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March 28, 2021

Good afternoon-

At the risk of being super repetitive, I have attached the Updated AHS COVID procedures again here in preparation for our full in-person return on April 12. It includes the schedule and building protocols/expectations. Please take some time to remind students of expectations over the next two weeks. We appreciate your help in making sure they use one way hallways and maintain proper mask use. I will send student reminders as well.

As a reminder you will have a full day of prep on Wednesday, April 7 to get ready for full in-person learning. Furniture should be all moved into classrooms by then. You can work from school or home that day. 

The last day of Term 3 is Friday, April 9. Grades must be in by Wednesday, April 14 at 3pm and grades will be released on Friday, April 16. 

We will have a Faculty meeting on Thursday, April 8 at 3pm. 

The First 4 days:
Just like the beginning of a school year I am asking that you spend the first days back in April focused on relationships, engagement and classroom culture. We will celebrate having all of the students back in the building with safe fun! As a The PBIS team is planning an all school activity, to be held in each room on Monday, April 12 (we will not mix classes for this activity). We will share a schedule for the day this week. I also anticipate holding class meetings the first couple of days back.

SOS (Signs of Suicide) planning:
We will once again administer this curriculum to all members of the sophomore class. They will participate in the program on April 27-28 and several classes will be impacted. A specific schedule will be released soon. Please support our counseling department as they deliver this important program, which helps identify students who are struggling with mental health. Now, more than ever, this needs to be a priority. 

Have a wonderful week!

Lesson Ideas for Supporting Students During and After the Pandemic

In this article in American Educator, the Share My Lesson Team suggests the following resources for addressing the emotional needs of students who have experienced trauma over the past year:

-   Supporting Grieving Students During the Pandemic

-   Supporting Grieving Children in Our Schools

-   Talking with Children

-   What Not to Say

-   Peer Support

-   Connecting with Families

-   Cultural Sensitivity

-   Coordinating Services and Supporting Transitions

 

“Caring for Grieving Students and Families” by the Share My Lesson Team in American Educator, Spring 2021 (Vol. 45, #1, p. 3)

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