The Emergency Heating Repair Program (EHRP)

 Applications are being accepted from Nov. 1, 2021 until April 1, 2022.

Program Overview The Emergency Heating Repair Program (EHRP) provides qualified homeowners with a one-time grant to repair or replace their furnaces or boiler heating systems. The program is administered by the Department of Housing (DOH). Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. The grants are available to owner-occupants of one-to-four unit residential buildings. A site inspection will be performed by a DOH rehab construction specialist to determine the heating system's condition after a completed application is processsed and approved. How to Apply An application is available upon request by calling 311, through the CHI311 app, by visiting DOH's offices at City Hall, 121 N. LaSalle St., Room 1000 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, or download the entire application packet at this link. Follow the detailed information on completing the forms and submitting copies of all required documents, including proof of ownership, income, and identification.  Homeowners can call DOH's customer service line at 312.744.3653 for further assistance. Eligibility Eligible properties must be located in Chicago, habitable, owner-occupied, and not at risk of foreclosure. The applicant's name must be listed on the deed to the property for a minimum of one year at the time of application. All applicants must be income qualified. Households earning 80% or less of the Area Median Income (AMI) are eligible to participate in the program. The total gross income of all owners and other household members shall be inlcuded and many not exceed this limit. The gross income of all adults, 18 and older, who reside in the property, are included to determine income eligibility. All utilities must be current and in working order. If the owner sells, transfers title, or no longer occupies the property within one year of receiving the service, the owner will be required to repay a prorated portion of the grant.

Download the Emergency Heating Repair Program (EHRP) flyer Arabic | Simplified Chinese Hindi | Korean | Polish | Spanish | Urdu

Income Limits (2021)
Household Size	80% AMI
1	$52,200
2	$59,650
3	$67,100
4	$74,550
5	$80,550
6	$86,500
7	$92,450
8	$98,450

ENERGY ASSISTANCE

 The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps eligible low-income households pay for home energy services (primarily heating during winter months).  Energy costs can place severe and continuing stress on a family’s budget. In some instances, households are forced to make painful decisions regarding which bills to pay and which necessities to survive without.  Illinois residents with a household income that does not exceed an amount determined annually by the Department of Commerce are eligible. Annual eligibility levels are determined based on available funding and may not exceed 200% of the federal nonfarm poverty level. Additionally, you will also qualify for assistance with your water and wastewater bills if your household is disconnected, in threat of disconnection or if you are more than $250 in arrears on your current bill.  You will apply for Low Income Household Water Assistance (LIHWAP) at the same time you complete your current LIHEAP application.

See How to Apply for more information.

For a complete list of LIHEAP application agencies based on county, see Where to Apply.  For additional program information check out the Frequently Asked Questions. Or call the LIHEAP Hotline at 1-877-411-WARM (9276).

Check the status of your LIHEAP application. 

Expanded energy assistance programming builds on the administration’s $275 million Help Illinois Families (HIF) initiative, created to help reach an unprecedented number of families who have fallen behind on bills due to the pandemic. For more, visit helpillinoisfamilies.com. 
 

HOME ENERGY RESOURCES
Watch a video from Citizens Utility Board on how to save energy in your home. 

• Saving Energy Video – Vampire Power (video)

For more videos about your utility bill and saving money and energy visit: 

• Citizens Utility Board (video) 
• Download the Home Energy Savings brochure (English  |  Spanish)
• Download the LIHEAP brochure (English  |  Spanish)
• Download the LIHEAP Appeal Rights poster (English  |  Spanish)

The Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP) is available for LIHEAP eligible households who are customers of one of the following utilities: Ameren Illinois, ComEd, Nicor Gas and Peoples Gas/North Shore Gas. Under PIPP, eligible households pay a percentage of their income, receive a monthly benefit towards their utility (heating gas and/or electric) bill(s) and, arrearage reductions for every on-time payment they make, if applicable.  Starting September 1, 2021 PIPP applications will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis until available funding per county and per utility is obligated.  Applications for PIPP are taken from September 1, 2021 - March 31, 2022, or until funding is exhausted. 

• Download the PIPP brochure (English  |  Spanish)

Find a Community Action Agency (CAA) serving your area and apply for assistance.

2021-2022 Application Dates and Program Eligibility

 

 

For more information contact: 

Office of Community Assistance

Illinois Department of Commerce

1-877-411-9276

communityassist@illinois.gov

UPDATED ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL PROCESS

 

STUDENT ENTRY & EXIT PROCEDURE

ARRIVAL 9 A.M. – DISMISSAL 4 P.M.

ALL DOORS ARE LOCATED IN THE FRONT OF THE BUILDING.  NO MORE BACK ENTRY OR EXIT

Door 1 Main Door – 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th and 8^th 

(Main Door)

Door 2 Pk, K and Bused Students

(Door closest to Princeton)

Door 4 – 1^ST, 2^ND, 3^RD

(Door Closest to Wells)

Door 5 – Playground Door WILL OPEN AT 9 a.m.

There is limited in-person supervision in the back of the building.  Students can play, but it is highly advised to enter and exit in the front of the building and to arrive at 9:00 a.m. 

It is COLD and we want our children safe.

Please arrive at 9 a.m. at the FRONT DOORS and Pick Up Your Child in the Front of the Building at 4:00 p.m. AT YOUR DESIGNATED DOORS.

Please arrive on time to pick up your child.

773-535-0829 Alice Buzanis, Principal

SHERWOOD SCHOOL REMINDERS

 

Week of November 8

Monday November 8                   All students return to school

Tuesday November 9                   8^th graders – HS Admission Test

Wednesday November 10            Picture Day

Thursday November 11               Veterans Day – No School

Friday November 12                    We begin Spirit week with

   Wild Hat day

 

Week of November 15

SPIRIT WEEK

Stay Tuned for Themes for Each Day

Presented by the Student Council

which will meet next week to determine the themes…stay tuned for more information!

 

NO SCHOOL NOVEMBER 5 - NOVEMBER 17 REPORT CARD PICK UP INFORMATION

ATTENTION PARENTS

 

No School Friday, November 5, 2021 for Students

Professional Development Day

 

Report Card Pick Up Online and In Person

November 17, 2021 12 noon until 6 p.m.

By Appointment Please

 

Call your child’s teacher or email them with your time preference and to schedule in person or online appointment to discuss your child’s progress.

 

Sherwood.cps.edu for teachers email address’

or call 773-535-0829 and leave a message.

 

Teachers will be reaching out to you too!

Have a safe and wonderful weekend.

 

We will see you Monday, November 8, 2021!

 

 

Alice Buzanis

Principal

UPDATES FOR FAMILIES AND STAFF

 Good Evening Sherwood Family:

I hope you are having a wonderful and restful weekend.  Below are some important updates and information for all of you.  Please read this email and review the attached flyers and forms as well.  

I also want to remind all parents that we are taking students to get their vaccinations and/or physicals this week if you are interested in allowing your child to attend. Students will be going to BEETHOVEN HEALTH CLINIC and will be given whatever immunizations they need and a physical. This will save you time and a trip to your physician. Please let us know if you are interested by calling this TUESDAY at 773-535-0829 dial 0 and ask for Ms. Bryant or Ms. Buzanis.  All health requirements must be completed by this week OCTOBER 15 by all of our students in order to avoid exclusion from school. Please take your child to the doctor or sign up for our October 14 field trip to the health clinic ASAP.

IMPORTANT REMINDERS FOR FAMILIES AND STAFF

1. There is NO SCHOOL Monday, October 11, 2021.

2. COVID VACCINATIONS will be offered Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at Sherwood School  10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for parents, students and any friends and family that are interested in getting vaccinated.  If you are interested in getting vaccinated or you might want to meet with medical professionals with any questions, please join us this TUESDAY at Sherwood at 10 a.m. until 12 p.m.  Please enter through DOOR 2 ONLY (door at the front of the building closest to Princeton and 57th Street).  Children must arrive with their parents and it is offered to children between the ages of 12 to 17 years old. A medical team will offer services beginning at 10am. to 12 p.m.  A second event is also scheduled three weeks later on 11/2/21 at the same time (10am-12pm).  Parents/guardians of 12-17yo must be present with their child at this time.  They accept same-day/walk-ins.  Parents/students and staff seeking vaccination services are also encouraged to visit the COVID-19 Vaccination website where they may schedule an appointment at one of our CPS-operated Regional Vaccination Clinic locations.  Visit: https://www.cps.edu/school-reopening/health-and-safety/covid-19-vaccination/  

SHERWOOD SCHOOL COVID VACCINATIONS

10 A.M. TO 12 P.M.

Dose #1 October 12

Dose #2 November 2

245 W 57TH ST, Chicago, IL, 60621

ENTER ONLY THROUGH DOOR 2 and PLEASE WEAR A MASK

(773)535-0829

3. Thank you parents for following our process to keep our children safe.  Please continue to send your child to school at 9 a.m. and not earlier please.  Staff is in the building preparing for your child.  Upon arrival procedures are taking place to ensure our students enter a clean, orderly building and classrooms. We cannot allow anyone to enter early due to our morning procedures of breakfast preparation, cleaning, spraying and airing out our classrooms. Let's continue to work as a team to keep our children and staff safe.

4. The responsibility to keep our classrooms safe is one that we all share. Getting vaccinated, wearing a mask, washing your hands, staying home if you’re sick, and reporting a positive test to CPS at cps.edu/covidresults these are things that we all must do to make our schools as safe as possible.

5. Please send your child to school with their masks on, a plastic water bottle filled with cold water and a change of clothes for our younger students. Please also remind your child to keep their distance in the classroom (3 feet apart), follow the classroom rules, and to wash their hands frequently. Together we will get through this and I am finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel.

6. Progress Reports were sent out. Please email or call your child's teacher to discuss any grades below a C. We want our children to be successful and teacher-parent communication is the key to success.

7. Attendance is very important and we need to make sure our children attend each day without fail. School prepares us for our future and good attendance means good work ethic and a successful future. PLEASE send your child to school each and everyday to ensure success. We want all of our children who are healthy to join us each and every day.

8. Your child will bring forms home for you to fill out on Tuesday. Please make sure you return them in order to have up to date phone numbers and other important information on record.

10. I wanted to reach out to you regarding optional Covid-19 testing that is being conducted at Sherwood for all of our students and staff members each week. If you would like your child tested weekly for COVID-19, please click on the link below and complete the form.  This will give us permission to test them weekly at Sherwood. The procedure is painless and the children are monitored as they swab their nostrils on their own.  If your child is on the volleyball team or any sports programs they must be tested weekly in order for them to participate. Please click on the link below.  We encourage all of our families to engage in weekly testing for their children.   

Student Registering: https://home.color.com/covid/sign-up/start?partner=tf-she-610173-students

DOORS TO ENTER

 

DOOR STUDENTS ENTER AND EXIT FROM EACH DAY

Please do not arrive earlier than 9:00 a.m. please

 

ALL Pre-School and students who arrive on the school bus continue to enter through DOOR 2 – GYMNASIUM DOOR

Pre-School Students will remain there until their parents pick them up or the bus picks them up.

 

Ms. Vazquez – Kinder – 106..Ms. Booker – 1^st Gr - 116 …Mr. Somerfield– 2^nd Gr - 111

Kindergarten, 1^st Grade, 2^nd Grade – Rooms 106, 111, 116

Door 4 is located at the front of the building on 57^th Street – Door closest to the bridge and expressway.   When facing the main door it is the door to your left.

DOOR 4 - FRONT

Ms. Donald – 3^rd Gr 213……..Ms. Manke – 4^th Gr - 216 …Ms. Osborne – 5^th Grade - 218

3rd, 4th, 5th Grade – Rooms 213, 216, 218

Door is located on the playground near the lunchroom in the back of the building.

Please enter through Princeton or Wells Street and walk towards our beautiful, playground. The door is the closes to Wells.  This door is also closest to the expressway in the back of the building.

DOOR 3 - BACK

 

6^th, 7^th, 8^th Grade – Room 202, 203, 204, 206

Mr. Beattie – 6^th Gr…Ms. Anderson & Ms. Duncan – 7^th Gr Ms. Troutman & Mr. Brown– 8^th Gr

Door located in the back of the building.  Please enter through Princeton Avenue and enter on the first door on your left where the ramp is located.

DOOR 5 - BACK