We are excited to host the Fall Celebration on Monday, October 31. There is a lot of information below that is crucial for each family to read and understand.
- If your child is wearing a costume, it must be worn to school. We will not be changing into costumes during the day to lessen the impact on learning.
- Masks may be worn DURING THE PARADE but will need to remain in backpacks until that time.
- NO make up/scary paint/gore or fake weapons. Thank you for making this kid friendly for all of OUR GRAY HAWKS.
- If your child is not allowed to participate in an event like this, please let your child's classroom teacher know so that we can have an alternative option available during the parade and classroom celebration.
The parade will begin at 2:50 pm, followed immediately by the classroom celebration. At this time we are planning on having the parade on the playground (weather permitting) and are working on a procedure that ensures each child can showcase their costume for all onlookers. Guests will gather in the predetermined area and students will parade to the assigned area. Dr. Springer will send out that procedure in the Community Nest next week.
NEW PROTOCOL and PROCEDURE KEEPING THE SAFETY OF OUR STUDENTS AT THE FOREFRONT:
If you plan on attending the party that will immediately follow the parade, we are asking that you fill out this form: FALL PARTY GUEST SIGN UP FORM
Please submit your name and the names of any adults that will be attending all school gatherings such as seasonal parties or other special school events. Dr. Springer will send out this form when it is necessary in The Community Nest and via Skyward. Teachers will also send this out in weekly communication as necessary. Please remember that we ask that younger siblings not attend this event as it is a special time for your Gray Hawk and we are not able to guarantee treats, crafts, and other experiences to additional students that are not in the class. (We can't wait to have your younger child(ren) experience the parties when they become Kinder Hawks in the future) :)
Why are we doing this? The safety and security of OUR GRAY HAWKS is paramount! When we have an all school event during the school day when OUR students are in session, we need to do everything that we can to ensure we know who is in OUR school. By signing up, you are in essence, pre-registering for the event. By doing this, we will have a Visitor's Badge already filled out for you.
PLEASE NOTE: We will ask that you show your ID to be able to get a Visitor's Badge, so please have it with you. I know this is a minor inconvenience but one that gives us more peace of mind in knowing who is here.
What if I don't sign up ahead of time? We want OUR GHES families at school and attending these special events. We would NEVER turn you away. When you arrive you will need to let us know who your child is, show your id, and we will write a Visitor's Badge for you and welcome you in. It just makes the process much more efficient if you do it all ahead of time.
We will send out details with event specific information each time this protocol will be used.
Thank you for your understanding and partnering with us to do all we can to keep OUR GRAY HAWKS safe.
