Georgetown-Ridge Farm CUSD #4

Important Summer School and Project Success Busing Information - Due to the large number of students attending summer school and the limited number of bus drivers available during the summer, door to door pickup and delivery is not available unless you are outside of city limits or in Pre-K. Please refer to our district website or Facebook page for current in town pickup and drop-off locations. We cannot leave K-2 grade students at bus locations without adult supervision present. If no one is present to pickup your student at the bus drop-off location, then the student will be returned to school and a family member will have to come to the school to pick up the student. If you have questions about your student's transportation please call the superintendent's office at 217-662-8488.

You can find the calendar for next school year here: https://5il.co/tltj

Please take a moment to read this letter from our Board of Education president about this year's senior class. You can find it here: https://5il.co/tby0

This is GRF #4. The BOE meeting is tonight at 6:00 p.m. in the HS Media Center. Here is the link to attend virtually: GRF Board of Education meeting Mon, May 24, 2021 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM (CDT) Please join my meeting from Google Chrome on your computer. https://www.gotomeet.me/JeanNeal/grf-board-of-education-meeting Get Chrome: https://www.google.com/chrome/browser

Thank you to Mrs. McGovern for your years of service to our district. Tonight she directed her last concert at GRF. The senior band members presented her with a token of appreciation.

Summer school forms were due today, May 7. Because of GRF going remote at MMJH and GRHS today, we are extending the deadline for forms to be turned in until Tuesday, May 11. We need to get the forms turned in so that we can plan for summer school. You can bring the forms to the office on Monday, or email them to the school office. If you have any questions, please contact your child’s school office on Monday during normal school hours.

This is GRF. The cases of COVID-19 student positives have increased in GRF Schools and across Vermilion County as well. In an effort to reduce positive Covid-19 numbers, I am announcing that GRF District will be moving into Full Remote Learning. The plan is as follows: MMJH and GRHS- will move to Full Remote Learning from Friday, May 7th through May 14th. Pine Crest Elementary will move to Full Remote Learning on Monday, May 10th through May 14th so parents have enough time to make child care arrangements. ALL students will return to In-Person Learning on May 17, 2021. Sincerely, Dr. Neal, Superintendent

We will be hosting an ALICE training in June. You can find more information here: https://5il.co/rxld

This is GRF #4. Below is the virtual link to the BOE on 04/26/21. The agenda will be posted on Friday. GRF BOE Regular Meeting- 04/26/21 Mon, Apr 26, 2021 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM (CDT) Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://www.gotomeet.me/JeanNeal/grf-boe-regular-meeting--042621 You can also dial in using your phone. (For supported devices, tap a one-touch number below to join instantly.) United States: +1 (872) 240-3412 - One-touch: tel:+18722403412,,788381421# Access Code: 788-381-421 New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/788381421

Reminder that tomorrow, Friday April 23, is an 11:15 dismissal. There will be no lunch served at school.

The Georgetown Ridge Farm CUSD #4 Board of Education appointed Mrs. Cassidy Spesard this evening to fill the vacancy on the Board. The Board previously established qualification in a careful and thoughtful manner. Mrs. Cassidy Spesard meets these qualifications and has demonstrated the willingness to accept the duties and responsibilities of a Board member. On behalf of the Board and the GRF School District staff, we welcome Mrs. Cassidy Spesard to the Board!

#WeAreGRF Buffalo Readers are are making connections. Cale and Kaden are great role models for our Pre-K kids! #thatsbuffalo

This is GRF #4. This is an announcement that the GRF Board of Education (BOE) has a school board member vacancy. If you are interested in filling this board member vacancy, please send a letter of interest to Dr. Neal at jneal@gobuffaloes.org OR to the GRF Unit Office at 502 W. Mulberry St. Georgetown, IL 61846. The BOE will accept letters of interest until noon on 04/16/21. The school board will begin conducting interviews on 04/19/21 at 5:30 p.m. The BOE will fill this vacancy by appointment and the finalist will be sworn in and seated along with our newly elected board members. Thank You.

There will be no Project Success bus service tomorrow, Wednesday, April 7. If because of this change a student will not be able to attend Project Success, please call your student's school office during normal office hours on Wednesday, April 7, or send a note with your student. If your student does attend Project Success, Pine Crest students will need to be picked up at PC at 5:15. MMJH and GRHS project success students will need to be picked up at 4:30.

This is GRF#4. We received notification last night from the Georgetown Police Department that they received a 911 call about a high school student's snap chat statement. They investigated it and determined it not to be a credible threat. As always, we are vigilant about school safety and plan to have security and counselors available as needed. We are proud of the student who made the good choice to report this incident to authorities and to the Georgetown Police Department for their quick response. We all have a part in keeping our school safe. Dr. Neal, Superintendent

Due to Parent Teacher conferences, there will be no project success at any school on Wednesday, March 24 or Thursday March 25.

This is GRF #4. Good Afternoon. This is Dr. Neal Superintendent of the GRF School District calling with some information about the return to in-person learning on April 5, 2021. First, ALL students eligible to ride a school bus must reserve their seat on the bus. If you have not had a chance to do so, please contact your school office. Second, many of our students have not been in-person at school for several months and may be feeling a little nervous to return. To help with the transition back to school, we are inviting parents to bring their student to their P-T Conferences this Wednesday and Thursday from 4-7. Students can meet their teachers, learn a little bit about what their school day will look like, and get re-acquainted with staff and student life. You may also set up an individual appointment for a school visit. Third, we recognize that the pandemic has been an emotionally difficult time for many children. I wanted to let you know that we have social workers and counselors available at each building to support your students. Also, Crosspoint Mental Health Services will help to provide additional mental health services as needed. Thank You.

Correction- Link to the GRF BOE Mtg on Monday, 03-22-21 at 6:00 p.m. is as follows: GRF BOE Mtg 03-22-21 Mon, Mar 22, 2021 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM (CDT) Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://www.gotomeet.me/JeanNeal/grf-boe-mtg-03-22-21 You can also dial in using your phone. (For supported devices, tap a one-touch number below to join instantly.) United States: +1 (224) 501-3412 - One-touch: tel:+12245013412,,368486917# Access Code: 368-486-917 New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/368486917

This is GRF #4, the GRF BOE regular meeting is Monday, 03-22-21 at 6:00 p.m. Here is the virtual invite: GRF BOE Meeting 03-22-21 Thu, Mar 18, 2021 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM (CDT) Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://www.gotomeet.me/JeanNeal/grf-boe-meeting-03-22-21 You can also dial in using your phone. (For supported devices, tap a one-touch number below to join instantly.) United States: +1 (408) 650-3123 - One-touch: tel:+14086503123,,974379029# Access Code: 974-379-029 New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/974379029

Wednesday, March 17 is a full remote for all students. Project Success will also be fully remote at all three buildings.