Farmington Central CUSD #265

Please watch the following video for an update from Dr. Chatterton https://youtu.be/VCu9ra_GzpQ

We are so proud to continue to be able to serve meals to our communities! In an effort to reduce contact, we will be scaling back the number of days these meals will be served. We will continue to provide daily breakfast and lunch, but those meals will be distributed 2 days at a time going forward- on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the same locations and times as before. Please see the attached document for the updated schedule.

Per Governor Pritzker's decree the Farmington Central CUSD#265 campus is "CLOSED" to ALL PEOPLE outside of the already established essential personnel within the administration, technology, maintenance, and food service departments.  Established educational opportunities will continue through March 30th.  There will be more information forthcoming regarding school work beyond March 30th closer to that time. Thank you to everyone who has volunteered to assist with the Grab and Go meal program.  The program will continue during the shelter in.  Sincerely, Dr. Zac Chatterton

It was not possible to capture everyone involved in a picture due to social distancing, but we want to give a huge shout out and thank you to the cafeteria staff, maintenance, bus drivers and administration who kept a little bit of normal running this week through school lunches. Over 2,000 meals were served this week!

Farmington Central Junior High cheer clinic and tryouts are postponed until further notice. We will reschedule as soon as possible once school is back in session. Please keep practicing at home!

Musical changes- Due to current circumstances, FCHS musical “Big Fish” has been moved to May 8,9 (both at 7pm) and May 10 (at 2pm). We apologize for any delay in information; however we needed confirmation from the rights company before doing so. We also are. ensuring that the materials within the theatre are sanitized during this break as well. Rehearsals will continue upon our return to school and will be as our usual schedule would dictate. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mr. Lambert (rlambert@dist265.com). Hey Company- We are the hero of our story!

The “Lunch Bus” is sitting at the park in Yates City till 11:40.

Lunches and Farmer feeding farmer bags are headed out to communities.

Shout out to FFA Advisors Jessica Bochniak and Mary Plumer, Mrs. Simaytis, Mrs. Plumer, Mrs Rude, Mrs. Dione Anderson and Mr. Lambert for packing bags today for Farmers Feeding Farmers.

Closure Notice *Entire campus, inclusive of walking path, stadium & ball fields, is closed until further notice. *Non-key personnel of the district are strongly encouraged to limit their accessing of campus. *Key personnel are expected to practice social distancing and good personal hygiene to the utmost of their ability. *Fitness Center- Closed *If assistance is needed email: zchatterton@dist265.com

March 15, 2020 4:15 pm Farmington Community: Students will not be in session on Monday, March 16th. Staff are welcome to report but are urged to engage in social distancing while on premises. The alternative learning plans that were approved by our Regional Office of Education this past Friday will be enacted starting tomorrow and CONTINUE THROUGH Monday, March 30th. There will be no on campus activities allowed prior to the start of school on Tuesday, March 31st. The parent teacher conferences scheduled for this week are suspended at this time and certified staff will NOT be available on Friday, March 20th as that was previously scheduled as a nonattendance day. There will be Grab and Go drive thru meal options (see attachment). If you participate in this option, we ask that you stay in your car. The bags will be handed to you through your car window. We cannot emphasize enough how imperative it is that we all take this seriously and parents have their children at home, avoid having them out in public groups, and practice good personal hygiene. There will be an additional email sent to staff via district email. This is a very fluid situation as we all know and Farmington Central CUSD#265 would like to thank everyone for their patience, understanding, and attention to this public health concern. We will continue to share information as we receive it and we appreciate all the efforts the State of Illinois, ISBE, ROE, IDPH, and community leaders are putting into place. Sincerely, Dr. Chatterton

Please see the attached letter from Dr. Zac Chatterton.

Ring the Bell! Congratulations to our Lady Farmers who received All-Conference Honors: 2nd Team- Emily Cash Honorable Mention- Emma Vallas Excellent work to the Lady Farmers!

The reminder of the Winter Guard competition season has been cancelled. This includes tomorrow at Minooka HS and LaPorte, IN later this month

To Who It May Concern: In light of recent closures and cancellations, we have decided it would be best to move our JH cheer clinic and tryouts. Below are the new dates and times. If you have a conflict with these times, please contact us personally ASAP, so we can make arrangements. Clinic: In Elem Gym D, March 17th, immediately following school until 5 pm. Please pick your child up in Lot B at 5 pm. Tryouts: In Elem Gym D, March 18th, immediately following school until done. (I would plan to pick up at 4:30 pm). Please pick up your child in Lot B. If we are not done, we will send them out ASAP. **Please note there is now only ONE day of clinics. This means it is extremely important that you are doing all you can to learn all material via the youtube link prior to March 17th. Again, if you have any questions or concerns, please contact us! Thanks for your understanding!! Sara Hanlin shanlin@dist265.com Melissa Petermeyer mpetermeyer@dist265.com

The IHSA has cancelled all remaining winter state tournament series events, which includes the IHSA Scholastic Bowl Sectional at Peoria Heights scheduled for this Saturday, Mar. 14.

The FCHS Boys & Girls Track meet at the Monmouth-Roseville Indoor at Monmouth College on Tue, Mar. 17 is cancelled and will not be rescheduled.

As a district, the health, safety and well-being of our students and staff are our top priorities.  Based on recent outbreaks of coronavirus (COVID-19), concerns continue to grow. We would like to take a moment to reinforce preventive safety and up-to-date information.  Attached is a letter pertaining to the Alternative Learning Plan that we plan to enact in the event of school not being in session for a period of time. As for now, we are closely monitoring the situation and following guidelines and recommendations placed forth by the IDPH and the CDC.  We all play a role in reducing the likelihood of a coronavirus outbreak in our school district and community.  We encourage everyone to practice good habits: Clean your hands often Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands. Avoid close contact Avoid close contact with people who are sick Put distance between yourself and other people if COVID-19 is spreading in your community. This is especially important for people who are at higher risk of getting very sick.   Stay home if you’re sick Stay home if you are sick, except to get medical care. The schools are very understanding and encourage you to stay home if you are sick.   Cover coughs and sneezes Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze or use the inside of your elbow. Throw used tissues in the trash. Immediately wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not readily available, clean your hands with a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Clean and disinfect Clean AND disinfect frequently touched surfaces on a daily basis. This includes tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, and sinks. If surfaces are dirty, clean them: Use detergent or soap and water prior to disinfection. We will continue to share information as it becomes available.  Mr. Flater is meeting with coaches and sponsors tomorrow and those activities are ever changing.   Please see the attached letter in regards to e-Learning. Sincerely, Dr. Zac Chatterton Superintendent of Schools Farmington Central CUSD#265 212 N. Lightfoot Rd. Farmington, Il 61531 (309) 245-1000 Twitter: @zchatterton

Congratulations to the following Prairieland All-Conference Team Members: 1st Team- Corbin Rutledge 2nd Team- Ben Martin Special mention- Dalton Powell and Blake Springer Congratulations!

Regional Champs!