Month: March 2020

 

 

 

 

 

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COVID–19 Support for Families

COVID–19 has impacted all of us in ways we couldn’t have expected. With our PSB schools being closed, the absence of access to school breakfast and lunch programs has put a financial strain on many families. Assistance is being provided to families dealing with food insecurity. Please contact the Support for Families line 902-368-5155 or supportforfamilies@edu.pe.ca with your name and contact information so we can get back to you about the supports that are available to assist you and your family at this time.

Student Learning & Teacher Support

Starting today, March 23, the Department of Education and Lifelong Learning (DELL) is providing ongoing learning opportunities for students while at home. Parents and students are able to refer to the PSB website at https://edu.princeedwardisland.ca/psb/ for initial activities and tasks that will support ongoing student learning. Additional learning resources will be posted on Wednesday, March 25th.

School Playgrounds are Closed

Effective March 23, all PSB school playgrounds are closed, until further notice. The closure supports the direction of the Chief Public Health Office to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Thank you for not using the play equipment.

COVID-19 Update on Learning Supports

We recognize that this March Break has presented significant and unprecedented challenges for families, and as it draws to a close, we understand that there will be questions about teaching and learning.

PSB, CSLF and the Department of Education and Lifelong Learning are working together to determine what home learning options might be available to students after the break. As of yesterday, the Chief Public Health Officer has limited access to buildings, so we will be working with administrators to coordinate brief periods of access for teachers as needed. Next week, our education system will be working with teachers to develop plans to support students in the event that they return to school on April 6, or if they are to remain out of school for a longer period of time.

Education authorities recognize the pressing needs of our graduating class, and students can be assured that graduation opportunities will not be compromised due to school closures. The Department of Education and Lifelong Learning, CSLF, PSB and regional post-secondary institutions are committed to working together in the best interests of students and their transitions from high school to post-secondary. Locally, Holland College, UPEI and Collège de l’Île are willing to be accommodating and flexible to facilitate the admissions process for new students.

Well-being is an equally important consideration in these challenging times, and some children will be feeling anxious. Signs to look for are irritability, excessive questions and worry, poor sleep and/or eating habits, and other unexplained behaviors.

It is important to remember that our children will look to us for our reactions to the situation and will model what they see. Please remind your children that education and health authorities are working hard to make sure our schools remain safe, clean and healthy.

Tips for parents:

● Take the time to practice safe hygiene strategies and model these for your children

● Try to maintain a normal schedule

● Try to remain calm, and remember your children may need extra reassurances and more of your attention than normal.

● Use caution with the Covid-19 information that you let into your home. Children require facts but do not need to listen to the news all day.

● Remember that your teens could be receiving a lot of false information via social media.

● Try to incorporate daily exercise and get out in the fresh air if possible

● Limit screen time

Most importantly, take care of each other; and try to answer questions in an honest and age appropriate manner.

● For more information visit https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/covid19

● For general questions about COVID-19, call 1-800-958-6400

● If you have just returned from outside of Canada and have symptoms, including a cough, fever or difficulty breathing, call 811.

• Intramural Soccer Battle happened yesterday- There were some very exciting games, the Staff Snipers came out on top with the exception of the Staff vs. Calliope’s Club who won with the lone goal by Olivia M. with only 2 seconds left on the clock

• School Skate happening today- students will leave the school at 1:25 pm to make their way to Three Rivers Sportsplex

• Last day before March Break- We will see everyone March 23 (Day 1) 

• Welcome to staff guests and visitors to the school including Ms. Linda Leslie Young

• Grade 8 Travel March Draw tickets available to purchase from any of our lovely Gr. 8 students: Keilee, Rayo, Connor, Sierra or Ethan

Congratulations going out to all who participated in this years Georgetown Science Fair.

Going on to Provincials will be in THIRD place- Ms. Jayda Y. for her project “Will It Crack”

SECOND place is Maria M. and Kylie R. for their project “Making Crystals”

WINNER in first place is Ava Z. and Laney K. for their project “How to Solve a Crime: Fingerprint Technology”

Best of Luck to you all

GEORGETOWN GENEVIEVE SOLOMAN MEMORIAL LIBRARY 

March Break Bingo
Thursday, March 19th and Friday March 20th at 11:00 a.m.

• Science Fair is happening this morning at GES. Judging at 9:15, families and parents welcome at 10:30.  Lots of hard work has gone into all of the projects. Great Job 4/5/6!

• Welcome to staff guests in our school today

• Consents for school skate due back asap. School Skate is Friday from 1:30-2:30

• Pizza Day for hot lunches today-Grill Cheese Day tomorrow

The Canadian Mental Health Association & Montague Student Well-being Team invite parents/caregivers & kids to drop by for some fun activities, refreshments & information sharing about mental health programs & resources.

Kids activities will include painting, crafts & yoga/breathwork. There will also be a self care room available for parents/caregivers!

Feel free to contact Hanna with any questions at h.hameline@cmha.pe.ca or call (902) 838-2489.