COVID-19 Updates

Posted March 4, 2020

Posted: February 25, 2020

Updated: May 22, 2020

On March 17, 2020, Governor Pritzker ordered all schools to close due to the rapid spread of the COVID-19 virus. On April 17, 2020, Governor Pritzker suspended in-person instruction for the remainder of the school year. During that time, Lake Bluff Elementary School District is implmenting Remote Learning for all of its students. Information on our Remote Learning Plans. This site will be updated continually with information for parents and families.

Communication

Date	Link
March 5, 2020	Superintendent's Update
March 11, 2020	Superintendent's Update
March 12, 2020	Superintendent's Update
March 13, 2020	Superintendent's Update
March 15, 2020	Information regarding medication, food, and item pick up
March 16, 2020	Superintendent's Update
March 17, 2020	Superintendent's Update
March 20, 2020	Superintendent's Update
March 27, 2020	Superintendent's Update
March 30, 2020	Superintendent's Update
March 31, 2020	Update for Parents of Students with Disabilities Superintendent's Update
April 8, 2020	Superintendent's Update
April 17, 2020	Superintendent's Update
April 24, 2020	Elementary School Update
May 1, 2020	Superintendent's Update
May 8, 2020	Superintendent's Letter Regarding Parent Meeting
May 13, 2020	End of Year / Transition Webinar Provide Feedback/ Ask Questions
May 21, 2020	Summer and Fall Planning Communication
May 22, 2020	Community Forum Announcement

Providing Support

Many families have asked about how they can support others during the pandemic and we want to be sure to offer several resources:

First and foremost, if you are a family with students in Lake Bluff Elementary School District 65 and you need food, please let your child's teacher know. We are happy to provide support - no questions asked.
Additionally, if you are able to provide donations of gift cards (preferably in amounts of $10 - $20) to Jewel and Heinen's for District families in need. Donations may be delivered to the Lake Bluff Elementary School cafeteria door between 9:00 and 9:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Lake County United Way offers free resources to families in need of assistance (including mental health resources). The best way to reach them is by dialing 211.
Text 847Help to 844-823-5323 to be connected to a crisis counselor 24-hours a day, 7 days, week.
Students who are in need of support can also send a text to 847-786-0090 or an email to speakup@student-lb65.org