
Sauk Valley Unites
Join the walk, November 1, 2020
https://www.dps170.org/article/337689

DPS #170 wishes everyone a safe Halloween. Remember to follow safety guidelines while trick-or-treating!
https://5il.co/mmtw

Reminder: Monday, November 2nd is a half day. Students will be dismissed at 10:30 a.m. and Tuesday, November 3rd there is no school for election day. Students will NOT be in attendance.

Our amazing staff is helping throughout the day, as their schedule allow, to get our Chromebooks ready for RMS. Thank you DPS #170 staff for working as a team for our kids! #WeAreAllInThisTogether #GoPurple


The RMS Chromebooks have arrived! We want to thank the Board of Education for speeding up this process. RMS will be sending out additional information soon.


Struggling during this time? There are many free resources to support you.
There are many resources available for free!
IDPH: Call4Calm - A free emotional support text line. Text “TALK" to 552020 or “HABLAR" for service in Spanish.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - Free and confidential support for individuals in crisis available 24 hours a day 7 days a week 1-800-273-8255(TALK)
Crisis Text Line - Free and confidential support for individuals in crisis available 24 hours a day 7 days a week Text HOME to 741741
National Helpline | SAMHSA - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration - Free and confidential treatment referral and information service available 24 hours a day 7 days a week. 1-800-622-4357 (HELP)
National Runaway Safeline - This 24-hour 7 day a week national Safeline is for youth at risk of running away or already have and are looking for help. 1-800-Runaway (786-2929) or text: 66008
Other resources can be found at http://www.isbe.net/mentalhealth

Peripheral Neuropathy with Dr. Kyle Swanson,
KSB Podiatric Surgeon


NIU has been doing STEM events all month, and will have a STEMFest online this Saturday, October 31st. Lots of great events for all ages.
https://www.niu.edu/stemfest/index.shtml

Scouting Recruiting Event


Halloween Hike at Lowell Park


Parents/Guardians: Click on the links below to see Mrs. Empen's weekly COVID updates for DPS #170.
https://5il.co/mgkq
https://5il.co/mgkr

Congratulations to our fall 2020 individual regional and sectional champion Dukes & Duchesses!


Congratulations to our fall 2020 individual regional and sectional champion Dukes & Duchesses!


Congratulations to our fall 2020 individual regional and sectional champion Dukes & Duchesses!


Congratulations to our fall 2020 individual regional and sectional champion Dukes & Duchesses!


Congratulations to our fall 2020 individual regional and sectional champion Dukes & Duchesses!


Save the dates! Parent-Teacher conferences are coming up quickly.


Parents/Guardians: Click on the link below to access the COVID metrics the district is utilizing when reviewing positive and quarantined cases. Starting with this Sunday's update, we will color code the risk level for easier understanding. Green=Low Risk; Yellow=Medium Risk; Red=High Risk.
https://5il.co/mext

Wishing Mr. Gould, Mrs. Thorpe, Mr. Sagel, Mr. Magnafici, Mrs. Glenn, Dr. Grady, Mr. Shaner, & Mrs. Meusel a Happy National Principal's Day!
"Great leaders don't set out to be a leader...They set out to make a difference. It's never about the role-it's always about the goal!"

COVID-19: Understanding the Negative Impacts and Creating a New Normal. Brought to you by KSB Wellness and the KSB Hospital Foundation. Tuesday, October 27th at 3:00p.m.
