Dear Urbana Families,
Due to the winter storm, we are shifting to E-Learning for Monday, January 6, 2025. There will be no in-person instruction at the school buildings on Monday. This decision was made because another wave of snow is expected overnight, which will not end until shortly before the morning commute. High wind gusts of about 35-40 miles an hour would significantly impact the morning arrival for walkers, cars, and buses. Visibility will be affected, and blowing and drifting snow will be challenging for our rural bus routes and staff members who drive in.
UMS and UHS extracurricular events will be determined later. Coaches will contact their student-athletes regarding the status of any scheduled events or practices.
PreK-5 students should work on their learning packets. Grades 6-12 students should check Google Classroom for posted information or assignments. Teachers will be available remotely via email or classroom apps during regular school hours if you have questions or need assistance.
E-Learning information:
GRADES PRE-K-5th:
- Packets were sent home with students last month.
- Early Childhood will have up to 30 minutes of activities through a choice board provided by the classroom teacher.
- Kindergarten will have up to 45 minutes per day of assigned learning tasks with 3-5 minute breaks between activities. This includes PE and Fine Arts.
- Elementary students (grades 1-5) will have up to 60 minutes per day of assigned learning tasks with 10-minute breaks between activities. This includes PE and Fine Arts.
- Students will be provided with up to 3 days after returning to school to receive written feedback/attendance for work completed.
GRADES 6-12:
- Students have a “Topic” labeled “E-learning day(s)” in Google Classroom. This is where assignments/materials will be uploaded.
- Students will be provided with up to 3 days after returning to school to receive written feedback/attendance for work completed.
- Secondary students (grades 6-12) will have up to 20 minutes of assigned learning tasks for each course.
- Reminder: Online activities can take up to four times longer than in-person activities.
Stay warm and stay safe.
Dr. Ivory-Tatum,
Superintendent