Principal’s Message – February 28, 2021

Posted February 28, 2021

With the gently warming temperatures, you can feel Spring in the air.  Of course, Mother Nature has a sense of humour and sometimes March comes in like a lion.  We are enjoying the time we are spending outdoors in the sunshine.  Many classes have been enjoying snowshoeing around the yard.

As you are aware, Public Health has changed the School Screening Tool. If your child has ONE symptom on the screening tool they MUST stay home until cleared by a doctor, had a negative Covid 19 test or have self-isolated for 10 days.  In addition, siblings need to stay home.  When you are calling into the office please clearly state why your child is not at school.  Mrs. Boynton is following up with all unknown absences.  Please know, in terms of Covid, the school is directed by Public Health and governed by their protocols to help keep everyone safe at school.

A reminder to all parents that are picking up their children that dogs are not allowed on our school yard.  This is true for all schools in the Upper Grand.  Should you wish to walk your dog when you are picking up your child(ren), please arrange to meet them off school property.  Should you need to come on to school property to pick your child up, leave the dog at home.

Great news for our grade 8s.  Grad photos will be taken on March 10.  Lifetouch has been working with the board and public health on protocols to keep everyone safe.  More information will be coming home soon.  Lifetouch is working to make sure all grad photos in Upper Grand are completed and then they will be booking regular school photos.  We will let you know if and when that will be happening.

Mark your calendars.  School Council is meeting on March 10th at 6:30pm.  I will be sending out the agenda and link in a separate email soon.

We hope everyone has a terrific week.

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