Adding In-person Learning Time
The AO Board of Education approved increasing in-person learning time for the students of AOCUSD #1 at their regularly scheduled meeting Monday night.
The elementary school will be seeing students on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday for the full regularly scheduled school day. (8:15AM-2:49PM)
The middle school and high school will be adding Wednesday as an in-person learning day within their current blended learning schedule (8:15AM-12:30PM).
We will be using a Remote Learning Planning Day on Monday, February 22, 2021. There will be no student attendance or remote learning assignments on this day.
The changes mentioned above will start on Tuesday, February 23, 2021.
Additional information regarding building specific schedules and procedures will be sent to students and parents next week.
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The AOCUSD #1 Draft Returning to School Plan for the 2020-2021 school year can be accessed at the following link.
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/828454/DRAFT_-_District_Reopening_Plan.pdf
Thank you to everyone who continues to participate in developing this plan. As the title states, it is still a Draft Document and work in progress. We are well aware that changes should be expected based on past experience and the need for adjustments based on how COVID-19 impacts our state and local communities. Additional information with building specific procedures will be sent out next week.
If you have questions regarding the plan, please contact your building principal.
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If you have a returning student but need to complete the online registration process at school, use the google link below to schedule an appointment on 8/4/20 or 8/5/20. New Students can also use this link to schedule an appointment on 8/4/20 or 8/5/20. Be sure to enter student name in description box https://bit.ly/aohsreg
AO Grab and Go meal survey for next week (4/6 - 4/10) is available at the link below.
Drop off will occur on Monday and Thursday again. 11:00-11:30 for AOHS /AOEL / and Wilderhaven. 11:45-12:15 at Camelot..
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http://bit.ly/AOmeals4
The Argenta-Oreana CUSD#1 Remote Learning Plan has been shared at
https://www.argenta-oreana.org/remote-learning--22
Hello Bombers,
Today, Governor Pritzker reported at his press conference that he will extend the mandated school closure through Thursday, April 30th. This means the earliest we could return to school is Friday, May 1st. Like you, we have no idea if the mandated closure will be extended again.
We anticipate that the district’s Remote Learning Plan will be posted on the district’s website no later than 5:00 pm tomorrow. Links will be provided for each school. Our plan will be continuously evaluated and updated as we move forward. Please review the plan for further guidance.
We know that this is a situation beyond any of our control. We will get through this together. Our biggest concern is the safety and security of our students and staff.
We will continue to utilize Facebook, Twitter, and our web site for further updates.
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Take care and stay safe,
Damian D. Jones, Sr.
Superintendent
Monday, March 16, 2020
AOCUSD Schools will be open for students and or parents from 2:00-6:00 PM tomorrow to pick up any materials that students will need during the mandated school closure. Additional information will be sent out regarding academic support and guidance for our students after we meet with our teachers tomorrow.
Please be reminded that there is no student attendance tomorrow, Monday, March 16, 2020. Additionally, by order of the Governor, Illinois schools are mandated to be closed March 17 - March 30, 2020
We will continue to communicate with students, and parents throughout the coming days and weeks. Thank you for your continued support of our schools.
Although the current circumstances can feel overwhelming, it is VERY reassuring to work with such outstanding people as we strive to support one another!
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The Fannie May fundraiser with PATT will continue until we come back to school. Orders do not need to be turned in Monday. Please continue to collect orders. Thank you!
School Closure Announcement:
You may have heard the Governor's press conference. As of right now, we have been mandated by the Governor to close schools and cancel all student activities from Tuesday, March 17th through Monday, March 30th.
We have moved the SIP day that was scheduled on Friday to Monday. In simple terms, students will not attend school or any extracurricular practices and events from Monday, March 16th through Monday, March 30th.
Unless this period is extended by the Governor, we plan for student attendance to resume on Tuesday, March 31st.
This is an unprecedented situation. When we know more, so will you.
8th Grade Bombers Win 1st Regional Game
1920s Day in American History
8th Grade Volleyball Night
The field trip today, February 26th, to the Lincoln Museum in Springfield is cancelled due to weather. We will let you know when it is rescheduled.
Thank You
Nice Match AOMS Scholastic Bowl Team!
Measuring Kinetic Energy in Mr. Cole's Class
AOMS will dismiss at 2:15 p.m. tomorrow, 02/20/20.
Parent Teacher Conferences will be held tomorrow night, 02/20/20, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Late stay will be cancelled due to conferences.
6th and 7th Lady Bombers Score Victories Over Lincoln
There will be a Blue Ribbon Book Fair in the Middle/High School library March 4th-6th, and then on the 9th as well. It will be open during school hours and also during Parent-Teacher conferences March 5th, 4-7 p.m. Supporting the Book Fair, enables the library to purchase more materials for our students.
The WIZARDS are in the House!
Go Bombers!
