I cannot believe that January is gone already. January was definitely not easy. Throughout all of these challenges, it is very important to take a minute to reflect on that week in 2020. When I say 'reflect' I mean 'mindfully reflect' and you know that week I am talking about. The week when we all kept asking 'Will we shut down?' And then, at lunchtime on Friday the 13th, you were asked to pack up your students' belongings with basically no direction. At that moment, still having no idea how long the kids would be home. Then, think about the next weeks: Learning the kids would stay home, processing how to get them their things, then figuring out how to teach online. It is nuts. Anytime, you are coming up against something you are not sure you can do, remember that time. Think of all you had to learn so quickly and remember, YOU DID IT!! We are still doing it. "Raise your head high and forge on ahead, knowing that YOU GOT THIS." WE got this and we are definitely stronger together! The end of January also means that February is here. With February comes Valentine's Dayđź’—There have been a few questions, so I wanted to clear them up. First, you can have a party/celebration. Ideally, we want to keep the time without masks in the classroom to a minimum. You may want to eat and drink outside the classroom. Volunteers: You may have the same cleared helpers you have been using this year help with your event.
Valentines: They can bring Valentine's to share. I would pass out the Valentine's like we did last year where the bags were lined up and one person would pass out their Valentine's at a time. As always, let me know if you have questions!
PROACTIVE Winners: Please enter the student you would like to be recognized for being Proactive on the document below. Enter their name and why they were chosen. Keep the 'why' short because if it works, we will read all of them. At the least, they will be on the certificate. The Proactive Assembly is February 11 at 11:15am. Details TBD.
EL Update: Spring Summative Practice and Training Tests Reminder
NOTE this can be shared with families as well. Students can practice at home.
The specific dates are TBD. As soon as Poppi and Rori know them, we will be communicating with you.
Upcoming Donation Drive:
Coming Up This Week:
Monday, Jan. 31 @ 9:20am- Shelter in Place Drill (I will make an announcement to 'Shelter in Place.' You accept any child that is out of their room and close to yours. Let the office know if you are missing any students.' I will make an 'All Clear' announcement when we have all students accounted for.
last Week's Walk Up Song was..... Stephanie Beck!!
Here is the song again: Stephanie's Walk Up Song
This is why Stephanie chose that song: It's upbeat and fun. Reminds me of being out when I was young. :)
Here is this week's Walk Up Song: Mystery Walk Up Song
Let me know who you think it is! Send me your guesses. Come on, give me a guess!! No really, guess!! How well do you know your co-workers??
If you haven't added your song, here is the form: Walk Up Song
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