Our students confidently eased into full days of school last week. Depending on the level, their days consisted of reinforcing expectations and routines, taking beginning of the year assessments, and at our upper level, engaging in actual assignments. After the relaxed days of summer, it is important to support the routines of school at home by establishing your own routines. These routines can be simple, a set time for homework, dinner, bedtime and waking time are good places to start. It’s okay if these change every day depending upon your family’s schedule - Monday’s routine might look different than Tuesdays, and that’s okay. The idea is to help your child(ren), regardless of their age, get into a rhythm that supports their primary job - school. Of utmost importance is that they attend school regularly. That is where they will find the most support for their learning. Our schools are better when our kids are in them. If you are experiencing difficulty getting your child to school, please reach out to your principal or school counselor for support.
This upcoming week is what we refer to as “drill week”. This is when our schools run through all of our safety procedures to ensure our students know what to do in the event of an emergency. By week's end, students will have practiced the following drills: Fire, Safe School Mode, Shelter-In-Place, Lock-down and Evacuation. If you have any questions or concerns specific to your child, please feel free to reach out to their principal.
On a personal note, last Tuesday, my husband and I received an early morning call from our daughter alerting us that she was in labor. After taking care of some business, we headed to Massachusetts Tuesday afternoon to wait for the arrival of our first grandchild. Many hours later, late Wednesday morning, we welcomed Maeve Cecelia Donahue to our family! We are filled with gratitude for this wonderful bundle of joy!
Enjoy your week!
Anne
