As this pandemic drags on, it’s easy to get discouraged and sad that we can’t hang out with our friends and family. We know that the next couple of months of winter will be challenging. We appreciate all of the sacrifices that our community has made to keep our students healthy and to keep our schools open. 

Things we still need to avoid:

Indoor gatherings

Sleepovers

Sharing meals with others (even outdoors)

Things we can safely do with others:

Safe Outdoor Activities (Stay 6 feet apart and wear masks!)

Sledding      

Snowshoeing

Snowman building competitions

Walks on the Bike Path (try it at night with a headlamp!)

Please continue to keep students home when they are sick. This includes even minor colds or ‘the sniffles’. Any symptom, even a runny nose or headache, means you should keep your child home from school and contact me or your primary care provider for guidance on when they can return to school. Thank you for your help with this! 

February 14-20 is Random Acts of Kindness week! Being kind and helping others is a great way to help kids boost their mood, self-esteem, and resilience. Simple acts of kindness can go a long way to brighten someone’s day.