Pittsfield South Elementary School

Dear South School Parents: If you missed packet #4 drop-off on May 15th, we will have a bin by the the front door of South School for a couple of more days for packet return. We will empty it at the end of each day, but it will be left overnight for parents that will not be able to make it during the day. The bin is labels "All Packets."

Dear South School Parents: The packet drop-off for the last packet will be on Friday, May 15th, from 2-6 PM. This packet applies to fourth quarter report cards. Please use the normal student drop of lane. Please return any library books at this time. All text books and workbooks may be kept t home for additional practice over the summer. Student yearbook production is delayed and these will be available at a later date. Thank you for your continued support. The South School Team.

Packet/materials/report card pick-up/drop off at all Pikeland Schools today from 2:00-6:00. Please bring anything you need to return to your school and we will give you things, too! All schools 2:00-6:00 today.

Reminder: Packet & report card pick-up is from 2-6 at South school today. Please bring your old packets and any library books you have at home!

Dear South School Parents: We will have a packet pickup on May 1, from 2-6 PM. Please come through the normal drop off lane. We will also have bins set up for the return of packet #3. Our spring picture composites are supposed to be on their way. Our goal is to pass these out on May 15th when parents return packet #4. You will be able to order these online or by phone. Pictures will be mailed directly to your home. Kindergarten pre-registration packets can be picked up by preschool parents on May 1st from 2-6 PM. Please return the forms in the self-addressed, stamped, envelope. We will mail packets to incoming kindergarten students from other Pittsfield programs this week. If you are new to Pikeland or have a child that is not in a program, please contact the school at 285-2431 for a pre-registration packet. A kindergarten registration and camp will be held in early August. Thank you all for your support during these trying times. Stay safe, enjoy your families, and stay #saukeestrong. Doug Smith Principal

Please follow the link to watch a video on plans for kindergarten pre-registration for the coming school year. We will be sending information out to families in May. https://youtu.be/mRQwQ06hkp0

The staff at South wants to give a shout out to our Little Braves. We miss you and hope you enjoy this greeting made just for you. https://youtu.be/J2kJurbOeZ0

Pikeland Families--The link to the voice message that was sent on Friday afternoon about Sunday packet pickup and food distribution can be accessed here: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/650565/Pikeland_Families_april_5.docx

Need to relax? Please enjoy this bedtime story from Bella Curless as she sits by the ocean.

Tomorrow, Wednesday, April 1 is food pick-up day in all of our regular locations from 4:30-6:00! All families with Pikeland Students can pick up Snack Pack food bags. We ask that you stay in your vehicles when you pick up food and let us bring it to you. Pick-Up locations are listed at the end of this email. We are also planning an additional learning packet pick-up and drop off and food distribution on this Sunday, April 5. We will have more details later this week for everyone. Additionally, we plan for the Governor to focus his daily 2:30 address today on schools. You can watch his address live here: https://multimedia.illinois.gov/press/press-live.html Click on one of the three links at the bottom to view/listen to it. That speech will give us more direction moving forward. Finally, Please continue to practice your social distancing. We want all students, families, and staff to stay healthy! Pick-up points for Snack Packs for Wednesday: Baylis--Post Office Detroit/Florence--Detroit Christian Church Milton--Christian Church Nebo--WattsUp? Cafe (corner restaurant) New Hartford/Summer Hill-- Ackles New Salem--Post Office Pearl--Jiffi Stop Rockport--Community Center Time-Park Square PIttsfield--Nazarene Church Community Center Pittsfield--Crossroads Center Paula Hawley PIkeland Schools

Do you now what really happened with the three little pigs? Mrs. Smith shares this bedtime story from a different perspective. https://youtu.be/d50GIq_EYV0

Got Fish? Mrs. Bigley and Rosie share a cute bedtime story called The Pout Pout Fish. https://youtu.be/tBCs7NiZvt0

PHS senior, Abigail Cox is our guest Bedtime Reader with Pete The Cat! https://youtu.be/lZ8o7y0jykQ

There are signs of spring at Pittsfield High School. Enjoy your Sunday with your family. ❤️

There is nothing like a Snug House even if it is a Bug House. Mr. Heafner shares a family favorite as our Bedtime Reader today! https://youtu.be/CqE9dwSkXxI

Pikeland Families, Earlier today, Governor Pritzker issued an executive order requiring residents to “stay at home” effective Saturday, March 21 at 5:00 pm, through the end of April 7. As part of the Governor’s order, he announced that school will remain closed, with a new tentative reopening date of April 8. We recognize that this development may raise questions about the impact on students, staff, and families. We anticipate further guidance and details from the Illinois State Board of Education next week, and will update you when we know more. During this time, we will continue to make food through our Snack Pack program available to students and are working to increase what we can safely offer in the next two weeks. Our district covers 326 square miles and delivering hot and cold foods to all of our communities is a challenge. We are continuing to work with our stakeholders to find additional ways to safely serve our students. We will have an announcement early next week about our Wednesday Snack Pack deliveries. In addition, the governor has made it clear that, while he’s serious about using social distancing to slow the spread of COVID-19, he wants residents to still be able to work, shop at grocery stores, put gas in their cars, take walks outside and get medication from the pharmacy. Please use this opportunity to focus on staying safe and helping to slow the spread of the virus. As always, thank you for your patience and support as we all work through the COVID-19 Pandemic. As you have seen, this situation is evolving rapidly and we will continue to communicate information as we receive it. Central office will continue to be staffed Monday through Friday from 8:00-1:00. Please call if you have questions or need to find resources. We will do our best to help you. With Saukee Pride, Paula Hawley Superintendent

Mrs. Curless is breaking out some Dr. Seuss for the bedtime story today! Enjoy! https://youtu.be/RGVPVMh__i4

Are you hungry? How about a Giant Jam Sandwich with Miss Willard. 🙂 Miss Willard is our bedtime reader tonight! https://youtu.be/M5MDrR1GkLs

Mrs. Boren is back with another fun music lesson! https://youtu.be/6VmpwVioAgw

Quinn is back with Knuffle Bunny Too! We hope you enjoy! https://youtu.be/qnENlEjzVWU