Gertie's Gab
September 26, 2020
Reopening & Readjustments
As Dr. Noonan has reported to us all, we will have some readjustments soon! Some of our students will be coming to school for a face to face experience, while the rest of the children will continue online. The teachers and staff have been doing wonderful work with everyone as we have started 100% virtual, but multiple metrics are telling us it is time to at least invite children into the building to experience a more 'typical' preschool experience, albeit with smaller groups and safe protocols for health! At this time, given the size of our building and classrooms, in order to maintain the social distancing requirement, we are able to invite only certain groups of children. We appreciate your choices and understanding, especially for those that require and want something different.
Materials Distribution this Week!
Material packets for the next 1-2 weeks will be available during the day, next to the front door, 7:30-4 PM, Tuesday through Thursday. Please remember to pick these up so that your child will be prepared for their learning activities! Let Marie know if you need special accommodations or alternatives for pickup.
Fluffster Wears a Mask
Masks a Must
Make it fun but also comfortable!
Especially When your Child is Sick
Wash Those Hands
Soap and water are best! Don't forget to sing a song til the end!
Class Assignment Changes
While I am hoping to keep class changes to a minimum, I have no choice but to make some adjustments given two instructional models for some of our children. Our JTP teaching teams will teach either in person OR virtual, not both (except for some coaching, which would be virtual). More information will be coming soon!
Appreciation
We appreciate all that everyone is going through at this time. Never in our lifetimes, have we had such a health care event impact us as the pandemic has. It has disrupted all of our lives. THANK YOU for doing all that you do as families! It's a balancing act that we are ALL experiencing and know none of it is easy...for us, either!
What will we Learn about Trees?
Add your Phone to the COVID Fight in Virginia
Help Virginia Stop COVID-19
Spend Time Outside!
With the season changing, spend some family time outdoors! Take a hike, visit a farm, walk the city. It's great to enjoy the beautiful weather and get some exercise!
Be a Great Citizen!
When talking to families this week, I was reminded that keeping this virus at bay is a community effort requiring good citizenship. Please consider:
- Flu shots for all family members
- Strict mask wearing & handwashing
- Limiting social interactions with others