This is Ms. Crisci with some updates for this week:

On Monday, March 14th, students in grades 6-8 will be participating in Junior Achievement Career Day! This is an exciting opportunity for our middle school students to hear more about careers that exist in different industries. Thank you to our partner, Junior Achievement, for organizing this event.

Some upcoming important date:

• 3/17 is St. Patrick's Day and students will be showing school spirit by wearing green.

• 3/17 students will participate in the 5 P’s parade where students in the lower grades will parade through the hallways showing their 5P spirit!

• 3/18 is a day for Hope and Healing. Staff, students, families and caregivers can participate in free Wellness Workshops.

• 3/18 EARLY DISMISSAL students will leave school at 12:50.

8th Grade Parents...a letter is being sent home by the end of the week. The letter will explain end of year dates, activities, and costs.

Although we are not strictly enforcing the uniform policy this year, we still have a dress code. I have included the language for the dress code from our handbook below, but the violations that need to be addressed immediately are no torn or ripped pants, no belly shorts, short shorts, or hoods on heads. Also, as the weather becomes warmer, please be sure that your child does not come to school with flip flops or open toed shoes, as they are dangerous at recess time.

Dress Down Days Dress Code (from Handbook)

• NO shirts or pants with any in appropriate writing or pictures

• NO baggy pants hanging below the waist

• NO ripped or torn pants or jeans

• NO revealing tank tops (spaghetti straps), NO belly shirts, NO short shorts, NO muscle shirts

• NO hats, caps, do-rags, bandanas or coats worn (during the day)

• NO heavy jewelry or markings that may be identified as gang related

• NO flip flops, open toe shoes, or shoes that may be a safety hazard

Thank you for being a part of the Bishop Woods family! Have a great week!

3/15 ERIC WILLIAMS

3/15 JAYMARIE LEVACK

3/16 JEFFERSON ARRIAGA

3/17 ZARIYAH LEWIS

3/17 YARIEL SERRANO

3/18 XYRIAH LAGRIER

3/18 DOMINIC GUNN

3/18 GIA LAVERDE GUTIERREZ

3/19 GABRIEL SOTO SOLANO

3/20 JERMAIN COWAN

3/20 ALEXIS SOSNIAK

3/22 SABRINA SCOTT

3/22 JAYVIEN JAMES-LOPEZ

3/23 FARHAN KHAN

3/26 MALEAH CAPLE

3/26 ESMATULLAH MUSAKHEL

3/27 LONDYN ALSTON

3/27 WALTER JAYNES

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Please visit the NHPS webpage for all updated COVID guidance.

https://www.nhps.net/coronavirus

or visit our webpage at

http://www.bishopwoodsschool.com

and click on the 2021 Important Parent Information Page

For Preschool/Elementary Students

· How to Talk to Kids About the Ukraine Invasion: This PBS article discusses how to talk to preschool and elementary aged children.

For Elementary/Middle School Students

· Resilience in a time of war: Tips for parents and teachers of elementary school children: This article from the American Psychological Association can help adults guide their young children beyond fear and to resilience.

· Resilience in a time of war: Tips for parents and teachers of middle school children: The American Psychological Association breaks out tips and strategies for parents and teachers of middle school-aged children.

For All Ages

· How to handle war from afar: This article from the American Psychological Association can help adults manage their own feelings and fears.

· Helping Your Students Cope With a Violent World: Edutopia article features strategies for helping children make sense with historical perspective, feel empowered and inspire them to feel hopeful.

· How to Talk to Kids About Violence, Crime, and War: Common Sense Media gathers tips and conversation starters to help you talk to kids of different ages about the toughest topics.

· Talking to Your Kids About War: VeryWell Family explores ways families can speak with young people about war, including tips on sharing information and restricting media coverage.

· It makes sense that the attack on Ukraine is causing you anxiety, experts say. Here’s what to do: CNN article that features tips for people of all ages.

· Talking to children about violence: National Association of School Psychologist article provides tips for parents on how to talk about war with their children.

· 5 Tips for talking with students about the Russia-Ukraine war: EdWeekly article discusses tips for talking about the conflict.

Media Literacy Tools

· How to Teach Kids Media Literacy

· Ukraine/Russia Conflict - Media Literacy Choice Board

Remind will allow you to receive important text information from the school. To sign up:

Text @bwfam to 81010

March 18th - Early Dismissal - A Day of Hope and Healing

DISTRICT CALENDAR SY2021-2022

Here is the direct link to the district calendar on the NHPS website. I have also provided a photo below.

https://www.nhps.net/Page/854