HAVANA CUSD #126
Dear Havana #126 employees, students, and families,
I write to ask for your patience and understanding as our district navigates the latest changes to the COVID-19 guidance and rules for Illinois schools.
On Friday night a Sangamon County judge ruled on a lawsuit filed on behalf of students, parents and employees against ISBE, IDPH, and 146 school districts across the state that challenged state-mandated COVID-19 mitigations.
We have been reviewing all the information in the judge’s decision and been in contact with school district attorneys to better understand how the ruling may apply to those of us not involved in the law. The ruling and temporary restraining order issued only applies to the parties named in the lawsuit. The judge denied a motion to have her decision applied to all students, staff and employees state wide earlier in the proceedings.
The Attorney General’s office has filed a motion to stay (pause) the decision which could be ruled on in the next couple of days. They also filed a motion to appeal the decision in the appellate courts. This appellate court decision will either uphold or overturn the circuit court decision. An appellate court decision will establish precedent and most likely apply to all schools statewide. The appellate court will rule by February 17th.
We would very much appreciate your patience for just a little bit longer. Although this ruling doesn’t apply to our district directly, it has opened the door to possible changes coming very soon to all Illinois Schools.
Thank you for your continued support of our students, teachers, and staff. While it has been a challenging 2 years, we will continue to push forward together.
Sincerely,
Superintendent Plater
Havana #126 Schools will be cancelled tomorrow, Wednesday Feb. 2nd
STEM challenge in 2nd grade - build the tallest tower!
Jump Rope for Heart money is due by Thurs.,
March 21st.
Havana schools will dismiss early for an SIP day tomorrow, December 14. New Central dismissal - 11:55, HS 12:00 noon, JH - 12:05
5 Essentials Parent Survey: This is your opportunity to reflect on how we are doing.
https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/
Tonight's Fall Family Festival will be at New Central Elementary! Come enjoy Bounce Houses, Games, Hot Dogs, Popcorn, and every child gets a FREE full size pumpkin! 5:00-6:30 tonight at New Central!
Int'l. Talk Like a Pirate Day provided a great learning opportunity for students in Ms. Barrett's 4th grade class. Students rec'd a pirate name & wrote a story about their pirate character. The focus of each story was to develop strong character traits using adj. like scalawag.
Mrs. Yetter's class listens to a story about soybeans read by Mrs. Gathman from the Farm Bureau.
Mrs. Southwood's class shows off their Easter egg bounty.
Mrs. Showalter's class is ready to hunt some Easter eggs!
Mrs. Emmons' class playing Bingo at the Spring party!
St. Patrick's Day Centers in 2nd Grade
Fractions in First with Mrs. Yetter's Class!
Fun with Science in Mrs. Southwood's 1st Grade Class
Elegant Day in Kindergarten
Students in Mr. Duewer's room love studying US regions. Especially when food is involved. The Southwest is known for their tacos and empanadas!
Students in Mrs. Southwood's class celebrated Dr. Suess' Birthday by listening to Green Eggs and Ham as well as eating green eggs and ham.
Students in Mrs. Southwood's class using paper clips and cubes to measure their feet.
Hat Day!
