Vandalia CUSD #203

Dear Parents and Guardians. Please read the attached letter. We will be Remote Learning for all on Monday and Tuesday. More information will follow.

VCUSD 203 We Have Started School! Vandalia Schools have ventured into the new school year successfully. Many things have changed due to COVID-19. Our schools have to adhere to recommendations of Illinois State Board of Education, IDPH, and balance these with Fayette County Health Dept., and the needs of the 1700 students and faculty we serve. This is a challenging time for both school and community. The criteria for attending school and staying in school are posted on the school website and may also be viewed on the school app. The basic criteria to remember is to wear a mask, social distance, and stay home if you're sick. More info is available on the School website. The purpose of the criteria is keeping our schools healthy and safe. Politics and personal opinion have been set aside to get our schools open. The Board of Education thanks Administrators, School Nurses, Teachers, Bus Drivers, Food Service, maintenance, custodial and all other staff for working together to get our schools started. We appreciate all you are doing. Success in education comes from all our team working together in concert for the good of students. Success in our schools is also a partnership with parents and community. We are not perfect and take input seriously. We ask the input given will be in a kind manner- speak as you wish to be spoken to. Take an opportunity for positive comments when appropriate. Encourage your children and those in your sphere of influence to work together for the best school outcome possible. Unity is the strength of our community. Let’s keep working together. Thankfully your Vandalia School Board. Joe Lawson, Joe Schaal, John Campbell, Connie Goldsmith, Ryan Lewis, Adam Braun, Kevin Satterthwite

Just A Reminder if you are an All-In Remote Learner: Chromebook Pick up for Grades K-8 is from 5:30-7:30pm tonight, August 13th under the canopy between VES and VJHS. Please Enter from VETERANS Avenue. There will be an informational meeting if you are interested in the VES cafeteria. Grades K-3 will be from 6:00-7:00 and grades 4-5 will be from 7:00-8:00 on August 13. Mrs. Philpot, Mrs. Mesnard, and Mr. Holliday will be there to answer your questions and pass out general information about the program. VCHS All-In Remote Learners can pick up their materials and Chromebooks between 9am - 3pm tomorrow, August 14th in the VCHS office. You must wear a mask when entering our buildings.

Attention Vandalia School District Parents/Guardians/Community Members: Please read the attached document at this link: https://5il.co/jiv3 for the new sick day guidelines set by VCUSD#203.

K-12 School Supply Lists can be found on our website : https://www.vandals203.org/o/vandalia/page/2020-vcusd-registration-information

Attention K-5 Parents/Guardians with Hybrid Learners- please complete the application for support provided by our community partners. https://forms.gle/LKe3qyVasrZenhVy8

Letter announcing our Vandalia ONE Community Partnership for Hybrid Learners in Grades K-5! Application live tomorrow.

Our website and email services are back up and live! We are back online, if you are still having trouble viewing the website you may need to clear your cache. Sorry for the delay. Chipman- Tech Director

IMPORTANT: Our website and RECEIVING emails are down currently. I have contacted our Domain Host and they informed that it will be up to 24 hrs before we are back online. Our host said that this was something on their end and sorry for the inconvenience. Chipman- Tech Director

DRIVE - THRU Tools for School 2020 information:

VCUSD#203 Online Registration will begin tomorrow, Tuesday, July 21, 2020. Registration will take place online using our school management system, Teacherease. To complete registration items, please sign in to the Parent Portal at https://www.teacherease.com/. If you do not have a Parent Portal Account, please contact your child's school. You may also register in-person at the following buildings and times: VES In-Person Registration Times ● Kindergarten: 8/3/30 - 8am-3pm ● 1st Grade: 8/4/20 - 8am-3pm ● 2nd Grade: 8/5/20 - 8am-3pm ● 3rd Grade: 8/6/20 - 8am-3pm ● PreK - 8/7/20 - 8am-3pm VJHS In-Person Registration: ● 4th Grade: 8/3/30 - 8am-3pm ● 5th Grade: 8/4/20 - 8am-3pm ● 6th Grade: 8/5/20 - 8am-3pm ● 7th Grade: 8/6/20 - 8am-3pm ● 8th Grade: 8/7/20 - 8am-3pm VCHS In-Person Registration: ● Freshman 8/3/20 - 8am-3pm ● Sophomore 8/4/20 - 8am-3pm ● Junior 8/5/20 - 8am-3pm ● Senior 8/6/20 - 8am-3pm ● Overflow day 8/7/20 8am-3pm

Please see our letter on the Reopening of Schools for 20-21.

Please complete our Return to Learn 20-21 Survey by July 14. https://forms.gle/e66v56BhnxxYTwQW8 Thank you to the parents who completed our May survey & participated in the follow-up focus groups. Your feedback was valued & helped with the release of this survey today.

Please see my letter on the release of the Restore IL Phase 4 Transition Joint Guidance for schools. #VandalStrong

CUSD Special Board Meeting Live stream: Here is the link to view the virtual board meeting on 6.23.2020 at 5pm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkXtKBEsY50

To submit a public comment prior to the 6/23/20 board meeting please fill this form: https://forms.gle/XHeb7e11wLHusLh39

What: Vandalia Youth Organization Jr Vandal Football Registration When: 4-6pm on June 29 & 30, 2020 Where: at the outdoor pavilion at the Y (710 Rock Island, Vandalia) Who: students entering grades 5-8 Cost: $75 per player. Cash or check only please. Checks made payable to Vandalia Youth Organization

Sorry everyone here is the new live stream link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDkny8kcnwE

To submit a public comment prior to the 6/16/20 board meeting please fill this form: https://forms.gle/TRe8fCRBqjMTDRq5A

CUSD Board Meeting Live stream: Here is the link to view the virtual board meeting on 6.16.2020 at 5pm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVs9gH8kGG4