Henry S. Evans Elementary

Tomorrow, January 23rd is an eLearning day with live teaching. Middle and High School Students need to be logged into their google classrooms beginning at 7:50 am. Elementary School students need to be logged in at 9:00 am. Students will follow their daily class schedules from their Chromebooks. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Mañana 23 de enero es un día de eLearning con enseñanza en vivo. Los estudiantes de intermedia y secundaria deben iniciar sesión en sus clases de Google a partir de las 7:50 de la mañana Los estudiantes de la escuela primaria deben iniciar sesión a las 9:00 de la mañana. Los estudiantes seguirán sus horarios de clases diarios en sus Chromebooks.

Because of the forecast calling for between a quarter inch and half an inch of ice overnight, all River Forest Community Schools will be on a 2-hour delay tomorrow, Tuesday, January 23rd. Students should be at bus stops 2 hours later than the normal pick-up time. School doors will open two hours later than normal. Elementary schools will not be serving breakfast. Please visit the River Forest Schools website for any other information. We will revisit the actual conditions in the morning in the event that more than a delay is needed. ____________________________________________________ Debido a que el pronóstico prevé entre un cuarto de pulgada a media pulgada de hielo durante lanoche, todas las escuelas comunitarias de River Forest tendrán un retraso de 2 horas mañana Martes 23 de enero. Los estudiantes deben estar en las paradas de autobús dos horas después de la hora normal de recogida. Las puertas de las escuelas se abrirán dos horas más tarde de lo normal. Las escuelas primarias no servirán el desayuno. Por favor visite el sitio web de River Forest Schools para cualquier otra información. Revisaremos las condiciones reales por la mañana en caso de que sea necesario más que un retraso.

River Forest Schools will be on e-Learning with live teaching today, Friday, January 19, 2024. Middle and High School Students need to be logged into their Google Classrooms beginning at 7:50 am. Elementary School students need to be logged in at 9:00 am. Students will follow their daily class schedules from their Chromebooks. Las escuelas de River Forest estarán en aprendizaje electrónico con enseñanza en vivo hoy, viernes 19 de enero de 2024. Los estudiantes de secundaria y preparatoria deben iniciar sesión en sus Google Classrooms a partir de las 7:50 am. Los estudiantes de primaria deben iniciar sesión a las 9:00 am. Los estudiantes seguirán sus horarios de clases diarios desde sus Chromebooks.

River Forest will be on a two hour delay today, Friday, January 19, 2024. Students should be at bus stops 2 hours later than the normal pick-up time. School doors will open two hours later than normal. Elementary schools will not be serving breakfast. River Forest tendrá un retraso de dos horas hoy viernes 19 de enero de 2024. Los estudiantes deben estar en las paradas de autobús 2 horas más tarde de la hora normal de recogida. Las puertas de la escuela se abrirán dos horas más tarde de lo normal. Las escuelas primarias no servirán desayuno.

Due to predicted cold temperatures and dangerous wind chills, all River Forest Schools will be on e-Learning with live teaching on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Middle and High School Students need to be logged into their Google Classrooms beginning at 7:50 am.  Elementary School students need to be logged in at 9:00 am.  Students will follow their daily class schedules from their Chromebooks. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Debido a las bajas temperaturas previstas y los peligrosos vientos helados, todas las escuelas de River Forest estarán en aprendizaje electrónico con enseñanza en vivo el martes 16 de enero de 2024. Los estudiantes de intermedia y secundaria deben iniciar sesión en sus clases de Google a partir de las 7:50 de la mañana. Los estudiantes de la escuela primaria deben iniciar sesión a las 9:00 de la mañana. Los estudiantes seguirán sus horarios de clases diarios en sus Chromebooks.

The predicted winter storm that will occur on Friday, January 12 has the potential to accumulate 4-8 inches of snow during the day. Because of this, all River Forest Schools will shift to E-Learning on Friday, January 12 as a precaution. As a reminder, other school corporations plan many E-Learning days during the course of a year, we only use E-Learning days for emergencies and for the safety and convenience of our communities. Middle and High School Students need to be logged into their Google classrooms beginning at 7:50 am.  Elementary School students need to be logged in at 9:00 am.  Students will follow their daily class schedules from their Chromebooks. --------------- Buenas tardes familias River Forest La tormenta de invierno previsto que ocurrirá el viernes 12 de enero tiene el potencial de acumular entre 4 y 8 pulgadas de nieve durante el día. Debido a esto, todas las escuelas de River Forest cambiarán al aprendizaje electrónico el viernes 12 de enero como medida de precaución. Como recuerdo, otras corporaciones escolares planificán muchos días de aprendizaje electrónico durante el transcurso de un año; nosotros solo utilizamos los días de aprendizaje electrónico para emergencias y para la seguridad y conveniencia de nuestras comunidades. Los estudiantes de escuelas secundaria y intermedia deben iniciar sesión en sus aulas de Google a partir de las 7:50 am. Los estudiantes de escuelas primaria deben iniciar sesión a las 9:00 am. Los estudiantes seguirán sus horarios de clases diarios de sus Chromebooks.

January is School Board Appreciation Month. We give thanks to the best Board in the State of Indiana!

River Forest will be on a two hour delay Tuesday, January 9, 2024. Students should be at bus stops 2 hours later than the normal pick-up time. School doors will open two hours later than normal. Elementary schools will not be serving breakfast. River Forest tendrá un retraso de dos horas mañana, Martes 9 de enero de 2024. Los estudiantes deben estar en las paradas de autobús dos horas después de la hora normal de recogida. Las puertas de las escuelas se abrirán dos horas más tarde de lo normal. Las escuelas primarias no servirán el desayuno.

Ridge Road/37th Ave Paving Project Ridge Rd/37th Ave Paving Project will begin Monday, November 13th, 2023 at 6am. The contractor will be starting on the outside (right) lanes and will have all of the intersections on the north and south side of the road closed during that portion of the construction project. The detour route will be to take Tyler St to Lake Park Ave to Ridge Rd. When coming into town from Ridge Rd, you will want to take Ridge Rd to Lake Park Ave to Tyler St. New Chicago, Lake Station, and Hobart emergency services have all been notified of these closures to ensure that they take the appropriate routes to get to and from New Chicago as required. The total expected length of time for the project is two weeks. The project scope is the repaving all lanes of Ridge Rd and also the replacement of ADA ramps at intersections that currently have them. All time frames for the project are weather dependent. For more information, please contact the New Chicago Town Hall or the council person for your ward.

There are still some spots available in the Little Ingot Pre K afternoon class! This FREE preschool welcomes children who turn 4 by August 1, 2023. Classes are daily from 12-3. Lunch is provided, and there are no enrollment fees or monthly fees! If you have a child who meets the age requirement, come to Evans Elementary on Thursday, July 27, 2023 between 9 and 3 to register!

RFCSC 2023-24 Registration Information. Returning student registration opens July 17, 2023. Please login to your Harmony Family Access to complete registration.

The annual Evans Back to School Bash is Saturday, July 22, 2023. Join us from 11:00 to 3:00 for FREE FAMILY FUN!! ALL FREE--bounce houses, water games, face painting, walking tacos, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, haircuts, clothing, DJ music and MORE Hope to see you there!!

Off site lunch brought to you in 4 different locations all summer long Monday-Friday June 14-July 28! Please see the flyer for locations and additional information.

Community Eligibility Provision Notification Dear Parent or Guardian: We are pleased to inform you that the River Forest Community School Corporation will be implementing the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for meals served on the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program for the 2023-2024 school year. All students enrolled within the district are eligible to receive a healthy breakfast and lunch at school at no charge each day of the 2023-2024 school year. No further action is required of you. Your child(ren) will be able to participate in these meal programs without having to pay a fee or submit an application. If we can be of any further assistance, please contact Nick Alessandri at 219-962-7551. Sincerely, Samantha Berrier Chief Financial Officer

Effective June 6th, a River Forest Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees member seat became vacant. Any individual who is interested and resides in the River Forest Community School Corporation district is asked to please contact River Forest School Board clerk Diana Villarreal via email at dvillarreal@rfcsc.k12.in.us and provide a statement of interest and contact information. All information should be submitted by June 16, 2023. The School Board will review candidates and make the determination on the new member of the board. Applicants should address their information to River Forest School Board President Steve Kissel.

Summer School Bus Routes

Please join us for the End of Year Celebration and Open House on Saturday, June 3rd at 2915 E. 35th Ave. (Evans Elementary) from 12-3pm. Meister and Evans current and prospective students and families are welcome.

The School Board meeting originally scheduled for March 21, 2023 has been moved to Thursday, March 16 at 6:00 in the RFI Learning Center.

Friday, March 3rd is an eLearning day with live teaching. Middle and High School Students need to be logged into their Google Classrooms beginning at 7:50am. Elementary School students need to be logged in at 9:00am. Students will follow their daily class schedules from their Chromebooks. -- Mañana es un día de eLearning con enseñanza en vivo. Los estudiantes de secundaria y preparatoria deben iniciar sesión en sus aulas de Google a partir de las 7:50 am. Los estudiantes de la escuela primaria deben iniciar sesión a las 9:00 am. Los estudiantes seguirán sus horarios de clases diarios desde sus Chromebooks.

Friday, March 3rd is an eLearning day with live teaching. Middle and High School Students need to be logged into their google classrooms beginning at 7:50am. Elementary School students need to be logged in at 9:00am. Students will follow their daily class schedules from their Chromebooks. -- Mañana es un día de eLearning con enseñanza en vivo. Los estudiantes de secundaria y preparatoria deben iniciar sesión en sus aulas de Google a partir de las 7:50 am. Los estudiantes de la escuela primaria deben iniciar sesión a las 9:00 am. Los estudiantes seguirán sus horarios de clases diarios desde sus Chromebooks.