Odin Public School District #722

A message from Centralia Regional Library regarding updates on library services for students: A few changes are in the works at Centralia Regional Library that may be of interest to your school. The library has purchased additional mobile hotspot units for patrons to check out. We are also in the process of re-cataloging our laptop computers to checkout for off-site use. Our thoughts in doing this is to have these units available for students that may need the technology if they are taking virtual classes at any time during the school year. As you probably know, our library card can be used for ALL of our services, both on-site and online. Before issuing cards to minors, we require parents to sign a registration form, with parent ID information. Registration forms are available at the Centralia Regional Library. In the past we could only issue free cards to those who lived within the boundaries of our library district. In June, the Governor signed HB 2096, which included the Cards for Kids Act. This act states that nonresident fees shall not be charged to a nonresident student in an unincorporated area whose household falls at or below the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Income Eligibility Guidelines. This gives us the legal right to issue free cards to students who meet the requirements even if they do not live in our library district. For questions , or more information regarding library services, please contact the Centralia Regional Library at 618-532-5222.

It is very important that parents attend Open House this year so that they can get details and expectations from teachers regarding remote instruction. All individuals entering the school building will be required to wear a mask or face covering. To adhere to the social distancing guidelines, Open House will be as follows: Thursday, 8/13: • Elementary Parent Open House 5:30-6:15 - A Group • Junior High Parent Open House 6:30-7:15 - A Group • High School Parent Open House 7:30-8:00 - A Group Friday, 8/14: • Elementary Parent Open House 5:30-6:15 - B Group • Junior High Parent Open House 6:30-7:15 - B Group • High School Parent Open House 7:30-8:00 - B Group Parents who chose the REMOTE ONLY option may come on either 8/13 or 8/14. Please note that Pre-K will be holding a virtual open house. Parents of Pre-K students should watch their email for more information.

JH softball tryouts will be this Thursday (8/13) and Friday (8/14) from 4:00-5:30 at Odin City Park. Thank you, Coach Cummins.

This month’s Regal Eagle Award goes to a lady I love with all my heart and one of the best people on the planet, Shirley Farthing. She might have been the school nurse for many years but she was also a friend and counselor and advisor to everyone. If everyone could love like her, find the positive like her, and care like her- the world would be a wonderful amazing place. Thank you for being you! Remember you can send your nominations for the Regal Eagle Award to regaleagle@odinpublicschools.org

Parents/guardians of new or returning Pre-K students, as well as students who will remain in Early Childhood should contact Mrs. Burner via email at sburner@roe13.org for more information regarding registration for this school year. You may also call ROE 13 at 244-8040 with questions.

Still have questions about our reopening plan? Please see the following video from Mr. Alli, where he will try to answer many questions that you may still have. https://youtu.be/Ddu4Q43f6jk

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