August 27

Dear Thoreau Families, 

I hope you and your children are enjoying these last few weeks of summer break and that you have found ways to make this vacation restful and fun.  The promise of a new school is always exciting but, this year especially,  I am so excited to welcome you and your students back to Thoreau! 

 If you are new to our school community, you will quickly realize that you have landed in a wonderful place.  The staff is not only warm, but also incredibly dedicated and has been hard at work preparing to welcome your children back to school. 

In preparation for the opening of school, this email contains information related to several different reopening-related topics I hope you find helpful.

Reopening Video: I have created a video for you to share with your children to give them an overview of certain changes they can expect when they return to school for the first time on September 9th.  It can be found on the Thoreau website or through this link.  I hope you and your children enjoy it!    

Elementary Supplies: This letter contains information about school supplies, including which ones need to travel to and from school each day and which ones can remain at home. If your family ordered supplies through First Student, we will have them ready for students attending in person on the first day of school.  For those attending our full remote academy, we will be scheduling a day next week for families to pick their supplies up at the school.   

Placement Update: Class placements will be released on September 1st at 5pm via the Aspen portal.  You will need your login to Aspen to be able to view your child’s classroom assignment.  If you are having any trouble logging in, please email parentportal@concordps.org for help.  You may want to check to see if you remember your login before September 1st as help is only available during business hours.   

Parent Webinar:  

As we all get ready for the unusual 2020-2021 school year, CPS  and CCRSD are a webinar to support parents: How to Support Your Children in the Hybrid/Remote Learning Environment.

Monday, August 31, 6:30 PM For parents with children in grades PK-5
Webinar ZOOM location: https://concordps.zoom.us/j/96622945126?pwd=VnFtdGlCREdrUjR6d3NoaGF2WUJWdz09 Passcode: 864656

  • Or iPhone one-tap : US: +19292056099,,96622945126#,,,,,,0#,,864656#  or +13017158592,,96622945126#,,,,,,0#,,864656# 
  • Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location)
  • US: +1 929 205 6099  or +1 301 715 8592  or +1 312 626 6799  or +1 669 900 6833  or +1 253 215 8782  or +1 346 248 7799 
  • Webinar ID: 966 2294 5126
  • Passcode: 864656
  • International numbers available: https://concordps.zoom.us/u/aelUK0SL2T

First Days of School: September 8th will be the first day of school for elementary students.  This day will be remote and include virtual activities to introduce students to their teachers and acclimate them to new routines.  The first day for in person learning will be September 9th.  

Coming Soon: The Thoreau Reopening Handbook should be ready to share very soon.  I will schedule a parent forum to answer questions about the handbook and reopening as soon as it is finalized. 

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Warmly, 

Mrs. Charles