We are closely monitoring the recommendations of the CDC, Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), and our local health department regarding the status of COVID-19. We are preparing our school for the potential of an extended mandated closing. The staff has been working to develop an e-learning plan that (while not a substitute for face-to-face interaction with teachers and peers) will provide continued instruction to our students.
We are meeting with our staff again after school, and Mr. Bickel and I will put together the most current information to share with you by tomorrow afternoon.
FYI - Homework Help is cancelled today. Additionally, there will not be a Game Club meeting.
Here is the promised picture of our 2019-2020 Young Authors winners. Back row: Maggie H, Maddie K, Laynie W, Kennedy B, Camden D. Front row: Nate D, Tyler W, Jiho Y, Nolan K, Ava W. Congrats again!
Panther Shout out to this year's Young Authors Contest grade level winners!! (picture to follow at later date!)
1st: Nate Dean
2nd: Ava Wormley
3rd: Tyler Wesson, Jiho Yim, Nolan Kinney
4th: Camden DiFaggio
5th: Kennedy Barshinger
6th: Laynie Wold
7th: Maddie Kuske
8th: Maggie Harig
This year's overall school winner is 6th grader Laynie Wold who be attending the state conference in May.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!
Leland School is hosting a talent show for the first time in many years. Head on over to the main gym on Wed. March 18, 2020 - 5:30pm to see how amazing our staff and students are!!
Adults- $5.00
Students- $3.00
Children 4 years and under are free
Congratulations to the following students who will be inducted into National Honor Society in May. Students need to excel in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, and character. New inductees are Julia Winckler, Jenny Rosales, and Jacque Davy.
Read Across America Week is next week in conjunction with Dr. Seuss' birthday. Schools typically have fun celebrating reading during the first week of March and we are no exception. We will be having Seuss-related dress up days, staff read-alouds, and and entire school D.E.A.R. (drop everything and read) session! Reading is fun and we need to make sure our kids are developing a lifelong love of reading! 💚📖📚🐾
Shout out to Mrs. Hawk & Mr. Bland's BizInnovator Class...Al and Marcy Kinney gave the BizInnovator Class a great opportunity to try their hand at designing an ad campaign for their realtor business. The students learned what realtors do, how to design marketing questions to conduct an interview, and then how to take that information to customize an ad campaign. Last Friday they presented their designs and plans to the Kinney's and did a great job! They will now take the feedback to create necessary changes and additions for their clients. Thank you to the Kinneys for working with our students. It is relationships between school and community that make small schools so wonderful!! 💚🐾🖤
After School Homework Help and MS girls basketball practice have been cancelled for today. All other activities are continuing as scheduled at this point.
A few scheduling announcements: MS girls (7th grade) basketball tournament in Paw Paw has been cancelled for tomorrow (no make-up date announced yet); 6-8th grade Winter Formal Dance in Earlville tomorrow has been cancelled (make up date 1/25/20); HS Boys basketball at Hiawatha is still ON tonight: bus time 4:30; GAME TIME: 5:30 (**time change). Thank you - stay posted for any other weather-related changes.
YMCA local fitness classes
Congratulations Jim Spring!
Leland School is beyond proud of our own Mr. Jim Spring. He has been selected as the Illinois state winner of the Daughters of the American Revolution Outstanding Teacher of American History award!! Mr. Spring has been our High School history/social sciences teacher since 2001. Most recently, he was the brains behind a new Local History course elective for our students. He's a very active member of the Leland Town and Country Association, Bethany Lutheran Church, and spends much of his time playing and singing sweet music! Jim, and his wife Mary, live and love Leland - and that passion comes through in the classroom. I recently overheard someone say, "Mr. Spring enjoys what he does and that translates to awesome connections with the students. It's what makes him special!"
Mr. Spring will receive an award at the Youth Day Awards luncheon during the Illinois DAR State Convention in April. Furthermore, his nomination will be forwarded to the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution for consideration.
Congratulations, Jim Spring, on this amazing award and thank you for sharing your enthusiasm and love of teaching with Leland students!
Jim was presented this award by Deb Davy, of the area DAR organization, along with his wife, Mary Spring, in front of the high school students and staff this morning!
Panthers Basketball Spirit Wear Shop Open
Our Leland Middle School Girls are hosting a Basketball Spirit Wear Order Shop. The logos are non-gender, basketball specific. If you are looking for some HOOPS GEAR, check it out!
"LELAND JR HS GIRLS BASKETBALL MTS 2020" is now open!
Check out the shop details below.
OUR SHOP DETAILS
- Shop Now: https://www.bsnteamsports.com/shop/LJHGBKB
- Store Open From: November 11 - December 20, 2019"
Student Council/National Honor Society Annual Food Drive - NEXT WEEK!
WE HAVE POWER! After school activities are scheduled as planned. Thanks for your patience!
Leland School is currently without power. We have contacted ComEd. It may be some time before it is back on. We have checked on all our classrooms, all students have been fed, and have access to all facilities.
We will keep you posted if anything changes.
Grades 3-12 Homework Help / PT Conferences:
There will not be after-school Homework Help on Thursday, 11/7 or Tuesday, 11/12 due to early dismissal (2:00pm) for Parent Teacher Conferences. Please plan accordingly.
DATE EXTENDED! Jr. Class Cookbook Recipes NEEDED!
Leland High School is hiring.
http://www.illinoiseducationjobbank.org/Job-Posting/120340/High-School-Math-Teacher/job-details
Here are a couple upcoming events being held in the Media Center!
