. If you know of someone who has been waiting to register, please let them know we are now taking all registrations.
IMPORTANT: Family Surveys
The Archdiocese released surveys for families, students, and staff. The surveys were created by the University of Chicago and measure climate, culture, and Catholic identity of schools. The results of the survey will be shared with schools in late May. Schools use the results to plan adjustments, activities, and professional development for the upcoming year. We hope all families take the survey so that we get accurate information for creating a strategic plan for the upcoming year. Small samples of surveys make it difficult to get enough information to get a true picture. Please complete the survey at:
2021 Archdiocese of Chicago Parent Survey Link to survey: http://survey.5-essentials.org/archchicago/survey/parent/
Closes March 26, 2021.
*We’re at 33%. If at least 50% of our families complete the survey by March 26, students will earn a free out of uniform day on Thursday, April 1. Please follow the link and complete the survey so that we have data to use for our goals.
ACT Aspire Testing
We will not be administering the ACT Aspire standardized test this spring to students in grades 3-8. However, all students in kindergarten through 8th grade will participate in the final testing window for I-Ready to measure growth. I-Ready family reports will be sent home with the students at the end of the school year, with the final report card.
Spring Break Travel
The Archdiocese has revised the plans for quarantine after spring break. They are urging families to stay local this year. However, if you do travel, the updated policy is listed below.
Domestic Travel (state-to-state)
Vaccinated individuals:
· No quarantine is necessary if the traveler is fully vaccinated, which is defined as 2 weeks after the second dose of a 2-dose COVID-19 vaccine or 2 weeks after receiving a single-dose COVID-19 vaccine.
· Proof of vaccination or negative test results will be required to avoid quarantines.
· Individual must not have symptoms and must maintain strict masking and physical distancing. If a fully vaccinated individual does have symptoms, he or she must quarantine and consult with a healthcare expert.
Non-vaccinated individuals: · Domestic travel in states designated Orange on the Chicago Emergency Travel Order map requires:
o 10-day quarantine upon return if there is no negative pre-arrival test or the traveler is not fully vaccinated (see above for definition of fully vaccinated) OR
o Pre-arrival negative test (within 72 hours prior to arrival) with strict masking, physical distancing and avoidance of in-person gatherings (separate from school attendance), · For domestic travel in states designated as Yellow on the Chicago Emergency Travel Order map, no quarantine or pre-arrival test are required. However, travelers must maintain strict masking and physical distancing.
International Travel
The Archdiocese continues to follow the CDC guidance. International travelers must follow these guidelines regardless of their vaccination status:
· Traveler is to be tested 3-5 days after their return to the U.S. and must quarantine for a 7-day period even if the post-arrival test is negative.
· If traveler chooses not to take a test 3-5 days after their return to the U.S., he or she must quarantine for 10 days after arrival.
Close Exposure
Vaccinated individuals who are a close contact to a confirmed COVID-19 case are not required to quarantine if they meet all of the following criteria:
· Are fully vaccinated (i.e., are ≥2 weeks following receipt of the second dose in a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine series or ≥2 weeks following receipt of one dose of a single-dose COVID-19 vaccine).
· Have remained asymptomatic since their last contact with the infected person; and
· Are not inpatients or residents in a health care setting.
Fully vaccinated individuals who are not required to quarantine should monitor their health for 14 days after their last contact with the infected person. If they experience symptoms, they must self-isolate pending clinical evaluation and COVID-19 testing. Vaccinated persons must also continue to adhere to all recommended protective measures, including, but not limited to, wearing a mask (and utilizing job-specific PPE), maintaining physical distance, practicing hand hygiene, and avoiding crowds and poorly ventilated spaces.
Non-vaccinated individuals must quarantine for 14-days following close contact to a confirmed COVID-19 case.
SCHOOL ADVISORY BOARD LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBERS!
Would you like to be part of the team that helps advise the school on issues including curriculum, infrastructure, fundraising, marketing, safety and much more? The School Advisory Board is looking for new members! Please visit the website below or email [email protected] with any questions.
https://school.stgerald.com/school-advisory-board
SGAC Store is Open
Please click the link below for some new spirit wear from our sports club. Soccer and Volleyball hoodies are available.
Volley Ball and Soccer Hoodies
Sports Opportunity
With many schools not being able to offer athletics we have worked hard to develop a program that will allow students to be active and work on building their social skills in a fun and safe environment.
Dates:
Sundays
April 18th - June 6th
Sessions will be one hour between 12:00 pm - 3:00pm
Location:
St. Rita High School
7740 S Western Ave. Chicago
Cost:
$135/player this includes a jersey.
Students can sign up individually. They will have the option to list classmates/friends they would like to play with and we will work on making groups.
I am happy to follow up with a call and answer any questions about the league.
Thank you!
