Henry S. Evans Elementary

Greetings River Forest Families, Tuesday, January 26th, will be an e-Learning day due to the expected inclement weather. Students do not report to school on E-Learning Days and will be able to contact their teachers to log on beginning at 9 am. Due to school being cancelled for January 26th, the PSAT and WIDA tests will be rescheduled at a later date.

Attention River Forest Students, Teachers, and Community Members. River Forest freshman Geddy Trezak has been nominated for Region Artist of the Year (under age 21 division). The awards will be announced in March and the fan voting portion of the process is currently underway. Please visit https://www.theregionmedia.com/ and scroll down to cast your vote for him. This is a huge honor for him and our band program, so take a moment to show your River Forest Pride!! You can check out some of his videos and also access the voting link by logging in to geddytrezak.com

In response to the Lake County Board of Health placing Lake County in the Red category for Covid -19, we are now required to do the following for all K-12 activities: Only participants, support personnel, and parents/guardians will be allowed at all events and games. All tickets will be sold Pre-Sale in the RFMS/RFHS Main Office for upcoming games from 8am-3pm. No siblings or non-participating students will be allowed at games at this time. No tickets will be sold at the event or game. Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our Ingot Community safe.

Coats for Kids (and Families) If you are in need of a coat, distribution will be: (Coats are new and/or gently used) Impact Christian Church on Saturday, November 7, 9 am to 12 pm 7071 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410

eLearning free meal distribution will take place on Wednesdays from 1pm-4pm at all schools. Please read the attached flyers for the menu and additional information.

Below is the link for Indiana's School COVID-19 Data Dashboard. It is updated weekly on Monday at 12pm. https://www.coronavirus.in.gov/2393.htm

Don't forget picture day at Evans is tomorrow 10/9! Bring your smiles!

Join us for a spooky night of RF fun! October 27th from 4:30-6pm on the MS/HS track. If you have any questions please contact Ms. Barnes at cbarnes@rfcsc.k12.in.us

Lunch is available at Evans today until 1:00! We have cheeseburgers and fries for lunch and fruit and waffles for tomorrow's breakfast! Come by and grab lunch! We will also have lunch hand out for and additional time today only from 3 to 4.

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.