Annawan CUSD 226

Live Stream Links: United Junior High: https://www.u304.org/o/ujh/events Wethersfield: https://www.geese230.com/Page/173 Rockridge: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/rockridge-high-school-taylor-ridge-il Bureau Valley: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/bureau-valley-high-school-manlius-il

We will be running our first ever LIVESTREAM of a sporting event tonight starting at 5:15 P.M. Tonight our JH Girl's Volleyball team will play a HOME GAME against Cambridge JH. ---------------- We will be live streaming the game on our new YouTube Live channel. Please use the link below, or check out the ICON on our school website menu. ------------- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb-jWTBDTwMQ1Kv9ozE33nA/live ------------- (note: this works on our web-site, not on our APP just yet. We are working on this feature)

The Annawan School District will utilize their first E-Learning Day tomorrow, Tuesday, January 26 due to inclement weather. All students should refer to their E-Learning Packet or visit our school website for more information. If a parent would like to pick up a sack lunch, please email your child's principal by 9:00am tomorrow morning. Thank you and please stay safe.

Due to the projected forecast, all after school activities and practices are cancelled for today, Monday, 1/25/21. Please stay safe!

5th Grade Band is starting soon!! --------------------- We are hoping to have Griggs come show instruments and answer questions on Thursday, 1/7 and start Band soon after. 5th Grade Parents please take a minute to talk with your student about Band and fill out the survey located in Class Dojo or email Mr. Smaga at jsmaga@annawan226.org

Annawan High School junior, Riley DeMay, was selected to the Illinois Music Education Association's Senior Band. There will not be a group performance this year, but it is an incredible accomplishment to be selected. Congratulations to Riley!

K-8 YEARBOOKS ----------------------------------------- Thank you for supporting the Junior High Student Council by pre-ordering a yearbook. The yearbooks are $15 each. We will accept cash or a check made out to Annawan School District 226.

High School Cross Country Sectional Location Address: 2667 East 28th Road, Marseilles, IL

Seniors and Senior Parents-Join the Facebook Group: Moments With Class of 2021 before 6:00 tonight so you can see their Facebook Live at 6:00. Learn what you need to know about ordering caps and gowns and get $10 off your order.

Tomorrow-Wednesday, October 21st Picture Day (Retakes)

Reminder: Remote Learners can drop off and pick up their homework and materials from the school on Mondays from 2-4pm.

Annawan has received confirmation that we are able to provide free lunch for all district students effective immediately. No paperwork is required to take advantage of this benefit. Students simply have to sign up for a meal during lunch count. Free lunch includes one regular meal or salad lunch. Students will still be required to pay for additional entrees, extra milk, and unclaimed meals. Meals charges for September and October will be returned to student accounts and held.

Book Fair Day! We are open from 3-6 today. Please come see us for some great holiday gifts. Teachers have their wishlists available if you would like to purchase a book for their classroom.

No School Tuesday, November 3-Election Day This is a calendar change due to state legislation.

Wednesday, October 14, Required SAT testing for seniors- This test is required by the State of Illinois for graduation. All seniors should plan on testing from at least 8 am to 1:30 pm. Students should report directly to the high school gym after temperature checks. Masks are required and social distancing protocols will be followed.

Staff of the Month Winner: Congratulations to Mrs. Amanda Attig! She is our first Staff of the Month winner of the 2020-2021 school year. She was nominated by Mrs. Hakes among others for helping staff with Google Classroom and getting ready for Remote Learning. Mrs. Attig will be receiving a $50 gift card to the business of her choice in the Annawan School District. Also, congratulations to Mr. Bob Celus! He is our first winner of a free "Scoop at the Coop." Mr. Celus will be receiving a free ice cream from Paxton's Corner Coop. Congratulations to both of our wonderful staff members!

SCHOOL SPIRIT WEEK In Honor of Homecoming 2020 All grades may participate (Preschool-12) October 5th-9th Monday- Pajama Day Tuesday- Crazy Hair Day Wednesday- Red White & Blue Day Thursday- Hat Day Friday- Brave/ Titan Day

Annawan CUSD #226 will continue Early Dismissal Time: The start of the 2020-2021 school year has gone very well. It has been wonderful to have our students return to school and thank you for your support to help make this happen. We have made the decision to continue our early dismissal time of 1:50pm through the end of the second quarter (December 18, 2020). We appreciate everyone's commitment to help make in person instruction happen this semester. We ask that you continue to help the mitigation process as we combat COVID-19 together. Please continue to help make sure our students are wearing their face covering, washing their hands, maintaining social distance, and following the IDPH advice pertaining to possible symptoms. We will continue to do our best at Annawan CUSD #226 to provide a safe learning environment for everyone and appreciate your continued support!

The Village of Annawan has issued a boil order for the grade school tomorrow (9/29/20) as we take care of a water leak situation. We will have drinking water available, but please consider filling your child's water bottle before coming to school tomorrow. We will still be able to provide the regular scheduled lunch menu and will have working restrooms. We hope to discontinue the boil order on Wednesday morning after we receive our water test results. Thank you for your patience as we work through this situation.

K-12 Parent Teacher Conferences will be September 30 and October 1st this year from 3:45-7:15pm. Due to COVID-19 recommendations, we will be doing our conferences via phone or virtually. Teachers will be contacting parents to set up a conference, but feel free to contact your child's teacher as well to request a conference. Thank you for your continued support and partnership this school year!