Henry S. Evans Elementary

Dear River Forest Families, As you know, a student needs to make sure they are eating well in order for them to focus on their school work. During the virtual learning process the River Forest Food Service Department will be handing out meals for our students during the week of August 25th through August 28th at your child’s home school between 11:00 to 12:30. The price for these meals will be charged at your child's eligibility rate. Therefore if your student’s status is reduced or full pay your child must have funds in their lunch account in advance. You can add money to your students account by using our online payment system SendMoneyToSchool.com. For more detailed information and the first week’s menu please go to the Food Service Department link on the River Forest Community Schools website. Thank you and have a great day.

Evans VIRTUAL Back to School Night! Check your email for an invitation to a live ZOOM meeting with your child's teacher on Monday, August 24 from 5:30 to 6:30 pm.

Back to School Information Hello Panther families! If you haven't picked up your kiddo's Chromebook, please stop in between 8 and 3 to get it. ALL students need a school device--even if you have something else at home all students must use the school chrome for school work. Call 219-962-1608 if you have questions! First day of distance learning is 8/25. Kids need to log on to their chromes by 8:45 and their teacher will invite them to class. No link to click...no web page....an invitation will pop up on their screen inviting them to class. Easy! Monday, August 24 we will have a pick-up/Meet the Teacher event. Drive up through the bus circle and meet your teacher and pick up books and supplies! Kindergarten students will not attend- they have appointments with their teachers on Tuesday 8/25. All other students should follow this schedule: Grade 1 12:00-1:00 Grade 2 1:00-2:00 Grade 3 2:00-3:00 Grade 4 3:00-4:00 Grade 5 4:00-5:00 From 5:30 to 6:30 on Monday 8/24, join your child's teacher on a LIVE Zoom meeting. Invitations will be sent via email later in the week. Students should be able to see who their teacher is in their Harmony account no later than this Friday. Teachers are usually announced the day before school starts...we are hoping this early announcement helps!

-NOTICE- BOARD PUBLIC WORK SESSION: The River Forest Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees will conduct a work session in front of the public on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at 5:30 – 6:50 p.m. in the RFHS Media Center, 3300 Indiana Street, Hobart, IN 46342. Purposes of a Work Session The Board wishes to inform the public that the purpose of the work session is to receive information concerning agenda topics listed that are relevant to the Board. The Board will not take any action during this work session and any action taken will occur at the regular scheduled board meeting. Agenda for August 18, 2020 Board Public Work Session at 5:30 pm 1. Principal reports on reopening plans

Hello Panther Families! The first day of distance learning will be Tuesday, August 25. Students should log on to their Chromebooks and go to Google Classroom. They will see their teacher's Google Classroom there- click on it and you are ready to begin. Students should log in by 8:45 in the morning. All students will begin with Community Circle followed by Reading Block. Specials are from 11:00 to 11:40 and will be accessed through Google Classroom as well. Lunch and recess for all students will be from 11:40 until 12:40. Students will log back in to their teacher's Google Classroom at 12:40 for Math, Science and Social Studies until 2:15. We are looking forward to an exciting start to a very unusual school year! Stay tuned for details on Meet the Teacher on Monday, August 24. Panther Pride!

River Forest Families, The State of Indiana has made constant changes and has not provided clear guidance for schools. We have heard many concerns from our families, teachers, and principals. Because of these reasons, and in consulting with our School Board, the River Forest School Calendar will be adjusted. Our first e-Learning Day will take place on Tuesday, August 25th. This will provide more time for schools to work with parents and students for registration, scheduling, and assist with their Chromebooks and technology. This will help to ensure that our new school year begins the best way that it can. Principals will be providing parents more detailed plans for each school. If you have not registered your children, please contact your school. Thank you, Dr. Disney Familias de River Forest, El estado de Indiana ha hecho cambios constantes y no ha dado una guía clara para las escuelas. Hemos escuchado muchas dudas de nuestras familias, maestros y directores. Por estas razones, y en consulta con nuestro Consejo Escolar, se ajustará el Calendario Escolar de River Forest. Nuestro primer día de e-Learning será el martes 25 de agosto. Esto dará más tiempo para que las escuelas trabajen con los padres y los estudiantes para el registro, la programación, y ayudar con sus Chromebooks y tecnología. Esto ayudará a asegurar que nuestro nuevo año escolar comience de la mejor manera posible. Los directores darán a los padres planes más detallados para cada escuela. Si no ha registrado a sus hijos, llame a su escuela. Gracias, Dr. Disney

To help support E-learning and child care, the Lake Station Boys & Girls Club will be open 6:30 am-6:30 pm. Staff will be providing virtual learning assistance and fun programming for members. Pre-registration is required along with weekly fees and a current membership. For information, please visit the Club’s website at www.bgcgreaternwi.org and then click on “Register for Back to School". You can also call 219-963-3200. Spots are limited and are first-come, first-served. Para ayudar a apoyar el aprendizaje electrónico y el cuidado infantil, el Club de Niños y Niñas de Lake Station estará abierto de 6:30 de la mañana a 6:30 de la tarde. El personal proveerá asistencia de aprendizaje virtual y programación divertida para los miembros. Se requiere preinscripción junto con costos semanales y una membresía actual. Para obtener información, visite el sitio web del Club en www.bgcgreaternwi.org y luego haga clic en 'Registrarse para volver a la escuela ". También puede llamar al 219-963-3200. Los espacios son limitados y se son por orden de llegada.

The Lake Station Boys & Girls Club is reserving 114 slots for their Virtual Learning Assistance Program. Beginning August 17, members will receive on-site support to help them succeed in virtual learning. Please read the attached flyer for more information.

KINDERGARTEN PANTHERS! Please join us tomorrow at 12:00 for a virtual Kindergarten Orientation! Check your email for the invitation--please call the school at 219-962-1608 if you do not see your invitation! Can't wait to see your smiles!

Chromebook Pick-Up Evans Elementary Wednesday, August 12 & Thursday, August 13 12:00-6:00 All Evans students may come pick up a Chromebook to use for in-school and distance learning. -Drive to Evans and enter the parking lot via Nebraska Street--just like we do for the car rider line. -Please stay in your car and in the line. Stop at Door C. You will be directed to advance to cone #1, #2 or #3. -Pull ahead to that cone and stop in front of the table. -Put your car in park. Step out and fill out the form to receive a loaner Chromebook for your child to use for in-school and distance learning. There is a device for every student---they will NEED them for both in-school and distance learning this school year. Questions? Call us at 219-962-1608.

Great news for Evans families that need child care due to the school closure! To help support E-learning and child care, the Lake Station Boys & Girls Club will be open 6:30 am-6:30 pm. Staff will be providing virtual learning assistance and fun programming for members. Pre-registration is required along with weekly fees and a current membership. For information, please visit the Club’s website at www.bgcgreaternwi.org and then click on “Register for Back to School". You can also call 219-963-3200. Spots are limited and are first-come, first-served.

Parent Survey for Enrollment Choice (Links below) We really need your survey results to help us make re-entry plans. Please complete this SHORT SURVEY! It literally takes 1 minute and is only 6 quick questions. Other than typing the names, the rest are check boxes. PLEASE COMPLETE THIS TODAY IF POSSIBLE!!! Choice A - Traditional 5 days in-person Choice B - e-Learning option (English Survey) https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSei3_Nka_aWKGI2F9bm4oSu-dWbOzcXWIRYLVrCuH3eI5BQaA/viewform (Encuesta española) https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdFtoBeldBe9oyrc2KmbwefLJvE6SmN9eOm28WO9YSbUyrCAg/viewform

Updated School Supply Lists Kindergarten 1 set of headphones, labeled with child's name (no earbuds) 4 Boxes 24 ct. Crayons 1 Box Classic Colors Markers 1 Pair Blunt School Scissors 1 - 4 or 6 Pack of Dry Erase Markers 8 or 10 Large Glue Sticks-1.4 oz 2 large Boxes of Kleenex Tissues 1 Container of Clorox Wipes or Baby Wipes 1 Box of No. 2 Pencils (12 pack) 1 Spiral Notebook of 70 or more sheets 1 box Ziploc sandwich bags - GIRLS - please bring regular sandwich size bags, BOYS - please bring gallon size bags 1 Book Bag (backpack) - big enough to hold reg. sized folder 1" hard binder 1 pencil box 1 extra face cover 1st Grade 1 set of headphones, labeled with child's name (no earbuds) 1 Package of No. 2 Pencils Large Erasers 3 Boxes of 16 Count Crayons Scissors 6 large Glue Sticks School Box for Supplies Book Bag 2 Folders 3 Spiral Notebook 5 Black Dry Erase Markers 2 Highlighters 2 Box of Kleenex 1 Container of Unscented Baby Wipes 1 box Large Baggies *Art Supply List 2nd Grade 1 set of headphones labeled w/ child's name (no earbuds) 3 Boxes No. 2 Pencils 2 Boxes (24 Count) Crayola Crayons 1 Box Classic Markers 1 Box Colored Pencils 5 Pack of EXPO Dry Erase Markers 1 EXPO Dry Eraser 4 BIG Glue Sticks-77 oz. 1 Pair Scissors 2 Pink Erasers 2 Plastic Pocket Folders 1 School Box for supplies (hard plastic) 1 School Bag big enough for folders 2 Packages Sanitizing Wipes (Clorox/Lysol/etc) 2 boxes of 200 ct. Kleenex 1 Box Gallon Size Ziplock Bags 1 Box Sandwich size Ziplock Bags 1 soft pencil case *Art Supply list 3rd Grade - Warshall 1 set of headphones - MANDATORY 2 Composition Books 2 packs of Wide Rule Loose Leaf Paper 2 packs No. 2 pencils 3 large boxes of Tissue 3 Dry Erase Markers 2 Large Bottles of Hand Sanitizer Erasers 24 ct. Box of Crayons Scissors Glue Stick & Bottle of Glue 1 Spiral Notebooks (wide rule) 2 Containers of Clorox Wipes 1 pack of Red Pens 2 packs of Post-It Notes *Art Supply List 3rd Grade - Childs *Art Supply list 4th Grade Supply List 1 set of headphones - MANDATORY Pencil box for art supplies 4 Packs of Paper (wide ruled) 1 Composition Notebook 2 boxes of Kleenex 2 plastic folders with 2 pockets 2 containers of Clorox/Lysol Wipes 1 pack of erasers Multiplication and Division Flash Cards 4 boxes of No. 2 pencils 10 Dry Erase Markers minimum (for year, daily use) 1 pack of Black or Blue pens 2 large Glue Sticks (separate from art box) 3 Highlighters *Art Supply List 5th Grade Supply List 1 set of Headphones to be left at school- MANDATORY cloth face covering 2 packs of wide ruled paper Crayons (Crayola brand preferred) Colored Pencils (Crayola brand preferred) glue scissors Art box or pouch 1" Binder 5 binder divider tabs Pack of No. 2 Pencils (12 pack) 3 Pink erasers 1 pack of Highlighters 4 to 6 Dry Erase Markers 2 boxes of Tissue disinfectant wipes hand sanitizer *Art Supply List Ms. Franklin's Supply List 1 Backpack 1 set of Headphones - MANDATORY 1 refillable water bottle 2 cloth face masks 2 boxes Kleenex 2 rolls paper towel 2 sanitizing wipes Clorox/Lysol/etc. ALL students need the following Art Supplies: Pencil Eraser Crayons Colored Pencils Glue Scissors Pencil Box **Supplies should be purchased by the second week of school!! HEADPHONES FOR ALL GRADES ARE MANDATORY!

Attention RFCSC Parents, The Athletics and Extra-Curricular guidelines have been updated on our Return to Learn plan. The plan now states: "Students participating in extracurricular must be aware of guidelines afforded by IHSAA regarding eligibility requirements as they relate to the minimum number of periods students must attend class in-person to remain eligible for sanctioned participation when the schools are open. Meaning all students, whether students choose option A (attend class at school) or option B (attend eLearning/remote class) may participate in extra-curricular if they have completed a release form, meet IHSAA requirements of attendance in eLearning/remote class or in person class, and maintain eligibility. " To view the complete plan please visit: www.rfcsc.k12.in.us

Tonight's HS Graduation will be live streamed at 6:30pm on the HS Athletics Page via Facebook Live. Updated start time 6:30pm

Yearbooks are in! Stop in to pick your up tomorrow between 9 and 2! We have some extras for sale $15!

Tuition and New Kindergarten Registration is on at Evans! Come in Friday from 9-2 with documentation items to finalize registration! We can't wait to see your smiles! Bring in birth certificate, shot record, and proof of address...get those new Panthers on the books!

Registration for NEW and RETURNING TUITION students and KINDERGARTEN students is open right now @ www.rfcsc.k12.in.us . JUNE 11 & 12 come in and bring the documents needed to complete registration: birth certificate immunization records proof of address ( utility bill, mortgage papers, water bill, driver's license, tax bill) We can't wait to see your smiles!

RFCSC School Board will be meeting for an Executive Session Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at 5 pm in the RFI Learning Center

Be sure to stop by tomorrow to pick up anything that was left in your child's desk! Kinder 9 to 10 1st 10 to 11 2nd 11 to 12 3rd 12 to 1 4th 1 to 2 5th 2 to 3 Please come to Door C on the East side of the building. See you tomorrow!