Due to the pending weather, there will be no school tomorrow (Wednesday, January 25) for Litchfield schools.
It will be an e-learning day at home.
Assignments will be posted on the Remind app or in Google Classroom.
School should resume Thursday at the usual time.
It can be frustrating when your child does not want to go to school or is avoiding something they used to love. Learn how to ask the right questions - get to the root of the real problem. This session covers the following: How to ask the right questions, Reasons kids avoid school, The why behind behavior, and What parents can do to help. Register via the link or your phone and attend in the comfort of your own home on January 25th from 7:00-8:00 pm.
Board of Education meeting link for 1-17-2023.
https://youtu.be/3K22Jbejg8U
Reeminder: Pre K Buddy Day on Friday & early dismissal for all other schools. Elementary dismissal @ 11:15 - LMS & LHS dismissal @ 11:30. No school Monday for MLK Day. School resumes Tuesday.
Early dismissal times changed for Friday, January 13. Elementary schools dismiss @ 11:15. LMS & LHS Dismiss @ 11:30. Grab & Go Lunch served. Pre K Buddy day times are in Remind app and in notes /newsletters. Mon. Jan 16 - NO School MLK Holiday. School reusmes Tues., Jan 17, 2023.
Link for Board of Education Livestream 12-20-2022. https://youtu.be/sLdHCLV2a7I
Tues Dec 20 is an early dismissal. Elementary K-5 dismissal @1:15. Middle School dismissal @ 1:30. LHS Make-up Final Exams until 12:30 for students requiring make-ups.
Holiday break from Dec 21-Jan 3. School resumes Jan 4. Enjoy your hoiliday break.
Tomorrow is Buddy Day at the Unit Office (1100 Old Rte 66 N, Litchfield - Across from Neal Tire). A.M. Class Buddy Day 8:30-9:30 P.M. Class Buddy Day 10:00-11:00. No School December 21-January 3. School resumes January 4.
Families,
Please click on the following link to see some "Winter Time Health Reminders" from our staff.
https://bit.ly/WinterTimeReminders
Colt & Russell Families
Remember that tomorrow (Monday, December 19th) is Pajama Day for all students and staff. We will be celebrating the holidays by having multiple movie theatres set up in the building for students to select and watch a holiday movie of their choosing.
Please be sure to take a look at the weather for that day and send your student to school in weather appropriate pajamas as we will be going outside for recess if the weather allows.
We are excited and can't wait to celebrate with everyone!
Colt & Russell Families
Monday, December 19th is Pajama Day for all students and staff. We will be celebrating the holidays by having multiple movie theatres set up in the building for students to select and watch a holiday movie of their choosing.
Please be sure to take a look at the weather for that day and send your student to school in weather appropriate pajamas as we will be going outside for recess if the weather allows.
We are excited and can't wait to celebrate with everyone!
Fundraiser Pickup Round 2!
If you were unable to pickupfor round 1, we will be having another pickup date this Monday the 19th from 3-5 pm at JD Colt School. A text will be sent out to those who turned forms in as a reminder. If you need assistance please contact DeDe at 217-710-6572.
Just a reminder, PTO Fundraiser Order Pickup Tuesday, December 13 from 3:30-7:30 @ Colt School. Prizes are included with your order pickup. Please pickup during this time as some frozen items will not be able to be kept past the pick up time at the school.
It is NOT too late to register for this month's virtual Mental Health Series focusing on the Effects of Screen Time and Children's Mental Health TONIGHT at 7 pm. The flyer provides topic details: https://5il.co/1k36x. You can register through the email or by scanning the QR code with your phone's camera.
Kids love their phones and other devices! There are many advantages, but let's explore some of the side effects. Join us for this month's virtual Mental Health Series focusing on the Effects of Screen Time and Children's Mental Health on Wednesday, November 30th at 7 pm. The flyer provides topic details: https://5il.co/1k36x. You can register through the email or by scanning the QR code with your phone's camera.
Fundraising Forms Due!
Elementary Families,
Just a quick reminder that the PTO fundraiser forms are due tomorrow (Nov. 17th). Please send those to school with your child. Our PTO does a LOT for our schools and our students. We can't thank them enough for all they do.
Reminder, no school on Friday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day. School resumes Monday at the usual time.
ONE HOUR TO GO!!!
Trunk or Treat at Colt School
6-7:30 pm
Come have some fun with us!!!!
