Reagan Middle School

RMS School Pictures Grot Imaging will be taking school pictures on Wednesday, September 9th and Thursday, September 10th in the RMS gymnasium. Staff pictures will be from 7:00-7:45 each morning. In-person student pictures will be taken during their PE classes each day Remote students may come and have their pictures take from 1:30-2:30 each day. Students will enter through Door 9 after having their temperature taken. Students will need to keep their mask on inside the building until ready to have their picture taken. Kids will stand so no cleaning will be necessary. Photographers will ask the name of the student, have them take their mask off and picture will be taken. When finished, students will grab an envelope off a table to take home. Envelopes will need to be returned to the Reagan office for ordering.

For Remote Students Only: All Dixon Public Schools are closed on Monday due to Labor Day. Remote Only Students can pick up their breakfast/lunch on Tuesday, Sept. 8th from 9-10 am. Food for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday can be picked up on Wednesday, Sept. 9th from 9-10 am

Remote Students Only: You will pickup your breakfast/lunch at the building you designated on the survey.

Remote Students Only: Just a friendly reminder that breakfast/lunch pickup is at 9 am this morning. You will receive food for today and tomorrow. The next food distribution is Wednesday at 9 am. #GoPurple.

We are so excited for the first day of school tomorrow! Parents, please remember to complete the DAILY Symptom Reporting Form for each child by 8:30 a.m. every day. The Daily Symptom Reporting Form can be found on our website on the homepage in the banner (purple button for each school). The Daily Symptom Reporting Form can also be found on our app. You can choose your child's building in the upper right corner and click on "Health Self Report." If you have any questions, please contact the school tomorrow. #GoPurple#Firstdayofschool

Parents-Don't forget to complete the Daily Symptom Reporting Form each day your child is onsite. The form for each building is located on the front page of our website or on our app. It takes seconds to complete. Please complete these forms by 8:30 am each day. We will take student's temperatures each morning they are onsite. #GoPurple #Cantwaittoseeourstudents

Students and Parents, please view the RMS Back To School Information below...... Reagan Middle School Return to Learn Plan - https://5il.co/jimv Please click on this link to view the RMS Return to Learn Plan as well as detailed , step-by-step instructions to access Student E-mail, Canvas, and Lumen/Parent Portal. RMS Welcome Back Video and Tour - https://youtu.be/3OPrOXRg5GQ RMS Daily Symptom Reporting Form - https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=X2nU7bZfWEy8lQEk65VG-X6-AAP8YcVMtJXC1Um9FMVUQTFIODU5VDlROTZWQ0tSM1JKUzBYVlRKQS4u This should be completed by 8:30am each day of In-Person attendance. This may be found on the DPS website - www.dps170.org or on the DPS170 App. Accessing Canvas - https://youtu.be/qFruqkSvwRw This video will show students and parents how to access Canvas through students' Microsoft 365 Account. Downloading the Canvas App - https://youtu.be/jl-2aM_rCVI This video will show students and parents how to download and login to the Canvas App on any device. Monday, August 31st will be the first day of student attendance. Group A (last name A-K) students will be in-person from 7:45am to 1:00pm. Group B (last name L-Z) and Remote Only students will need to access Canvas to view class activities. Group B/Remote Only students will need to access their Advisory class on Canvas by Noon to be counted in attendance. Students will follow this schedule again for Wednesday, September 2nd. Tuesday, September 1st - Group B (last name L-Z) students will be in-person from 7:45am to 1:00pm. Group A(last name A-K) and Remote Only students will need to access Canvas to view class activities. Group A/Remote Only students will need to access their Advisory class on Canvas by Noon to be counted in attendance. Students will follow this schedule again for Thursday, September 3rd. Friday, September 3rd - Group A/Group B/Remote Only are ALL REMOTE. Remote Learning Expectations: Non-Negotiables - • All remote students will need a laptop • Student participation is REQUIRED • Students will check in by Noon each day • Check in by logging into your Advisory class on CANVAS. • Work is not required to be completed by Noon, please just log on for attendance purpose. • All teachers will communicate their daily office hours to parents and students • All expected work will be graded and used to determine if promotion requirements have been met Instruction and Assessment • Assignments can be completed when convenient for the student • Be aware of due dates on “Week at a Glance” available on each CANVAS course. • Students will be enrolled into a schedule as if they were in-person • Video lessons and activities will be uploaded to CANVAS by subject area teachers • Teachers will continue to provide instruction based on the Illinois Learning Standards • Students with an IEP will have a Remote Learning plan outlining off site expectations • Teachers may communicate via CANVAS, Zoom, Email, and/or phone calls • All assessments will be completed during Remote days • Teachers will have office hours and Zoom hours listed on their Canvas page.. Friday • Weekly grades will be updated in Lumen by Noon. • Live Zooms will be scheduled. Times and Zoom links will be listed on Canvas. • Allows for discussion and activities for A, B, and Remote students together. • Allows a check-in with your teacher to answer any questions you may have. Lumen/Parent Portal - Please login to view student schedule. In-person students will proceed to ADVISORY class to begin each day. Starting the Day - All students will enter DOOR 8, wearing a mask, after having temperature taken. Staff will be visible in halls to get everyone to where they need to be, safely, and with a smile. Technology - Chromebooks for our 1:1 initiative will arrive in the next 2-4 weeks. Students electing to go Remote Only will have access to lease a device to use at home. Group A/B students who do not have a reliable computer at home, will be handed paper materials from their teachers if they need it for work on remote days until school issued devices arrive. Those students who have technology at home, may complete all work via Canvas. Visitors will be limited to the building. Please remain in your vehicle upon arrival and call the school office for further instructions. (815)253-4966 If you have any questions, please call the office at (815)253-4966. We thank you for your patience and flexibility during these times and look forward to partnering with you in your child's education!

September is Suicide Awareness Month. Join KSB in their Brain Health Series on Suicide Prevention. https://5il.co/k8qm

Information has been posted about our breakfast and lunch program: https://www.dps170.org/article/292562?org=dps

Tools for Schools pickup is scheduled for August 28th from 8am to 4pm at Reagan Middle School. There will be backpacks appropriate for all grade levels.

Treating Common Allergies on Aug. 25, 2020 from our friends at KSB. Click on the link for more information. https://5il.co/jk1a

Cancer Care 101 presented by our friends at KSB on August 21, 2020. Click on this link for more information. https://5il.co/jk19

RMS Back To School Tour 20-21 Video - https://youtu.be/3OPrOXRg5GQ

Thank you BorgWarner for your generous and thoughtful donation to our 1to1 technology program. We appreciate all you do for us and our community. #GoPurple

The District is providing a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) sheet to assist parents as we begin to transition to the new school year. This document is fluid and will be updated frequently. Please continue to check our website and app for updates. We will be updating the document soon with information about instruction times, technology distribution and sharing, and at home technology. https://5il.co/jeon

FAQ announcement - This document can be found on our app, website, and social media pages. It will be updated, so pleased continue to check back for updates.

The Board of Education will meet tomorrow at 6 pm for their regularly scheduled August meeting. We now live stream all Board Meetings, and a link will be provided prior to the meeting. Send all public comments to President Wegner or Supt. Empen prior to the meeting to be read during Public Comment. We have limited seating onsite, but welcome the public to attend.

RMS Yearbook Update - If you ordered 2019-2020 Yearbooks, the Add On Inserts have arrived that were unable to be shipped last Spring. Also, we have plenty of extra Yearbooks if you would still like to purchase one. Please contact the RMS Office at (815)253-4966

At the regularly scheduled August 12th Board Meeting, the Board will vote on the amended 2020-2021 school calendar. Students' first day of school will be on Monday, Aug. 31, 2020 from 7:45 a.m. until 1 p.m. Principals will be communicating building specific information over the next days and weeks. #GoPurple

At tonight's Special Board Meeting, the Board approved Dixon High School's Return to Learn Plan. The link below will take you to the plan. We ask that parents choose to return in-person 2 days/week or totally remote by Wednesday, Aug. 12. If you haven't registered, are changing your mind, or you have any questions, please contact the main office at 815-453-4966. https://5il.co/j9rv