Prouty Principal's Newsletter
MARCH 2021
Responsible, Resourceful, Respectful and Reflective Citizens
in a Collaborative Environment.
March Calendar
Monday, March 1 - Thursday, March 4 -- B Cohort in-person
Friday, March 5 -- Remote Day
Monday, March 8 - Thursday, March 11 -- A Cohort in Person
Friday, March 12 -- Remote Day
Friday, March 12 -- Half Day for Students, Professional Development for Teachers
Monday, March 15 - Thursday, March 18 - B Cohort in Person
Thursday, March 18 -- Principals' Office Hours -- 7 PM
Friday, March 19-- Remote Day
Monday, March 22 - Thursday, March 25 -- A Cohort in person
Friday, March 26 -- Remote Day
Monday, March 29 - Thursday, April 1 -- B Cohort in person
FOOTBALL, TRACK, AND CHEER
Football season has just started. Thanks to the Herculean efforts of our groundskeepers, a practice field has been cleared of snow behind the tennis courts. Our coaches and players were out on that muddy field every day last week. All through the fall and the winter, through endless months of boring quarantine, they have kept the hope of having a football season alive. Now they are making it happen.
This week, the football players will be joined by our new coed cheerleaders, another group of students who have waited all winter for their activity to begin. Although cheer will be very different due to the pandemic, with no stunting and flying, it will be a fun and social activity that builds Prouty Pride. I hope to see many students who have never tried an activity before out there in black and orange at our home football games! We all need a little cheer right now!
Another sporting activity available during March is track. Students who are interested in learning about track and field activities, getting in shape, and having fun with friends are encouraged to sign up for track. Workouts begin on March 12, and absolutely everyone is welcome.
It is not too late to sign up for track, for cheer or for football. This is a great time to get involved.
Mrs. York
PRINCIPALS' OFFICE HOURS FOR PARENTS
Office hours are planned for March 18 at 7 PM.
Topics will include: Returning to School, Fall II Sports, and MCAS.
We welcome your feedback at any time. No question is too small.
Free Meals for All Students Until June!!!
All meals served by the Spencer-East Brookfield Regional School District (SEBRSD) will be free of charge until the end of the 2020-2021 school year. Families of children 0-18 years of age are eligible for the service -- no questions asked. High school students who are over 18 are also eligible.
We will have free meals here at school for all in-person students, every day. Please let us know if your student needs vegetarian, gluten-free, or dairy-free meals.
Knox Trail Middle School (73 Ash St in Spencer) will provide bulk free meals, ready for pick up between the hours of 9am-1pm on Mondays and Wednesdays.
You may fill out a google form to order meals, but walk-ins are also welcome. Vegetarian, dairy-free, and gluten-free meals are available.
SEBRSD Food Services will also continue to collect Free and Reduced Applications during this time. Applications can be dropped off to any of the schools or the Administrative building. https://www.sebrsd.org/o/sebrsd/page/free-reduced-lunch-program--5
SAFETY GUIDELINES FOR IN-PERSON LEARNING AT PROUTY
**PLEASE STAY HOME AND LEARN REMOTELY IF YOU FEEL SICK, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE COUGHING, SNEEZING, SORE THROAT, A FEVER, OR A RUNNY NOSE. IF YOU COME TO SCHOOL WITH THOSE SYMPTOMS, WE WILL HAVE TO SEND YOU HOME.**
--Please keep your mask over your mouth AND your nose unless you have a teacher's permission to remove it for a mask break or to eat. Practice wearing a mask now. When you find a mask you can tolerate, get more of that kind. Only surgical-style face masks are allowed. No bandannas, ski masks, or gaiters.
--Please stay six feet behind the person ahead of you when you are walking or waiting in line. If the line stops, please stop, leaving that six foot space.
--Please bring a water bottle. Bottle filling stations are open, but bubblers are closed.
--Please know that we will strictly enforce all safety precautions. If we are to remain open, we as a school MUST prevent the spread not only of COVID-19, but also of the seasonal influenza virus. We must all prioritize the health and safety of the most vulnerable members of our community.
SCHOOLOGY FOR PARENTS
Your parent account will allow you to view your student's classes and groups, without any danger of changing or breaking anything! As always, please email or call with ANY questions!!!
LIST OF FALL 2 ACTIVITIES AND CONTACTS
Marching Band -- greyk@sebrsd.org
Student Council (Planning fun activities and events for the school) -- whittemorej@sebrsd.org
ESports (competitive video gaming) - bassettt@sebrsd.org
Connections Club (diversity and social justice) - gingrasn@sebrsd.org
Yearbook -- penac@sebrsd.org
Mock Trial -- hausker@sebrsd.org
National Honor Society -- millert@sebrsd.org