February 14 – 18

by Melanie Sylvester · February 11, 2022

“We’re building a house together!”
The beauty of school is seen in these smiling eyes!

Congratulations on very successful orientation days. Thanks to every single one of you that helped in a myriad of ways. Teamwork is dreamwork!

This week we may again be sending more messages than usual so please be patient with us and read through them carefully. Your team lead will be providing you with information as well.

Return to School Slideshow: PLEASE REVIEW SLIDES 1 through 10 for Monday.

To note:

Lunch Information:

Let’s stagger first lunch arrival times for at least the first week to avoid a traffic jam.
- 10:50 grade 1
- 11:00 grade 3 (except 3AS)
- 11:10 Grade 2 + 3AS
Teachers please stay with your classes until the official duty time begins at 11:10am
Students need to return their trays after they finish so please review this with them.
Grades 4 and 5 may choose to sit anywhere inside the designated area

Ongoing February 14 Return to Physical School Question Document: Please feel free to add your questions and comments.

We are here for you! Dan & I continue to invite you to book meetings with us, using our Google Calendars, if you would like to talk about anything.

ES Yearbook: We are still going to produce a yearbook this year with the theme of “Zoom In, Zoom Out”. In preparation for that, I am hoping that you can drop a few photos from this quarter into this Yearbook Folder. Minh has created folders for your first SuperUnit. We will need to be creative … so we’d love to have anything you think might be usable. Parents may be able to help with providing photos of their kids working virtually as well. Thank you!

Bright Spots: Please take a moment to read the “bright spots” that were shared last week on the right side widget! Let’s continue to focus on, and celebrate, the good things.

When we do this we can share a joyful educator moment or share a shout out to a staff member who has brightened our day. You can find the form here!

Professional Development Opportunities: I have started a sidebar widget with links to amazing PD opportunities. If you know of others, please share with me, and I will continue to populate this.

Campus COVID (from Lisa C): Thank you everyone for your help in following the government regulations when coming to campus. Following up on Catriona’s email (#108 Sept 25), these are the protocols currently in place for all faculty and staff coming to campus:

Every staff or faculty member must be fully vaccinated (and 14 days after the second dose of the vaccine).
Staff and faculty members who have recovered from COVID-19 may come to campus after the nurse verifies the documentation.
Follow all 5K rules while on campus (masks, hand washing, social distance, no gatherings, health declaration)
Staff and faculty must use Gate 2 and Main turnstiles (AKA ES entrance).
A DAILY health declaration must be completed by every staff or faculty member (electronically through QR code or paper method). [please note that this must be done at the gate]
Turnstiles are now working for staff and faculty with SSIS ID cards. If you don’t have your ID card then you must SIGN IN and SIGN OUT the logbook with Security.
All deliveries are at Gate 4 (lunch delivery, Starbucks coffee, parcels, envelopes, etc)
COVID testing is recommended for staff returning to campus.