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Although most teachers have been in and out throughout the summer getting their rooms ready, today is their first official day back. It's so nice to see everyone! Several teachers came in yesterday, along with their children and nieces, to help make this video that shows what school will look like this year. A HUGE thank you goes out to these teachers and their children. Please check it out!
Placement Letters
Hopefully you have received your child's placement letter along with information regarding the health screening sheets, arrival, dismissal, the school meal program, Chromebook and supply pickup, and the PTA. If you have not received this information by Thursday, please call the office.
Remote Students
Please do not forget to come to East Hill on Wednesday, September 9th from 12:00 - 3:00 to retrieve your Chromebook and instructional supplies. If you are unable to come at this time, please call the office and we will arrange for an alternate time.
P2 for Families is Live!
P2 for Families is an easy and effective way for families to discuss the importance of character and positive relationships, especially during these unique times. P2 for Families is differentiated for grades Pre K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12. Each character strength follows a 1-1-3 model: 1 quote, 1 video, and 3 questions to drive conversations around character at home. Here is a direct link to the site. It can also be found as a drop down under their Resources page. Most pages are password protected. The password is simply P2. Here is the Character Strength Calendar for 2020-2021.
Arrival and Dismissal
We can't stress enough the importance of parents following the guidelines we have set for arrival and dismissal. Of particular importance is when you can drive into the East Hill parking lot. For arrival, students can be dropped off (or arrive by bicycle or on foot), from 8:40 - 8:55. No cars will then be allowed into the parking lot until all of the buses have arrived and unloaded. For dismissal, no cars will be allowed into the parking lot until all of the buses have been loaded, roughly 2:25 to 2:30. If at all possible, please try not to pick your child up early unless it is absolutely unavoidable. All early pick-ups must occur by 2:00. Car tags and bus tags will be sent home by the end of the week. Please check your bus tag for accuracy and let us know if anything needs to be changed.
Medication, Physical Examinations, and Immunization Requirements
If you have medicine to drop off for your child, please bring it to school on Wednesday, September 9th between 12:00 and 3:00. Students are not allowed to bring their own medicine to school. If you need to arrange for an alternate time, please contact the office. For information regarding necessary physical exams and immunization requirements, please refer to this recent Notes from West Genesee Nurses to Families.
If you have medicine to drop off for your child, please bring it to school on Wednesday, September 9th between 12:00 and 3:00. Students are not allowed to bring their own medicine to school. If you need to arrange for an alternate time, please contact the office. For information regarding necessary physical exams and immunization requirements, please refer to this recent Notes from West Genesee Nurses to Families.
School Reopening
The first day of school for all K-4 students is Thursday, September 10th. If you have any questions on the reopening of school, please refer to the District's Reopening Information/Plan on the website.
Enjoy the Labor Day weekend! I look forward to seeing the students next week!
- Lisa
