Mary Hopkins News – Jan 17

Good Evening Families,

Now that we are into our remote routines, it is important to give your child increased independence when learning.  It is difficult for parents to see their child struggle, but know that thinking time, mistakes and overcoming challenges are all part of learning.  Try not to step in too quickly and remind your child to ask the teacher for help if they need it. Together we will continue to build our skills and confidence in remote learning.

Important Dates

January 18 -24 – Parent Portal Transition Survey Available – no action required if you are not requesting a change
January 22 – Spirit Day – Stuffie Day (Bring your favourite stuffie to learn with you)
January 27 – School Council Meeting 6:30 pm via Teams
January 28 – Spirit Day – Read My Shirt Day – Wear a shirt with a funny or thoughtful saying
January 29 – PA Day-No Classes

Transitioning Between In School/Remote Learning – The communication distributed last week, is important for any families wishing to switch learning models (remote and in-person) beyond the current school closure.  There is no further action required if you are not requesting a change.

For families requesting a change, the form will be available in the Parent Portal and opens on Monday, January 18, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. It will close on Sunday, January 24, 2021, at 11:59 p.m. Be sure to meet this deadline as we will not be able to accommodate requests outside these timelines.

Families Worrying Less Together – Please join our social work team on January 19, 2021, 6:30-7:30 pm (vis MS Teams) if you are interested in learning more about the Families Worrying Less Together program. Log on to https://bit.ly/33dMHnf to join the session.

Teams Support Guides – Our board has developed support guides.  They can be found at the following link.