TTOOGGEETTHHEERR!! WWee a arree i inn t thhiiss
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We are in this We are in this OGE HER! OGE HER! PARENTING + REMOTE LEARNING 2020-21 PARENTING + REMOTE LEARNING 2020-21 Dear Makowski Families, The reopening of schools for hybrid learning continues to be re- evaluated by the district ocials. Until that time the schools will continue to offer a remote only program. Conversations are being held throughout the district regarding reopening and how this might look when we start bring our children back to the buildings. This is a long, complicated process and something to not take lightly. Many components have to be taken into consideration before moving forward. We had our rst "Parent Town Hall" meeting last evening to share information with our Makowski Families. Your voices, questions and concerns are also being taken into consideration as well. Our decision will be made based on what is best for our Makowski students at this time. In the meantime, we continue working virtually. Our teachers and staff continue to be committed in providing students and families a comprehensive International educational program for our students. We are in this together! We are here to support you! Do not hesitate to reach out to the school or the individual classroom teacher. Sincerely, Dawn DiNatale Makowski School Principal
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We are in thisWe are in thisTOGETHER!TOGETHER!PARENTING + REMOTE LEARNING 2020-21PARENTING + REMOTE LEARNING 2020-21
principal dinatale's messageDear Makowski Families,
The reopening of schools for hybrid learning continues to be re-evaluated by the district o�cials. Until that time the schoolswill continue to offer a remote only program. Conversations arebeing held throughout the district regarding reopening and how this might look when we startbring our children back to the buildings.
This is a long, complicated process and something to not take lightly. Many components haveto be taken into consideration before moving forward. We had our �rst "Parent Town Hall"meeting last evening to share information with our Makowski Families. Your voices,questions and concerns are also being taken into consideration as well. Our decision will bemade based on what is best for our Makowski students at this time.
In the meantime, we continue working virtually. Our teachers and staff continue to becommitted in providing students and families a comprehensive International educationalprogram for our students.
We are in this together! We are here to support you!Do not hesitate to reach out to the school or the individual classroom teacher.
Sincerely,Dawn DiNataleMakowski School Principal
important november dates
NOVEMBER 3RD, Election Day- NO SCHOOL
NOVEMBER 11TH, Veteran's Day- NO SCHOOL
NOVEMBER 26TH-27TH, Thanksgiving Break, NO SCHOOL
NOVEMBER 23RD-DECEMBER 4TH, Parent TeacherConferences, appointments made with teachers
"distance" parent teacher conferences
distance "trick or treat" ideas
This year, trick or treat may look a little different. Due to Covid,there are alternative options to get your little ones out there.
Below are links to resources that provide dates and locationsas well as alternative ideas to get your little ones engaged inHalloween this year!
Parent teacher conferences will look a little different this yeardue to our virtual learning at home.
Teachers will be contacting you to set up times to meet onlineduring the weeks of November 23 to December 4th. You will beable to schedule a date and time to meet with the teacher.There will also be an evening session for those who may notbe available during the day. Teachers will be contacting youwith this information as well.
Look for additional information from the teachers in theupcoming weeks.
covid 19-updates
Where to Trick-or-Treat Indoors i… buffalo.kidsoutandabout.com
If the weather outside is frightful, that shouldn't spoil your kids' Halloween!KidsOutAndAbout has compiled this list of places your kids can gather candy to theirhearts' delight... indoors!
Buffalo, NY Trick Or Treat Event… www.eventbrite.com
Lining up plans in Buffalo? Whether you're a local, new intown, or just passing through, you'll be sure to �ndsomething on Eventbrite that piques your interest.
New York State releases COVID-… www.wgrz.com
Don't forget to wash your hands with soap and water or usehand sanitizer before, during, and after any Halloweenactivities.
Halloween and COVID-19: Tips for Staying Safe
Advice for the public on COVID-… www.who.int
Simple precautions to reduce your chances of beinginfected or spreading COVID-19.
we need to have a little break
but........it's not over yet folks!
COVID-19: Safety Tips for You COVID-19: Safety Tips for You www.redcross.org
This is a stressful time and people want to know what theycan do right now to protect themselves and their families.That’s why the American Red Cross is highlighting someeveryday steps that people in the U.S. can take now.
10 Tips for Staying Safe in the Era of COVID-19
it's not over yet, folks...If you live in an area where schools are reopening remotely, or you're choosing to have yourchild learn remotely, it's a good time to survey anew your home routines, work spaces, andscreen limits. This newsletter offers curated resources for managing the pandemic-enforcedschool/home merger. Good luck and don't forget to breathe!
navigating screen
time,
choosing educational
games,
and keeping to
hygiene routines are
all key.
1) taking care of you:
THINKING THROUGH HOW TO MANAGE YOURTHINKING THROUGH HOW TO MANAGE YOURTIME.TIME.
While we're not quite in quarantine anymore, with kids staying home and parents working from home, itcan still feel as if we are. This article offers helpful tips for managing your time.
2) supporting your kids through these
challenging days:
6 self-care steps for a pandemic… www.health.harvard.edu
You've probably heard more about self-care lately thanusual. Because our current situation is so abnormal andstressful, looking after yourself is even more important,and no one is more aware of this than doctors and othermedical personnel.
AN OPPORTUNITY TO HELP KIDS DEVELOP INNERAN OPPORTUNITY TO HELP KIDS DEVELOP INNERSTRENGTHSTRENGTH
This article gives helpful tips for nurturing kids' resiliency -- yes, we're all missing out on A LOT, but let'soffer other ways to think about it all.
TODDLERS ARE ONE THING; TEENAGERSTODDLERS ARE ONE THING; TEENAGERSANOTHER...ANOTHER...
This article gives some good tips for how to give teenagers their space when it feels like we're all stuck inone room, together.
3) getting your kids to help out:
Pediatricians on Balancing Scre… www.edutopia.org
Don’t worry too much about screen time, pediatricians say,but make sure it’s not interfering with sleep andrelationships.
How to Get Kids to Do Chores: A… offspring.lifehacker.com
When I read the statistic from a University of Marylandstudy that children between the ages of six and twelvespend only twenty-four minutes a day doing housework, a25 percent decline from 1981, my �rst thought was, “Wherethe heck are these kids �nding twenty-four minutes?!”
30 Easy Recipes Your Kids Can … www.tasteofhome.com
When your kids start showing an interest in cooking, you'lllove these cooking recipes for kids to make on their own.
smore newsletter is here for you!
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