Kindergarten students are busy learning at Math Centers today in Mrs. Drake's classroom! Learning is FUN!!
Reminder .... You're invited to Venice Elementary this Friday, February 25th for a Black History Museum put on by Mrs. Cullen's 3rd grade students from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM. People may come and go during this time, but you won't want to miss it. We hope you can attend!
Dear Venice Families:
I want to inform you the decision on the appeal in the lawsuit regarding masks,
quarantines, and vaccinations has been released. The Appellate Court for the 4th District ruled on February 17, 2022, on the appeal of the Temporary Restraining Order issued by Judge Grischow on February 4, 2022, in both the student and employment cases before the Sangamon County Circuit Court.
The Court dismissed the appeal as moot because the Joint Commission on Administrative Rules ("JCAR") did not extend the emergency rule implementing Executive Order 24. In short, this means the rules we have been following last week in reference to mask wearing will continue into the future. Masks are strongly recommended, but not required. Masks must be worn on school buses.
Thank you.
Good Morning! Many schools around the country will be participating in a 2 minute dance party today, 2-22-22 at 2:22 PM. Venice Elementary will will also participate! At 2:22 PM the Cupid Shuffle will be played over the intercom for all students and staff to enjoy. Have a GREAT Tuesday!
You're invited to Venice Elementary on Friday, February 25th for a Black History Museum put on by Mrs. Cullen's 3rd grade students from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM. People may come and go during this time, but you won't want to miss it. We hope you can attend!
Reminder! The COVID-19 vaccine clinic scheduled for today has been canceled and rescheduled for Friday, February 25th from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Thank you.
Students in Mrs. Cullen's 3rd grade class researched an African American of their choice for Black History Month. Faith Wise shared her presentation and board with the school today. Great work Faith! We are proud of you.
IMPORTANT MESSAGE: Due to the forecasted weather Venice CUSD #3 will be dismissing all students today at 12:30 PM. The bus will be running. As always, students and staff safety is our number one priority. Thank you!
Good Afternoon Venice Families! Due to the expected bad weather moving into the area on Thursday the decision has been made to cancel our After School Program on Thursday, February 17th.
On Friday, February 18th, we will have our second COVID-19 vaccination clinic held at Venice Elementary from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM in the cafeteria. At the clinic, pediatric doses and the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines will be offered. No appointment necessary. Click here to view the Flyer: https://5il.co/15qlu
Please click on the link to read a very important message from the Venice School Superintendent in reference to mask wearing which will go into effect on Wednesday, February 16th: https://5il.co/15q0i
Venice CUSD #3 bus route will move back to its regular bus schedule on Wednesday, February 16th. The school bus will leave Venice Elementary School at 7 AM. Thank you.
Venice Elementary located at 300 South 4th Street in Venice is completely down. Please view the latest pictures taken today of the work site: https://5il.co/15otr
On Wednesday, 2/9, we celebrated National Food Service Personnel Day! Students and staff showered Kim, Girlfriend, with cards, thank you letters and gifts. Thank you Girlfriend for all you do for Venice Schools! We appreciate you!
Demolition is under way at Venice Elementary School located at 300 South 4th Street in Venice. Click here to see pictures: https://5il.co/15f2r
Dear Venice Families,
I want to inform you Venice CUSD #3 will be conducting business as usual on Monday, February 7th in reference to mask wearing. Since the Sangamon County ruling on the mask mandate was issued on Friday, February 4th, many school districts across the state of Illinois have been dissecting the ruling to determine what is the next best step for their school district. Since we can exercise local control outside of an executive order or IDPH guidance, I am informing you that Venice CUSD #3 will continue to keep all state mandates in place that we have been enforcing since the start of the school year that are also outlined in our Remote Learning Plan located on our school website. All students and staff will be required to wear masks on the school buses, in the school building and during all school activities. Thank you for your cooperation.
Good Evening! On Friday afternoon, February 4th, a Sangamon County Circuit Court judge issued a much anticipated ruling in a lawsuit that challenged Governor J.B. Pritzker’s mask mandate and other COVID-19 protocols in schools. Please read a letter from the school Superintendent in reference to this ruling. Click here: https://5il.co/1588k
Good Afternoon Venice Families! Due to unsafe road conditions and high winds Venice Elementary School will be closed on Friday, February 4th. This day will be a "Snow Day" therefore, there will be no Remote Learning on Friday. We hope our students have the opportunity to enjoy the snow. Friday's day off will be made up at the end of the school year.
School will resume in person on Monday, February 7th. There will be no After School Program on Monday. Our After School Program will resume on Tuesday, February 8th. Stay safe and warm!
We are celebrating Black History month during the month of February at Venice Elementary! Our hallways are lined with student and teacher created work as they learn about Black History. Click on the document link to see pictures: https://5il.co/153qh
I want to congratulate our Venice Elementary students who received a "Good Character" coupon from a staff member in January. This coupon was given to students who showed exemplary character and made good choices. Click on the link to see their picture: https://5il.co/153k3
