REGIONAL OFFICE OF EDUCATION 9

Please take a couple of minutes to watch the following video for World Kindness Day 2020 - Kindness: The World We Make - Inspire Kindness - https://vimeo.com/367295122

Wednesday, October 14th is National Stop Bullying Day. On Block It Out Day, STOMP out Bullying is encouraging everyone who is being bullied, trolled, or mistreated online to block out their bully on social media and to encourage and empower friends to do the same. #BlockItOutDay

Our office will be closed Monday, October 12, 2020.

This year has been a challenging year for many as our day to day circumstances have changed greatly as a result of the pandemic. This year the goal of World Mental Health day is increased investment in mental health.

Celebrate National Principals Month with me this October! Check out www.principalsmonth.org for activity ideas. #ThankAPrincipal

#HappyTeachersDay to all teachers in ROE#9 schools.

Wednesday, October 7, 2020 is Walk & Bike to School Day. http://www.walkbiketoschool.org/

International Shake Out Day is Oct. 15, 2020. For information on how to participate and for Shake Out Resources please visit https://www.shakeout.org/

Just a reminder, our office hours are 8:00 - 4:30. We are open to the public by appointment only. Please call 217-893-3219 or email to schedule your appointment. Be advised that you will need to take your temperature upon arrival. If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms or have a fever of 100.4 or higher you will not be admitted to the building and you will need to reschedule your appointment. Visitors will be required to wear a mask and maintain 6-foot social distancing guidelines. We appreciate your understanding.

Our office is closed today in observance of Labor Day. We will open tomorrow at 8 am.

More kids than ever need glasses for refractive errors. Learn about the different kinds: http://bit.ly/1SJVGgM #ChildrensEyeHealthMonth #screenings #eyeexams #eyehealth #vision

August is National Immunization Awareness Month. To see the recommended immunizations for children from birth through 6 years old please visit https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/parents/downloads/parent-ver-sch-0-6yrs.pdf

On Friday, August 7, 2020 our office will be open from 8:00 AM - Noon.

Guidance from ISBE for return to school for Special Education students. https://www.isbe.net/Documents/SpEd-FAQ-Return-to-InPerson-Instruction-2020630.pdf

Our office will be closed tomorrow, Friday, June 3, 2020.

Please note that we will be requiring visitors to check their temperature prior to entering the building. Those experiencing COVID-19 symptoms or those with a temperature of 100.4 or higher will not be admitted. Information is here - https://www.roe9.org/article/253971?org=roe-9

As we begin to open up our office to the public by appointment only. Please note that visitors will be required to wear a mask. Updated office information can be found here: https://www.roe9.org/article/253971?org=roe-9

Our office will be closed, Monday, May 25, 2020 in observance of Memorial Day.

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms in the ROE 9 region. Have a great day.

Thank you to all the teachers in ROE 9! You are the best!!