Dear Urbana Families,
Due to the continued bitterly cold conditions and the current forecast for wind chills between 10 and 20 below zero during the morning arrival times, Urbana School District will have an E-Learning Day on Tuesday, January 21. This decision is being made to ensure the safety of all students and staff, particularly our walkers and bus riders.
- All UMS and UHS extracurriculars, events, and practices are canceled.
- Our Board of Education meeting will continue as scheduled at 6:00 p.m. as posted.
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.
If you need additional assistance logging into Google Classroom, you can also email the IT Helpdesk at helpdesk@usd116.org
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