BRUSSELS CUSD 42

Due to the impending ice in the forecast, Brussels CUSD 42 will take an eLearning day on Monday, January 22, 2024. Stay warm and safe.

Calhoun County Summer Ball League is open for registration for kids aged Kindergarten-5th grade! Early Registration is $30, due by February 16th. Regular Registration is $35, due by March 8th. Late Registration is $40, due by March 15th. *All checks made out to CALHOUN LITTLE LEAGUE* *Please turn forms and payment in before March 15th to Hallie or Yvonne in the office.*

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We are currently experiencing phone issues in our office, so if you need to call us for anything, please email Hallie @ hkinder@brussels42.net. Sorry for the inconvenience!

The Brussels Girl Scout Troop 405 is hosting "Me and My Guy Dance" on February 3rd. Girls and their guest will enjoy a fried chicken dinner, dancing, crafts, and games. Follow the link to register for the event. https://meandmyguydance.com/

Below please see the eLearning plan. Dear Brussels Community Unit 42 Community, eLearning uses technology to help students learn anytime, anywhere. In an ongoing effort to provide the best educational opportunities for our students, the District has developed an eLearning Plan. This plan will be used in times when in-person learning is canceled. eLearning days allow students and staff to learn and work at home providing a continuation of learning without disruption. eLearning will be utilized in the case of weather, facility issues, a pandemic, and/or any unforeseen circumstances. This plan will be posted on the district’s website (brussels42.net) under the Parents and Students section. If in-person learning is canceled for any reason, students and parents will be notified on Channels 2, 4, 5 and 30, the Brussels website (brussels42.net), by text message (if applicable), phone call (at the number we have on file), and the Brussels Community Unit Facebook page whether the day will be a snow day or an eLearning day. Parents/Guardians, students, and staff will receive communication of the use of an eLearning the night prior. It is our goal to communicate this by 9:00 p.m. Regular snow days may still be called in the morning. Thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation. If you have any questions about this information or the plan, please contact your student’s building administrator. Best, Dr. Mark Martin Superintendent and Elementary Principal mrmartin@brussels42.net Pam Long Brussels Junior High/High School Principal plong@brussels42.net Brussels Community Unit School District 42 eLearning Plan 2023-2026 eLearning will be utilized in the case of weather, facility issues, a pandemic, and/or any unforeseen circumstances. This plan will be posted on the district’s website (brussels42.net) under the Parents and Students section. Brussels continues to plan for the potential use of eLearning days as needed due to weather conditions, facility issues, pandemic, and/or other unforeseen circumstances. This plan was developed to address weather events, facility issues, a pandemic, and/or other unforeseen circumstances. This plan will be reviewed, revised and updated on an ongoing basis to ensure that issues are being addressed and improvements are made/implemented. If in-person learning is canceled for any reason, students, and parents will be notified on Channels 2, 4, 5, and 30, the Brussels website (brussels42.net), by text message (if applicable), phone call (at the number we have on file), and the Brussels Community Unit Facebook page as well as channels 2, 4, and 5 whether the day will be a snow day or an eLearning day. Parents/Guardians, students, and staff will receive communication of the use of an eLearning the night prior. It is our goal to communicate this by 9:00 p.m. Regular snow days may still be called in the morning. If a snow day is taken, students and staff are not expected to log in for attendance or to complete assignments. If an eLearning day will be taken, please follow the plan below. Elementary Students Parents will check their student(s) in on Dojo or Google Classroom. Please contact your child’s teacher with any questions you may have. Assignments Anticipated Event: Assignments will be sent home with students on the night before an anticipated event. If school is in session, students can return the packet uncompleted. Unanticipated Event: Students will be able to find assignments to complete on their teachers Dojo account or Google Classroom. Attendance Elementary students will complete four (4) assignments (Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies) and it will be considered a full day of attendance. Elementary students will complete two (2) assignments (Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies) and it will be considered as a half day of attendance. No assignments completed will be considered absent. Assignments will be turned into the teacher the day the elementary student returns to school. Students will have a minimum of five hours of instruction or equivalent work. Junior High and High School Students Asynchronous eLearning will happen on the first through third days that in-person learning is canceled. Asynchronous eLearning means that students will learn on their own schedule, within a certain timeframe. There will be no Google Meets on this day. Asynchronous eLearning Expectations: Teachers will post assignments on Google Classroom for the day by 9:00 am. Teachers will be available via email from the hours of 8:30 am - 2:00 pm to answer questions. Students will check their email using their school issued chromebook or phone and complete the attendance form by 9:00 a.m. Students will complete all assignments by 2:00 pm of the same day and submit them via Google Classroom. Synchronous eLearning will happen on the fourth day and forward on a multi day event. Synchronous eLe

Brussels CUSD 42 will take an eLearning day tomorrow, January 16, 2024. Please refer to the eLearning plan for more information. Stay warm!

Congratulations to Cheyenne Brundies, Delani Klaas and Gracie Klaas on receiving the Illinois State Scholar Award! The Illinois State Scholar program is awarded to high school seniors based on ACT or SAT test scores and the sixth semester* class size and unweighted class rank and Grade Point Average (GPA). To be named an Illinois State Scholar is an outstanding accomplishment. The Brussels School District is very proud to honor these three exceptional students and look forward to seeing what else they accomplish after graduation!

The Rastello Room in Hardin, IL is hosting a Prom and Form Wear Resale Event on February 3, 2024 from 9:30 am-1:00 pm! Items include dresses, fashion jewelry, and event shoes. The event is open for girls in Calhoun and the surrounding areas. For more information about the event or dress drop off, please contact Tara Smith @ 618-401-3916 or Follow the Event Page on Facebook.

ATTENTION SENIORS AND SENIOR PARENTS! Due to the weather for this afternoon/evening we have decided to go ahead and switch the FAFSA Workshop to a virtual workshop instead of in person. You are still welcome to come to the school and use the school's WIFI (there will be someone here to let you in). However, if you are not comfortable leaving once you are home please feel free to pop on the google meet in the comfort of your own home. The link to the meeting will be sent to the senior's school email. If you have any questions or trouble getting on the link please email Mrs. Gilbreth.

Inclement weather is forecasted for our area this week. St. Vincent DePaul's food pantry will follow Brussels CUSD #42 scheduling: if school is closed due to the conditions, SVDP Food Pantry will be closed as well. Please prepare and be safe!

School District #42 in cooperation with the Four Rivers Special Education District is sponsoring free vision, hearing, and developmental screenings for all children 2 years, 8 months to 5 years (not entering kindergarten) who reside in the district. The screenings will take place in St. Mary’s auditorium in Brussels on Wednesday March 20, 2024 from 9:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Please call 618-883-2124 to schedule an appointment. After the screening, the results will be provided to the parents/guardians. The outcomes will result in the following recommendations: no concerns, monitoring by teacher (potential delay in an assessed area), further speech/language screening, or a referral for a comprehensive evaluation. Developmental Screening Recommendations: * Individuals who show any signs or symptoms of illness should stay home. The screening can be rescheduled at another time. *Please arrive at your scheduled time. *It is recommended that only one or two adults accompany the child on the date of the screening. *It is recommended that all children participate in a developmental screening annually prior to attending kindergarten.

Reminder to Senior parents and Seniors, There will be a FAFSA Completion Workshop at the high school on January 9th from 6-8pm. Emails went out to seniors and parents with information regarding this Workshop. If you for some reason did not receive an email or have questions, please contact Mrs. Gilbreth at the high school.

As we wrapped up the semester this week with final exams, the Mystery and Suspense class decided to spread some joy by reading to the grade school students. We visited K-4th grade and read a mystery book to each class. The high school students were nervous going in to it, but they did such an amazing job and made so many kids even happier going into the break. The students who read consisted of Courtney DeSherlia, Abby Johnes, Olivia. Brodbeck, Summer Schneider, Audrina Pohlman, Leila Schulte, Augie Eberlin, Sha’Nia Burries, and Mady Nolte

Hello Senior and Senior Parents! Many of you have been wondering about when the FAFSA will be coming out. We just got word from ISAC that the FAFSA will be opening by December 31st. We will be hosting a FAFSA completion workshop on January 9th from 6-8pm at the High School. So please don't stress over completing the application over the holiday break because there will be plenty of time to complete the application after the holiday season is over! Enjoy this time with your families and if you have any questions please feel free to contact Mrs. Gilbreth at the school.

First and second grade students have been learning about birds and the different type of feeders that they like. Today they were given the opportunity to make a prototype birdfeeder for a bird of their choice.

Kids night out forms and money are due by this Friday, December 1!

Early Bird PE students are working off their Thanksgiving goodies and working on strength training.

Kids night out will be December 15 this year! This is a night open to K-6 students in the county. We can't wait to have the kids for a fun filled evening. Forms and money need to be in by December 1!

Our BHS Pep Club kids worked hard on the tree for Christmas Wonderland at Rocksprings Park in Alton. If you can't tell, this year's theme they chose is Willy Wonka. We are tree number 5 this year so take a drive through the park and vote on our tree. Also, if you only get one ballot, you can ask them to give you one per person that is in your vehicle. This Monday, November 27th, is the only night you can walk through it on foot. There are no cars on that night. The park is open until late December so get out and enjoy a nice holiday treat.