Lincoln Elementary School

Coronavirus Updates

Update as of 7/23/20 @ 9:00AM

Dear Ottawa Elementary Parents/Guardians,

In order to assist OES with the preparation of the return to school, please select which instructional option your child will participate in beginning August 19th. If you select the full day remote learning option, participants must remain fully remote for the entire 1st trimester. All OES families must complete this form by Thursday, July 30th. One form needs to be completed for each Ottawa Elementary student that resides in your household.

Return to School Form

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc6fh7pM3SEA3nsAMuv1pnd7N0dt_B8y1pXMWI0_xH96-kSDA/viewform?usp=sf_link

Remote Learning Information

Dear Families,

Many families have had questions about Remote Learning. We currently have a team of individuals including teachers and members of the technology department finalizing a plan for the return to school, both full day remote and half day.

Here are some of the highlights of the planning and preparation for Remote Learning:

iPads purchased for all students K-8
iPads available with WIFI capability for families who do not have WIFI
Staff training over the summer
Feedback from parents on remote learning from last spring; address concerns
Full Remote Learning will include daily attendance and grades will be assigned.

Our team is exploring avenues to improve Remote Learning. The final plan will be released in the coming weeks. Areas being reviewed include:

Streamlining the process to make it more user friendly
Families with multiple children
Use of videos to support learning both during the instructional day and after school
Support during the instructional day
Consistent technological formats of instruction
Scheduling

We have added a link to our district webpage that will compile information on our Remote Learning plan. Some information, like Remote Learning Platforms, have been provided and can be easily accessed by clicking on the link. Please check back for information before school begins: http://www.oes141.org/RemoteLearning.aspx

Respectfully,

Ottawa Elementary District Staff

Click Here to Order Lunch During the School Closure

Beginning Friday, March 20th, families may use this link to order school lunches for children under 18. This link will be updated with new pick-up dates as they are scheduled. A new google form must be submitted each week to order school lunch.

For families who don't have access to the internet, lunch orders can be placed by calling 815-313-3337. Parents may leave a message and include the following information: Family last name, number of children, ages of each child, and specify the pick up location (Jefferson, Lincoln, or Shepherd).

OES Remote Learning Plan-2020

Internet Access for Families During School Closure

Beginning March 16th, Charter will offer free Spectrum broadband and Wi-Fi access for 60 days to households with K-12 and/or college students who do not already have a Spectrum broadband subscription at any service level up to 100 Mbps. To enroll call 1-844-488-8395. Installation fees will be waived for new student households. Charter has mentioned their efforts to work with school districts to ensure that students are aware of the tools they have to assist them learning remotely.

Comcast's COVID-19 Xfinity Wi-fi plans include free hotspots across the country (find the map here). Additionally, Comcast is providing their Internet Essentials plan for low-income families free for 60 days to new customers. To find out more and to determine if you are in Comcast's service area, click here.

Mediacom's Connect 2 Compete program offers discounted home internet to students who qualify for free or reduced school lunches (NSLP). More information here.

AT&T will not terminate service to customers because of their inability to pay their bill due to disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic, will waive late fees incurred because of economic hardship due to the coronavirus pandemic, and will keep public Wi-Fi hotspots open. More information on AT&T's response can be found here. AT&T also offers the Access from AT&T program for low-income families for $10 a month. Click here for more information about Access from AT&T.

1st and 2nd Grade Spring Concert Cancelled

The first and second grade music concert on March 19th has been cancelled. At this time, the concert will not be rescheduled.

John Ourth Award Winners

Each year, Lincoln is given the opportunity to select one boy and one girl from the 4th grade class to represent our school at the annual John Ourth Student Recognition Breakfast. Students slected for this award have demonstrated a variety of positive character traits throughtout the year. We would like to congratulate this year's reciepients for receiving this honor. Congratulations to Jett & Mady!!

Support Lincoln School through Kroger Rewards Program

To sign up for Kroger Rewards

Visit: Kroger Rewards Sign Up
Scroll to the bottom and click on “I’m a customer”
Sign in or click on: “Create an account with your Kroger Savings Card”
Once signed in, look on the left hand side of the screen and click on “Community Rewards”
Under- “Find an organization” search for Lincoln Elementary School by using our school code: IX380
Confirm Lincoln Elementary School at 1110 W. Main Street in Ottawa
Click “Enroll”