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Our district values the input of our school community, and we encourage all of our parents to make their voices heard by taking the 5Essentials survey. Parents can access the survey at: https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/login/ or from our district’s website anytime through March 11, 2022. Thank you for helping to make a difference at Charleston CUSD #1.
Today marked our 100th day of school!
https://youtu.be/lw7BpyBlBxs
In accordance with the American Rescue Plan Act, our district has now reviewed and updated its Plan for Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services. The Plan is accessible on our district’s website: https://www.charleston.k12.il.us/page/covid-19-updates
Substitutes Needed! (Certified & Non-Certified Positions Available) https://www.charleston.k12.il.us/page/employment
Please see this updated message about our Test to Stay program: https://5il.co/14clu
Sarah Bush Lincoln is offering a vaccine clinic for children ages 5-11 tomorrow, January 15th, at the Sarah Bush Lincoln Walk-In Clinic (200 Dettro Drive, Mattoon) Appointments are required. Parent/Guardian must accompany the child(ren). Call 217 238-3000 for an appointment.
It's that time of year again...Project H.E.L.P. Preschool Roundup! (FREE Developmental screenings for 2-5 year-olds and kindergarten pre-registration) Spread the word!
Good afternoon CUSD#1 Community:
We have been fortunate to have been able to offer testing for district students who are symptomatic or close contacts in the Test-to-Stay program. We are sorry to inform you, however, that due to our limited supply of COVID-19 test kits, we will no longer be able to offer testing for symptomatic students and students in the Test-to-Stay Program. This is effective immediately. If your child is currently in the Test-to-Stay program, he/she will remain in the program according to the timelines outlined by the school. Beginning this afternoon, January 10th, we will no longer be able to offer the Test-to-Stay option for students when identified as a close contact. Unvaccinated close contacts will be excluded from school for 5 days, according to the new IDPH guidelines, and may return to school on Day 6, if symptom free. Fully vaccinated students, who are identified as a close contact and are symptom free, are not required to quarantine. We anticipate resuming the Test-to-Stay Program on January 18, 2022. We will provide a confirmation of that when we are confident we have received an adequate number of tests needed to resume. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. If you have any questions, please contact your child’s school.
Please read the attached information about new guidance for COVID-19 school exclusion periods from CUSD#1: https://5il.co/140pd
Charleston CUSD#1 is seeking custodians! Interested? Follow the link to apply today: https://www.applitrack.com/charleston/onlineapp/jobpostings/view.asp
Tomorrow kicks off our district wide spirit week! Don't forget to wear your favorite Holiday Sweater or Outfit!
Exciting things have been happening in the CHS Art Rooms! From a successful relaunch of Art Club to experiments & skill-building in portraits to cardboard sculptures & glass fusing to the first load of ceramics firing! Stay tuned for more updates as the year progresses!
Carl Sandburg School is hosting a COVID-19 vaccine clinic for children 5 to 11 years old this Thursday, December 9th from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. To register, please visit: https://events.juvare.com/IL-IDPH/97ef43fa-fe19-4e06-b2d0-093984781f40-2/
The 7th grade boy's basketball game tonight is cancelled. The 8th grade will now begin at 4:30 and be the only game this evening.
Charleston CUSD#1 is now on Instagram! Follow us @charlestoncusd1
Join us at Mark Twain Saturday between 7:30 and 11:00am for our HollyDay Breakfast. You can enjoy all you can eat pancakes and sausage, plus other fun activities for the family!
#hollyday #marktwain
Charleston CUSD#1 is looking to hire some more custodians and paraprofessionals! To view these openings or apply today, please visit: https://www.applitrack.com/charleston/onlineapp/jobpostings/view.asp
CHS Maximum Forte & EIU's Musical Theatre program have collaborated for an exciting global event performance on Nov. 12th at 7:30pm & Nov. 13th at 2pm. Proceeds from the event will benefit both departments. Tickets can be purchased at https://doudnatix.universitytickets.com