Weekly Updates & Important Information

 March 9, 2020



We will Wiggle our way into next week with the letter Ww!!  We will learn many words that begin with W such as worms, wind, water, wacky, etc.   In the begining of the week our friends will experiment with watercolors to create "W" art.  Then they will dig for worms and possibly other creatures in our sensory center using tweezers, sifters, and measuring scoops.   During circle time, our friends will play a 'wiggly worm" counting game that includes wiggly worm actions to get the children moving while learning.  During group time we will be playing games "who has the missing letter" and "which color is missing" to work on memory and identification.  

Along with the letter W we will be celebrating St. Patrick's day all this week.  We have many shamrock board games that work on identifying numbers and counting skills as well as working on social skills (helping each other, taking turns, following directions, communication).  For Art, our friends will experiment with paint by mixing colors to make different shades of green and adding salt to make shimmery shamrocks. During centers, We will have fun playing coin toss, dancing to celtic music and playing letter sound bingo with coin counters.  

On Wednesday, we will be celebrating WACKY WEDNESDAY!!  Your child may wear anything that they consider Wacky, two different socks, 2 different shoes, clothes inside out , a silly hat, etc.  It should be a wacky time!!!

Upcoming Important Dates:

Wednesday, April 8th: Half-day dismissal at 11:30 am. (11:55 a.m. for pre-K children with siblings in the school)  Start of the Easter vacation from school.
Wednesday, April 15th: Return to school; Pre-K 4 Easter Bonnet Parade (details to come!).
Thursday, April 16th:  Lil Luau Spring Dance Party for Pre-K , Kindergarten, and First Grade children.

Reminders:

Health and Safety

As you are aware, on Tuesday, February 25th, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) gave a press conference updating the country on the current status of the coronavirus (COVID-19), and what steps should be taken moving forward. As the CDC emphasized, there is not currently a coronavirus pandemic in the United States. A pandemic occurs when a disease is spreading from a variety of sources across a large region, and the number of cases across the US is still small. However, given how quickly the global situation is evolving, the Archdiocese and the Upper Darby Township are monitoring new developments and will continue to reevaluate our steps and actions.

In the meantime, the most effective way to stay healthy and minimize the spread of infectious disease is to follow basic health best practices especially enforcing great hygiene, like washing hands thoroughly and covering up coughs/sneezes.  Additionally,  follow the guidelines  in our School's Policies and Procedures:

• There are times when you are not sure it is necessary to keep your child home from school. Here are some symptoms that may mean your child is sick: excessive coughing, chills, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, enlarged glands, fever, running or inflamed eyes.

A child should remain at home at least 24 hours symptom free after they have had any illness accompanied by fever, diarrhea, or vomiting. Notify the school that your child will be absent. When your child returns to school, he/she is expected to bring a written excuse stating the date(s) and reason for absence.  For students absent in excess of three (3) days, a physician’s certificate must be provided upon child’s return to school. This is an Archdiocesan regulation.   

By following these guidelines, you will protect not only the health of your child, but the health of his/her classmates and school staff.

Reminders:

IMPORTANT HEALTH REMINDER:  Per our school handbook, children are not to return to school after an illness unless the child is symptom-free for at least 24 hours, i.e. vomiting, fever, diarrhea.  This is very important especially during cold and flu season to ensure your child is fully recovered as well as for the well-being of the other children and staff.  Thank you!
 

As the weather starts to take its turn toward colder temperatures and the possibility of s-n-o-w, our school will contact you through the automated school communication system in the event of a school closing or delay.  It there is a 2-hour delay, pre-K 4 school schedule is as follows:

Half-day students report from 10:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. with arrival and dismissal at the Bond Avenue doors.

Full-day students report from 10:15 a.m. through 2:30 p.m. with arrival and dismissal at the Bond Avenue doors. 

Please do not arrive earlier than 10:15 a.m. as the older children arrive at 10:00 a.m.  I may not be in my classroom due to morning car duty prior to 10:15 a.m.  Thank you!

Student Illness:  If your child is sick, he or she may return to school after 24 hours of being symptom-free, i.e. fever, vomiting, diarrhea.  Thank you for considering your child’s well-being and the health of the class and staff.




WEEKLY SCHEDULE

Monday:  Art class with Mrs. Crowner
Tuesday:  Technology Class with Mrs. Geller 
Wednesday: Music Class with Mrs. Jordan
Thursday: Physical Education Class with Mrs. Wallace -  Gym uniforms and sneakers are required on gym days.  If you have not received the gym uniform yet, please dress your little one in clothing appropriate for moving and grooving in gym class.  Sneakers or supportive shoes are suggested to wear daily in pre-K because we are active and visit outside for play during the day.  

Library story time with Mrs. Sheen 



CONTACT INFORMATION


SBS Teachers make every effort to check email as their schedule allows, but may not be able to respond until after the school day. Mrs. Marnie can be reached at lmarnie@stbl.org.

During the school day you may call the school office at 610-789-7676ext. 202 and leave a message for the teacher and your call will be returned as soon as possible. 

If you are sending a note in with your child, please make sure your child knows to hand it to the teacher upon arrival so that it is received in a timely manner.

If your child will be absent, please call the school before 8:30 a.m. at 610-789-7676 ext. 202 and leave a message or email Mrs. Booth in the school office at Mbooth@stbl.org with your child’s name, grade and reason for absence and refer to the school Absence Policyfor further information.

Upon returning to school please send a note in to the teacher with the date(s) and reason for your child's absence