November is an important time to reflect on all of the things that we are thankful for in our lives. One of the things that I am most thankful for is having the opportunity to work in such a wonderful school, in such a beautiful place. A big thank you goes out to our teachers and staff who work hard to help provide a fun learning environment for our students. We have a supportive community with wonderful and giving parents and community members, to which I say THANK YOU for all that you do! Finally, we have incredible students, who challenge themselves every day to learn and be engaged. They make it easy to come to work each and every day!
As Parent/Teacher Conferences days approach, I hope that you will take the opportunity to meet with your child's teacher regarding their academic and behavioral progress so far this school year (See the flyer at the top of this newsletter for more information). Conferences are an important component in ensuring that we all work together to maximize your child's full potential. Often it is difficult to schedule the time out of your work day to attend parent conferences, but I would like to stress the importance of doing just that. If you cannot meet during the days and times available for Parent/Teacher Conference, please check with your child's teacher to see if he or she can schedule to meet on a day and time that you are available.
School attendance is super important. The more students are at school, the more they will be able to learn. We are now in the cold and flu season so wanted to let you all know that the school has a limited supply of free COVID-19 at home tests. If your child is ill and you would like a COVID-19 test you can stop by the office to pick one up. Please see the information below from the Shasta County Office of Education regarding attendance, "How Sick is Too Sick".
Winter weather is just about here. I want to remind families to dress for the weather. Wear or bring layers as the weather changes throughout the day. Make sure to label your student's belongings with their names so that it is easier to find and/or return misplaced items.
Don't forget that Daylight Savings time changes on Sunday, November 5th. Time falls back 1 hour.
I wish you all a wonderful Thanksgiving Vacation and Holiday in a few weeks!
