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It’s great to be young and a Comet!
Oakwood High School April 3, 2020
Comet Courier
Volume VII, Issue 17
Covid-19 puts OHS on Remote Learning
Remote Learning is the Illinois
State Board of Education’s tool to
replace face-to-face learning due to
Covid-19.
We will be back in the buildings
as soon as it is safe (at least April
30), but in the meantime, students
will be learning remotely.
The teachers spent the past week
reaching out to students and preparing
their Remote Learning plans.
Beginning on April 6, OHS will put
the Remote Learning plans in place.
Students should stay in contact
with their teachers through email.
If they are unable to do that, they
can call the school to set up other
arrangements.
Here are some answers to some
frequently asked questions:
SAT, Illinois Science Assessment
-- All state assessments have been
suspended for Spring 2020. ISBE
is working with the College Board
on developing options to allow 11th
grade students to take the SAT in the
fall.
School Calendar -- All Remote
Learning days will count as attendance
days and will not have to be
made up.
Nutrition/Meals -- The school
district will continue to provide
meals during the stay at home order.
For more information, read the story
in this issue.
Behind the Wheel -- The 6-hour
behind the wheel portion of driver’s
education programs must be
suspended for the duration of the
mandatory suspension of in-person
instruction.
Technology -- Students can request
a loan for a Chromebook by
filling out a request form. You can
find the form on the school website.
Graduation/Prom/Etc. -- OHS
hopes to get as many of these traditional
events as possible. This will
be impacted by how soon we are
able to return to school.
Stay safe and stay tuned!

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Peace named Comet of the Month
Denius honored for Determination; Wells is top athlete
The OHS Student Recognition
Committee has
chosen Abby Peace to be
the April Student of the
Month.
Peace is an honor roll
student, member of National
Honor Society and
a member of Student
Council.
Peace has organized the
(twice-postponed) Blood
Drive and was involved in
the WinterFest games.
Junior Aaliyah Denius
is the winner of the Character
Trait Award for Determination.
Denius is on the High
Honor roll and a member
Abby
Peace
Aaliyah
Denius
Fritz earns April staff member of the month
Mrs. Darla Fritz has been chosen
as the April Staff Member of
the Month.
Fritz has been the Transporation
Director of the Oakwood
School District for eight years.
In that time, Fritz has become
known for transportation safety
and the care of the district’s children.
“Darla has put a lot of time
and energy into establishing a
solid track record of bus safety,”
said OHS Principal Tim Lee.
“She has been recognized for her
of National Honor Society.
She is also a threesport
athlete competing in
volleyball, basketball, and
track and field.
Senior Aubrey Wells
was named the April Athlete
of the Month.
Aubrey
Wells
Wells is a member of
the basketball, softball,
and cross country teams.
efforts.”
Fritz has been presented and
spoken at various transportation
conferences and has appeared on
local media as a transportation
safety guru.
Fritz will be retiring from the
district on April 30. She is the
mother of two -- Sara, and senior
Wyatt Dicken.
Mrs. Fritz poses with the honorary
‘O’ after being named April
Staff Member of the Month.
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Counseling calendar
Pre-Registration:
I am still hoping to meet with each student to discuss
class requests for next school year. If I have not already met
with you, keep checking emails. We might be able to “meet”
through email, phone call or maybe even video conference.
DACC Registration:
DACC has cancelled their Discover DACC Days for seniors.
I will pass along registration information as soon as I can.
Scholarships:
There are still scholarship opportunities out there for seniors.
Here is a list of scholarships due in April. Keep checking the
website for more information.
-- Vermilion County HS Principals’ Assoc. Scholarship
-- Red Mask Players--Jean Lewis Scholarship
-- OSF HealthCare Scholarship
-- Illinois Society of Professional Engineers
-- AMBUCS - Lori Lyons Special Educ. Scholarship
-- Cameron Cunningham Foundation Scholarship
-- Christie Foundation Scholarship
-- Fithian Women’s Club Scholarship
-- Landmark Credit Union – Kimberly M. Hagan Memorial
Scholarship
-- Education Personnel Federal Credit Union - Shick Hebermehl
Memorial Scholarship
-- Vermilion County Bar Association
-- Golden Apple Scholars of IL Program
-- Brenda Ludwig Scholarship
-- Joe Lewis - Cup o’ Joe Memorial Scholarship
-- Phyllis Parks Scholarship
-- Margaret Ward Scholarship
-- Vermilion County Retired Teachers Scholarship
-- Business Women of Vermilion County Scholarship
-- Ashley Nicole Wilson Memorial Scholarship
-- Danville Industrial Painting Inc. Scholarship
-- Ill. Hospital Research and Educ. Found. Scholarship
-- Life Savings Scholarship
-- OHS - Floyd M. Nieman Scholarship
-- OHS - Student Council Scholarship
-- Oakwood Men’s Club Scholarship
-- Sage Crawford Memorial Scholarship
-- Paul Brumaghim Memorial Scholarship
-- Pettice Family Scholarship
District will
continue to
provide food
The Oakwood School District will continue
to provide food for all students during
the stay-at-home order.
To order the food, go to the Oakwood
School website (oakwood76.org) and click
on the link for Food Service Distribution.
When you open the link, you will see the
details that are needed to order the food.
The site will also tell you the delivery times
and the delivery locations.
To continue receiving the food, you must
sign in each time.
The health and wellness of its students is
a priority for the Oakwood School District.
If any student has concerns or questions
about this opportunity, they can contact Tim
Lee (leet@oakwood76.org).
Call the school if you have a question -- 217-354-2358

OAKWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
Remote Learning -- Frequently Asked Questions
For access to the full Oakwood School District Remote Learning Guidebook go to the school
website.
How do I get books/materials/technology from the school? Students can pick up any
materials from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Mon., April 6 in the cafeteria.
What if I need to get something out of my locker? Students will be able to get into their
locker from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Mon., April 6.
What if I need a technology device to access remote learning? Students may request a
Chromebook to be used during the Remote Learning period. The device must be returned in the
same condition at the end of the remote learning period. Students should only request a device if
they have no other access. They will need to fill out an agreement form and will be responsible for all
damages. Here is the link for the Chromebook request form:
https://forms.gle/g891da7nAeJB5LWE8
When does remote learning start? Remote learning will begin on April 6. Attendance will be
taken each day through TeacherEase and via teacher log. Students should reach out to their
teachers if they have not received communication from the teacher.
How will attendance be taken? Students can sign up that they are in attendance on Teacher
Ease at www.teacherease.com . They should sign into their accounts and a message will pop up
for them to check in. After they have checked in, they will be presented with a clear message
indicating they are in attendance. Teachers should also track conversations and other
communications with students and log their attendance.
How will grades be determined? Remote learning will be different. We should approach this
as an opportunity for a different style of learning . The focus of the schoolwork should be on
learning and not compliance. Remote learning should not have an adverse impact on student
grades. Grades for the 4th quarter will be reported on a pass/incomplete basis. Semester
grades will be determined by averaging the 3rd and 4th quarter.
It is the recommendation of the administration that students strive to complete all
assignments to ensure progress is made during remote learning.
What if my student has an IEP? IEPs will remain in place and should direct students’ remote
learning. Meetings will still be held as scheduled although they will occur remotely.
When will my teacher be available if I have questions? Teachers will be available from 8
a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday. You can contact the teacher through email.
Administrators will be available from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.