Snow Day Information
We do not wish to cancel school or to close early any more than we have to, but sometimes the weather creates safety risks. When school is to be cancelled the Lisbon Grade School Blackboard Connect will be used to notify everyone in the district. These notification will come via a phone call or text message, depending the preferences you sent in on the Blackboard Connect form. We will also try to post it on the main website page as quickly as we can!
ALTERNATIVE LEARNING DAYS (E-Learning Day)
Lisbon Grade School District #90 E – Learning Day Plan
Lisbon Grade School is planning an innovative approach to dealing with inclement weather and emergency days. School Code Section 10-20.56 created guidelines in the definition of an E-Learning Day.
In the past, if a snow day was called, an “Emergency Day” was tacked on to the end of the school year. This extended the school year and often caused problems with scheduling because of our desire to firmly schedule testing, end of the year activities, graduation ceremonies, and other end of year events. After discussing this with our staff, we felt an Alternative Learning Day (E-Learning Day) integrated during the year could be more effective than an additional day at the end of the year for many of our students. Unpredictable circumstances may still require us to use “Emergency Days” that will be added to the end of the year.
What is an Alternative Learning Day??
An Alternative Learning Day approach allows us to provide an “instructional day” even if our building is not open due to weather/road conditions/etc. On these days, teachers will send home assignments, lessons, and enrichment activities for students to complete. There may also be links established by teachers that allow for students to complete work online at
home. Teachers will be available via e-mail to answer questions – Teachers will be available from 8:00am-3:00pm. Teachers will respond within a reasonable amount of time to parent requests. Assignments and assignment sheets are due the day we return, signed by a parent or guardian, in order for students to be counted as “present”. If internet is available, students are required to also log into IXL and complete assignment provided by their classroom teacher. This will also be a means for tracking student attendance. Teachers have shared information with students regarding the assignments and expectations.
Won’t this look different at each grade level?
Each grade level looks uniquely different every day, so yes this Alternative Learning Day may look different. Our teachers have collaborated and will continue to collaborate to collectively develop lessons that are grade level appropriate and a continuation of what has been happening in the classroom.
Will students that cannot complete the work online be penalized?
Absolutely not! We understand that internet and digital access may not be available to everyone, and that some students may not be able to complete all online tasks assigned by teachers.
We also want to be clear, not all activities will need the internet to be completed. These days are meant to enhance learning and be formative in nature. However, to be counted as a day of attendance, the assignment sheets must be signed by an adult along with completed paperwork the day we return.
As always if you have questions, comments, or concerns please don’t hesitate to email or call.
William Pender, Superintendent (815) 736-6324
