It has been a week of learning new routines and adjusting to our new school life. It is great to be back! Students are doing well, considering all the changes that are happening! I am certainly lucky to have such a great group of students!
There are a few reminders and things that can be practiced at home to make this transition more smooth.
· Students should not be wearing sandals, boots or crocks, etc. to school. We wear our outdoor shoes for Physical Education classes and we want students to be comfortable when we have fun outside. (Outdoor shoes need to be easy to run in.)
· Bring a pair of black athletic shoes or black dress shoes that have non-marking soles to wear with your uniform. Gym shoes are also required unless you have a pair of black ones to wear with your uniform. We may need them if we have a rainy day or when PE classes start in the gym again.
· Practice doing up zippers, buttons and other snaps at home so that students can be independent at school.
Also, practice opening containers, Ziploc bags, etc. that are in your child’s lunch kit.
· Practice tying shoes if your child has shoes with laces.
· Practice standing an arm length away from another person. We are trying to do “Zombie Walking” when going through the hallways and outside for social distancing. Students need to hold their arms out straight in front of them and to stay that distance the whole time.
· A leak-proof water bottle, as students can not drink from the fountain. They can refill only.
· Go to bed early to get lots of rest and eat a healthy breakfast before coming to school in the mornings.
· Bring your masks to school each day.
· Please have your child stay home if they are sick. If your child has a pre-existing condition, we need a letter from your doctor, otherwise, we will contact you to pick your child up if they show any signs of symptoms associated with COVID.
Next week, I will include more academic activities in my update. Homework will start during the week of the 21st. I will send an email prior to it coming to describe details and how to find it on my blog. I am looking forward to a great year! Please do not hesitate to email me with questions or concerns. There is no school on Monday, September 7th. Enjoy the rest of your weekend! See you on Tuesday, September 8th.
