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Learning Update Center
Your Source for the Latest Information on D401 Instruction During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Superintendent of Schools | District 401
Updates & Announcements
Welcome to District 401's Learning Update Center!
This section of our website was previously titled "Fall Learning Plan," but we have renamed it to reflect the need to adjust our plans beyond the fall in response to COVID-19. New communications about our learning plans for the remainder of 2020-21 will be posted here.
At the end of each month we will move these updates and announcements to the archives located below. A second copy of all formal presentations to the Board of Education concerning our learning plans will also be available in a separate archive at the bottom of this page for easy reference.
December 2020
Parent University | Supporting Emotional Well-Being (6th-12th) | Posted Dec. 1, 2020
► Link to Recording of Dec. 1 Session (D401 Channel)
NOTE: Please scroll down or click here to see monthly archives since March 2020.
Information Organized by School
Click below for Remote Learning 2.0 announcements and information specific to your child's school. Major updates about EPHS fall sports are also located below.
► The John Mills "App" | Your One-Stop Location for Essential Back-to-School Info
► John Mills Computer & Supply Pickup Schedule
► John Mills Pre-K Back-to-School Town Hall Slide Presentation
► John Mills Pre-K Back-to-School Town Hall Recording
► John Mills K-5 Back-to-School Town Hall Slide Presentation
► John Mills K-5 Back-to-School Town Hall Recording
► Elmwood Remote Learning Schedules for Grades K-5 (All Schedules)
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Grade K Schedule
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Grade 1 Schedule
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Grade 2 Schedule
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Grade 3 Schedule
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Grade 4 Schedule
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Grade 5 Schedule
► Elmwood Fall Supply Pick-Up Schedule
► Elmwood K-5 Back-to-School Town Hall Slide Presentation
► Elmwood Back-to-School Town Hall Recordings (Ms. Hagins' YouTube Channel)
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Grade K-1 Back-to-School Town Hall Recording
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Grade 2-5 Back-to-School Town Hall Recording
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Polish Language Back-to-School Town Hall Recording
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Spanish Language Back-to-School Town Hall Recording
► Elmwood Welcome Letter for Kindergarten Families (Includes Supply List)
► Elmwood Welcome Letter for Grade 1 Families (Includes Supply List)
► Elmwood Welcome Letter for Grade 2-5 Families (Includes Supply List)
Learning Updates Since March 2020
Parent University Tiny Tech Session on Report Cards | Posted Nov. 24, 2020
► Link to Recording of Nov. 24 Session (D401 YouTube Channel)
Letter from Dr. Gauthier on Updated Hybrid Information | Posted Nov. 19, 2020
► Link to Dr. Gauthier's Letter to Stakeholders (PDF)
► Link to Dr. Gauthier's Letter to Stakeholders (Web version for Google Translation)
District 401 Learning Update (with Learning Survey Results) | Posted Nov. 18, 2020
► Link to Presentation Given to Board of Education on Nov. 18, 2020 (PDF)
Letter from Dr. Gauthier on Updated IDPH Guidance | Posted Nov. 13, 2020
► Link to Dr. Gauthier's Letter to Stakeholders (PDF)
► Link to Dr. Gauthier's Letter to Stakeholders (Web version for Google Translation)
Parent University Tiny Tech Session on Digital Citizenship | Posted Nov. 10, 2020
► Link to Recording of Nov. 10 Session (D401 YouTube Channel)
District 401 Learning Update | Posted Nov. 4, 2020
► Link to Presentation Given to Board of Education on Nov. 4, 2020 (PDF)
EPHS Athletics Update | Return to Play for Winter Cheer & Dance | Posted Nov. 4, 2020
► Link to Presentation Given to Board of Education on Nov. 4, 2020 (PDF)
Results of October Remote Learning 2.0 Surveys | Posted Oct. 30, 2020
► Link to Student Survey Results (PDF; 638 students in grades 4-12 responded)
► Link to Family Survey Results (PDF; 565 families responded)
Letter from Dr. Gauthier on District 401's Hybrid & Remote Survey | Posted Oct. 28, 2020
► Link to Dr. Gauthier's Letter to Stakeholders (PDF)
► Link to Dr. Gauthier's Letter to Stakeholders (Web version for Google Translation)
Presentation Slides from Hybrid Learning Virtual Town Hall | Posted Oct. 28, 2020
► Link to Town Hall Presentation (PDF)
Parent University Tiny Tech Session on GoGuardian Parent | Posted Oct. 28, 2020
► Link to Recording of Oct. 28 Session (D401 YouTube Channel)
Hybrid Return-to-School Survey in English, Polish & Spanish | Posted Oct. 28, 2020
► Survey in English (Google Form)
► Survey in Polish (Google Form)
► Survey in Spanish (Google Form)
Virtual Town Hall on District 401's Hybrid Learning Plan | Posted Oct. 27, 2020
► Link to Recording of Virtual Town Hall (D401 YouTube Channel)
Letter from Dr. Gauthier on District 401's Hybrid Learning Plan | Posted Oct. 23, 2020
► Link to Dr. Gauthier's Letter to Stakeholders (PDF)
► Link to Dr. Gauthier's Letter to Stakeholders (Web version for Google Translation)
Cleaning & Safety Measures for Return to In-Person Learning | Posted Oct. 22, 2020
► Link to Video (D401 YouTube Channel)
Hybrid Learning Plan Discussion | Posted Oct. 22, 2020
► Link to Presentation Given to Board on Education on Oct. 21, 2020 (PDF)
Information Presented to Parents About Erin's Law | Posted Oct. 15, 2020
► Link to Erin's Law Family Information Night Presentation (PDF)
Parent University Tiny Tech Session on Standards-Based Grading | Posted Oct. 13, 2020
► Link to Recording of Oct. 13 Session (D401 YouTube Channel)
Letter from Dr. Gauthier on District 401's "Steps to Return" | Posted Oct. 8, 2020
► Link to Dr. Gauthier's Letter to Stakeholders (PDF)
► Link to Dr. Gauthier's Letter to Stakeholders (Web version for Google Translation)
Update on Fall Learning Plan | "STEPS TO RETURN" | Posted Oct. 8, 2020
► Link to Presentation Given to Board of Education on Oct. 7, 2020 (PDF)
Update on EPHS Tiger Athletics | "RETURN TO PLAY PLAN" | Posted Oct. 8, 2020
► Link to Presentation Given to Board of Education on Oct. 7, 2020 (PDF)
Announcement of Information Session on Erin's Law | Posted Oct. 2, 2020
► Link to Watch Virtual Information Session (D401 YouTube Channel)
► Link to Principal's Letter | John Mills Elementary School (PDF in English)
► Link to Principal's Letter | John Mills Elementary School (PDF in Polish)
► Link to Principal's Letter | John Mills Elementary School (PDF in Spanish)
► Link to Principal's Letter | Elmwood Elementary School (PDF in English)
► Link to Principal's Letter | Elmwood Elementary School (PDF in Polish)
► Link to Principal's Letter | Elmwood Elementary School (PDF in Spanish)
► Link to Principal's Letter | Elm Middle School (PDF in English)
► Link to Principal's Letter | Elmwood Park High School (PDF in English)
Results of September Remote Learning 2.0 Surveys | Posted Sept. 28, 2020
► Link to Student Survey Results (PDF; 260 students in grades 4-12 responded)
► Link to Parent Survey Results (PDF; 698 stakeholders responded)
Update on Fall Learning Plan | Posted Sept. 25, 2020
► Link to Presentation Given to Board of Education on Sept. 16, 2020 (PDF)
Watch or Rewatch Our Second Session of Tiny Tech Bytes | Posted Sept. 22, 2020
► Link to Recording of Sept. 22 Tiny Tech Bytes Session (D401 YouTube Channel)
Watch or Rewatch Our First Session of Tiny Tech Bytes | Posted Sept. 8, 2020
► Link to Recording of Sept. 8 Tiny Tech Bytes Session (D401 YouTube Channel)
Dr. Gauthier on Meal Pick-Ups & Remote Learning Planning Days | Posted Sept. 4, 2020
► Link to Dr. Gauthier's Letter to Stakeholders (PDF)
► Link to Dr. Gauthier's Letter to Stakeholders (Web version for Google Translation)
Revised Times for Daily Walk-Up Tech Support | Posted Sept. 4, 2020
► Link to Flyer with Revised Schedule (PDF)
Free Meal Pick-Ups for Everyone 18 and Under | Posted Sept. 4, 2020
► Link to Aramark Flyer Describing the Program (PDF)
Need More Tech Help? Check Out Tiny Tech Bytes Later This Month | Posted Sept. 4, 2020
► Link to Flyer Announcing Sept. 8 and Sept. 22 YouTube Live Events (PDF)
Watch or Rewatch Our First Sessions of Parent University | Posted Sept. 1, 2020
► Link to Recording of Aug. 31 Parent University Session (D401 YouTube Channel)
► Link to Recording of Aug. 28 Parent University Session (D401 YouTube Channel)
Letter from Dr. Gauthier Updating Stakeholders on Start of School | Posted Aug. 28, 2020
► Link to Dr. Gauthier's Letter (PDF)
► Link to Dr. Gauthier's Letter (Web version for Google Translation)
Announcement of Parent University — Learn About the Technology Your Student Will Be Using | Posted Aug. 25, 2020
► Link to Parent University Flyer (PDF)
► Link to YouTube Page for Viewing Parent University (YouTube Live)
Links to Back-to-School Town Hall Slide Presentations | Posted Aug. 21, 2020
► Link to JOHN MILLS PK Town Hall Slide Presentation (Google Doc)
► Link to JOHN MILLS K-5 Town Hall Slide Presentation (PDF)
► Link to ELMWOOD K-1 & 2-5 Town Hall Slide Presentation (PDF)
► Link to ELM 6-8 Town Hall Slide Presentation (PDF)
► Link to EPHS 9-12 Town Hall Slide Presentation (PDF)
Missed Your School's Town Hall? Watch a Recording Here | Posted Aug. 21, 2020
► Link to JOHN MILLS PK Town Hall Recording (YouTube)
► Link to JOHN MILLS K-5 Town Hall Recording (YouTube)
► Link to ELMWOOD K-1 Town Hall Recording (YouTube)
► Link to ELMWOOD 2-5 Town Hall Recording (YouTube)
► Link to ELMWOOD Town Hall Recording | Polish (YouTube)
► Link to ELMWOOD Town Hall Recording | Spanish (YouTube)
► Link to ELM 6-8 Town Hall Recording (YouTube)
► Link to EPHS 9-12 Town Hall Recording (YouTube)
Link to Watch Pre-K Back-to-School Virtual Town Hall | Posted Aug. 20, 2020
► Link for PRE-K (John Mills): 11:15-11:45 a.m. Friday, Aug. 21 (YouTube Live)
Announcement of Pre-K Back-to-School Virtual Town Hall | Posted Aug. 20, 2020
► PRE-K (John Mills): 11:15-11:45 a.m. Friday, Aug. 21 (Web page)
Links to Watch Back-to-School Virtual Town Halls | Posted Aug. 20, 2020
► Link for ELM: 4-5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20 (YouTube Live)
► Link for EPHS: 5-6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20 (YouTube Live)
► Link for ELMWOOD (2nd-5th Grades): 6-6:45 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20 (YouTube Live)
► Link for ELMWOOD (K-1st Grade): 7-7:45 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20 (YouTube Live)
► Link for JOHN MILLS: 7-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20 (YouTube Live)
► Link for ELMWOOD (Spanish): 6-6:45 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24 (YouTube Live)
► Link for ELMWOOD (Polish): 6:45-7:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24 (YouTube Live)
EPHS Fall Sports COVID-19 Participation Guidelines | Posted Aug. 19, 2020
► Guidelines Approved by District 401 (PDF)
Registration Now Open for EPHS Cross Country, Golf & Girls Tennis | Posted Aug. 15, 2020
► Statement from Athletic Director Mr. Douglas Noyes (EPHS website)
Announcement of Back-to-School Virtual Town Halls | Posted Aug. 14, 2020
► ELM: 4-5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20 (Web page)
► EPHS: 5-6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20 (Web page)
► ELMWOOD (2nd-5th Grades): 6-6:45 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20 (Web page)
► ELMWOOD (K-1st Grade): 7-7:45 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20 (Web page)
► JOHN MILLS: 7-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20 (Web page)
► ELMWOOD (Spanish): 6-6:45 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24 (Web page)
► ELMWOOD (Polish): 6:45-7:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24 (Web page)
NOTE: Live links to the town halls will be shared by the building principals.
Elmwood Elementary Welcome Letters to Families | Posted Aug. 13, 2020
► Letter to Elmwood Kindergarten Families (PDF)
► Letter to Elmwood Grade 1 Families (PDF)
► Letter to Elmwood Grade 2-5 Families (PDF)
Update on EPHS Fall Sports | Posted Aug. 11, 2020
► Statement from Athletic Director Mr. Douglas Noyes (EPHS website)
"Parkside Chat" Podcast: Conversation with Dr. Gauthier | Posted Aug. 10, 2020
► Remote Learning 2.0 and New Superintendent (Direct link to episode)
Elm Middle School Schedule for Pick-Up of Materials | Posted Aug. 7, 2020
► Letter to Elm Families (PDF)
Home Internet Access Survey | Posted Aug. 6, 2020
► Online Survey (Direct link)
Letter from Dr. Gauthier Announcing Remote Learning 2.0 | Posted Aug. 6, 2020
► FALL LEARNING PLAN OVERVIEW
District 401 Commits to Remote Learning 2.0 Through Winter Break (PDF)
► FALL LEARNING PLAN OVERVIEW
District 401 Commits to Remote Learning 2.0 Through Winter Break (Web version for Google Translation)
Announcement of Back-to-School Livestreams | Posted July 10, 2020
► July 20 Livestream for Staff Members (PDF)
► July 20-23 Livestreams for Community Members (PDF)
► July 20-23 Livestreams for Community Members (Web version for Google Translation)
Update on Summer Athletic Camps | Posted July 2, 2020
► Canceled for Elementary, MS Students; on Hold for HS (Web version for Google Translation)
Recent Guidance for Schools | Posted June 24, 2020
► Letter from Dr. Wade (PDF)
► Letter from Dr. Wade (Web version for Google Translation)
End of the 2019-2020 School Year | Posted May 21, 2020
► Letter from Dr. Wade (PDF)
► Letter from Dr. Wade (Web version for Google Translation)
Related Board Reports | Posted May 21, 2020
► Letter from Dr. Wade to the Board | COVID-19 Update (PDF)
► Letter from Dr. Wade to the Board | COVID-19 Update (Web version for Google Translation)
► ECC School Board Report (PDF)
► Elmwood Elementary School Board Report (PDF)
► John Mills School Board Report (PDF)
► Elm Middle School Board Report (PDF)
► EPHS Board Report (PDF)
Grab-N-Go Meals for Memorial Day Weekend | Posted May 21, 2020
► Flyer (PDF)
Early Childhood Center | Year-End Communications | Posted May 14, 2020
► Remote Learning Check-In (PDF)
► Remote Learning Check-In (Web version for Google Translation)
Elmwood Elementary | Year-End Communications | Posted May 14, 2020
► Pick-Up and Drop-Off Information (PDF)
► Pick-Up and Drop-Off Information (Web version for Google Translation)
John Mills Elementary | Year-End Communications | Posted May 14, 2020
► Pick-Up and Drop-Off Information (PDF)
► Pick-Up and Drop-Off Information (Web version for Google Translation)
Elm Middle | Year-End Communications | Posted May 14, 2020
► Pick-Up and Drop-Off Information (PDF)
► Pick-Up and Drop-Off Information (Web version for Google Translation)
► Commencement (PDF)
► Commencement (Web version for Google Translation)
Elmwood Park High | Year-End Communications | Posted May 14, 2020
► Pick-Up and Drop Off Information (PDF)
► Pick-Up and Drop-Off Information (Web version for Google Translation)
► Commencement (PDF)
► Commencement (Web version for Google Translation)
Medication Pick-Up | Posted May 14, 2020
► SwiftReach Message (Screenshot)
Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) SNAP Benefits | Posted May 7, 2020
► Flyer (PDF)
Parkside Chat Podcast | Video Discussion of Feedback Results | Posted May 6, 2020
► Watch the Video (Direct link)
Remote Learning Mental Health Resources | Posted April 30, 2020
► Flyer (PDF)
In-Person Instruction Suspended, Remote Learning Continues | Posted April 17, 2020
► SwiftReach Message (Screenshot)
Related Board Reports | Posted April 16, 2020
► Letter from Dr. Wade to the Board | The Impact of COVID-19 (PDF)
► Letter from Dr. Wade to the Board | The Impact of COVID-19 (Web version)
► SwiftReach Message on Revised 2020-21 School Year Calendar (Screenshot)
► Revised 2020-21 School Year Calendar (PDF)
► ECC School Board Report (PDF)
► Elmwood Elementary School Board Report (PDF)
► John Mills Elementary School Board Report (PDF)
► Elm Middle School Board Report (PDF)
► EPHS Board Report (PDF)
CALL4CALM: A Free Text Line for Emotional Support | IDHS | Posted April 14, 2020
► Flyer (PDF)
Parent FAQ to Assist in Remote Learning | Posted April 9, 2020
► Parent FAQ E-Learning (PDF)
► Parent FAQ E-Learning (Website link to Google Doc)
Extension of Governor's Stay-At-Home-Order | Posted March 31, 2020
► SwiftReach Message (PDF)
Remote Learning and Other Information | Posted March 30, 2020
► Letter from Dr. Wade (PDF)
► Letter from Dr. Wade (Web version for Google Translation)
Update on E-Learning and Operations | Posted March 28, 2020
► Letter from Dr. Wade (PDF)
► Letter from Dr. Wade (Web version for Google Translation)
Update on Grab-N-Go Meals | Posted March 26, 2020
► District 401 and Aramark Flyer (PDF)
Helpful Websites to Visit for Info on COVID-19 | Posted March 23, 2020
► SwiftReach Message (PDF)
Governor Postpones Schools Reopening Until April 8 | Posted March 20, 2020
► SwiftReach Message (PDF)
Update on Technology Support During E-Learning| Posted March 20, 2020
► Flyer (PDF)
EP Library Free Student Resources | Posted March 19, 2020
► SwiftReach Message (PDF)
Social Distancing | Posted March 18, 2020
► Flyer (PDF)
Supplemental Resources for Parents | Posted March 18, 2020
► List of Resources (Google Slides)
► List of Resources (PDF)
Clarification on E-Learning and Act of God | Posted March 17, 2020
► Letter from Dr. Wade (PDF)
► Letter from Dr. Wade (Web version for Google Translation)
Update on Technology Support During E-Learning | Posted March 17, 2020
► Technology Support Flyer (PDF)
Free Grab-N-Go Meals | Posted March 17, 2020
► District 401 and Aramark Flyer (PDF)
► March Pick-Up Menu Breakfast (PDF)
► March Pick-Up Menu Lunch (PDF)
District 401 E-Learning Plan | Posted March 17, 2020
► Elmwood Park CUSD 401 E-Learning Plan (PDF)
Mental Health Resources During E-Learning | Posted March 16, 2020
► E-Learning Mental Health Resources (PDF)
Update on District 401 Learning and Operations | Posted March 15, 2020
► Letter from Dr. Wade (PDF)
► Letter from Dr. Wade (Web version for Google Translation)
Student Learning and Operations During COVID-19 Pandemic | Posted March 13, 2020
► Letter from Dr. Wade (PDF)
► Letter from Dr. Wade (Web version for Google Translation)
Update on Events, Extracurriculars and E-Learning Days | Posted March 12, 2020
► SwiftReach Message (Screenshot)
Coronavirus Letter to the Community | Posted March 9, 2020
► Letter from Dr. Wade (PDF)
► Letter from Dr. Wade (Web version for Google Translation)
Information Regarding the Coronavirus | Posted March 2, 2020
► SwiftReach Message (Screenshot)
District 401 Learning Update (with Learning Survey Results) | Posted Nov. 18, 2020
► Link to Presentation Given to Board of Education on Nov. 18, 2020 (PDF)
District 401 Learning Update | Posted Nov. 4, 2020
► Link to Presentation Given to Board of Education on Nov. 4, 2020 (PDF)
Hybrid Learning Plan Discussion | Posted Oct. 22, 2020
► Link to Presentation Given to Board of Education (PDF)
Update on Fall Learning Plan | "STEPS TO RETURN" | Posted Oct. 8, 2020
► Link to Presentation Given to Board of Education (PDF)
Update on Fall Learning Plan | Sept. 16, 2020
► Link to Presentation Given to Board of Education (PDF)
Fall Learning Plan | Aug. 19, 2020
► Link to Presentation Given to Board of Education (PDF)
Fall Learning Plan Discussion | Aug. 5, 2020
► Link to Presentation Given to Board of Education (PDF)
Preparing for 2020-21 in a COVID-19 Environment | July 15, 2020
► Link to Presentation Given to Board of Education (PDF)
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