Kids on campus?! Relax- Not yet.

 

Staff, 

You continue to amaze me! As I overhear you patiently answering student questions and being twice as animated so that your enthusiasm breaks through the computer screens, I am reminded, yet again, that you are the best in the business. There is definitely an art to translating through a computer screen. It is almost necessary to be nicer than nice and louder than loud and our face is being watched in a way it never is in the classroom.  So eye rolls are not an option. 😁

Some of you may have watched the Governor's press conference yesterday, and if you didn't you have probably heard that Governor Cooper has give school districts the flexibility return to in person schooling for K-5 students. Important to note, is that Wake County has not announced a decision as to when, if, or in what capacity we will return to in person schooling. The goal is for the county to bring students back in some capacity by the end of the first quarter, but again, nothing has been decided yet. The School Board will meet next week and this will most likely be the topic. As discussions begin regarding a return to school, I want to just say that, although there will be questions and logistics to figure out, please don't let this stress you out. Steve and I will work on the logistics and communication and where possible, will get your feedback on things as we have tried to do throughout. In the meantime, you just need to continue to do the amazing job you are doing building relationships, engaging your students, and minding the health and safety protocols while in the building. 

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Gentle Reminder about masks (and voting):

As of July 14, 2020 North Carolina requires* a face covering of your choice for all central office staff, school staff, adult visitors, and K-12 students at all times, including:  

• inside school buildings and anywhere on school grounds, including outside, unless you are by yourself in an enclosed room with the door shut
• while traveling on buses, vendor transportation or other WCPSS vehicles
• all WCPSS work sites
• even when 6 feet or more apart from other individuals

Face Coverings Breaks

Employees may remove their face coverings if they are alone in an enclosed room with the door shut.

• Should remain more than 6 feet from the door, so if someone enters the room, they will still be socially distanced
• Should post a sign on the door instructing individuals to knock and wait to be admitted into the room. This allows the employee time to put on their face covering before an individual enters the room.

Upcoming Events:

Monday, Sept. 21st- Kindergarten PLT 3:00; 1st Grade PLT 3:00

Tuesday, Sept. 22nd- 2nd Grade PLT- 3:00; 4th Grade PLT 3:00

Wednesday, Sept. 23rd-3rd Grade PLT - 3:00

Thursday, Sept. 24th-5th Grade PLT- 3:00

Friday- Sept. 25th- Falcon Friday

Monday - Sept. 28th - Teacher Workday- 

• Please work in PLTs and do what you need to catch up and keep your head above water.
• If you have not finished the district required trainings, please use this day for that as well. 

Another parent letter recognizing the great work of our staff!

"Hello Ms. Jahromi,

Following curriculum night and the Istation assessment this morning, I wanted to take a moment to thank you for all of your diligent work and patience to get the school year off to a great start.  Your dedication/preparation shows, and I am thankful that Krista is in your class.  While we would much prefer to be "in class" with you at GHE, you have made virtual learning structured enough to feel like a real school day.

Kudos to you, all the 3rd grade teachers, and the administration on making this difficult start as painless as possible."

Way to go!!

Celebrating our Wonderful IAs!