Whitney's Jungle Journal
Mr. Stacho's Newsletter - January 29, 2021
Wild About Whitney!
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Valentine's Day
We will NOT be having any Valentines' Day Celebrations at school this year. Students will NOT be able to exchange Valentines at school as we are doing our best to prevent the spread of Covid 19. As we don't share any materials or supplies at school, it doesn't make much sense that we would then have students sharing Valentines. I know this is a bummer, but we would rather err on the side of caution then have students contract the virus. Thank you for your understanding.
Free Books for 0-5 year olds
COVID-19 Notification
In order for us to provide a healthy and safe environment for all students, it is important that you continue to communicate with the district if/when the following happens:
- Your child is showing symptoms of COVID-19 or tests positive.
- Your child has been directly exposed to a person that has tested positive for COVID-19 and is identified as a direct contact. They will need to quarantine at home.
We will continue to be diligent with our communication,l contact tracing, and notifications when these instances occur.
We appreciate your assistance with this matter.
When should I keep my child home?
In order to do your part in preventing the spread of germs, it is imperative that we are frequently doing symptom checks of our children at home. If your child is displaying any of the following symptoms, please keep them home and inform our front office. We will work to ensure that your child stays up to date with assignments and the teaching taking place in the classroom:
- A fever of 100.4 degrees or higher. This is one of the strongest Covid Symptoms
- Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
- Persistent cough or runny nose
- Loss of taste or smell
- Sore throat
We need you to assist in helping us, by monitoring for these symptoms on a daily basis, and keeping your child home if they aren't feeling well.
Student Council Spirit Days
1/29: Crazy Sock Day
2/5 Wear your favorite Superbowl team’s colors
2/11 Valentine’s Day is Sunday: Wear pink, purple, red, or hearts
2/19 Wear red, white, and blue (President’s Day was Monday)
2/26 Strongsville Pride: wear green and white
Also; Student Council News:
Student Council is working on a project: We are making Valentine's for seniors living in Assisted Living. If you would like to help (2nd-5th graders), here's what you do:
Make a paper Valentine's Day card. Follow these rules:
No glitter or glued objects that can fall off; No Candy attached; No names (Just write From: Whitney Elementary School.
Here are some sayings to get you started: Happy Valentine's Day; You've Got Mail; Smile; Be Mine; Sending Cheer; You are my Sunshine (Only happy, positive messages).
Turn cards into your teacher. Teachers, put the cards in the mailbox of Mrs. Trimper or Mrs. Ambroziak by February 5th. Valentine's will be "quarantined" appropriately prior to delivery to insure everyone's safety.
Food Services Information For Parents
Yearbook Update 2020/2021
Since class parties and events have been cancelled or modified this year we’d like to fill our yearbook with any pics taken from home, school etc. Please submit any pictures of your students with an ugly Christmas sweater or any holiday gear, any spirit wear while remote learning pics or some at home Christmas pics to dijuliusfamily@gmail.com
Fees were due on December 20, 2020
If you have any questions feel free to contact Mrs. Wynn at 440-572-7180.
Mr. Schibley's January Newsletter
Responsible Restart Webpage (REPEAT ITEM)
The Junior Browns Spring Flag Football League
The Cleveland Browns, in association with the Strongsville Football Backers, are bringing the Junior Browns Spring Flag Football League to Strongsville! The league is open to girls and boys in grades K-6, with competitive play at each grade level. Practices will be held once per week, with games on Sundays beginning in April. Register now at www.strongsvillefootballbackers.com. Click HERE for additional information about this exciting flag football opportunity!