Dear Hardy families,
Highlights from the past week:
*Fourth graders created a PBL (Project Based Learning) project that involved building earthquake resistant structures.
*As part of our school-wide CASEL competency of the month- Self-Awareness, we have posted a new bulletin board that includes the message that feelings are universal and it is important to be able to recognize these feelings. In an effort to promote global education and awareness, we have posted the feeling words in both English and other languages spoken by Hardy students.
Health messaging with students
As students returned to school this past week, we reinforced health expectations, particularly the importance of proper mask wearing and regular hand washing. As part of this, we re-shared a slidedeck that was used at the start of the year that incorporates the message of RISE into our health expectations. As teachers reinforce these expectations, they will refer back to the language of this slide deck. Please see the slide deck that was shared with students below:
Important health reminders
In an effort to continue to promote practices that will contribute to a healthy school community, please be mindful of the following health reminders:
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Get vaccinated and receive a booster if you are eligible;
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Do not come to school if you exhibit any COVID-related symptoms, even if mild;
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Wear a properly-fitting mask while indoors at school;
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Wear a mask when you attend large indoor gatherings or participate in indoor activities, such as shopping, when you don’t know the vaccination status of those around you;
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Practice social distancing where possible, particularly when not wearing a mask.
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Use frequent hand washing
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If you would like to provide consent for your child to participate in the WPS COVID-19 viral testing program but have not provided consent, please do so using this Testing Program Consent Link Without this consent, students cannot participate in the district’s viral testing program, including the test and stay program.
Upcoming Events:
*This upcoming Friday, we will have our Penguin Plunge Walk to School day. Families are encouraged to walk to school!
*On Friday, January 21st, we will have an all-school Pajama Day (this is a rescheduled event from this past week that was missed because of the snow day).
Respectfully yours,
Grant Smith
Principal