Staunton Elementary School

Dear Staunton Families, Thankful. That is how I feel every day to serve as your Superintendent. As we enjoy Thanksgiving break with our families and friends this Thursday, on behalf of the District Administration and the Board of Education, I want to take this opportunity to thank you for all you do to make our community such a place of pride. To our students who come to school each day ready to learn and grow, thank you for inspiring us to do our best work for you. For you are our future leaders. To our teachers, principals, nurses, bus drivers, food service staff, custodians, grounds workers and the many support staff who strive to ensure success for each and every Staunton student, thank you for inspiring a passion for learning in our students. To our parents, PTOs, community groups, residents and business partners who support our students through the investment of time, treasure and talent, thank you for supporting our students inside the classroom and beyond. You make a difference in the lives of our students each day and your hard work and dedication to our mission, no matter your role, is recognized and appreciated. Staunton Schools has and always will be a partnership with families and community. Thank you all for your support in preparing our students for their bright futures ahead. I hope you enjoy a wonderful and restful Thanksgiving holiday. Sincerely, Cynthia Tolbert, Superintendent

Dear Staunton CUSD #6 Families, This letter is to inform you there is a positive case of COVID-19 at Staunton Elementary School. We are coordinating our efforts with Macoupin County Public Health Department this evening to promptly identify and monitor individuals who have had recent contact with the positive individual to prevent further spread within our school and community. If your elementary student has had recent contact with the positive individual they will be contacted by Macoupin County Public Health Department. The health and safety of all students and staff is our highest priority, and we recognize the uncertainty and concern regarding the evolving COVID-19 pandemic. We are following guidance from the MCPHD, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as well as the state health department for best practices and procedures to protect everyone’s health moving forward. We will continue to enforce safe practices to prevent, promptly identify, communicate with MCPHD and respond to potential COVID cases. Sincerely, Cynthia Tolbert Superintendent of Schools

Staunton School students will be following our Full Remote Learning plan beginning on Tuesday, December 1st through Tuesday, December 22nd. Please click on the link below to view the Full Remote Learning plan. https://5il.co/nb1w

Staunton School students will be following our Full Remote Learning plan beginning on Tuesday, December 1st through Tuesday, December 22nd. Please click on the link below to view the Full Remote Learning plan. https://5il.co/nb88

Have questions about our Full Remote Learning plan? Please click here to find your answer. https://5il.co/nb31

Dear Staunton Families, This communication is to inform you one individual at Staunton Elementary School has tested positive for COVID-19. We are coordinating our efforts with the Macoupin County Health Department to promptly identify and monitor individuals who have had recent contact with the COVID-19 positive individual to prevent further spread within our school and community. At this time, any students and staff who have had close contact with the COVID-19 individual have been contacted separately and informed that they are restricted from all district activities for the quarantine period. This message is intended to inform parents of students who attend Staunton Elementary School and explain that they are at low risk of transmission due to our school mitigation strategies and procedures. Those persons who exhibit symptoms should contact their health care provider to determine if testing is needed. District 6 administration has contacted the Macoupin County Health Department to inform them of this positive test. In any situation where there is a positive test, we will strictly follow all guidelines and orders from the Macoupin County Health Department for isolation/quarantine before allowing the COVID-19 positive individual to return to the school. We are committed to providing our students and staff with a safe and healthy environment. We appreciate your ongoing cooperation with our COVID-19 procedures as we work to help protect all our students and staff at Staunton Elementary School. Be safe, Cynthia Tolbert, Superintendent

https://bit.ly/3nFzcUZ (Food Sign Up Link) https://5il.co/n80w (Macoupin County Department of Health Letter)

Please read a very important message from school Superintendent, Cynthia Tolbert, about Staunton CUSD #6 transitioning from In-Person learning to Full Remote learning beginning on Tuesday, December 1st. https://5il.co/n8cu

Buddy the Elf has arrived at Staunton Elementary School! He’s quarantining in his fish bowl for the next few days, but is still watching for good behavior! #ElfOnTheShelf #TerrierPride #LeadChallengeAchieve

Students in Ms. Puricelli's 2nd grade class were hard at work on IXL during their iPad time this afternoon! #TerrierPride #LeadChallengeAchieve

IL Family Reading Night is Thursday, November 19th! Click the News Story Link below to learn more information! News Story Link: https://www.stauntonschools.org/article/347284?org=elementary-school #TerrierPride #LeadChallengeAchieve

Staunton Families: Just a reminder that Picture Retake Day is next Wednesday, November 18th for Elementary students. This is also Picture Day for all Jr. High students. If a student is remote learning, they can report to the school library from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM to get their picture taken. Orders can be placed online at mylifetouch.com. The Picture Day ID is EVTHQRFZ7. #TerrierPride #LeadChallengeAchieve

Staunton Families: There is NO SCHOOL on Wednesday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day. Thank you to all of our past and present service members! #BulldogPride #TerrierPride #LeadChallengeAchieve

Order your Elementary/Jr. High Yearbook today! Details are attached for your review. Order at ybpay.lifetouch.com Yearbook ID Code: 11033221 Order Deadline: Dec 5, 2020 #TerrierPride #StauntonPride #LeadChallengeAchieve

Please see the attached Job Posting for a Long Term Substitute Teacher vacancy at 1st grade this spring. Job Posting Link: https://5il.co/ms9h #StauntonPride #TerrierPride #LeadChallengeAchieve

Sight words are more fun with a scavenger hunt! Miss Gowin's in-person class practices their sight words. #TerrierPride #LeadChallengeAchieve

Elementary Families - Just a reminder that we are closing out Bully & Drug Free Prevention Month with themed dress up days starting Monday, October 26th. Please review the days below: Monday, October 26th = “Superhero Day” - Standing up against bullying is Heroic. Wear your favorite superhero shirt. Tuesday, October 27th = “Team Up Against Bullying Day” - Wear your favorite team jersey or shirt. Wednesday, October 28th = “Unity Day” - Wear Orange as an expression of solidarity against bullying. #UnityDay Thursday, October 29th = “It’s OK to be Different Day” - Wear mismatched clothes as a reminder that it’s OK to be different. Friday, October 30th = “Sleepy Hollow Day” - Wear your Sleepy Hollow T-Shirt OR Black and Orange for Halloween. #TerrierPride #LeadChallengeAchieve

Staunton Families: The School District will be offering FREE 'grab and go' pre-packaged breakfast and lunch to students in the district October 21st - October 23rd for non student attendance days. This survey will help the district in planning for the distribution of the pre-packaged meals. Meals can be picked at the Staunton School bus garage from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM on Oct. 21st. Pick up will only take place on Wednesday, October 21st from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM. Students will receive meals for all 3 days. ONLY COMPLETE THE FORM LINKED BELOW IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO PICK UP MEALS. Form Link: https://bit.ly/3ohvQc7

Staunton Families: The Illinois Department of Public Health recently updated their guidelines on October 13th for any individuals showing symptoms for COVID-19 and the documentation needed to return to school. We will be following these newly updated guidelines effective immediately. The new guidelines include: -Medical Evaluation and Testing are strongly recommended for ALL Persons with COVID Like Symptoms. -Send home or deny entry (and provide remote instruction) if ANY of the following symptoms are present: Fever (100.4°F or higher), new onset of moderate to severe headache, shortness of breath, new cough, sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain from unknown cause, new congestion/runny nose, new loss of sense of taste or smell, nausea, fatigue from unknown cause, muscle or body aches. -Negative COVID-19 test OR a Healthcare provider’s note indicating the negative COVID test result. -If testing is not performed due to the clinical judgment of the healthcare provider, a medical note is needed to return to school documenting that there is no clinical suspicion for COVID19 infection and indicate an alternative diagnosis with exclusion consistent with this diagnosis. -After a 10 day exclusion, a note from a parent/guardian documenting that the ill student and/or household contacts are afebrile without fever reducing medication and symptoms have improved. Here is a link to the updated guidelines from the IL Dept of Public Health: https://www.isbe.net/Documents/IDPH-COVID19-Exclusion-Decison-Tree.pdf

Staunton Families: Please support our School and Pride fundraiser! To celebrate our return to school, we are offering our classic spirit wear products along with two specialty shirts you are sure to love. We have been given permission to offer Peanuts Gang and Scooby-Doo commemorative shirts, celebrating our students and staff being "Together Again" for the fall of 2020. All products are discounted from last year's prices and for safety reasons, all orders will be placed online or by a toll-free phone number. The attached flyer will let you see the products we are offering with additional value packages available online. Thank you for ordering and promoting spirit and pride in our school. Website: www.spiritandpride.com Our School ID number is: 175905 Orders are due October 22nd! #TerrierPride #LeadChallengeAchieve