2023-2024 District Calendar

August 17            Teachers’ Institute – No student attendance           

August 18             First Day CAM Students (dismiss @11:30/11:45)

September 4          Labor Day … No School

September 13        11:30/11:45 Early Dismissal -School Impr. Planning

October 5              11:30/11:45 Early Dismissal – School Impr. Planning

October 6              No student attendance - Teachers’ Institute Day

October 9              Columbus Day … No School

October 13            End of 1^st Quarter

October 25            11:30/11:45 Early Dismissal -School Impr. Planning

November 22-24   Thanksgiving Break … No student attendance

December 18         Exams … 1:45/2:00 Early Dismissal

December 19         Exams … 1:45/2:00 Early Dismissal   - End of 2^nd Quarter

Dec 20-Jan 2         Christmas Break

January 3              No student attendance - Teachers’ Institute Day

January 15            MLK Jr. Day … No School

January 31            11:30/11:45 Early Dismissal -School Impr. Planning

February 9            11:30/11:45 Early Dismissal -School Impr. Planning

February 12          Lincoln's Birthday … No School

March 1                 End of 3^rd Quarter

March 6                11:30/11:45 Early Dismissal - School Impr. Planning

March 28-29         Spring Break - No student attendance

April 1-2               Spring Break - No student attendance

April 17                11:30/11:45 Early Dismissal -School Impr. Planning

May 12                 Baccalaureate

May 17                 Commencement 7:00 pm

**TBA                 Exams … 1:45/2:00 Early Dismissal

**TBA                  Exams … 1:45/2:00 Early Dismissal

**TBA                  Teachers’ Institute Day - No student attendance

**End of school days are contingent on use of Emergency Days and are subject to change.

CENTRAL A & M DISTRICT 21

    2023-2024 District Calendar

August 17            Teachers’ Institute – No student attendance           

August 18             First Day CAM Students (dismiss @11:30/11:45)

September 4          Labor Day … No School

September 13        11:30/11:45 Early Dismissal -School Impr. Planning

October 5              11:30/11:45 Early Dismissal – School Impr. Planning

October 6              No student attendance - Teachers’ Institute Day

October 9              Columbus Day … No School

October 13            End of 1^st Quarter

October 25            11:30/11:45 Early Dismissal -School Impr. Planning

November 22-24   Thanksgiving Break … No student attendance

December 18         Exams … 1:45/2:00 Early Dismissal

December 19         Exams … 1:45/2:00 Early Dismissal   - End of 2^nd Quarter

Dec 20-Jan 2         Christmas Break

January 3              No student attendance - Teachers’ Institute Day

January 15            MLK Jr. Day … No School

January 31            11:30/11:45 Early Dismissal -School Impr. Planning

February 9            11:30/11:45 Early Dismissal -School Impr. Planning

February 12          Lincoln’s Birthday … No School

March 1                 End of 3^rd Quarter

March 6                11:30/11:45 Early Dismissal - School Impr. Planning

March 28-29         Spring Break - No student attendance

April 1-2               Spring Break - No student attendance

April 17                11:30/11:45 Early Dismissal -School Impr. Planning

May 12                 Baccalaureate

May 17                 Commencement 7:00 pm

**TBA                 Exams … 1:45/2:00 Early Dismissal

**TBA                  Exams … 1:45/2:00 Early Dismissal

**TBA                  Teachers’ Institute Day - No student attendance

**End of school days are contingent on use of Emergency Days and are subject to change

• SNOW DAY                                 

  HOW IS THE DECISION MADE FOR A SNOW DAY? SAFETY IS THE PRIORITY! 

• The winter season is upon us. Our district administration, faculty, and staff understand that our decision to open or close school during inclement weather often disrupts family schedules and means the school year may have to be extended. We also understand that our students are better served -academically and socially -by being in school. But, as always, our top priority is the safety of our students. So the decision to close school is not an easy one. The process is complex and involves several people.

• HOW DO WE MAKE OUR DECISION? Please understand that we make the decision to open or close school in bad weather based on a careful analysis of all relevant factors, such as: 

  • Information on road conditions from our transportation personnel, from local law enforcement, and area road crews.

  • Amount of snow and ice accumulation.

  • Whether precipitation will continue throughout the day.

  • Temperature and wind chill.

  • Weather predictions (including those from the weather alert service).

  • Storm Timing

  • Building conditions (such as whether we have electricity and heat).

  • Parking lot conditions

  WHO MAKES THE DECISION? The Superintendent is ultimately responsible for the final decision based on the above factors and recommendations from those mentioned above. Area superintendents consult with each other to discuss our situations regarding busing and students walking. Still, each district has its own unique circumstances.

  WHEN IS THE DECISION MADE? We do our best to make the decision by 6:00 a.m., or earlier so we can notify you via ParentSquare and various websites. Keep in mind that unusual weather conditions may force us to make the decision after this time. Please stay tuned to the media and communication outlets. However, it is very important for parents to have plans in place in case the decision needs to be made later. It is quite possible that bus or building issues could come up and not be discovered until after 6:00 a.m. In those cases, decisions on school attendance could be made at a later time.

  WILL WE CLOSE SCHOOL IF CONDITIONS WORSEN?  If conditions get worse during the school day, we may need to have an early dismissal, but we will give as much notice as possible through ParentSquare. Although we do our absolute best in the process, we know that often no perfect decision exists. If you do not feel that it is safe for your child to get to school, use your best judgment on whether or not he or she should attend. During very extreme weather conditions, if you choose to keep your child at home, his/her absence will be counted as an excused absence.

  Regarding extra-curricular events, practices, and other school-related activities outside of the normal day, we prefer to exercise flexibility in these situations as opposed to an inflexible policy. Occasionally events scheduled in the evening could be held as conditions improve. Some schools do not have that policy, and we will respect the wishes of the individual districts involved. Again, we will support those decisions made in good faith out of the personal beliefs regarding your child's safety.

  HOW IS THE PUBLIC NOTIFIED?

  • ParentSquare phone call and email

  • CAM district website www.camraiders.com

  • Channel 20 News TV and their website at wandtv.com, Channel 3 at wcia.com and WTIM taylorvilledailynews.com

  These alerts occur in mass release and will be posted and received in a random fashion, but will be released as soon as decisions are made. It is very important that your phone number and email is up to date in Skyward and on ParentSquare so you can receive calls, texts, and emails. Call your child's school(s) to update your phone number.

  HOW MANY DAYS CAN WE TAKE? School districts typically build five emergency days per school year into their calendars. If emergency days are used, they must be made up at the end of the school year. If we use more than the allotted 5 emergency days, we can apply to the State Board of Education for "Act of God" days and hope it is approved. Otherwise, the emergency days beyond the scheduled 5 will also need to be made up. 

• It is challenging to become completely acclimated to cold weather, but we are hopeful that students, parents, and staff are preparing their vehicles with emergency gear, making sure phones stay charged, and everyone dresses appropriately when going out in the elements.

   

Hello. We would like to introduce ourselves. I am MeLinda Hilligoss the Central A & M 3-5 years old and their families Family Consultant and Sara Marley is the Central A & M 0-3 years old BabyTalk Family Consultant. The Central A & M 0-3 and 3-5 years old programs are called Growing Together. The Growing Together 0-3 program is funded and implemented through BabyTalk while the Growing Together 3-5 program is funded through an Illinois State Board of Education Early Childhood grant. Growing Together strives to support parents by providing opportunities for parent and child to strengthen their relationship. There are many different activities available for parents and children 0-5. Growing Together Playgroups allow children to work on social skills, developmental skills, and enrichment through interacting with other children and adults. And it is just a lot of fun! Not only can children have the opportunity to interact with peers but parents can also network with other parents during Playgroup. We also conduct home visits with families. Home visits are another way to strengthen the bond between parent and child and to receive one-on-one opportunities with the Family Consultant to address any concerns the parent may have. During a home visit, a Family Consultant will work with the parent and child on enhancing the child’s developmental skills and provide age appropriate activities for the parent and child to work on together. Family Consultants can also find resources to meet a family’s needs, if requested by the family. Do you need a family night out? Family Fun Nights are fun for everyone! Various activities and/or presentations are planned for the Central A & M communities during Family Fun Nights.

Family Consultants can also screen children to determine where they are in their development and provide activities to enhance the skills that need strengthened.

All activities are Free.

Our office is located in the Middle School in the Prekindergarten room. The address is 404 Colegrove Suite B Assumption, IL 62510     217-226-4022  ext:221

You can also reach us via email at:

smarley@camraiders.com 

mhilligoss@camraiders.com

Or Facebook at:

GrowingTogether Cam

We hope to work with you and your family soon!

MeLinda Hilligoss Family Consultant 3-5 years old and their families

Sara Marley Family Consultant 0-3 years old and their families

EDUCATION RIGHTS OF HOMELESS CHILDREN AND YOUTH

Public Notice of Educational Rights of the Homeless

Homeless students are defined as lacking a fixed, regular and/or adequate nighttime residence, including:

• sharing the housing of others due to loss of housing or economic hardship

• living in motels, hotels, trailer parks or camping grounds due to the lack of alternative adequate accommodations

• living in emergency or transitional shelters

• abandoned in hospitals

• awaiting foster care placement

• living in public or private places not designed for or ordinarily used as regular sleeping accommodations for human beings

• living in cars, parks, public spaces, abandoned buildings, substandard housing, transportation stations or similar settings

• migratory children living in conditions described above

Homeless children have a right to be enrolled in their school of origin or to attend school in the area where they are living. Enrollment of homeless children is ongoing and is not delayed or denied due to scheduling issues, residency document requirements, lack of legal guardianship or student records, including immunization records. A homeless student is entitled to transportation to his school of origin if that is what his parent or guardian requests. Central A&M does not charge tuition for homeless students or refuse enrollment. A homeless student is entitled to all the educational services and extracurricular opportunities that would be available to any other student living in the district.

For help coordinating services for homeless youth in Central A&M please contact:

Charlie Brown, Homeless Liaison
217-768-3866
Central A&M CUD #21
229 E. Pine 
Moweaqua, IL 62550