Flu Warning

Posted on December 13, 2019December 13, 2019 by Karla Noller | No Comments

Influenza (flu) has been confirmed in the surrounding areas

Influenza (flu) can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. Flu is different from a cold. Flu usually comes on suddenly. People who have the flu often feel some or all of these symptoms:

fever* (usually high) or feeling feverish/chills
cough
sore throat
runny or stuffy nose
muscle or body aches
headaches
fatigue (extreme tiredness)
some people may have vomiting and diarrhea, though this is more common in children than adults.

*It’s important to note that not everyone with flu will have a fever.

The term “stomach flu” is a misnomer that is sometimes used to describe gastrointestinal illnesses caused by organisms other than influenza viruses.

⚠️ Updated Transportation Policy

Posted on December 12, 2019December 13, 2019 by Shawn Teske

Dear Parent/Guardians:

As a school district, Warren CUSD 205, has adopted a new transportation policy effective January 6, 2020. We understand this policy may take some time and planning on your behalf to make the appropriate adjustments. We assure you that this policy is in the best interest of the students. We apologize for any burden that this change may put on you as a parent/guardian. We request and appreciate your cooperation as we make this improvement to our school district’s policy. Please read the addition to our school board policy and fill out and return the attached page for your student(s) by December 20 in order to have your student on a bus list. All students preschool through twelfth-grade were sent home with a form regarding a transportation policy change. For your convenience, the form is also available below. We appreciate your cooperation as we all comply with this policy change.

New Transportation Policy Change 2019-20

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NEED GIFT CARDS?

Posted on December 6, 2019December 6, 2019 by Admin | No Comments

The Athletic Boosters are continuing their project of selling gift cards. With the holidays approaching, we want to again stress this money-making project that we have. Many of you will be buying gift cards as gifts. The Athletic Boosters order gift cards from a company that allows us to keep some of the profit that the companies make when they sell you the gift cards. You receive the same gift cards that you would purchase at the stores. They cost you nothing more and you receive exactly the same value. The Athletic Boosters receive some of the profit and that profit goes towards the equipment and uniforms that we purchase for the school and our athletes.

Attached is a list of some of the gift cards that we are able to order, the denominations that they come in and the percent profit that we make. There are many others, totaling 760! If you don’t see what you want, check the scrip website online for the list. The list in available at www.glscrip.com. The link to the list is on the bottom of the opening page under quick links retailer list.

Beginning Nov.22, I will pick up orders at the school each Friday moming by 9 am. The orders usually arrive in 3 days. The last day to order is Dec.13. Use the order form below or send you order on another sheet of paper. The order and check made out to Warren Athletic Boosters can be sent to Kelly in the high school office, Sally in the elementary office or you can email me at [email protected] or call 815-745-3844 and then send your check to Kelly in the high school office. I also have quite a few gift cards on hand so call or email if you need a last minute gift. Thanks for helping the Athletic Boosters raise money for their projects!

Updated Athletic Boosters Gift Card Order Form

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Medication Policy Update

Posted on December 4, 2019December 4, 2019 by Admin | No Comments

If you are providing Prescription and/or Non-prescription (over the counter) medications such as Tylenol, Ibuprofen, Tums, Cough Drops, etc.; they must be delivered to the school in the original, sealed and properly labeled container with the child’s name along with the appropriate signed medication authorization form by the parent/guardian and physician. All medication must be brought to the office by the parent. Students should NOT be transporting any prescription or non-prescription medications to school. No medications are to be kept in a student’s possession, desk, or locker, with the exception of authorized EpiPens or Asthma inhalers. Any questions, please contact the School Nurse.

Illinois 5Essentails Survey: Organizing Schools for Improvement

Parent Survey

Posted on October 24, 2019October 24, 2019 by Shawn Teske | No Comments

Annually, Illinois conducts a climate survey for all public schools. This survey is called the 5Essentials Survey. We have an improvement team dedicated here at Warren Schools to review the results of the survey each year. Through this process, we reflect upon our current practices and develop action plans to better fulfill the needs of our school district team including the students, parents, staff, and community. Please take a moment of your time to take the 5Essentials Survey. If you have a student in each building, you may fill the survey out for each building. Reminder, our elementary school includes grades up through fifth-grade, while our junior/senior high school includes grades 6-12. The link to the survey will be sent out via email and text. Additionally, it can also be found on our school website or Facebook page. We thank you in advance for taking time out of your busy schedules to complete the survey.

Link to the survey: https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/login/

Thank you!

Parent Portal Access to Alma

Posted on September 17, 2019September 17, 2019 by Jason Bennett | No Comments

If you have not received an email to setup your account in our new Student Information System, Alma. Please fill out this form to request an account: https://forms.gle/dFYxzqW4ShwDzhL9A

Alma is where you can access your student’s grades, assignments, report cards, attendance records, contact teachers, and more.

Introducing our new Student Info System – Alma

Posted on August 9, 2019August 9, 2019 by Jason Bennett | 1 Comment

We are happy to introduce our new Student Information System (SIS), Alma! Alma will replace InformationNow (aka INOW) this school year. After 2+ years of research, we chose Alma due to their forward-thinking mission and ease of use for teachers and parents. Over the summer, we migrated our data from InformationNow to Alma and we are (almost) all set to use it.

Here’s what you can expect with Alma from the start:

Mobile-friendly interface (so you can check grades and other info on your phone)
Updated user-interface so the things you’re looking for are easier to find and understand
Easier Parent-Teacher communication
Refreshed report cards
Behind the scenes, Alma is designed to save time, give staff instant insights, and reduce busywork

Eventually we will also include:

Online Registration
Online Payments
Standards/Competency Based Grading & Report Cards

In the coming weeks, we will be sending information on how you can access the parent and student portal in Alma. Your portal account will be tied to the email address so make sure we have a current email on file during registration.

We will also be discussing the change to Alma during our State of the School event on September 11. Don’t forget to register to learn more!

Warren CUSD 205 State of the School - September 11, 2019

Warren CUSD 205 State of the School Invitation

Posted on July 31, 2019July 31, 2019 by Shawn Teske

On behalf of Warren CUSD 205, we would like to invite all community members within the school district to our State of the School event on September 11, 2019. The event will begin at 6 PM with dinner in the gymnasium. The welcome will begin at 6:30 PM followed by rotations to learn about specific programs within the school district. Community members will learn about the latest developments of Warren CUSD 205. Warren Schools’ staff members are eager to share the highlights of our district with all of you, and hope to see you there. Community members who plan on attending may register online at the following link: https://forms.gle/9TvR26PEhHA9cX8t8

2019-20 SCHOOL REGISTRATION

Posted on July 1, 2019July 1, 2019 by Jason Bennett

Parents & Guardians,

Registration for the 2019-20 school year will be on the following dates/times:

Monday, August 12 – 8:00am – 4:00pm
Tuesday, August 13 – 1:00pm – 6:00pm

Please note: There will be a $10.00 late registration fee charged to each student that registers after August 13, 2019 unless prior arrangements are made with the office by Thursday, August 8.

Registration will be held in the administration wing of the school.

Students entering kindergarten, sixth, and ninth grades as well as all new students in our district must have a physical to be turned in at registration.

Students entering kindergarten, second, and sixth must have a dental examination or dental waiver form and all kindergarten and new students must have an eye exam or eye exam waiver to be turned in at registration.

Fee Schedule, School Calendar, and Supply Lists are below or on the Parent Home Page.

Updated 2019-20 School Calendar