Mr. Newton provides a "Parent's Guide to Google Classroom" for middle and high school parents. https://www.loom.com/share/2fdfba48b1ae4f198ee1b0f49fc515d1
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
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.
The IC Board of Education approved an extension of the blending learning schedule (11:30 in person) through Friday October 16. For more details, please view the story on the "News" section of the IC website.
An individual at the IC Pre-K program has tested positive or is presumed positive for COVID-19. The Pre-K program will be closed through October 7 as we work to contact trace and quarantine individuals. Only the Pre-K program will be closed. IC students K-12 will continue with in-person instruction as the case was isolated at the Pre-K building.
Picture day for all MS and HS students is next Friday, Oct. 2. Remote learners may come through Door A to get their pictures taken from 12:---2:00 pm. Masks required for entry, but may be removed for pictures only.
The Illini Central CUSD189 Board of Education meeting will be held on Thursday, September 24, 2020 at 7:00 pm. The meeting can be viewed through the Illini Central Sports Network at https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/illini-central-high-school-mason-city-il/evtf26ae21213 or through Zoom meeting at
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84494085266?pwd=S1FXeWRaMEVTc3BjOVR2amt1ZzF4QT09
The Illini Central CUSD189 Board of Education meeting will be held on Thursday, September 24, 2020 at 7:00 pm. The meeting can be viewed through the Illini Central Sports Network at https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/illini-central-high-school-mason-city-il/evtf26ae21213 or through Zoom meeting at
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84494085266?pwd=S1FXeWRaMEVTc3BjOVR2amt1ZzF4QT09
Illini Central will still be having Parent/Teacher Conferences this Fall.
Parents and guardians will be able to make an appointment with each of their student’s teachers, including Electives/Exploratory classes. Due to COVID-19, we are conducting conferences differently than we have in the past. All Conferences will be done via Zoom, a Google Meet session, or over the phone.
Conferences will be held during the following times: Wednesday, October 7th, from 4:00pm to 8:00pm Thursday, October 8th, from 4:00pm to 8:00pm
Below you can find a link with instructions on how to sign up for conferences.
If you have a ICGS student, you just need to select Homeroom instead of the subject.
Here is the link: https://5il.co/laen
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The rescheduled date for ICHS & ICMS school pictures is Friday, October 2nd.
If you have questions, contact the HS/MS office at 217-482-5180.
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First of all, we want to thank our families and students for their flexibility as we have worked to create the "new normal" at ICMS and ICHS. We have had a little confusion regarding attendance for middle and high school students, so we wanted to take a minute of your time to clarify expectations.
During blended learning, students are in-person from 8:00am-11:30am with either their "black day" or "gold day" classes. In blended learning, students are also expected to be in attendance online for 9th period which is from 1:30pm-3:00pm in which they meet with the opposite day's classes. Students are supposed to log in and take attendance during that time. (The attendance link is on the website once you click on the red bar at the top). Many of the teachers are "live" during this time with students, so we expect all students to be learning and engaging at that time, not later in the evening. If students have opted for remote learning, they need to complete the attendance form at both 8:00 and 1:30 and be engaged with those teachers/classes from 8:00-11:30 and again from 1:30-3:00.
If the entire district is in remote learning, students only need to log in for attendance at 8:00 using that same link. On those days, all students will spend from 8:00am-1:00pm (75 minute class periods) with only their “black day” or “gold day” classes. Teachers will also be taking attendance in each class.
Illini Central schools will return to in-school instruction beginning tomorrow, Thursday, September 17, 2020. All buildings, including Pre-K, will be open for students.
Thank you for your cooperation over these past two days.
To clarify: All Illini Central schools Pre-K through high school are in remote learning Tuesday 9/15 and Wednesday 9/16. All students should log in to Google Classroom both days to find assignments and activities.
During the remote learning days of Tuesday 9/15 and Wednesday 9/16, meals will be provided to those students who are currently signed up for the service. Meals may be picked up at the school in west parking lot by Door K between 10:30am and 12:30 pm.
During the remote learning days of Tuesday 9/15 and Wednesday 9/16, meals will be provided to those students who are currently signed up for the service. Meals may be picked up at the school in west parking lot by Door K between 10:30am and 12:30 pm.
Correction--Closure on Tuesday 9/15 and Wednesday 9/16.
Individuals at Illini Central High School and Middle School have tested positive or are presumed positive for COVID-19. As a result, we will close the building and have remote learning for all students on Wed. 9/15 and Thurs. 9/16. Please see the website for more details regarding remote learning.
Ok...let's try this again with a little more clarification.
School Pictures are next week!
ICGS students will get their pictures taken on Monday, September 14th & ICMS/ICHS students getting theirs taken on Tuesday, September 15th. Forms will be passed out this week.
All remote learners will be able to get their photos taken on Monday, September 14th from 12 to 3 p.m. in the ICGS All Purpose Room. Forms will be available at that time or can be picked up from the office.
Masks will be removed only for pictures.
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As the weekend winds down, here are a few reminders. Please make sure chromebooks are charged. MS & HS need to sign in for attendance in the afternoon & remote learners need to make sure they sign in for attendance in the morning, too. Have a great week!