PTO meets today at 5:30 pm in the cafeteria. Everyone is invited!
REMINDER:
Fall Fest is on Sunday, Oct 17th from 1 to 4. Don't forget your quarters for the games. Hope to see you there!
Reminders:
11:30 dismissal tomorrow, Fri Oct 8
No School-Mon Oct 11 to observe Columbus Day
UPDATE
We WILL have school on Nov 12! The school calendar shows that we will not have school that day due to a remote planning day. THIS HAS BEEN CHANGED! We will have school on Friday, Nov 12.
Per the new IDPH guidelines: If your child has symptoms they must quarantine or get tested. Please see attached link for more information.
https://5il.co/zttu
Please see attached letter from Centralia High School. Thank you!
Please see the attached notice from Centralia High School
*SAVE THE DATE*...RGS Fall Fest Sunday, Oct 17th from 1pm to 4 pm. It will be held outdoors. Rain cancels. We will have hamburgers and hot dogs for our meal, games for the kids, basket raffles, and lots of fun. Come and stay for a little bit. More info to come home soon.
Agenda 9-28-2021
Picture Day is Monday, September 27th. Order packets went home this week. You can also go to inter-state.com/order and enter school code 59160GA to order online or review packets.
The deadline to order spiritwear is Sunday, September 26th. http://raccoongradeschool2021.itemorder.com/
Don't forget Raccoon Spiritwear is due by September 26th. All orders are online. Please see the attached link to get your orders in!!
http://raccoongradeschool2021.itemorder.com/
There will be a PTO meeting tonight at 5:30 in the gym. Thank you!
Please see attached. Thank you.
https://5il.co/z0tm
There is a 2 pm dismissal tomorrow, Wednesday September 15th.
Have a great day!
Thursday, 9/9 breakfast and lunch menu change:
Breakfast - Cereal Bars
Lunch - Spaghetti
Mums will be delivered today at Raccoon School. Please make arrangements to have them picked up by 5:00 today if your child sold mums for the Student Leadership Club. We will start filling orders when pick ups and buses are gone. Thank you to all the families that supported SLC by selling mums, it is greatly appreciated.
REMINDER:
We will dismiss at 2pm today!
Also, mum orders are due this Friday, Sept 3!
Thank you. Have a great day!
Good afternoon Raccoon families:
Reminders to pass along:
Wednesday, 9/1 - 2 pm dismissal
Friday, 9/3 - 11:30 am dismissal
On Friday, 9/3 PreK will not be in attendance
On Friday, 9/3 EC will be in attendance until 10am
Please remember we are following the attached guidelines for Covid-19. If you have any questions please contact the school office. Thank you.
https://5il.co/xxmv
NOTES TO PASS ALONG:
Please return the pink bus slip tomorrow. A pink slip is your child's permanent transportation preference. Extra yellow slips are being sent home if you need to make changes to your normal method and we always have extra in the office.
Lunch tomorrow will be cheese quesadillas.
Please remember to have your child wear non skid shoes to school. We are having issues with markings on the gym floor.
Lastly, Wear your PJs and bring your money for the Salem vs. Centralia Money Wars. All funds raised will be donated to the Shriners. After the first day Centralia edged out Salem!
Any questions, please let us know.
Shriner Spirit Week hosted by the Raccoon Booster Club kicks off this week with crazy hat and crazy hair day tomorrow! Penny wars are all week. See the flyer for more information! Join in the fun as we raise money for the Shriners ahead of the Centralia vs. Salem Shrine football game Friday night at Salem.
Cross Country practice will begin on Monday, August 23rd right after school from 3-4pm for 3rd-8th grade boys and girls. Please make sure your child has a current sports physical on file with the school. I will take sports physical until August 27th, for those who do not have one. All your child needs is a good pair of running shoes and a water bottle. Any questions, please contact (text) Ms. Sherman at 322-5955.
Good morning! There is a 2pm dismissal today. Have a great day!
Raccoon Softball team placed 3rd at the OBC Tournament!! Good job girls!!
CORRECTION:
The sport booster meeting will be held at 6 p.m. in the gym. Please use the northwest door/staff entrance for the meeting. Thank you.
Reminder: There will be a booster meeting tonight at 6 pm in the cafeteria. Thank you.
Registration Days in the Cafeteria:
CORRECTION:
Wednesday, July 21st - 2pm - 7pm
Thursday, July 22nd - 9am - 3 pm
All students entering Kindergarten, 2nd grade, or 6th grade will need to have one or more of the following exams:
Dental Exam - Kindergarten, 2nd grade, 6th grade
Vision Exam - Kindergarten
Physical Exam - Kindergarten and 6th grade
Out of state students will need all of the above.
Also, when entering the building you will notice the signs indicating asbestos removal. This process will begin on Friday. It is safe to enter the cafeteria doors.
Any questions, please contact the school.
Thank you
Registration Days
Tuesday, July 21st - 2pm - 7pm
Wednesday, July 22nd - 9am - 3 pm
All students entering Kindergarten, 2nd grade, or 6th grade will need to have one or more of the following exams:
Dental Exam - Kindergarten, 2nd grade, 6th grade
Vision Exam - Kindergarten
Physical Exam - Kindergarten and 6th grade
Out of state students will need all of the above.
Any questions, please contact the school.
Thank you.
Board Meeting - 7/20/2021, 5:30 p.m.
Reminder.. Baseball tryouts are today (July 19) and tomorrow(July 20) from 3:30-5:30.
There will be softball practice on Tuesday, July 20 from 5:30-7:30 at Raccoon School.
Reminder.....softball tryouts are today (July 14) and tomorrow (July 15) from 5-7pm. Please make sure your daughters sports physical is up to date.
Reminder: The sports award presentation will be tomorrow at 6 pm in the gym. Immediately following the presentation will be a booster meeting. All parents are invited and encouraged to attend. The Booster Club needs your help to support your child and our school!
Baseball tryouts will still be on July 19 & 20, however the time will be 3:30-5:30 instead of 6-8.
There will be a sports awards presentation in the gym on Tuesday, July 13th at 6 p.m.
As of right now the health department has stated there are no restrictions for any gatherings in the state of Illinois. Unvaccinated people should wear a mask. The honor system will apply.
If you have any questions please contact the school. Thank you.
Reminder for baseball camp Wednesday and Thursday from 6-8pm. Athletes will need to bring their own drinks, it will hot. And if they have their own baseball equipment, bring it also . Coach will have a few extra helmets , bats and gloves.
Good afternoon Raccoon families, please see the attached link for detailed information regarding registration. Registration will be on Wed. July 21st from 2pm - 7pm and Thurs. July 22nd from 9am - 3pm.
Also, you will find on the website the school supply list, the sports physical, the physical form for grades K and 6th and the in-district residency form if your address has changed this past year.
If you have any questions, please call the school. Thank you!
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1371933/2021-22_Registration_Information.docx
Good morning,
Please see the attached letter you can use to contact our State Senator, Jason Plummer and our Representative, Blaine Wilhour to request that schools have local control regarding COVID-19 protocols for the upcoming school year. Also attached is the link to find their addresses. We can accomplish more if we work together!
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1368948/Parent_Letter_to_Illinois_General_Assembly__3_.pdf
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/maps/
Raccoon softball tryouts will be on July 14 and 15 from 5-7pm. Your daughter must have a current Sports physical before tryouts.
Raccoon will have a baseball camp for 5th-8th grade boys on July 7th & 8th from 6-8pm for any student who may be interested in baseball. Also, Baseball tryouts will be on July 19th & 20th from 6-8pm. Must have a current Sports physical before tryouts.
There will be a board meeting tomorrow, June 22, 2021 in the gym at 5:30 p.m.
Volleyball camp info attached
Attention parents/guardians: If your student still has medication here at school, it needs to be picked up ASAP. If medication is not picked up by the end of this week, it will be disposed of accordingly. Medication cannot be left here over the summer. Please call the school if you have any questions. Thanks, Nurse Kristin
Selmaville will be hosting a summer volleyball league for 5 weeks, on Wednesdays, from June 2-June 30. Game times will be between 5-7pm.
If you have a girl entering grades 5th -8th and are interested in her playing in this league, please contact me ASAP at 618-367-1219.
Coach Inlow
Hello Raccoon Families! Thursday, May 27th will be the last student day for students. Dismissal is at 11:30. Have a fantastic summer!
7th Grade frog dissection this morning
There will be a board meeting tomorrow night, May 18th at 5:30 p.m. in the gymnasium.
Good morning Raccoon families! Graduation of the class of 2021 will be live streamed on Facebook at 5:30 p.m. tonight on the Raccoon PTO Facebook page.
Red Cross will be at Raccoon School in the gym from 2-6 p.m. today! Please donate!
For students who are receiving a dental exam through Miles of Smiles, I will be sending a copy of the exam home with your student later this week. The exam that is being sent home is your copy to keep. I have retained a copy at school for your student's health records. Thanks Nurse Inlow :)
Please join us on Friday, May 7th from 2:00 - 4:00 for a blood drive sponsored by Raccoon Student Leadership Club. Thank you for your support!
Preschool Parents: When dropping your child off in the morning, please remember to park in the closest lane to the school or use the parking lot and walk your child to the classroom. The lane closest to the highway should be open at all times
LAST CALL for Miles of Smiles! If you need a form for your student please let me know ASAP. Miles of Smiles will be here next Monday, Tues, and Wednesday. Thanks, Nurse Inlow
Parents/Guardians: Remember that if your student is in Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 6th Grade or new to Illinois that they will need a Dental Exam ASAP. If you have already turned your student's exam into me, please disregard this. Miles of Smiles is set up for the first week in May. If you want your student to participate in this free dental program, I need the consent form filled out ASAP. If your student is in Kindergarten or new to Illinois they also need a Vision Exam. Both Dental and Vision Exams are State Requirements. Please call me with any question! Thanks, Nurse Inlow
Here is the link for tonight's girls basketball game at Raccoon vs Iuka
https://fb.me/e/JHgcEROo
Parents please don't forget to participate in the 5Essentials Parent Survey. For your convenience the link is attached to this feed and needs completed by April 2nd.
http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/
Your help is greatly appreciated and it only takes a few minutes!
Thank you!
Girls game tonight at Kell at 6pm. Please go to Kell CSD #2 on Facebook to watch the game.
Just a friendly reminder that all yearbook orders are due by 10am tomorrow 3/19/21. :)
Link for the girls basketball game tonight Vs St.Mary's/New Horizon
https://fb.me/e/24FSYnIks
Link for tonight's game Vs Central City
https://fb.me/e/486QLdQOl
Don't forget to order your 2020-2021 RGS Yearbook. Orders are due no later than the morning of this Friday, March 19th. I am aware that the order form stated the final date as March 21st; however, that date that was given to us is a Sunday :) Unfortunately, I will be unable to add any books to the order after the March 19th date. Thank you! As always call the school with any questions!
Congratulations to the boys basketball team! They are the 2021 SIJHSAA Regional Champions. If you would like to order a tshirt please go to the link below!
raccoonbballregionalchamps2021.itemorder.com
Here is the link for the Boys Basketball Championship Regional Game for this afternoon.
https://fb.me/e/20L49X6jB
Miles of Smiles has been set up for May 3, 4, 5 & 10. I have quite a few students signed up already, but please call me to double check that your student is on the list if you would like them to participate in this free dental program. Remember that a Dental Exam is REQUIRED for students in Kindergarten, 2nd Grade and 6th Grade. Thanks! Nurse Inlow
Lady Devils Vs Field tonight starting at 6pm. We will honor 8th grade girls after the JV game. Here is the link for the game.
https://fb.me/e/29Q7tZ8EC
Mrs. Parrett's art class enjoying the beautiful weather this week!
Pre - K to 1st grade enjoying some Green Eggs and Ham to close our week long celebration of Dr. Seuss.
Boys basketball regional game vs Willow Grove tonight at 6pm
https://fb.me/e/3HrDDTJBd
Raccoon girl's first basketball game of the season starts tonight at 6pm vs Grand Prairie. Link for the game is below
https://fb.me/e/1Btl6aSIS
Please make sure that students are wearing their masks to school. Thank you!
Don't forget to get your yearbook orders in ASAP. Final due date is March 21. Unfortunately, I cannot accept any late orders. Also, Thursday, March, 11th is picture day for: individual Spring Pictures, Volleyball, Boys and Girls Basketball, and Student Leadership Club. Please make sure your student has the necessary equipment, uniform/shirt and order forms for these pictures. Please call the school office if you have any questions. Thanks :)
To watch the boys basketball game at Trinity Hoffman tonight, you will need to go to the Trinity Lutheran Hoffman Church Facebook page.
Here is the link for Game 1 for Volleyball Regionals at Raccoon
https://fb.me/e/12cXdi9lS
The baskeball link for tomorrow night's game Vs St. Mary's/New Horizon
https://fb.me/e/RZC7hlgy
Disregard the last text from Raccoon. The previous link will not work for tonight, so here is a new link for tonight's game Vs SFP
https://fb.me/e/3cLb4wbKI
8th grade parents/guardians: Remember that tomorrow is the last day to turn in your graduate's baby picture and well wishes for the yearbook!
Link for volleyball game tonight
https://fb.me/e/2st8V9L2n
Re: Yearbook - Please get orders in as soon as possible. 8th grade parents: Please submit the "baby photo" form ASAP along with $2.00. I am also still needing pics of the 8th graders growing up with their class mates. Please call me with any questions! - Nurse Inlow
The link for Raccoon Devils Facebook page for the basketball game tonight at 6pm. https://fb.me/e/xXynQlft
The link for the Volleyball game at Willow Grove today at 4:30pm
https://www.facebook.com/Willow-Grove-School-1763071730632256/
Raccoon basketball and volleyball games are cancelled for tonight.
Raccoon practices and games are cancelled for tomorrow February, 17.
Reminder that yearbook order forms are due by February 26th. If your student has already turned it in or does so by February 19th, they may go to the office for a little treat. Please continue to email me pics of snow days to kinlow@raccoonschool.org. I love all the fun you all are having!! Stay safe and warm!! ❤️❤️
Raccoon volleyball and basketball games are cancelled for tomorrow, Tuesday 16th.
02/15/2021- Board of Education meeting has been cancelled this evening. It has been rescheduled for February 23, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. in Room 14.
RGS volleyball and basketball games are cancelled for tonight!
Raccoon Volleyball and boys basketball practices are cancelled for today.
If anyone has fun Snow Day pictures of RGS students/families, I would love to add them to the yearbook. Please email the pictures to me at kinlow@raccoonschool.org
Raccoon volleyball and basketball practices are cancelled for today.
Volleyball VS Odin tonight at 3:30 at Raccoon School. Varsity will play first.
https://fb.me/e/P4Pn8PST
Boys basketball VS Odin tonight at 6pm at Raccoon School
https://fb.me/e/3neNGqKx8
If you are dropping off students in the morning, please make sure they are prepared to get out of the car quickly. Two cars may let their students out at the same time, but please wait until temps are checked to completely pull away. We don't want any traffic to be backed up on the highway so the line needs to keep moving. Thank you for making drop-off as safe as possible.
New morning drop off protocol:
Starting tomorrow morning we will start a new morning drop off routine. You will only use the Right lane - closer to the school. DO NOT DROP YOUR STUDENT OFF FROM THE LEFT LANE. From 7:30-8:00am, you will drop your student off at the cafeteria doors and their temps will be taken inside. They will go to the gym as normal. Please wait a moment to make sure we don’t need to get your attention for a high temp. From 8-8:20am (after the 8am bell) you will drop your student off at the main entrance and their temps will be checked inside. Again, please wait a moment to ensure their temp is below 100.4. They will then go to their classroom as usual. ANY drop off from 8:20am and after will be considered a tardy and you will need to sign your student in. Please park in the left lane.
If you pick your students up from school and you need a name tag for your car, please call the school or email me at kinlow@raccoonschool.org. Thanks, Nurse Inlow
Link for the boys basketball game at HOME VS Selmaville
https://fb.me/e/deuBywKn7
Here is the link for the volleyball game tonight VS Selmaville.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIzQjhYvlHd4t7Pf4__Y2tQ
Hello RGS families -
I wanted to remind everyone why we are not accepting RAPID negative COVID tests to return to school. The false negative rate of RAPID tests can be up to 40% (depending on onset of symptoms) . Due to this, we feel it is in the best interest of students and staff that a symptomatic student should have a Diagnostic COVID Test. This test normally takes 2-5 days to get the results. Please call me at the school if you have any questions.
Thanks, Nurse Inlow
Boys basketball game tonight VS Kell
https://fb.me/e/1w9wSB7a4
Volleyball link for tonight's game vs Kell
https://fb.me/e/3nmEYv7yc
Monday is the last day to send your Raccoon Valentine a CRUSH soda!
Good morning RGS families!
I wanted to clarify some guidelines regarding "household contacts" of SUSPECTED COVID (+) individuals. If there is a member of the household (living in the same house) that is experiencing COVID-like symptoms and/or awaiting COVID test results, then your student MUST quarantine at home until the household member's symptoms have resolved and/or the pending COVID test is negative. Your student does NOT have to exhibit symptoms themselves to be excused from school. Please contact the school and let us know that your student will be absent. Upon hearing the circumstances, I will be able to give you more guidance on how long your student may be out. When in doubt, always call. The guidelines vary (depending on the situation) and I understand that it can be confusing. Please let me know if you have any questions. As always, thank you for continuing to keep our school safe!
Nurse Inlow :)
Good Morning Raccoon families! Remember to please let Mrs. Johannes or I know if your student or household has been in contact with a COVID case or is symptomatic. We can't wait to see everyone tomorrow, but want to make sure that everyone is returning healthy! Thanks again for all of your continued efforts in keeping our community safe!
Nurse Inlow
We would like to wish everyone a happy and healthy Christmas break! While you are enjoying time away from school, please monitor COVID symptoms and contacts. If you become symptomatic, are a close contact or household member to a known positive case or test positive, please keep us updated. Contact Mrs. Inlow at kinlow@raccoonschool.org or 618-367-1219 or Mrs. Johannes at mjohannes@raccoonschool.org or 618-231-4050. If you are traveling, please be mindful of symptoms upon return. If you are traveling outside of the country, please contact Mrs. Johannes for verification of return to school. We want to do our best to provide the most healthy environment that we can when the students return on January 4th. It will take us all working together!
Thank you and have a blessed holiday!
Reminder to parents/guardians:
If your student has been absent due to COVID, COVID symptoms, or sent home from school for symptoms please call to verify that your student may return to school PRIOR to sending them. If you have any questions call me at school or email me at kinlow@raccoonschool.org.
Thanks for your cooperation in keeping our school healthy, Nurse Inlow
This is a message for those who ride Mary and Rick's bus routes. Mary will be picking up kids on her route ten minutes earlier on Monday morning. Mary will then start Rick's route around 7:35, so please watch for the bus as times will not be as usual. We are sorry for this inconvenience, but we are short a bus driver.
Thank you,
Mrs. Johannes
Raccoon Families -
During our Thanksgiving break and when we return to school, we want to make sure everyone stays healthy. If your student(s) begins having COVID-like symptoms or is a close contact to a known or probable COVID positive individual, please communicate with me. My email address is kinlow@raccoonschool.org. I will be checking it periodically and will get back with you as soon as I can. Let's keep our school a safe and healthy place!
Thanks, Nurse Inlow
Jr. High Students - Please check your Math Google Classroom stream for an important message from Mrs. Alli regarding remote learning.
6th Grade - Please check your GC page for Homeroom, as Mrs. Alli has attached a Google Doc that includes a very detailed explanation of your schedule.
10/3/20
Raccoon Families and Staff:
A second positive case in one classroom has been confirmed. Since we have two confirmed cases in one classroom, the school has been directed by the Marion County Health Department that we will have to go remote, starting Monday October 5th. The students will be able to return to school on October 19th. Students should have taken everything home that they needed on Friday, in case this was to happen. Meals will be delivered to all homes on Monday by noon. If you would like to continue receiving meals during this remote learning time, please call the office on Monday at 532-7329 to be placed on the list.
Staff will be at school during this remote learning time and will be conducting classes remotely from their classrooms. We now have Wi-Fi access in our parking lot. QNS will be here Monday morning to make sure everything is working properly. Students will be able to access it using their student accounts.
We will continue to follow the advice of and cooperate with the Marion County Health Department as information comes to us. Please call the office if you have any additional questions.
Sincerely,
M. Johannes
Dear Parents & Guardians,
I wanted to let you know that at this time, we are continuing in-person learning. As you are aware, we only have to close school for two weeks if there are two positive cases in one classroom. At this time, we do not meet that criteria. We are waiting on test results from an individual and as a precaution, teachers sent home school items today. I will update you if there are any changes. Again, at this time, we will be in school on Monday.
Thank you!
Mrs. Johannes
Superintendent
With the weather getting colder, please send a jacket/hoodie with your child daily. Thanks, Nurse Inlow
So proud of all the RGS runners today at the New Horizon meet. Top 3 runners in each race received a medal! Way to go Raccoon Devils!
Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade midterms will be sent home today. Please sign and return to their teacher. Kindergarten does not need to return).
Tomorrow on 9/24 3rd-8th grade midterms will be posted online on Teacherease. Parents need to view their child's midterm and then respond to their teacher that you have seen it by way of email by Monday, September 28th. If you don't have email, please send a note to confirm that you saw the midterm. Thank You
Tomorrow (Wednesday 9/16 ) is picture day. Everyone will be photographed for the yearbook even if a student is not personally purchasing pictures. PLEASE SEND PICTURE ORDER FORMS TODAY!
All students that have already turned their order in or bring it today and give it to their teacher will receive a special treat. It is a very busy day & can be very hectic if students have to call their parents because they forgot their order form. Also you can order online as well. Have a great day! Checks are made to Inter-State Studio.
Thanks for helping us avoid the chaos tomorrow! Have a great day!
Good morning Raccoon parents/guardians. I wanted to let all of you know of a change in our guidelines regarding symptomatic students and their siblings. From here on out, if a student is sent home with COVID-19 symptoms, their siblings/household contacts will be sent home as well. All students from that household may return with one of the following: a Drs note (with an alternative diagnosis), a negative COVID test, or after 10 days from the date they are sent home. If you have any questions, please call the school and speak to me. Thanks - Nurse Kristin
Hi Raccoon families - I wanted to let you all know that we have 2 confirmed cases of strep throat. These students are being treated. Please talk to your students about the importance of hand washing. We will continue our efforts with extra cleaning and social distancing. As always we are doing our best to keep all of our Raccoon Families safe and healthy. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks - Nurse Inlow
Parents/guardians: Please have conversations with your students regarding symptoms and the importance of being honest. While we do not want to send students home, if they complain of symptoms, we must follow the guidelines. Please review the COVID guidelines attached. If you have any questions feel free to call me at school. Thanks - Nurse Inlow
September Cross Country Schedule.
If your son/daughter plans on participating in softball, baseball, or cross country, please make sure he/she has a current sports physical done before try-outs. Right now we are looking at try-outs to be anytime after July 22. We are still waiting on a decision from SIJHSAA to go forward with Fall Sports.
Please see attached for Snap benefit Info.
If you have not picked up your child’s belongings from school please come before 2:00 today. Thanks.
Raccoon Parade Pics.
Parade pics for Raccoon!
Reminder, there will be no school work for students on April 6th-10th. Teachers will be planning for upcoming weeks of remote learning. We will still deliver lunches as normal.
Check out Friday’s Parade Pics!
More Parade Pics from Tuesday
Pics from Tuesday’s Parade of Cars
Illinois has extended the stay at home order until at least April 30th. There are many “unknowns” for schools moving forward from that date. We will share information as we get it. What that means for us at Raccoon is this:
We will continue with remote learning through the end of the week (Friday, April 3rd). Students will have next week off. Teachers will be using next week as Remote Learning Planning Days. We will expect students to back to learning on Monday, April 13th. This a a day earlier than previously announced.
Students need to continue to check in with teachers regularly. If you have not been in contact with your child’s teacher you should do so very soon.
Work students have completed during Remote Learnkng Days will be credited to the students. It is important that all students attempt to complete work.
We will update parents weekly regarding change and new State guidance. We are now seeing COVID-19 move into our area so please take precautions over the next several months. If you avoid public contact it is better for everyone.
Mr. Renaud
Good morning! We will be leaving the school at 10:30 with the parade of cars. We will be following the bus routes and delivering lunches, some chrome books, and curriculum. If your child is in 1st, 3rd or 4th grade you will have multiple books delivered so please be watching. If you are not home we will leave work in mailboxes.
Please keep children from running up to the cars as we want to keep them as safe and healthy as possible. As a reminder, if you live on a dead end road or long driveway, you may choose to come up to the main road to wave to teachers and pick up packets. Hope to see lots of our little friends out!
Mr. Renaud
Good morning! The Raccoon staff wants to bring a little sunshine to the students tomorrow (Tuesday, March 31st) so be looking for the parade of cars passing by your house in the morning between 10:30 and 11:15. We hope to see many of our little faces we miss here at school.
Good morning. I have been waiting to give an update to you this week in hopes that we would have new guidance from the State Board of Education regarding additional closure days and how school work will look moving forward after spring break. Unfortunately, we do not have new information, but we are moving forward with a plan to serve our students with the best information available. Please understand, this is subject to change. Here’s what you need to know:
1. We will continue working on the original packets sent home by your child’s teacher through the end of the day on April 3rd. Remember, this work was designed to be review and will not hurt your child’s grades.
2. We will observe Spring Break from April 6-13. No work is expected, but you may be getting updates from your child’s teachers. We will continue to serve breakfast and lunch during the Spring Break.
3. We are planning for Governor Pritzker to close schools for additional weeks after Spring Break. The State Board has told us to begin to work with parents and students to introduce new curriculum. This is going to pose a challenge, but we will be working to get this done. In order to do this, students will need access to WiFi. Most homes have access. The Raccoon Board of Education is working to secure hot spots to provide WiFi for students who do not have access at home. A signed waiver will be required to obtain one from the school. Students without a device will be provided one by the school. Most students have a school email address. Please be checking this email address frequently for updates. You can also expect contact from your child’s teachers via other methods. You may be asked to learn how to use Google Classroom. We anticipate that the days following Spring Break will require students/parents to log into Teacher Ease to verify attendance. We also anticipate that school work will count toward a grade. More guidance on all of the above will be forthcoming. Any needed devices or curriculum will be delivered to homes on Tuesday’s or Friday’s using our regular bus routes.
4. We know that these weeks have been trying and stressful for parents. We are working to move more of the work load back to student-teacher interaction. If you will spend the necessary time helping your child get set up and organized it will pay off in the long term for you at home by making them less dependent on your help.
5. Finally, thank you for your continued efforts and patience. We appreciate our Raccoon Community and miss all of our kids.
M. Renaud
AR -
After talking with many parents and Mr. Renaud, I have lifted the time restrictions for taking an AR test. RGS students will be able to test whenever it is convenient for their families. Thanks for all you are doing to help keep learning happening! Mrs. Register
Starting tomorrow Monday, March 23rd—please post your picture on the Raccoon PTO Facebook page. Let’s stay connected 💙
Parents: I have learned of some feee internet opportunities from AT&T, Spectrum, and Comcast. You can learn more by visiting: www.isbe.net/keeplearning
Help from AT&T
Accelerated Reading - Beginning today students will be able to take AR tests from home between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM. They will need to use the following link to access Renaissance. (Home Connect will not work.) Open M-F only. https://hosted227.renlearn.com/187568
Miles of Smiles was supposed to be back March 25th for restorative care (x-rays, fillings, extractions, etc.). Due to the circumstances, we had to reschedule. They will now be back April 22. If your child received a yellow packet and you would like for them to have their dental work done at school, please return the packet to me when we resume school. Thanks, Nurse Inlow
If your student takes medication at school and you will need some of the school's inventory to get through the next two weeks at home, please pick up their medication today. Thanks - Nurse Inlow
Raccoon School will dismiss at 11:30 on Monday, March 16th.
Raccoon Students will be bringing home a VERY IMPORTANT letter today that all parents need to read in regards to the Coronavirus.
Please read the attached preventative information provided by the CDC regarding the Coronavirus (Covid-19)
Evan sporting his “Spelling Bee Legend” shirt, as he is our three-time reigning Spelling Bee Champ! 🐝
So proud of our very own Kathara Williams for being chosen for volleyball OBC All Conference and Lauryn Phillips for honorable mention. Congratulations girls! Well deserved!
Congratulations to our Lady Devil volleyball team on winning 3rd place in the OBC tournament.
More 3-5 reward party
3-5 grades enjoyed skating reward party
Information from the CDC about the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Food Drive coming soon! March 12-19. Help us to help others and watch our “Giving Tree” grow! Flyer coming home in Monday folders.
Fifth Annual RGS Spelling Bee Winners:
Evan Crawford, First Place
Payton Nix, Second Place
Great Job, Boys!!!
We have 2 confirmed cases of chickenpox, one in 4th grade and one in Pre-K. Please do not panic!
Frequently Asked Questions:
If my child has been vaccinated can they still get chickenpox? Yes, but less likely and usually a more mild case.
What are the signs and symptoms? Itchy rash of blisters, fever, headache, feeling tired.
Can chickenpox be serious? Not usually, but can be for babies, pregnant women and people with weakened immune systems.
How does chickenpox spread? The virus is spread by the infected person breathing, coughing, sneezing or touching another individual who is susceptible to the infection.
What should I do if I suspect my child has chickenpox? KEEP THEM HOME and call your pediatrician.
Please call me at the school with any questions or concerns. Thanks, Nurse Inlow
Experimenting with solids and liquids by making Oobleck in 6th grade Science
Voter Information
With permission from the parent, I want to let everyone know that we have a suspected case of chicken pox in the 4th grade. Please take care to monitor your child. If you suspect that your child could have chickenpox, keep them home and notify your pediatrician. I have attached a newsletter with additional information. Please contact me at school with any questions. Again, this is just a POSSIBLE case. I just wanted to keep everyone in the loop. Thanks! Nurse Inlow
Come out and support your Lady Devils tonight for 8th grade night in their volleyball match up vs Trinity. C team starts at 4pm.
Great day of volleyball! 1st annual 7th grade Raccoon Tournament was a success. Thanks to all the teams who came out and participated! Selmaville came away with 1st place, Casey Middle School 2nd place and 3rd place went to Irvington/ North Walmac. Congrats Ladies. Also congrats to our All Tournament team and our MVP from Raccoon Averie Taylor.
Please Read
Board Member Vacancy Notice
Going above and beyond with cereal commercials!!
We are getting ready for the spelling bee!
Valentine's Dance 2020 Royal Court!
For students who participated - Wednesday and Thursday Miles of Smile came and all students saw the dentist, but due to time constraints there were some who didn't get to have their teeth cleaned and/or sealants done. Miles of Smiles will be back Tuesday February 25th to finish those students. If your child received a yellow packet, please fill it out and return to me ASAP. Miles of Smiles will be back Wednesday March 25th to do fillings, x-rays, etc. If your child received a red sheet, that means they need to be seen by a Dentist ASAP to have work completed that is too extensive to be done at the school. If you need help finding a dentist, please contact me. Thanks! Have a GREAT weekend!
National wear red day for heart disease prevention! Everyone wore red, discused heart health and prevention, along with trying a few heart healthy foods! Yogurt, blueberries, hummus, green peppers, and roasted chickpeas were on the menu. What a great day! We will be continuing heart health through February.
With a long weekend ahead this is a perfect time to help prevent the spread of germs!
Miles of Smiles tomorrow and Thursday!!
Letter from Superintendent
Wear Red Day was a success. We had 188 students wear red in support of Heart Disease Awareness. Centralia Sentinel came and took pictures for the paper tomorrow. Thanks for everyone’s participation!
3 Actions to Fight the Flu!!
STATE Bound Tshirts will be an Online order only!! No paper order forms are available. Here is the link to order,
https://raccoonreg2020.itemorder.com/sale.
Wednesday is the deadline in order for them to be ready for Saturday!
Regional Champs 2020
Jr. High took their 2nd quarter reward trip today to Hidden Valley for skiing. We had so much fun! Congrats on earning it!
Kindergarten celebrated the 100th Day of School with many fun activities! We are 100 days smarter!
Influenza A and B are still making its way around the community. If your student is running a fever, has any respiratory symptoms or is not feeling well, please keep them home. If symptoms continue, please take them to the clinic. If they test positive for influenza please call the school and alert the me as they will need to be out of school for a while - even after symptoms have stopped. Please call the school and ask for me if you have any questions. Thanks - Nurse Inlow
Tomorrow is the last day for CRUSH orders! Send your RGS valentine a CRUSH!
Wear Red Day - Next Friday, February 7th for American Heart Awareness!
3 & 4 Team Quest
Students had a blast at Team Quest on Thursday. One team will be competing again in April.
Kindergarten is making our own SNOW this week!
4th grade Cornhole
We have had many students with vomiting, fevers, sore throats, etc. If your student has been running a fever, thrown up, or does not feel well enough to attend school, please keep your student home. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you! - Nurse Inlow
PTO meeting tonight at 6pm!
So proud of the Pee Wee cheerleaders! They placed third in this weekend’s competition at Kell!!
Raccoon will be dismissing at noon today due to the increment weather that is in the forecast for our area today.
Jr. High Valentine's Dance is coming up fast! Tickets go on sale Feb 3-7 for $5. Tickets will be $6 at the door the night of the dance.
Kindergarten-3rd working on volleying and striking! Everyone loves balloons!!
Cornhole & Volleyball Units in full swing!
5th Grade team won the Selmaville Tournament today. Good job boys and Coach!
If you want your child to participate in Miles of Smiles, please have the form turned into me by Friday, as I will have to mail everything off to them soon. Please call the school if you need another form sent home or want to double check that your child is on my list. Thanks!
Winners of the Safety Calendar Contest!
Doors will open at 6:00 this evening for the annual Christmas Program. Students should go to their classrooms no sooner than 6:15. Please be careful in the school parking lot, as there are still patches of ice. We hope to see you all here tonight!
Reminder: UGLY SWEATER CONTEST is tomorrow, Friday, December 20th! Wear your ugly sweaters to win a prize! This is for ALL grade levels.
Reminder for any 5th-8th grade girl who would like to play volleyball:
Open Gyms: Saturday 12/21 10am-noon
Friday 12/27 4-6pm
Saturday 12/28 10am-noon
Tryouts: Monday 1/6 4:30-6pm
Tuesday 1/7 3-4:30pm
Check out the 5th Grade Champs!!
Updates:
Annual Christmas program will now be held on Thursday, December 19th at 6:30.
December board meeting will be held on Thursday, December 19th at 5:00
Raccoon will not be in session tomorrow, December 17th due to inclement weather. The Christmas program will be rescheduled for later in the week. We will send another update regarding the date/time. Mr. Renaud
All BETA CLUB bell ringing for the Salvation Army is cancelled for this week.
There will be no school on Monday, December 16th due to hazardous road conditions.
Cardinal Calendars are in!! Your student should have them today! Thanks so much for selling...every calendar helps PTO so much!!
RGS students have a chance to win a prize by wearing the ugliest sweater!!
Raccoon is an exciting place with Christmas just around the corner. Look at some of the doors around the building!
Raccoon is an exciting place with Christmas just around the corner. Look at some of the doors around the building!
Raccoon is an exciting place with Christmas just around the corner. Look at some of the doors around the building!
Raccoon is an exciting place with Christmas just around the corner. Look at some of the doors around the building!
Santa’s Cottage is next week!! Your student will be shopping on Tuesday, December 10th. Please send in his/her money and the list of 5 people they are shopping for. All students will also get a picture with Santa on Tuesday!
Here is the OBC bracket for the Tournament next week. I will send paper copies home with the boys today.
6th Grade Candy Cane Science Experiment
We have had many student sent home with illness. Please make sure you keep your child home if they are sick. I have attached our school policy on illness. Please read!
Volleyball open gym dates: December 21st 10am-noon, December 27th 4-6pm, December 28th 10am-noon. Tryouts: January 6th 4:30-6pm, January 7th 3-4:30pm.
7th Grade dissecting earthworms in Mrs. Mayer’s science class
Kindergarten has been learning to use our new Clear Touch board! Pretty cool stuff!
Starting a Badminton unit! Little underhand serving today!
Showing some love for our second grade teacher, Mrs. Adams. We all love you! Please join us tonight as Selmaville and Raccoon come together to support a good cause in our PINK OUT game!!
Picture retakes and sports/activity pictures are tomorrow, Tuesday, Nov. 19th. Please have students bring all uniforms, sports equipment, instruments, and order forms.
Raccoon School cares—thinking and praying for the families, Vandalia school system, and community ❤️
Snowball!!! What a perfect game to play after all of the snow this week and a snow day!!! ❄️ ⛄️ ❄️
Attention 7th & 8th graders! Tomorrow is the day we travel to the Salem Theater for the SCHS play! Don’t forget your permission slips and dress warm! We will be out of the building from 8:20 until 11:30ish.
Wednesday is World Kindness Day. Let’s show our support by wearing our favorite cardigans and tennis shoes, just like Mr. Rogers would do!
Raccoon will not be in session on Tuesday, November 12th due to hazardous road conditions.
Karaoke fun!!
Karaoke fun!!!
Cardinal calendar forms and money are due on Friday, November 8th!! Please send them in!!
Girls Basketball fan wear is availble for online ordering only. Please see the link below. The deadline is Nov. 7th.
https://raccoon-lady-devils-fan-wear-2019.itemorder.com/
Please call the school office at 532-7329 if you have not scheduled your teacher/parent conference yet. On Monday 11/4 school will dismiss at 2:00 and conferences will begin at 3:00 - 8:00 There will be no school for students on Tuesday 11/5 conferences will be 8:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m.
RGS Bookfair is next week, November 4th through 8th. The Bookfair will be open during Parent Teacher Conferences on Monday night and on Tuesday morning. On Wed.,Thurs, & Fri., the kids will be able to shop during school hours with their class.It will be located in the library.
Important memo for parents regarding student drop off and pick up procedures, student attendance, and making transportation changes.
RGS PTO wants to give a huge thanks to Modern Woodmen and Carrie Huggins, mom of current student Carson Huggins and former students Julian, Presten, and Taylor Huggins for their very generous donations to our upcoming Fall Fest!! They donated chips, tea, cheese, paper products, and hamburger. This donation will help cut our costs and allow us to have more money for our students!! We appreciate it so!! ❤️
Red Ribbon Week Dress-Up Days
Bounce house FUN for meeting Accelerated Reading & Math goals!
Raccoon teachers and students wore red on Monday to kick off Red Ribbon Week. All students were treated to Dum Dum suckers.
PTO NEWS...note coming home today!!
Join Us on November 19th to show our support for Mrs Adams! Order forms are going home today!
No School tomorrow Friday- October 25th Teacher Institute
On Monday, November 4th we will have a 2:00 dismissal and Teacher/Parent Conferences will begin at 3:00 and end at 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 5th No School for students. Teacher/Parent conf. 8:00 am - Noon
Please call the school office to make your appointment.
#teamAshlee
Please show your support for Mrs. Adams in her battle with breast cancer.
T-shirt order forms are coming home today. They are due on November 18.
The t-shirt will also rock the logo #teamAshlee on the sleeve.
The 8th Grade has adopted a dairy cow! Meet Sha-Tae-Tae!
Don’t forget tonight is our annual trunk or treat at 5:00. This event is for our students and their siblings. Admission is one bag of candy per child.
A lot of fun adding math into PE today! We played War with cards and Yahtzee Relay that integrated number recognition, adding, least/greatest, counting, along with cardiovascular exercise and teamwork!
There will be a second order for Raccoon Spirit Wear online only. Here is the online link to order.
https://raccoon-grade-school-spirit-wear-2019.itemorder.com/sale
Feeder School Shootout!
2019 STATE Cross Country All STATE finishers. 24th and 49th place finishers!
Fourth grade designed and tested solar ovens this week.
Check out some ways to help improve your families health!
Trunk or Treat is coming up soon! There will be fun for the whole family. We hope to see you all on Tuesday, October 22nd at 5:00.
Reminder we have a 2:00 dismissal today.
STATE Cross Country information
Come to meet our Boys and Girls basketball teams and the cheerleaders. It will be a fun night for everyone
Rock, Paper, Scissors Hoop Hop
Rock, Paper, Scissors Hoop Hop
I love that they took a game from the gym and used the new equipment to play rock, paper, scissors hop outside!
Mr. Adam Purcell visited the Kindergarten and Early Childhood classes on Tuesday. Thanks to Mr. Adam for helping us learn all about fire safety!
The kindergarten class watched caterpillars grow and turn into butterflies last month. On Tuesday we released our butterflies after the kids each got a butterfly kiss!
The kindergarten class had a wonderful time at Marlow's Pumpkin Patch last Friday. Thanks to the P.T.O. for a wonderful day!
Cross Country STATE shirts.
Below you will find the link for the State shirts and sweatshirts.The date for pre-orders is October 13.
https://sijhsaasclassxc19.itemorder.com/sale
Eek! Boo! You better run! Third grade is SPOOKY fun!!
Get caught up in a good book!
Congratulations to September Students of the month
There will be a mandatory parent meeting tomorrow October 4th at 5:45 for girls and boys basketball. We will meet in the cafeteria. Please make sure there is a parent/guardian present for this meeting.
Fitnessgram Testing
Small parachute teamwork! Learning how to listen to our team to shoot the ball out of the chute and then catch it!
Parachute! Best Days Ever!
First grade adopted reading buddies today!
Raccoon Boys Basketball try-outs are on Thursday, September 26th and Friday, September 27th from 6-8. Must be present both days and have a current sports physical.
Raccoon Girls Basketball try-outs are on Friday, September 27th and Monday, September 30th from 4:30-6:00. Must be present both days and have a current sports physical.
More of the fifth grade car competition in science.
Fifth grade participated in the annual car competition in science. The kids enjoyed this fun learning experience.
Fun with chalk!
Fall Fest CHANGES date from 10-4-19 to 11-1-19; 6:00-8:00pm.
2019-2020 RGS Student Council members. Congrats to all who made it.
Sports Booster Meeting will be at 6pm tomorrow night, September 17th. Everyone is welcome to come that wants to be involved.
Boys Basketball open gym will be on Monday, September 16th and Friday, September 20th from 6-7:30. This is for all boys who are interested in trying out for Jr. High Basketball. Your child must have a current sports physical in order to participate.
More pics of Grandparents’ Day 2019.
Grandparents Day 2019. What a great turn out! We have the best grandparents!
Reminder: today is an 11:30 dismissal day at Raccoon School. Have a great weekend!
2019-2020 Raccoon Cheer
Thursday, September 12th is the first practice for 5th-8th grade students who are interested in cheering. A mandatory parent meeting will be at 4:45. Practice will be from 4:45-6pm.
Proud of all the kids today!
XC tshirt orders due Monday, September 9th.
https://raccoon-grade-school-spirit-wear-2019.itemorder.com/
Spirit Wear is on sale now through Friday, September 13, 2019. Order online or using the order form being sent home with your student. Show your school P.R.I.D.E.
2nd, 3rd, 4th grades first book give away!
RGS students come together once again to raise money during Shrine Week!!!
Raccoon Baseball T-shirt/Hoodie/Long-sleeve/Hats order form is due August 25th. For more information visit:
https://raccoonbaseball.itemorder.com or pick up an order form at the main office. Please make checks to Raccoon School.
More first day fun!
First Day Of School! Everyone is excited to be back!
RGS Open House is tonight from 6:00-6:45. Parents should go straight to classrooms. Early Childhood, K, 1st, and 2nd graders should bring their school supplies tonight. Welcome Back RGS!
Raccoon Cross Country practice will start on Monday, August 19th from 3:00 to 4:30. All 4th-8th grade students who are interested must have a current sports physical on file at school before Monday.
Congratulations to our February Students of the Month! May all of our students to aspire to show the qualities that will award them the recognition of "Student of the Month!"
Congratulations to our January Students of the Month. Your ambition, perseverance and hard work has been noticed by your teachers and staff at RGS. We are proud of you!
We are proud of our Raccoon Blue Devils basketball team as they had a great season, but were defeated Saturday at Rend Lake. Great sportsmanship was displayed even as we ended our season. They fought until the end and everyone was cheering them on. Great season RGS!
