Illini Central CUSD 189

Congratulations to IC Senior Morgan Doyle for being named September Student of the Month! Read about Morgan at the following link: https://www.illinicentral.org/article/332337?org=high-school #WeAreIC

Meal pick up is available for those students who are remote learning and are currently signed up for the service. Meals may be picked up at the school in the west parking lot at Door K between 11:00am and 1:00pm on regular school days when lunch is served.

Illini Central CUSD 189 is accepting proposals for snow removal on various district lots. Interested parties should contact Mike Strauman at (217)482-5180 x1800, or pick up a term sheet from the district office. The district office is located at 222 N. West Ave. in Mason City.

Please check the Illini Central website for a Covid 19 Positive notification. Information can be found under the "News" section

Beginning with second quarter (Thursday, 10/22/2020) students who are doing remote learning whether by choice or because of quarantine, will need to follow these expectations for attendance. Please see information in this handout: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1c74MV6c0GdIgw9Vse9F1l45s3PWOfd_jwXE9pyBjISk/edit?usp=sharing

Retired? Looking for a way to spend your days making a difference and giving back to the community? Summers off!?! Illini Central Grade School is currently seeking applicants for a paraprofessional position. If you are interested please send a letter of interest and resume to mward@illinicentral.org. QUESTIONS? Wondering if you could qualify? Call Lori Avart: (217)482-5755 In order to be considered for this position, you need to meet the the following requirements and obtain a license from the State Board of Education. At least 19 years of age and 1 of the following: Associate’s degree or higher 60 semester hours of coursework High School Diploma or GED and a score of 460 or higher on the ETS Parapro (ROE # 53 offers the ETS Parapro Exam)

Tomorrow is an 1:30 dismissal day! Please make sure Chromebooks are charged and ready for the longer day. As a precaution, students should bring their chargers to school in case the batteries don't last all day. Teachers also ask that students bring wired earbuds daily.

Just a reminder that the October meeting of the Illini Central Board of Education will be Thursday, October 15, 2020 at 7:00 pm in the Grade School Library. The public can attend the meeting, though capacity is limited to no more than 50. The meeting can be viewed through Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81421216323?pwd=RFA4UVpVMmJvMmNRblZFN3hCYisrQT09 or through the Illini Central Sports network athttps://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/illini-central-high-school-mason-city-il/evt1f762535f3 The agenda for the meeting can be found at the district website main page under the "Explore" tab, "Board of Education +", "School Board Meeting Agendas"

Please check the Illini Central website for a Covid 19 Positive notification. Information can be found under the "News" section.

Please check the Illini Central website for an Covid Positive notification.

Parents/Guardians of Illini Central Students: Beginning Monday October 19th, 2020 Illini Central will transition from the current hybrid learning schedule to the full in-person instruction schedule. We will begin serving lunches on this date. We will administer prescription medication to those students who require it during school hours. Morning medications will still be required to be administered at home. A signed physician's order that includes your student's name, medication name, dosage and other instructions needed is required. Blank forms can be found on the District website under Medical/Nurse office forms. We ask that anyone dropping off medications please do so at the MS/HS entrance. Completed paperwork can be faxed to 217-482-3323 or e-mailed to tharris@illinicentral.org

With parent-teacher conferences tonight and tomorrow night, there will be no remote learning in the afternoon on these two days. We will not have school on Friday 10/9 or Monday 10/12. We will resume the 11:30 schedule with afternoon remote learning on 10/13.

Illini Central would like to congratulate Kase Renken on advancing to the sectional golf meet in Sherrard at the Frye Lake Golf Course on October 12th.

Do you enjoy working with children and making a difference in your community? Are you a high school graduate, at least 19 years old, looking to work the same schedule as your school aged children? If you answered yes, we may have a position for you at Illini Central Grade School. Illini Central Grade School is currently seeking applicants for a paraprofessional position. If you are interested please send a letter of interest and resume to mward@illinicentral.org. In order to be considered for this position, you need to meet the the following requirements and obtain a license from the State Board of Education. At least 19 years of age and 1 of the following: Associate’s degree or higher 60 semester hours of coursework High School Diploma or GED and a score of 460 or higher on the ETS Parapro (ROE # 53 offers the ETS Parapro Exam) High School Diploma or GED and the following scores on the ACT Workkeys: Applied Mathematics/Applied Math (with a score of 4) Reading for information/Workplace Documents (with a score of 4) For more information: https://tazewellcounty.schoolinsites.com/paraprotesting

Illini Central CUSD 189 is looking for a day shift part time custodian. Pay starts at $10 per hour. Applicants should have at least a high school diploma or equivalent, and experience in commercial cleaning or any equivalent combination of training and or experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to pass a criminal background investigation inquiry. Applications can be obtained and dropped off at 222 N. West Ave. in the District Office.

Parent-Teacher conferences are next week! Parents and guardians may make an appointment with each of their student’s teachers on Skyward. Due to COVID-19, MS and HS conferences will be held over the phone unless the teacher contacts you to make other arrangements. Teachers may be calling you from Google Meet, so please be aware the phone call may come from a different area code.

A link to a brief video explaining how lunch will operate when ICMS and ICHS transition to the 1:30 dismissal. https://www.loom.com/share/b1e6a9ee2e6449bd825dc0615fbbb1ad

Mr. Newton provides a "Parent's Guide to Google Classroom" for middle and high school parents. https://www.loom.com/share/2fdfba48b1ae4f198ee1b0f49fc515d1

Reminder: Illini Central teachers will be participating in school improvement activities during the afternoon of September 30, 2020. On Wednesday, we will dismiss school at 11:30. There will be no online learning activities in the afternoon.

Beginning with the Class of 2021, the State of Illinois has added completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as a graduation requirement for all graduates. Information about the FAFSA can be found at www.fafsa.gov. Students and their families may begin completing the FAFSA as early as October 1st. Lincoln Land Community College is offering step by step presentations by LLCC’s Financial Aid Office on how to complete the FAFSA with opportunities to meet with Financial Aid representatives and Q/A at the conclusion of the presentation. The FAFSA Completion Presentation is recommended for High School Seniors/parents new to completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). They have several opportunities to participate: FAFSA Completion Presentation with Q/A, Wednesday, October 14, starting at 5:00 p.m. FAFSA Completion Presentation with Q/A, Thursday, October 15, starting at 5:00 p.m. FAFSA Completion Presentation with Q/A, Tuesday, October 20, starting at 5:00 p.m. FAFSA Completion Presentation with Q/A, Thursday, October 22, starting at 5:00 p.m. FAFSA Completion Presentation with Q/A, Wednesday, October 28, starting at 3:00 p.m. Registration is required. To register for a presentation, please visit https://forms.gle/CHMqzTVDoNhru2aU8 A confirmation will be emailed. A second email will be sent with information on joining the presentation online. As we are made aware of other opportunities, we will share them with you. Seniors should watch for more information in their email and on the Google Classroom for the Class of 2021.