Ida J. Russell Elementary

There will be scheduled downtime for all technology TODAY from 4:00 pm-6:00 pm. We apologize for the short notice and for any inconvenience.

Attention PK-5 Families: It is time for another Title I drive-up event! Join us on November 16th for 'Let's be Thankful for Books and Desserts!' Due to the overwhelming response at last month's event, please be sure to RSVP by November 12th to reserve your child's goodies! You may either return the form in the link https://5il.co/ms79 or email Mrs. Niemann at pniemann@litchfieldpanthers.org. We hope to see you there!

Up to date breakfast &lunch menu just released. Use the link below to view and start planning for next week. Information is also available on the Nutrislice app found in the Apple & Google Play stores. https://lcusd12.nutrislice.com/m/?r=1

There will be scheduled downtime for all technology on Thursday, October 29th from 4:00 pm-6:00 pm. We apologize for any inconvenience.

November Calendar is now available at this link: https://5il.co/mjru Important dates to remember: No school on November 3rd, 11th, and 25th-27th.

October 19- 23: Making sure parents are aware of school hours this week. Schools dismiss at their current regular times of 1:15 & 1:30. Parent teacher conferences are from 4-7 pm Wed & Thurs via phone or Google Meets. There is no remote school or food service this Friday.

Reminder that if you signed up, tomorrow night is the Title I drive through event from 6-7 at Litchfield Middle School.

Hello Litchfield families! Dental Safari is coming to your child's school in November. Copy and paste the following link to register your child now! https://www.dentalsafariforms.com/ We encourage you to utilize this convenient opportunity. Thank you!

Hello Litchfield families! Dental Safari is coming to your child's school in November. Copy and paste the following link to register your child now! https://www.dentalsafariforms.com/ We encourage you to utilize this convenient opportunity. Thank you!

Title I Family Night Activity Pickup - email pniemann@litchfieldpanthers.org or print and complete the attached flyer.

Elementary students will be offered a cold lunch (PBJ) and hot lunch(Chicken Patty, mashed potatoes, etc.) option on Wednesday. Sausage biscuit offered for breakfast in the morning. No charge to families including lunch milk. Menu coming soon. Stay tuned.

Parents of Colt and Russell students: P/T Conferences are fast approaching. They are October 21st and 22nd from 4:00-7:00 pm. All conferences will be done by either a phone call or Google Meets session. Please contact your child's teacher to schedule an appointment.

Attention K-5 Families: Please join us for our October Title I Night! This is the link for the flyer: https://5il.co/lxkw

Attention K-5 Families: Please join us for our October Title I Night! This is the link for the flyer: https://5il.co/lxkw

Info regarding request for remote students to return in November: Madison Park:https://www.lcusd12.org/article/316932?org=madison-park-elementary Colt:https://www.lcusd12.org/article/316935?org=j-d-colt-elementary Russell:https://www.lcusd12.org/article/316937?org=ida-j-russell

To clarify, on October 21 and 22, students will be dismissed at 1:15 pm at the high school and 1:30 pm grades K-8. Updated calendar: https://5il.co/lij2

Good morning! This is a reminder that all hybrid students return to school starting today. We're excited to take this next step! Thank you for your assistance in getting us to this point. The calendar for October can be found at this link: https://5il.co/liej

Special Announcement from LCUSD#12 - Use this link to watch the video announcement.... https://youtu.be/IsXxVPGFJVM

RSVP due on Wed or Thurs if you want to participate in the Title I Story Bag event. This is a drive through and pick up event Please print and return the attached flyer or send an email to pniemann@litchfieldpanthers.org with your child's name and grade.

ATTN: Parents of Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, 6th, 9th and 12th grade students, including remote learners. Have you turned in your child's health requirements for their current grade level? These requirements must be turned in to the school by October 1, 2020 or your child will be excluded from school until requirements are completed. **ISBE requires that remote learners complete all health requirements as well.** If you have any questions, please contact your child's school nurse.