APRIL

Dear Gardner Families,

Thank you for your continued support, patience, and grace as we all venture into this unprecedented time together. This week was a time for planning and creating our remote learning plan which will begin after spring break on Tuesday, April 14th. Teachers will be communicating with students and families about educational expectations during this time. The guidance from Illinois State Board of Education is that students at this age should be engaged in learning 60-120 minutes a day. Our goal is to continue educating students while not creating a burden on students and families.

Here are a few recommendations to support your child during this time. Establish and follow a regular daily routine. Encourage your child to get enough sleep. Designate a space where your child can complete remote learning work. Talk to your child about their work everyday. Contact your child's teacher to ask for help when needed. It is normal for children to feel a sense of loss without having proper closure to school activities. Support your child during these moments by being available to listen and reassuring them that this won't last forever.

Please let your child know we miss our Gardner superheroes! Please reach out if you need support or guidance during this time. Stay safe and healthy!

Thank you to all of our local businesses for their support to our "I Love My Teacher" Box Top contest! We received some amazing donations in the form of gift cards! Our teachers enjoyed finding out which gift card they won! Thank you to: Casa Romero's, Family Video, Bean Tree, Papa Vito"s, Tequila's, and the Clothes Line Boutique! Your support of our teachers is greatly appreciated! Be sure to shop local to support small businesses!

April 6-10th--Spring Break

April 14th--Remote Learning Begins

May 4-8th--Staff Appreciation Week

June 1st--Chorus Sings at Cardinal game

• IAR Testing
• Kids Heart Challenge--Be watching for an email from Coach Hogan about donation collections
• DARE
• Dental Safari
• Blue and Grey Play for 4th grade
• Springfield field trip for 4th grade
• Band/Chorus Concert