Simmons Elem. Weekly Newsletter
August 26, 2020
Welcome to the 2020-21 School Year!
As we reach the end of the summer season, we look forward to the beginning of the 2020-21 school year. We are beginning the year with remote learning for the first quarter and our teachers are excited to welcome your child to their virtual classrooms! All families were notified of their children's homeroom assignments via email yesterday. If you didn't receive an email or if you have any questions, please reach out to me via phone (215-420-5701) or email (kkanter@hhsd.org).
If you've had the opportunity to drive by the school this summer, you've seen out new bus loop driveway and sidewalk installation from Babylon Road up to the arrival area. This project will significantly increase the safety for students during arrival and dismissal by creating a separate bus loop and car line. When students return for in person learning, I will share more about the arrival and dismissal procedures.
We understand that this school year offers unique challenges and opportunities. The teachers and staff at Simmons Elementary are ready to support each child and family as we navigate these uncertain times.
Sincerely,
Karen Kanter, Principal
Pick Up of Technology Devices
Meet and Greet Your Child's Teacher (2020 style)
1. Following the schedule below, all vehicles should proceed to the location listed beside your grade level. All family members must remain in their vehicles. Homeroom teachers will be present during the distribution times, so you may bring your child in the car so they can wave and greet their teacher!
2. Families or their designees should create a sign that can be placed in their front windshield and easily read from a distance. The sign should list the first and last name of their child, as well as the name of their child’s homeroom teacher.
3. Once arriving at their assigned location, they should open the trunk. Staff members will place the selected items as part of the remote learning toolkit in the trunk. Vehicles will then pull forward to make way for the next family.
**Please note that certain items from the toolkit like textbooks and math manipulatives must be returned at the end of the school year. Materials like workbooks that students can write in should not be returned.
Principals' Virtual Coffee Hours - Please join us!
School Supplies
Please note that your child may not need all the supplies in the remote learning environment, but we wanted to share the complete list with you now so that families can take advantage of the back to school sales this month.
If your family needs assistance obtaining school supplies, please reach out to me and we would be happy to help.