VIKING VIEW

Dear Vikings,

It has been great for us to get back into our hybrid routine this week. Our eLearners are continuing on without a hitch and we are in a great rhythm once again. This year has been keeping us on our toes, and the students have done a remarkable job adapting.

If you are considering moving from eLearning to hybrid or vice versa, do not hesitate to contact us. We are flexible and willing to work with you and your child(ren) to meet your needs.

Thank you for your continued support with our safety procedures and everything you have been doing to help your child(ren) thrive this year!

Sincerely,

Ms. Aulisa

Maps Testing Dates:

Tuesday, 2/2, at 7:50am-9:00am

Thursday, 2/4 at 9:05am-10:15am

Make up Dates:

Feb.5th and Feb.8th

eLearning Students: On Tuesday there will be NO Morning Meeting. Go to your 1st period class to take attendance and start the test.

Tips for Getting Ready for a Test

1. Get a good night's sleep.
2. Wear comfortable clothes.
3. Eat a smart and healthy breakfast.
4. Drink plenty of water.
5. Warm up your brain with a puzzle.
6. Do a 5 min breathing exercise or meditation.

All Illinois children in 6th grade or any new student to the district (grades 5-8) are required by the state to provide school with proof of a dental exam by May 15, 2021. Any dental exam completed between November 2019 and May 15, 2021 will fulfill the state's requirement. If a dental exam form is not received by May 15, 2021, the school may hold the child's report card until proof of a dental examination form is received or until the school receives proof (ex: appointment card) that a dental examination will take place within 60 days after May 15, 2021.

Is your Child in need of a winter coat, hat, or gloves? Need a Mask or a thermometer? Reach out to your schools Social Worker via email and they can get you what you need.

srumbaugh@saltcreek48.org (AMS) or kscholtes@saltcreek48.org (SC,SMS)

Below you can find a link to the Parent Resources on our website.

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the mental health of Americans of all ages. Job losses, financial insecurity, remote learning and the loss of loved ones are added stressors to the fear of contracting the virus and social isolation many of us feel. In underserved communities with lower access to mental health and substance-use treatment, COVID-19 compounds longstanding racial disparities.
If you’ve been affected, you’re not alone.
WBEZ has gathered mental health experts to take your questions on how to cope during this stressful time and to connect you and your loved ones to helpful mental health resources.
This virtual event is part of a four-part series of COVID Conversations that seeks to connect Chicagoans this pandemic winter. Each hour-long event will feature a WBEZ host in conversation with experts, answering questions submitted by the public. Join us and be sure to submit questions ahead of time when registering or here. We’ll get to as many as we can during the event. Sign up on Facebook by clicking the link below.

https://fb.me/e/1mYQ80uJZ

We have some great new books! Even next week as we start Hybrid again, the LMC will still be open for ALL students (elearners too!). Your books will just be delivered to your class, just like before with a book drop bin in the hall. For all students, you will still do everything with your Alexandria account (holds and renewals) and I will take care of the rest. If you need a refresher, check out resources on your LMC classroom!

Mask Sale

We have handmade customized face masks for sale! This fundraiser was so popular we had to close it early last time, so we are having another. These masks have all the upgrades, come in 3 different styles and there are TONS of different fabrics to choose from--upcoming holidays, sports teams, popular characters, designs or just plain cotton or polyester. This time we are even offering masks with the District 48 Viking logos and silk masks!

Does your child have trouble finding a mask they like or that fits them well? Please contact Holly Sloan at hsloan@saltcreek48.org and she can guide you about the best masks to choose for your family's situation. Orders end January 29--or earlier if we get more orders than we can sew, so order yours today here!!

Valentine Sale

Do you want to do something special for your child for Valentine's Day? Does your child want to send one to a friend? FTC has Valentines for sale! Cost is $2 for candy, $4 for a special plush. All orders must be placed online. We can only deliver within our district. Click here for more details. Please email ftc@saltcreek48.org if you have any questions. Thank you for your support! Quantities are limited, so order yours today!!

Check out our new COVID-19 Information page on our website. Stay up to date on the latest Salt Creek Dist 48 Covid-19 Metirics by clicking the link below.

https://www.saltcreek48.org/page/covid-19-information

5th Tommy G.- Tommy took a huge risk this week by changing to the hybrid schedule and has been open minded. His positive attitude is awesome and he's had a terrific week! His teachers are super proud of him.

6th Joseph S.- always brings a great attitude, a smile, and positive energy to class. He makes great contributions to class and is a standout student. Keep up the amazing work!

7th Adrain G.- is a reliable, attentive, and hard-working student. He always wants to do his best and stays engaged in class.

8th Derrick J.- has been working extremely hard in math class and getting all of his assignments done. He is participating and engaged and is a wiz with mental math. It is so great seeing you at school each day, keep working hard and trying your best!

Would you like to recognize a staff member at District 48 that deserves some extraordinary recognition for something they have done in our school district to make a difference for others? Please fill out this form to recognize this staff member for their amazing accomplishment!

1. How long have you worked for the district? This is my 5th year in the district. I was a career changer before coming to Albright. I used to be an athletic trainer in the high school setting!
2. What is your favorite sport and why? I can’t choose a favorite sport!! I have two! I love coaching and playing basketball and softball!
3. Do you have a favorite Hobby? I have a couple hobbies! I’ve always loved scrapbooking and I create a book for every year! I also love to build or refinish furniture, and this past summer I started gardening which is going to be a new hobby for the future!
4. What do you like best about being a part of Kashwiki? Kashwicki is a great duo! I feel like we compliment each other well with our teaching styles and we both have a similar vision for our PE program!
5. Do you have any pets? I don’t have any pets! Just two small children!! However, we are getting a puppy at the end of April!! We will be adding a mini Aussiedoodle to the Kasher clan! Both of my girls are very excited!
6. Tell us something special about yourself or share something fun! I love living in the suburbs of Chicago however it is far different from where I grew up! I grew up 4 hours south on a farm! It was a wonderful way to grow up and I’ve leaned to appreciate both ways of life!

   
   

* It is important for students to check their live schedules daily as it is subject to change.

Here is a great opportunity for you if you need any help with your schoolwork. Christian Kim put this group together because he cares about students and was a student of Dr. Chung's when he was younger. Please read his message below.

Hello Everyone,

We are a tutoring group made up of high school students who are eager to work with you in any areas of learning you need help on. Whether it be Math or English or any other subject we are here to help. Each session will be 30 minutes long on Google Meets. Please fill out the form attached below to request a session, and we will get back to you. We cannot wait to work with you!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScQrGNK7M9v5x3WUTh3805MSHTAqJfg0bkHw1dh27yQI3x2bg/viewform?usp=sf_link

We are a part of the Summer Food Service Program, so any student can have a free combo meal. For Hybrid Students they will be given out daily, for our eLearning students 5 days worth of meals are available for pick up every Tuesday from 1:00pm-1:30pm and 2:35-3:00pm. Located at Door #2 (District Office Doors).

• Feb.15, 2021-No School
• Feb. 23, 2021- No School
• Feb.26, 2021- No School
• Feb. 26, 2021 End of Second Trimester
• March 29, 2021 – April 2, 2021- No School, Spring Break
  
• April 6, 2021- No School
• May 31,2021- No School
• June 1, 2021- 8th Grade Graduation
• June 4, 2021- Last Day of School

Albright Middle School Principal

Email: gaulisa@saltcreek48.org
Website: saltcreek48.org
Location: 1110 South Villa Avenue, Villa Park, IL, USA
Phone: 630-279-6160

Dean of Students and Technology Liaison

Email: aross@saltcreek48.org
Website: saltcreek48.org
Location: 1110 South Villa Avenue, Villa Park, IL, USA
Phone: 630-279-6160