Safe Return Plan
Your Source for the Latest Information on D401's Return to In-Person Instruction for 2021-22
Superintendent of Schools | District 401
Updates & Announcements
Welcome to District 401's Safe Return Plan!
New communications about our safe return to in-person learning for the 2021-22 school year will be posted here. At the end of each month we will move these updates and announcements to the archives located below. The archives also contain all of the other COVID-related communications that we have posted in response to the pandemic since March 2020.
March 2022 Updates & Announcements
District 401 Moves to Mask Recommended, Not Required | Reposted March 1, 2022
► Link to Dr. Gauthier's Feb. 18, 2022, Update to EPCUSD 401 (Web)
► Link to Dr. Gauthier's Feb. 18, 2022, Update to EPCUSD 401 (E-Newsletter)
Learning Updates Since March 2020
District 401 Moves to Mask Recommended, Not Required | Posted Feb. 18, 2022
► Link to Dr. Gauthier's Feb. 18, 2022, Update to EPCUSD 401 (Web)
► Link to Dr. Gauthier's Feb. 18, 2022, Update to EPCUSD 401 (E-Newsletter)
Updated Isolation/Quarantine Health Guidance | Reposted Feb. 1, 2022
► Link to Dr. Gauthier's Jan. 12, 2022, Message to Stakeholders (Web)
Updated Isolation/Quarantine Health Guidance | Posted Jan. 12, 2022
► Link to Dr. Gauthier's Jan. 12, 2022, Message to Stakeholders (Web)
EPCUSD 401 Update for Stakeholders | Reposted Jan. 1, 2022
► Link to Dr. Gauthier's Dec. 31, 2021, Message to Stakeholders (Web)
EPCUSD 401 Update | Posted Dec. 31, 2021
► Link to Dr. Gauthier's Message to Stakeholders (Web)
Letter from Dr. Gauthier on Health & Operations | Reposted Dec. 1, 2021
► Link to Dr. Gauthier's Oct. 29 Letter to Stakeholders (PDF)
District 401 Safe Return Plan Update | Reposted Dec. 1, 2021
► Link to Presentation Given to Board of Education on Oct. 20, 2021 (PDF)
Letter from Dr. Gauthier on Health & Operations | Reposted Nov. 1, 2021
► Link to Dr. Gauthier's Oct. 29 Letter to Stakeholders (PDF)
District 401 Safe Return Plan Update | Reposted Nov. 1, 2021
► Link to Presentation Given to Board of Education on Oct. 20, 2021 (PDF)
Letter from Dr. Gauthier on Health & Operations | Posted Oct. 29, 2021
► Link to Dr. Gauthier's Letter to Stakeholders (PDF)
District 401 Safe Return Plan Update | Posted Oct. 21, 2021
► Link to Presentation Given to Board of Education on Oct. 20, 2021 (PDF)
Letter from Dr. Gauthier on Health and Safety Matters | Reposted Oct. 1, 2021
► Link to Dr. Gauthier's Letter to Stakeholders (PDF)
Safety Information Video for Return to School | Reposted Oct. 1, 2021
► Link to Safety Information Video (D401 YouTube Channel)
Letter from Dr. Gauthier on District 401's Safe Return Plan | Reposted Oct. 1, 2021
► Link to Dr. Gauthier's Letter to Stakeholders (PDF)
Update from Dr. Gauthier on Health and Safety Matters | Posted Sept. 16, 2021
► Link to Dr. Gauthier's Letter to Stakeholders (PDF)
Safety Information Video for Return to School | Reposted Sept. 1, 2021
► Link to Safety Information Video (D401 YouTube Channel)
Letter from Dr. Gauthier on District 401's Safe Return Plan | Reposted Sept. 1, 2021
► Link to Dr. Gauthier's Letter to Stakeholders (PDF)
ISBE Enforcement of Universal Indoor Masking Mandate | Posted Aug. 12, 2021
► Link to Letter from ISBE Superintendent (PDF)
Safety Information Video for August 2021 Return to School | Posted Aug. 11, 2021
► Link to Safety Information Video (D401 YouTube Channel)
Letter from Dr. Gauthier on District 401's Safe Return Plan | Posted Aug. 5, 2021
► Link to Dr. Gauthier's Letter to Stakeholders (PDF)
Letter from Dr. Gauthier on Updated CDC School Guidance | Reposted Aug. 1, 2021
► Link to Dr. Gauthier's Letter to Stakeholders (PDF)
2021-22 Road to Renewal | Safe Reopening & ESSER III Funds | Reposted Aug. 1, 2021
► Link to Document Presented to Board of Education on June 16, 2021 (PDF)
District 401 Learning Plan Update | ESSER III Funding Plan | Reposted Aug. 1, 2021
► Link to Presentation Given to Board of Education on June 16, 2021 (PDF)
Letter from Dr. Gauthier on Planning for 2021-22 | Reposted Aug. 1, 2021
► Link to Dr. Gauthier's Letter to Stakeholders (PDF)
Letter from Dr. Gauthier on Updated CDC School Guidance | Posted July 16, 2021
► Link to Dr. Gauthier's Letter to Stakeholders (PDF)
2021-22 Road to Renewal | Safe Reopening & ESSER III Funds | Reposted July 1, 2021
► Link to Document Presented to Board of Education on June 16, 2021 (PDF)
District 401 Learning Plan Update | ESSER III Funding Plan | Reposted July 1, 2021
► Link to Presentation Given to Board of Education on June 16, 2021 (PDF)
Letter from Dr. Gauthier on Planning for 2021-22 | Reposted July 1, 2021
► Link to Dr. Gauthier's Letter to Stakeholders (PDF)
2021-22 Road to Renewal | Safe Reopening & ESSER III Funds | Posted June 16, 2021
► Link to Document Presented to Board of Education on June 16, 2021 (PDF)
District 401 Learning Plan Update | ESSER III Funding Plan | Posted June 16, 2021
► Link to Presentation Given to Board of Education on June 16, 2021 (PDF)
Letter from Dr. Gauthier on Planning for 2021-22 | Posted May 21, 2021
► Link to Dr. Gauthier's Letter to Stakeholders (PDF)
District 401 Learning Plan Update | Posted May 19, 2021
► Link to Presentation Given to Board of Education on May 19, 2021 (PDF)
Notification of Vaccination Events for Students 12+ | Posted May 12, 2021
► Link to Website Article Announcing Vaccination Events (Web Page)
Letter from Dr. Gauthier on Changes to Restrictions | Posted May 7, 2021
► Link to Dr. Gauthier's Letter to Stakeholders (PDF)
Notification of Vaccine Sign-Up for Students 16+ | Reposted May 1, 2021
► Link to Dr. Gauthier's Letter to EPHS Parents & Guardians (PDF)
► Link to Dr. Gauthier's Letter to EPHS Parents & Guardians (Web Page)
► Link to FAQ About Vaccine Sign-Up (Google Doc)
Letter from Dr. Gauthier on Road to Renewal for 2021-22 | Reposted May 1, 2021
► Link to Dr. Gauthier's Letter to Stakeholders (PDF)
► Link to Dr. Gauthier's Letter to Stakeholders (Web Page)
Q&A on Our Updated Hybrid Learning Plan | Reposted May 1, 2021
► Link to All Questions & Answers (Google Doc)
► Link to General Questions & Answers (Google Doc)
► Link to Lunch Specific Questions & Answers (Google Doc)
► Link to BASEC Specific Questions & Answers (Google Doc)
► Link to John Mills Specific Questions & Answers (Google Doc)
► Link to Elmwood Specific Questions & Answers (Google Doc)
► Link to Elm Specific Questions & Answers (Google Doc)
► Link to EPHS Specific Questions & Answers (Google Doc)
Notification of Vaccine Sign-Up for Students 16 & Older | Posted April 30, 2021
► Link to Dr. Gauthier's Letter to EPHS Parents & Guardians (PDF)
► Link to FAQ About Vaccine Sign-Up (Google Doc)
Letter from Dr. Gauthier on Road to Renewal for 2021-22 | Posted April 23, 2021
► Link to Dr. Gauthier's Letter to Stakeholders (PDF)
► Link to Dr. Gauthier's Letter to Stakeholders (Web Page)
District 401 Learning Plan Update | Posted April 21, 2021
► Link to Presentation Given to Board of Education on April 21, 2021 (PDF)
Food Services Information for Spring 2021 | Posted April 2, 2021
► Breakfast & Lunch for In-Person Learners (Web Page)
► Food Services Update Page (Web Page)
► Guide to Food Service for Spring 2021 (PDF)
► Meal Menus for April 2021 (Web Page
Q&A on Our Updated Hybrid Learning Plan | Reposted April 1, 2021
► Link to All Questions & Answers (Google Doc)
► Link to General Questions & Answers (Google Doc)
► Link to Lunch Specific Questions & Answers (Google Doc)
► Link to BASEC Specific Questions & Answers (Google Doc)
► Link to John Mills Specific Questions & Answers (Google Doc)
► Link to Elmwood Specific Questions & Answers (Google Doc)
► Link to Elm Specific Questions & Answers (Google Doc)
► Link to EPHS Specific Questions & Answers (Google Doc)
Virtual Town Hall on Our Updated Hybrid Learning Plan | Reposted April 1, 2021
► Link to Recording of Virtual Town Hall (D401 YouTube Channel)
► Link to Slide Presentation Used in Virtual Town Hall (PDF)
Letter from Dr. Gauthier on Updated Health Guidance for April 6 Return | Posted March 19, 2021
► Link to Dr. Gauthier's Letter to Stakeholders (PDF)
► Link to Dr. Gauthier's Letter to Stakeholders (Web Page)
District 401 Learning Plan Update | Posted March 17, 2021
► Link to Presentation Given to Board of Education on March 17, 2021 (PDF)
District 401 Learning Plan Update | Posted March 3, 2021
► Link to Presentation Given to Board of Education on March 3, 2021 (PDF)
Q&A on Our Updated Hybrid Learning Plan | Reposted March 1, 2021
► Link to All Questions & Answers (Google Doc)
► Link to General Questions & Answers (Google Doc)
► Link to Lunch Specific Questions & Answers (Google Doc)
► Link to BASEC Specific Questions & Answers (Google Doc)
► Link to John Mills Specific Questions & Answers (Google Doc)
► Link to Elmwood Specific Questions & Answers (Google Doc)
► Link to Elm Specific Questions & Answers (Google Doc)
► Link to EPHS Specific Questions & Answers (Google Doc)
Virtual Town Hall on Our Updated Hybrid Learning Plan | Reposted March 1, 2021
► Link to Recording of Virtual Town Hall (D401 YouTube Channel)
► Link to Slide Presentation Used in Virtual Town Hall (PDF)
District 401 Hybrid Learning Update | Reposted March 1, 2021
► Link to Presentation Given to Board of Education on Feb. 17, 2021 (PDF)
NOTE: Please scroll down or click here to see monthly archives since March 2020.
Q&A on District 401's Updated Hybrid Learning Plan | Posted Feb. 22, 2021
► Link to All Questions & Answers (Google Doc)
► Link to General Questions & Answers (Google Doc)
► Link to Lunch Specific Questions & Answers (Google Doc)
► Link to BASEC Specific Questions & Answers (Google Doc)
► Link to John Mills Specific Questions & Answers (Google Doc)
► Link to Elmwood Specific Questions & Answers (Google Doc)
► Link to Elm Specific Questions & Answers (Google Doc)
► Link to EPHS Specific Questions & Answers (Google Doc)
Letter from Dr. Gauthier on Learning Preference Survey | Posted Feb. 19, 2021
► Link to Dr. Gauthier's Letter to Stakeholders (PDF)
► Link to Dr. Gauthier's Letter to Stakeholders (Web Page)
Learning Preference Surveys in English, Polish & Spanish | Posted Feb. 18, 2021
COMPLETION OF SURVEYS IS REQUIRED BY FEB. 26, 2021
► John Mills Elementary School
— Survey in English | Complete by Feb. 26 (Google Form no longer open)
— Survey in Polish | Complete by Feb. 26 (Google Form no longer open)
— Survey in Spanish | Complete by Feb. 26 (Google Form no longer open)
► Elmwood Elementary School
— Survey in English | Complete by Feb. 26 (Google Form no longer open)
— Survey in Polish | Complete by Feb. 26 (Google Form no longer open)
— Survey in Spanish | Complete by Feb. 26 (Google Form no longer open)
► Elm Middle School
— Survey in English | Complete by Feb. 26 (Google Form no longer open)
— Survey in Polish | Complete by Feb. 26 (Google Form no longer open)
— Survey in Spanish | Complete by Feb. 26 (Google Form no longer open)
► Elmwood Park High School
— Survey in English | Complete by Feb. 26 (Google Form no longer open)
— Survey in Polish | Complete by Feb. 26 (Google Form no longer open)
— Survey in Spanish | Complete by Feb. 26 (Google Form no longer open)
If You Have Questions About the Updated Hybrid Learning Plan | Posted Feb. 18, 2021
► Link to Ask Questions — Use This Form by Feb. 21 (Google Form no longer open)
Virtual Town Hall on District 401's Updated Hybrid Learning Plan | Posted Feb. 18, 2021
► Link to Recording of Virtual Town Hall (D401 YouTube Channel)
► Link to Slide Presentation Used in Virtual Town Hall (PDF)
District 401 Hybrid Learning Update | Posted Feb. 17, 2021
► Link to Presentation Given to Board of Education on Feb. 17, 2021 (PDF)
Letter from Dr. Gauthier with Updated Hybrid Information | Posted Feb. 5, 2021
► Link to Dr. Gauthier's Letter to Stakeholders (PDF)
► Link to Dr. Gauthier's Letter to Stakeholders (Web Page)
Watch Tiger Athletics All Year Long via NFHS Network | Posted Feb. 5, 2021
► Link to Information on How to Create an NFHS Network Account (PDF)
► Link to Information on How to Create an NFHS Network Account (Web Page)
Letter from Mr. Lerner with Elmwood Updates | Posted Feb. 5, 2021
► Link to Mr. Lerner's Letter to Elmwood Elementary Families (PDF)
District 401 Learning Plan Update | Posted Feb. 3, 2021
► Link to Presentation Given to Board of Education on Feb. 3, 2021 (PDF)
EPHS Tiger Athletics Return to Play Update | Posted Feb. 3, 2021
► Link to Presentation Given to Board of Education on Feb. 3, 2021 (PDF)
Video About Elm Building Entrance Procedures | Posted Jan. 22, 2021
► Link to Elm Orientation Video (YouTube)
Letter from Dr. Gauthier with Updates & Reminders | Posted Jan. 22, 2021
► Link to Dr. Gauthier's Letter to Stakeholders (PDF)
► Link to Dr. Gauthier's Letter to Stakeholders (Web Page)
CrisisGo & COVID Safety Protocols at a Glance | Posted Jan. 22, 2021
► Link to COVID Safety Protocols for District 401 Families (PDF)
► Link to COVID Safety Protocols for District 401 Staff (PDF)
District 401 Remote & Hybrid Learning Plan Discussion | Posted Jan. 21, 2021
► Link to Presentation Given to Board of Education on Jan. 20, 2021 (PDF)
Letter from Mr. Wildes on Step 4 Hybrid Learning at EPHS | Posted Jan. 20, 2021
► Link to Mr. Wildes' Letter to EPHS Step 4 Families (PDF)
► Link to Mr. Wildes' Letter to EPHS Step 4 Families (Web Page)
Letter from Mr. Wildes on Step 3 Hybrid Learning at EPHS | Posted Jan. 20, 2021
► Link to Mr. Wildes' Letter to EPHS Step 3 Families (PDF)
► Link to Mr. Wildes' Letter to EPHS Step 3 Families (Web Page)
Breakfast and Lunch During Hybrid Learning | Posted Jan. 19, 2021
► Link to Aramark Food Service Update (PDF)
Revised Daily Schedule for Walk-Up Tech Support | Posted Jan. 15, 2021
► Link to Revised Schedule, Effective Jan. 19, 2021 (PDF)
Letter from Dr. Gauthier on Safety Screener for Hybrid Learners | Posted Jan. 15, 2021
► Link to Dr. Gauthier's Letter to Stakeholders (PDF)
► Link to Dr. Gauthier's Letter to Stakeholders (Web Page)
Video of Parent University Session on Using CrisisGo | Posted Jan. 15, 2021
► Link to Recording of Jan. 14 Virtual Event (YouTube)
Video of Elmwood School Virtual Town Hall on Hybrid Learning | Posted Jan. 15, 2021
► Link to Recording of Jan. 14 Virtual Event (YouTube)
Video About EPHS Building Entrance Procedures | Posted Jan. 15, 2021
► Link to EPHS Orientation Video (Google Drive)
Elm Middle School Bus Routes for Hybrid Learning | Posted Jan. 14, 2021
► Link to PDF Version of Elm Bus Route Information (PDF)
► Link to Web Version of Elm Bus Route Information (Web Page)
Presentations from Student Services Hybrid Information Night | Posted Jan. 14, 2021
► Link to Pre-K Program Slide Presentation (PDF)
► Link to Student Services Slide Presentation (PDF)
Complete List of Elmwood Elementary Learning Schedules | Posted Jan. 14, 2021
► Link to Schedules for Elmwood Hybrid & Remote Learning (Web Page)
Letter from Mr. Kuzniewski on John Mills' Hybrid Schedules | Posted Jan. 14, 2021
► Link to Mr. Kuzniewski's Letter to John Mills Hybrid Learners (PDF)
► Link to Mr. Kuzniewski's Letter to John Mills Hybrid Learners (Web Page)
Letter from Mr. Kuzniewski on John Mills' Remote Schedule | Posted Jan. 14, 2021
► Link to Mr. Kuzniewski's Letter to John Mills Remote Learners (PDF)
► Link to Mr. Kuzniewski's Letter to John Mills Remote Learners (Web Page)
Notice of Student Services Hybrid Plan Information Night | Posted Jan. 11, 2021
► Information in English (PDF) | YouTube Live Link
► Information in Polish (PDF) | YouTube Live Link
► Information in Spanish (PDF) | YouTube Live Link
Letter from Dr. Gauthier on Remote Planning Day | Posted Jan. 11, 2021
► Link to Dr. Gauthier's Letter to Stakeholders (PDF)
► Link to Dr. Gauthier's Letter to Stakeholders (Web Page)
Letter from Mr. Wildes on Step 3 & Step 4 Hybrid Learning at EPHS | Posted Jan. 11, 2021
► Link to Mr. Wildes' Letter to EPHS Step 3 & Step 4 Families (PDF)
► Link to Mr. Wildes' Letter to EPHS Step 3 & Step 4 Families (Web Page)
Letter from Ms. Groeneveld to Elm Families Doing Hybrid Option | Posted Jan. 8, 2021
► Link to Ms. Groeneveld's Letter to Elm Hybrid Learners (PDF)
► Link to Ms. Groeneveld's Letter to Elm Hybrid Learners (Web Page)
Letter from Ms. Groeneveld to Elm Families Doing Remote Option | Posted Jan. 8, 2021
► Link to Ms. Groeneveld's Letter to Elm Remote Learners (PDF)
► Link to Ms. Groeneveld's Letter to Elm Remote Learners (Web Page)
Letter from Mr. Kuzniewski on Hybrid Learning at John Mills | Posted Jan. 8, 2021
► Link to Mr. Kuzniewski's Letter to John Mills Elementary Families (PDF)
► Link to Mr. Kuzniewski's Letter to John Mills Elementary Families (Web Page)
Letter from Mr. Lerner on Hybrid Learning at Elmwood | Posted Jan. 8, 2021
► Link to Mr. Lerner's Letter to Elmwood Elementary Families (PDF)
► Link to Mr. Lerner's Letter to Elmwood Elementary Families (Web Page)
Letter from Dr. Gauthier on District 401's Start of Hybrid Learning | Posted Jan. 7, 2021
► Link to Dr. Gauthier's Letter to Stakeholders (PDF)
► Link to Dr. Gauthier's Letter to Stakeholders (Web Page)
District 401 Learning Update | Posted Jan. 6, 2021
► Link to Presentation Given to Board of Education on Jan. 6, 2021 (PDF)
Results of November Remote Learning 2.0 Surveys | Posted Dec. 17, 2020
► Elementary Schools | Student Survey Results (PDF; 281 responses, grades 4-5)
► Elementary Schools | Parent Survey Results (PDF; 253 responses)
► Middle School | Student Survey Results (PDF; 195 responses, grades 6-8)
► Middle School | Parent Survey Results (PDF; 207 responses)
► High School | Student Survey Results (PDF; 200 responses, grades 9-12)
► High School | Parent Survey Results (PDF; 129 responses)
District 401 Learning Update | Posted Dec. 16, 2020
► Link to Presentation Given to Board of Education on Dec. 16, 2020 (PDF)
Illinois Secretary of State Update on Driver's License Facilities | Posted Dec. 10, 2020
► Secretary of State sites & hours for first-time drivers thru Jan. 4, 2021 (PDF)
CDC Quick Guide for Parents & Guardians | Posted Dec. 3, 2020
► What to Do If Your Child Shows Signs of COVID-19 at School (PDF)
District 401 Learning Update | Posted Dec. 2, 2020
► Link to Presentation Given to Board of Education on Dec. 2, 2020 (PDF)
Parent University | Supporting Emotional Well-Being (6th-12th) | Posted Dec. 1, 2020
► Link to Recording of Dec. 1 Session (D401 Channel)
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 Page)
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 Page)
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 Page)
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 Page)
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 Page)
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 Page)
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)
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 Page)
Update on Summer Athletic Camps | Posted July 2, 2020
► Canceled for Elementary, MS Students; on Hold for HS (Web Page)
Recent Guidance for Schools | Posted June 24, 2020
► Letter from Dr. Wade (PDF)
► Letter from Dr. Wade (Web Page)
End of the 2019-2020 School Year | Posted May 21, 2020
► Letter from Dr. Wade (PDF)
► Letter from Dr. Wade (Web Page)
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 Page)
► 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 Page)
Elmwood Elementary | Year-End Communications | Posted May 14, 2020
► Pick-Up and Drop-Off Information (PDF)
► Pick-Up and Drop-Off Information (Web Page)
John Mills Elementary | Year-End Communications | Posted May 14, 2020
► Pick-Up and Drop-Off Information (PDF)
► Pick-Up and Drop-Off Information (Web Page)
Elm Middle | Year-End Communications | Posted May 14, 2020
► Pick-Up and Drop-Off Information (PDF)
► Pick-Up and Drop-Off Information (Web Page)
► Commencement (PDF)
► Commencement (Web Page)
Elmwood Park High | Year-End Communications | Posted May 14, 2020
► Pick-Up and Drop Off Information (PDF)
► Pick-Up and Drop-Off Information (Web Page)
► Commencement (PDF)
► Commencement (Web Page)
Medication Pick-Up | Posted May 14, 2020
► SwiftReach Message (Screenshot)
Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) SNAP Benefits | Posted May 7, 2020
► Flyer (PDF)
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 Page)
► 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 (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 Page)
Update on E-Learning and Operations | Posted March 28, 2020
► Letter from Dr. Wade (PDF)
► Letter from Dr. Wade (Web Page)
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 Page)
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 Page)
Student Learning and Operations During COVID-19 Pandemic | Posted March 13, 2020
► Letter from Dr. Wade (PDF)
► Letter from Dr. Wade (Web Page)
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 Page)
Information Regarding the Coronavirus | Posted March 2, 2020
► SwiftReach Message (Screenshot)
District 401 Safe Return Plan Update | Posted Oct. 20, 2021
► Link to Presentation Given to Board of Education on Oct. 20, 2021 (PDF)
2021-22 Road to Renewal | Safe Reopening & ESSER III Funds | Posted June 16, 2021
► Link to Document Presented to Board of Education on June 16, 2021 (PDF)
District 401 Learning Plan Update | ESSER III Funding Plan | Posted June 16, 2021
► Link to Presentation Given to Board of Education on June 16, 2021 (PDF)
District 401 Learning Plan Update | Posted May 19, 2021
► Link to Presentation Given to Board of Education on May 19, 2021 (PDF)
District 401 Learning Plan Update | Posted April 21, 2021
► Link to Presentation Given to Board of Education on April 21, 2021 (PDF)
District 401 Learning Plan Update | Posted March 17, 2021
► Link to Presentation Given to Board of Education on March 17, 2021 (PDF)
District 401 Learning Plan Update | Posted March 3, 2021
► Link to Presentation Given to Board of Education on March 3, 2021 (PDF)
District 401 Hybrid Learning Update | Posted Feb. 17, 2021
► Link to Presentation Given to Board of Education on Feb. 17, 2021 (PDF)
District 401 Learning Plan Update | Posted Feb. 3, 2021
► Link to Presentation Given to Board of Education on Feb. 3, 2021 (PDF)
District 401 Remote & Hybrid Learning Plan Discussion | Posted Jan. 21, 2021
► Link to Presentation Given to Board of Education on Jan. 20, 2021 (PDF)
District 401 Learning Update | Posted Jan. 6, 2021
► Link to Presentation Given to Board of Education on Jan. 6, 2021 (PDF)
District 401 Learning Update | Posted Dec. 16, 2020
► Link to Presentation Given to Board of Education on Dec. 16, 2020 (PDF)
District 401 Learning Update | Posted Dec. 2, 2020
► Link to Presentation Given to Board of Education on Dec. 2, 2020 (PDF)
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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