UPDATES

School Closure Information- 3/13/20

School Website Up!- 3/15/20

Note to Families- 3/17/20

Weekly Update- 3/20/20

5Essentials/3Cs Survey- 3/21/20

Weekly Update- 3/27/20

Registration- 3/31/20

Registration 2020-2021 Link

Weekly Update- 4/5/20

Weekly Update- 4/26/20

Registration/ Intent to Return- Fill out ASAP

Weekly Update- 5/15/20

Weekly Update- 5/29/20

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COVID-19 Closure

In an abundance of caution and concern over the safety of students and families, the Archdiocese of Chicago, has closed all of the schools until further notice.  

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As of Monday, March 16, St. Ailbe Catholic School will be closed.  In an effort to provide students with a high quality education over this period when we cannot be in the learning environment together. As of March 21, 2020, we do not have a firm date that we will return to school.  The Archdiocese is committed to allowing students to attend when it is safe for students to be back in school buildings.  If and when an update is available regarding the return date, you will be notified via your child's teacher, email, and a phone message.  

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Teachers will be available for daily check-ins.  Please check websites for updates regularly.  The work posted is expected to be completed and returned upon the reopening of St. Ailbe if paper or on the day assigned if web-based.  This will be how attendance is taken on these days.  

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Please understand that we are in uncharted territory right now, and as soon as information is available, that will be posted here and sent through SchoolMessenger.  Should you have any questions, please contact me directly at amostyn@stailbeschool.org.

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St. Ailbe, along with a generous donor through Big Shoulders, has partnered with a local business to provide a select number of families with free meals for the next several weeks while we are out of school. Families can choose to be apart of this offer by responding to each of the questions below. This is a first come first serve opportunity, so please respond quickly! A confirmation email will be sent if you are selected.  We are strictly kept at 50 meals for the time being.  You must be available to pick up at Flippin Flavors (1848 W 95th St. Chicago, IL 60643) on Tuesdays between 2-4pm.

 

The Details:
The Why: We LOVE you all. You are family, and we want to help all of our family in these times!  This is open to ALL of our students, as we know these aren't easy times for any of us.

 

Restaurant/Business: Flippin Flavors (1848 W 95th St. Chicago, IL 60643)
Amazing fresh, healthy meals made with love and lots of flavor!  (Other schools are jealous we got this partnership!)

 

How Often: Meal pick up 1x/week on a Tuesday during a set two-hour window, 2-4pm.  You'll pick up three meals per person at that time.  This is set to begin this Tuesday, March 31, 2020.

 

Menu: Variable as it is based on the availability of fresh and healthy options at the store.

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Financial Commitment: FREE (all you have to do is pick up!)
 

Survey Link for Flippin Flavors Meals

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Information about eLearning at St. Ailbe

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Be on the lookout for challenges and contests that will be posted to Instagram, using the hashtag, #wearestailbe!

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STAY HEALTHY AND SAFE DURING OUR TIME APART!

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Helpful Information:

TALKING TO KIDS ABOUT COVID-19

Students have definitely heard of COVID-19 by now.  This can be very scary and overwhelming for students.  Having conversations about why school had to close and ways to stay healthy can help students feel safe.  This is a great video to preview and share that can help give facts to tell students what is going on.

BrainPop about Coronavirus for students:

https://www.brainpop.com/health/diseasesinjuriesandconditions/coronavirus/