Odin Public School District #722

Group assignments have been sent out to all parents/guardians of students who registered for school. Students who did not register, have NOT been placed in groups. If you did not receive a message regarding your student’s group assignment, please contact the school as soon as possible. This is a tentative plan and this schedule is subject to change as new guidelines are released from the state. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work toward a great school year.

Because of social distancing guidelines and other gathering limitations, we will be unable to host our back to school pool party this year. Nonetheless, all staff are excited to see you and your families at our open house events on August 13 and 14. Please stay tuned for more details on those events! Have a great week!

FYI - City Hope Church in Centralia will be having their annual Back to School Superstore on August 6 from 4:00-6:00!

Odin Public School District #722 Tentative Reopening Plan Summary

Winners!! The following students have won a backpack full of school supplies from our registration drawings! You may call the school next week to arrange pickup! Elementary-Akyah Nelson & Kobe Richardson JH/HS-Jada Simpson & Logan Haines

Thank you to everyone who has made the first two days of registration successful. Today is our final day of registration. Students with the last names S-Z, or if you have not made it in, please do so between 1pm-6pm. Parents are reminded that if possible, they should attend registration WITHOUT students. Also, per ISBE and IDPH guidelines, all individuals who enter the school building are required to wear a mask or face covering. All students in the Odin School District will need to register regardless of previous enrollment. It is very important that EVERY family attend registration so that your family can be given their individual instructions for starting the school year.

Thank you to all that came to registration yesterday. Today is day two! Parents are reminded that if possible, they should attend registration WITHOUT students. Also, per ISBE and IDPH guidelines, all individuals who enter the school building are required to wear a mask or face covering. Registration will be from 1pm- 6pm on the following dates: • Wednesday, July 22nd: Last names J-R • Thursday, July 23rd: Last names S-Z All students in the Odin School District will need to register regardless of previous enrollment. It is very important that EVERY family attend registration so that your family can be given their individual instructions for starting the school year.

Today is the first day of registration! Parents are reminded that if possible, they should attend registration WITHOUT students. Also, per ISBE and IDPH guidelines, all individuals who enter the school building are required to wear a mask or face covering. Registration will be from 1pm- 6pm on the following dates: • Tuesday, July 21st: Last names A-H • Wednesday, July 22nd: Last names J-R • Thursday, July 23rd: Last names S-Z All students in the Odin School District will need to register regardless of previous enrollment. It is very important that EVERY family attend registration so that your family can be given their individual instructions for starting the school year.

Registration starts tomorrow!! High school students who will be driving to school, must have a new Permission to Park form completed, and a current copy of insurance submitted to the office. Parents are reminded that if possible, they should attend registration WITHOUT students. Registration will be from 1pm- 6pm on the following dates: • Tuesday, July 21st: Last names A-H • Wednesday, July 22nd: Last names J-R • Thursday, July 23rd: Last names S-Z All students in the Odin School District will need to register regardless of previous enrollment. It is very important that EVERY family attend registration so that your family can be given their individual instructions for starting the school year.

Parents are reminded that if possible, they should attend registration WITHOUT students. Registration will be from 1pm- 6pm on the following dates: • Tuesday, July 21st: Last names A-H • Wednesday, July 22nd: Last names J-R • Thursday, July 23rd: Last names S-Z All students in the Odin School District will need to register regardless of previous enrollment. It is very important that EVERY family attend registration so that your family can be given their individual instructions for starting the school year.

REMINDER: Proof of residency must be provided for ANY STUDENT entering kindergarten, who is new to the district, or who has changed addresses since last school year. Documents are due at registration. Registration will be from 1pm- 6pm on the following dates: • Tuesday, July 21st: Last names A-H • Wednesday, July 22nd: Last names J-R • Thursday, July 23rd: Last names S-Z All students in the Odin School District will need to register regardless of previous enrollment. It is very important that EVERY family attend registration so that your family can be given their individual instructions for starting the school year.

Parents and guardians of returning students: To make registration move a little quicker, please log in to the parent portal of TeacherEase today through Friday (7/10) to update your personal information as well as emergency contacts on file for your child. This online registration DOES NOT replace the MANDATORY in person registration that will be held on 7/21, 7/22, and 7/23.

50 Ways to Beat COVID. You can sing it to the tune of the old Paul Simon hit. If you don’t know the song, this would be a great opportunity to ask your parents or grandparents to introduce you to it! 🎶🎶

The Regal Eagle Award for July goes to one of my favorites people, Ashley Ambuehl. Ashley graduated from Odin in 2007. Since then she has accomplished many things to be proud of. She attended Kaskaskia and from there moved on to Murray State. Following college she became a Peace Corps volunteer and is currently a helicopter pilot for the United States Navy. Ashely has set a remarkable example for all of us Eagles and her reach has extended far beyond the boundaries of our nest. Thank you Ashley for all you have done and will do, we love you and stay safe. Remember you can email nominations for the Regal Eagle Award to RegalEagle@odinpublicschools.org

2020-2021 School Supply Lists

Due to state and CDC guidelines, registration will look a little different this year. Odin Public School District #722 will be holding registration from 1pm- 6 pm on the following dates: • Tuesday, July 21st: Last names A-H • Wednesday, July 22nd: Last names J-R • Thursday, July 23rd: Last names S-Z All students in the Odin School District will need to register regardless of previous enrollment. It is very important that EVERY family attend registration so that your family can be given their individual instructions for starting the school year. If you cannot attend during your scheduled time, please contact the office at 775-8266. Registration fees this year are $80 per student. Financial applications will be available at registration to determine whether registration fees may be waived. If your student is enrolled in Driver’s Education, there will be an additional $60 fee for that course (Driver’s Education fee cannot be waived). Due to social distancing guidelines, we ask that, if possible, parents/guardians attend registration WITHOUT students/children. Due to ISBE guidelines, all individuals that enter the school building MUST wear a mask or face covering.

Attention Odin High School Class of 2020: Diplomas are in and ready to be picked up from the office. You may come to the school today through Thursday between 8:30 AM and 2:00 PM. If you can not come during those times, please call Ms. Sam at 618-775-8266 to make other arrangements.

While we do not know when registration will be or what it will look like just yet, we wanted to give you a head start on completing the mandated health requirements required by the state of Illinois. If your student requires medication to be administered during the school day, a new medication consent form must be signed by a physician and on file with the school for the current school year. Printable forms are available on our website at https://www.odinpublicschools.org/o/opsd/browse/93721

Did you know families with children who received free or reduced meals at National School Lunch Program participating schools are eligible for Pandemic EBT benefits? Find out more information at www.dhs.state.il.us/OneNetLibrary/27897/documents/Brochures/4980.pdf (Spanish: http://www.dhs.state.il.us/OneNetLibrary/27897/documents/Brochures/4980S.pdf). The deadline to apply is June 30.

Any incoming seniors who are behind on credits may call the school and come pick up a Chromebook for credit recovery. Chromebooks may be picked up tomorrow, June 10th between 9:00 AM-2:00 PM from the main office. The deadline for incoming seniors to complete credit recovery is June 26, 2020. This is for INCOMING SENIORS ONLY.