Weekly ENews 11/13/2018
Published on Nov 13, 2018 14:21

Children's Grief Awareness Day - 11/15/2018

Please join us for Children's Grief Awareness Day by wearing blue on Thursday, November 15th.  Children's Grief Awareness Day is a day focused on bringing to mind the children all around us who have experienced the death of a loved one - children who typically feel very alone in the journey of grief they travel.  It is also an opportunity to let grieving children know that they're not forgotten in the midst of their grief.

Many people don't realize that it takes most children much longer to deal with their grief than we expect, and that the amount of inner turmoil, invisible to most, is much more intense than we have any idea of.  We raise awareness so that people will realize that even if there is no outward sign of inner turmoil, those storms can still be inside a grieving child's heart.  We also raise awareness so that people will understand that a grieving child can't just "get over it" - not in any set time period - not by any act of their own will - and that there's no reason that they should just "get over it".  

Inclement Weather

Please remember to discuss inclement weather plans with your child/children so they know where they should go if school should dismiss early.  The YMCA program, for those that attend, is not available during an early dismissal.  Children who attend the YMCA program will be sent home on their "home" bus unless directed otherwise.

District Inclement Weather Policy

When bad weather conditions develop during the night, the Superintendent will assume the responsibility for making the decision as to whether schools will open at regular time, open with a delay, or be closed.  Announcements will be made via the District's telephone alert system and through the District's website.  www.cvschools.org, beginning at 6:00am.  The announcements may also be made over select local television stations.  Should inclement weather make it necessary to close early during the school day, announcements will be made via the same outlets.

The policy of the District is to keep schools open, if reasonably possible, and thereby continue to follow the established school calendar for the school term.  On the morning of a delayed opening, parents are requested not to bring children to school prior to the announced time.  In case of early dismissal, be sure children have a procedure to follow:  e.g., go to a neighbor, know where a key is located, call parents during the school day, etc.

Colder Weather

Please remember to dress your child/children appropriately for the fall/winter months.  The temperature will be getting colder and students will continue to be going outside for recess when the weather permits.  On days when the temperature is below 50 degrees, students will be permitted to go outside as long as they are wearing a coat/jacket and pants.  Students who are not dressed appropriately will be sent to the office with a book to read.

ColorCycle

Shaull is participating in the Crayola ColorCycle program - if you have any dried out markers, Crayola or other brands, please send them into the office or to school with your child for the Crayola ColorCycle program.  

Upcoming Dates:

Children's Grief Awareness Day - Wear Blue! - 11/15/2018
4th Grade Field Trip - 11/16/2018
End of 1st Trimester - 11/16/2018
Elephant and Piggie Assembly for 1st Grade - 11/16/2018
Parent/Teacher Conferences - 11/19/2018-11/20/2018
Early Dismissal - 11/21/2018 (12:00pm - No PM Kindergarten)
School Closed - 11/22/2018, 11/23/2018, and 11/26/2018
Green Day Lunch - 11/30/2018