May News
Bath Public School 2020
Learning at Home Continues
As announced last week, Minister of Education has confirmed that schools will not return until at least June 1, 2020 to help slow the spread of COVID-19. The Premier unveiled a three-staged framework for “re-opening” the province. Although schools were not named specifically, it appears schools would be part of the final phase. Each Phase can last 2-4 weeks with Phase 1 to begin on Monday May 4th.
While a further extension of the province-wide school closure was expected, we know this news is not without its challenges and disappointments. Staff in all positions have worked tirelessly over the past several weeks to pivot toward emergency remote learning, and maintain day-to-day business operations of the board. Despite balancing their own personal responsibilities, staff have risen to this unprecedented time, offering suggestions and innovative ideas to help us move forward in this “new normal.” I want to sincerely thank all of our Bath Public staff for their ongoing efforts to continue supporting our students, families, and each other.
As emphasized before, our priority is everyone’s health and well-being. That will remain our focus as we enhance our emergency remote learning plans over the coming days and weeks. Staying connected to our students and families, continuing to build relationships and being flexible and adaptable to our students' needs continues to be important.
To help us better understand the experiences of our students, families and staff learning at home, we will be asking everyone for feedback soon. We want to know about your challenges, successes and any suggestions to help us adjust our supports going forward. What works today might not work tomorrow and we need to continue to be flexible. We hope you take the time to provide us with your feedback.
Until then, please continue to follow all public health directives and remember to take time for your own self-care, an important part of wellness. Discover what helps you to feel good and recharge. If you find yourself or your child feeling overwhelmed, take a break and set limits to manage these feelings. If things become unmanageable, please reach out to your child's teacher, myself, or a professional for support. We are all here to help.
Stay well. Stay safe.
Jennifer Osborne
Principal
Education Week and Teacher Appreciation Week
Bath Knights Outdoor Fitness Club
The Bath Outdoor Fitness Club in Google Classroom has begun for all students! What a great way to stay connected, get fit, and keep our spirits up. Staff coaches, Mrs. Hay, Mr. Nickel, and Mrs Lockwood, will be monitoring the Google Classroom and cheer colour houses on! Listen to Mr Nickel here: https://twitter.com/i/status/1257022166807216133 Students can track how far they walk, jog, run, or bike each day and earn points for their colour house. Remind your students that they will need their Limestone email logins to join and the class code below. If you need any help, contact your classroom teacher. The Bath Knight's Outdoor Fitness Club class code is:
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Let's have fun and stay fit!
Bath Canada Day Button Contest
Hot lunch Refunds
Food Sharing Project
Mental Health Week
PLANNING FOR NEXT YEAR
Kindergarten Registrations
All registrations can be completed online and the link to access this is below. If you are having difficulty, please send a direct email to our general mailbox ( bathp@limestone.on.ca) with details of how best to reach you. We look forward to welcoming our new kindergarten friends!