March 13, 2020
River Trails School District Parents/Guardians:
I am writing to inform you of significant changes District 26 will be making with the goal of minimizing the public health risk to our school community related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, while at the same time fulfilling our academic mission on behalf of our students. The District has a dedicated team that has been working tirelessly to monitor the latest developments related to COVID-19, along with guidance from local, regional and national health authorities, in order to establish contingency plans. At this time, River Trails 26 does not have any confirmed cases of the virus. Additionally, I have been in close consultation with the superintendents of Township HS District 214 and its sender school districts.
These decisions were not made lightly. Our goal is to prioritize the safety and well-being of students and staff—as well as others in the broader community—by decreasing the need to gather in large groups and in close proximity for prolonged periods of time. At this time, washing our hands and social distancing are the best methods to fight this virus. We have been diligent with the hand washing. The social distancing takes much more effort and sacrifice. We are not used to such restrictions on our lives. But it is time to do this.
These changes are as follows:
Our schools will be closed to students beginning Monday, March 16, 2020. On Monday, teachers have a professional learning day to prepare for eLearning.
We will begin eLearning on Tuesday, March 17, 2020. eLearning will continue through Friday, March 20, 2020. At that time, we will begin our Spring Break. More information will be forthcoming through our voice, text, email, social media and web pages. Additional information on eLearning will be sent to parents on Monday, March 16, 2020.
If your child is in grades 2-4 and they do not have access to an electronic device other than a phone, please call Patty Reyes at 224-612-7301 or preyes@rtsd26.org to arrange for chromebook check out.
Chromebook check out will be at your students respective school starting March 16 - 20th from 7:45 - 9:00 am and 2:00 - 3:30 pm.
All events in District 26 schools are cancelled, including Kid Squad
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It is likely your children will have questions about their health and safety. Below are some resources to help you talk with your children about the coronavirus.
https://childmind.org/article/talking-to-kids-about-the-coronavirus/
https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/coronavirus-how-talk-child.html
https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-coronavirus
As our team has monitored the COVID-19 developments over the past several days, our staff has been working hard to lay the groundwork for a successful transition to remote eLearning. Still, there will be bumps along the way as we adjust to this alternative way of working and learning together. But no matter the format, we aim to maintain the academic excellence and inspired instruction that our students expect from us.
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases within the Chicago area has been on the rise, including cases due to community spread, which is the spread of the disease without a known source of direct contact to someone else with the disease. We are currently in a position to take proactive measures to reduce the likelihood of exposure among our district community, which is exactly what we are doing by taking these difficult but necessary steps
Thank you for your understanding, flexibility and fortitude as we rise to meet this challenge together.
Stay healthy,
Nancy Wagner, Superintendent
Padres / tutores del distrito escolar de River Trails:
Le escribo para informarle sobre los cambios significativos que hará el Distrito 26 con el objetivo de minimizar el riesgo de salud pública para nuestra comunidad escolar relacionado con el brote de coronavirus (COVID-19), al mismo tiempo que cumplimos nuestra misión académica en nombre de nuestros alumnos. El Distrito cuenta con un equipo dedicado que ha estado trabajando incansablemente para monitorear los últimos desarrollos relacionados con COVID-19, junto con la orientación de las autoridades de salud locales, regionales y nacionales, para establecer planes de contingencia. En este momento, River Trails 26 no tiene ningún caso confirmado del virus. Además, he estado en estrecha consulta con los superintendentes de Township HS District 214 y los distritos escolares del área.
Estas decisiones no se tomaron a la ligera. Nuestro objetivo es priorizar la seguridad y el bienestar de los estudiantes y el personal, así como de otros en la comunidad en general, disminuyendo la necesidad de reunirse en grupos grandes y muy cerca por períodos prolongados de tiempo. En este momento, lavarse las manos y el distanciamiento social son los mejores métodos para combatir este virus. Hemos sido diligentes con el lavado de manos. El distanciamiento social requiere mucho más esfuerzo y sacrificio. No estamos acostumbrados a tales restricciones en nuestras vidas. Pero es hora de hacer esto.
Estos cambios son los siguientes:
Nuestras escuelas estarán cerradas para los estudiantes a partir del lunes 16 de marzo de 2020. El lunes, los maestros tienen un día de aprendizaje profesional para prepararse para el aprendizaje electrónico. Comenzaremos eLearning el martes 17 de marzo de 2020. eLearning continuará hasta el viernes 20 de marzo de 2020. En ese momento, comenzaremos nuestras vacaciones de primavera. Se enviará más información a través de voz, texto, correo electrónico, redes sociales y páginas web. Se enviará información adicional sobre eLearning a los padres el lunes 16 de marzo de 2020.
Si su hijo está en los grados 2-4 y no tiene acceso a un dispositivo electrónico que no sea un teléfono, llame a Patty Reyes al 224-612-7301 o preyes@rtsd26.org para hacer arreglos para la recoger de Chromebook.
Se cancelan todos los eventos en las escuelas del Distrito 26, incluido Kid Squad
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Es probable que sus hijos tengan preguntas sobre su salud y seguridad. A continuación hay algunos recursos para ayudarlo a hablar con sus hijos sobre el coronavirus.
https://childmind.org/article/talking-to-kids-about-the-coronavirus/
https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/coronavirus-how-talk-child.html
https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-coronavirus
A medida que nuestro equipo ha monitoreado los desarrollos de COVID-19 en los últimos días, nuestro personal ha estado trabajando duro para asentar las bases para una transición exitosa al aprendizaje electrónico remoto. Aún así, habrá obstáculos en el camino a medida que nos ajustemos a esta forma alternativa de trabajar y aprender juntos. Pero no importa el formato, nuestro objetivo es mantener la excelencia académica y la enseñanza inspirada que nuestros estudiantes esperan de nosotros.
El número de casos confirmados de COVID-19 dentro del área de Chicago ha ido en aumento, incluidos los casos debido a la propagación en la comunidad, que es la propagación de la enfermedad sin una fuente conocida de contacto directo con otra persona con la enfermedad. Actualmente estamos en condiciones de tomar medidas proactivas para reducir la probabilidad de exposición entre nuestra comunidad en el distrito, que es exactamente lo que estamos haciendo al tomar estos pasos difíciles pero necesarios
Gracias por su comprensión, flexibilidad y fortaleza mientras nos elevamos para enfrentar este desafío juntos.
Mantenganse sano,
Nancy Wagner, Superintendente
March 12, 2020
Effective Immediately:
District 26 schools are cancelling all school before- and after-school clubs, sporting events, and evening activities, as we work with CDC guidelines to prevent the spread of the virus.
If your child is in the before- and after-school care programs offered by the Kid Squad, this program is not cancelled.
Welcome to River Trails Early Learning Center at Parkview!
We are excited for our second year here in our new location to start! Please take a moment to explore our new web page. Information regarding Health forms, screenings, and classes are on this site. News and events will be updated as they occur.
If you wish to contact your child's teacher, please find the STAFF DIRECTORY and you will find email and phone contact information.
Our district classes will begin Monday, August 27. You will soon receive a welcome letter from your child's teacher, along with a calendar and supply list. Bus information will follow in a separate mailing.
For the 2018-19 school year, please keep in mind that River Trails Early Childhood classes only meet 4 days a week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.
The ECDEC program has a separate calendar of attendance days and events. Please contact your child's ECDEC teacher for more information or call (224) 366-8502.