SSS Family Updates
3/8/2021
Thought for the Day
"To improve is to change, so to be perfect is to have changed often." Winston Churchill
Letter from the Principal
Dear Families,
From all of our perspectives, parents, students and faculty, this has been a year of change, a year of improving what we do daily and changing often. Perfection wasn't even on the table--just trying to make the day the best possible for the students given fragile internet connections, organizing materials home and in school, and maintaining relationships with the students. I experienced a small bit of the teachers' frustrations when my microphone didn't work for the all school read aloud for in person learners as well as remote learners. It was at that point that I realized I was in 200 people's homes as the students' tried to help me problem solve. They're adorable.
The faculty is excited to welcome the students back and focus on all the learners in front of them! On March 15, we will welcome the first grade students and on March 22, we will welcome all the second grade students. On April 5th, we will welcome the third and fourth grade students. We have been working on a return to school plan to ensure that there is appropriate social distancing for eating snack and lunch.
With the addition of the full complement of students, traffic is going to be that much heavier for pickup. I encourage students to take the bus or become walkers to avoid the dropoff and pickup line.
This week is Pajama Day (March 9 and 12). Last week was Crazy Hair Day. There were so many creative hairdos that I couldn't narrow it down to three! Below you will find pictures of the children. On any given day, all I have to do is spend time with the students to smile. These pictures just reinforce that.
As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please let me know.
Sincerely,
Karen
WEEK 1
Report Card Timeline
Progress reports will be sent to families on March 31st. The final report cards will be mailed to families on June 24th.
Technology
The response time is within 24-48 hours. Thank you!