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Keeping us connected through distance learning
Last Call for Submissions
Hi McNear Families,
This is the last call for yearbook pictures. I received a picture today of a child in their pajamas on zoom. I loved it!!!! It said so much about what school has become. I would love more!!!
Or any picture that you think expresses what school has become. All pictures must be in by Wednesday the 22nd and sent to mcnearyearbook@gmail.com
I could use some help documenting this historic time. I am not good with words. If you are and you would be willing to write something documenting this time in history PLEASE send it to mcnearyearbook@gmail.com. Please keep it appropriate for an elementary yearbook and leave any political preference out. All entries must be in by Wednesday the 22nd and must be copied to leichert@petk12.org .
Lastly if you are an artist and would have time in the next week to create something. Please contact me at mcnearyearbook@gmail.com NOT MY PERSONAL EMAIL. I need art work.
Thank You
Liz Foote
Have a little extra, Need a little extra?
All of us are weathering these uncertain times a little differently. If you have a little extra, you can help by picking up a grocery or Target gift card the next time you are out and dropping it off in the school office on Monday or Wednesday mornings. You may also make cash/Venmo contributions by contacting Laura Barron lbarron@petk12.org or Lizzie Wallack lizziewallack@gmail.com. We are working together to ensure the cards and/or cash go directly to McNear families most in need.
If you need a little extra and would benefit from some support, please let Principal Eichert Leichert@petk12.org or Devanie Esquivel desquivel@petk12.org know. Thank you all for the work you are doing to support one another in our community!
Literacy Enrichment Resources
- My Weird Read-a-Loud with Dan Gutman -- Dan reads from his books daily at 11 am
- Draw Every Day with JJK -- Jarrett J. Krosczka, author of the graphic novel Lunch Lady and Jedi Academy series and Hey, Kiddo, hosts a live session each day at 11 am
- Scholastic - Learn at Home
- Storyline Online Storyline Online, streams videos featuring celebrated actors reading children’s books alongside creatively produced illustrations.
Not Growing Up, Not Giving Up
District COVID-19 Quick Links
S.T.O.P Practice
This article reviews the practice of S.T.O.P. as a way find calm when difficult moments arise.
S - STOP what you are doing
T - TAKE a conscious breath
O - OBSERVE your feelings
P - PROCEED intentionally
New Mental Health & Wellness Resources
It can be difficult to adapt to rapid changes in our routine and structure, which can cause an increase in anxiety and fear. The PCS Mental Health Team put together some resources that may help during this time.
Warm Line: (707) 778-4959: A non-crisis phone number that allows PCS students and families to leave messages for our mental health clinicians. We check the messages multiple times a day during school hours and will get back to you within 48 business hours.
Petaluma City Schools COVID-19 Mental Health & Wellness Resources
Principal Eichert's Build A School Challenge
Ways to Stay Connected
Email: Leichert@petk12.org
Website: https://www.petalumacityschools.org/mcnear
Location: 605 Sunnyslope Avenue, Petaluma, CA 94952
Phone: 707-778-4752
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/McNear-Elementary-243976945636795/?eid=ARA0ovmGs_7oUxh6_4wadNP1pGIc2snX8ZUqdFtE15ERQBNAa6SYUuk1idGxeccJqxEs6pOYIxmx7MJf
Twitter: @mcnearelement