Grizzly Gazette
Thanksgiving Edition 2020
Happy Thanksgiving!
Dear Cedarhome Families,
As we navigate the pandemic and all the effects it is having on our lives, I want to say how proud I am of our students and how thankful I am for your support. It is difficult to predict what the rest of the school year will bring, so we go day by day. This is how I have made it through some tough times in my life. One day and then the next.
I am so thankful to work with the group of professionals I do. To see them prepare to give your children a great educational experience is inspiring to me. Whether your child or children are in-person under the hybrid model or online or both, I see the dedication from our staff to reach and teach your child during this very difficult time.
I hope you know that I (we) recognize the extreme challenges this school year is bringing to your home. We want to continue to partner with you and help you support your child to the best of your ability. It’s far from a perfect arraignment. I know all of our staff understand this and are ready to help you in any way they can.
Thanksgiving will most likely look different for many this year. What our circumstances can't change is what we feel in our hearts. Giving thanks can happen whether you are with two people or thirty. This will be the first year my wife Kathy and I will not be with any family. It will be just the two of us. But we will Zoom with everyone and get to wish our new granddaughter her first "Happy Thanksgiving!"
People talk about getting back to “normal.” I’m not sure what that looks like, but I fully believe it will be better than what we are going through now.
Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns you have. I can guarantee you that we all share the same concerns, stresses and challenges collectively. And collectively, we will support one another on this journey. I hope you enjoy Thanksgiving. I wish the best to all of you.
Sincerely,
Jeff
Gratitude Wall
Once you finish checking out the "Gratitude Wall", watch the "Thankful " music video below. It's about four minutes long and well worth the time!! Our students loved it!
Grandparents Day
Counselor's Corner
Conferences
Important Dates
• Seven day food pick-up, this Wednesday from 4:30-6:30 @ Cedarhome Elementary. There will
no food pick-up this Friday, November 27th, 2020. The normal seven-day food pick-up will
resume the first week of December. Thank you.
• No School: November 25th, 26th and 27th.
• Winter Break: December 21st through January 3rd, 2021
Picture Retake Information from Firefly Images
Hello Stanwood Camano School District families,
We have set up a final 2020 drive thru school photo session for you!
Whether you need a retake of a previous photo taken by us or this is your first time to the camera, this session is for you. We will conduct our final session with the same level of safety, and follow all COVID guidelines set forth.
Like our previous sessions, this is a "by appointment" event, please see the link near the bottom of this email to sign up.
Picture days are:
Friday, December 11th from 2:30pm to 5:30pm at Utsalady Elementary
Saturday, December 12th from 10am to 1pm at Stanwood Elementary
Please note, regardless of which school you attend, pictures are only at these 2 locations.
We have 2 options available for you to order pictures, if you chose to do so:
Attached, please find our order form that you can print and send with your student. Just staple cash, check or money order to the form or enclose it in an envelope and attach that to the form.
If you prefer, you may use our online ordering system, the link to do so will appear on the confirmation page after you sign up for a picture time.
What to bring:
Retakes? Then just bring the package of pictures you want replaced.
Retakes of a Digital Only Package? Just let the photographer know.
First time to the camera this year? Bring your order form, if you have one.
Just want a yearbook photo? Once again, just tell your photographer.
We look forward to seeing you!
Thank you,
Firefly Images
Order link: https://fs4.formsite.com/FireFly/waldtkvv5s/index.html