{"id":84,"date":"2020-09-14T05:08:40","date_gmt":"2020-09-14T05:08:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sd41blogs.ca\/hydec\/?p=84"},"modified":"2020-12-10T17:19:43","modified_gmt":"2020-12-10T17:19:43","slug":"back-to-school-orientation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sd41blogs.ca\/hydec\/2020\/09\/14\/back-to-school-orientation\/","title":{"rendered":"Back to School Orientation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome back everyone! \u00a0We had lots of requests for information shared at the Orientation to be posted. \u00a0There is a lot to remember and being able to review it at home may be helpful.<\/p>\n<h3>Daily Health Checks<\/h3>\n<p>Daily Health Checks need to be completed each day. \u00a0Please check our <a href=\"https:\/\/sd41blogs.ca\/hydec\/covid\/\">Covid Resources page here<\/a> and then scroll down for more information.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/sd41blogs.ca\/hydec\/2020\/09\/11\/hand-washing-protocols\/\">Hand washing Protocols<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>We will be washing our hands a lot. \u00a0Please see <a href=\"https:\/\/sd41blogs.ca\/hydec\/2020\/09\/11\/hand-washing-protocols\/\">this post<\/a> for further details.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>Use of Face Masks<\/h3>\n<p>Students are required to wear face masks when travelling in the halls and in learning environments such as music where they are near others that are not in our cohort. \u00a0In the classroom, masks are encouraged.<\/p>\n<p>Information about how to put on a face mask can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/conditions-and-diseases\/coronavirus\/proper-mask-wearing-coronavirus-prevention-infographic\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>I will be wearing a face mask at school at all times.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Learning Groups<\/h3>\n<p>Division 13 will be working with Division 14, Mrs. Bain\u2019s class. \u00a0We will be transitioning for math and possibly reading and writing.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Beginning and End of Instructional Day<\/h3>\n<p>There are staggered start and dismissal times.<\/p>\n<p>Students in Division 13 are asked to be at school by 9:01am to ready for instruction at 9:06.<\/p>\n<p>School will end at 3:10. \u00a0It is important that children are picked up promptly to ensure safe social distancing.<\/p>\n<p>Please let me know if you have another child that does not start and finish school at the same time as Division 13 so special arrangements can be made.<\/p>\n<h3>Entry and Exit<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-96 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/sd41blogs.ca\/hydec\/files\/2020\/09\/IMG_6331.JPEG-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"649\" height=\"487\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sd41blogs.ca\/hydec\/files\/2020\/09\/IMG_6331.JPEG-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sd41blogs.ca\/hydec\/files\/2020\/09\/IMG_6331.JPEG.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 649px) 100vw, 649px\" \/><\/h3>\n<p>Our class will enter and exit from the exterior door closest to the primary playground.<\/p>\n<p>Our classroom is the first classroom on the north side of the primary wing. \u00a0A sign has been placed on the window.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/sd41blogs.ca\/hydec\/2020\/09\/04\/being-prepared-outside\/\">Outdoor learning<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>More information can be found on this post <a href=\"https:\/\/sd41blogs.ca\/hydec\/2020\/09\/04\/being-prepared-outside\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Please get your walking permission forms in as soon as possible. \u00a0With construction on the school property, there is not much space for all classes to be outside on the school grounds at the same time.<\/p>\n<h3>Lunches<\/h3>\n<p>Students are asked to bring a lunch with them or go home for lunch. \u00a0Parents are not able to drop off lunches as we are concerned about many students coming to the office at the same time.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Washrooms<\/h3>\n<p>Handwashing for all transitions (e.g.: entering the school building, before lunch, changing classrooms) will be done in the classroom to keep washroom facilities available as much as possible.<\/p>\n<p>Only 2 students will use the washroom at a time.<\/p>\n<p>If there are 2 students in the washroom already, students are asked to wait at the designated spot outside the washroom.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-97 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/sd41blogs.ca\/hydec\/files\/2020\/09\/Screen-Shot-2020-09-13-at-10.04.10-PM-300x265.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"237\" height=\"209\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sd41blogs.ca\/hydec\/files\/2020\/09\/Screen-Shot-2020-09-13-at-10.04.10-PM-300x265.png 300w, https:\/\/sd41blogs.ca\/hydec\/files\/2020\/09\/Screen-Shot-2020-09-13-at-10.04.10-PM.png 544w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 237px) 100vw, 237px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>Drinking Water<\/h3>\n<p>Students are recommended to bring a water bottle that can be filled up in the classroom. \u00a0All fountains are closed.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Food<\/h3>\n<p>Students are not able to share food. \u00a0This includes not bringing cupcakes or other items for birthdays that are not individually, commercially packaged.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Staying Healthy<\/h3>\n<p>This year we want to do our best to stay as healthy as possible.<\/p>\n<h5>1.) Help your child get lots of sleep.<\/h5>\n<p>Students are recommended to go to bed early enough to sleep a minimum 10 hours. Not only does this help keep us healthy but it helps improve our ability to do our schoolwork, manage stress and engage with peers.<\/p>\n<h5>2) Be physically active<\/h5>\n<p>Try for an hour of exercise a day. \u00a0Remember that playing outside is a form of exercise. \u00a0We will be engaging in more outside activity at school this year too.<\/p>\n<h5>3) Remind your child to wash their hands.<\/h5>\n<p>Don&#8217;t forget that they are watching us adults to see how often we are washing \u00a0and how well!<\/p>\n<h5>4) Let&#8217;s work on eating healthy foods.<\/h5>\n<p>Sometimes getting our children to try new vegetables can be tricky but did you know that the <a href=\"https:\/\/food-guide.canada.ca\/en\/?wbdisable=true\">Canadian Food Guide<\/a> has been updated? \u00a0Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/food-guide.canada.ca\/en\/?wbdisable=true\">this website<\/a> about new healthy eating guidelines. \u00a0The website includes healthy recipes to try.<\/p>\n<h5>5) Manage stress\/talk about worries<\/h5>\n<p>Let me know if you child is worried or anxious or you notice a change in your child\u2019s behaviour.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Thank you to all families that attended the Safety Orientation. \u00a0It&#8217;s a lot of information to remember. \u00a0Students and I will be reviewing this information regularly but it helps if families also have the ability to refresh their memories too.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome back everyone! \u00a0We had lots of requests for information shared at the Orientation to be posted. \u00a0There is a lot to remember and being able to review it at home may be helpful. 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