Please refer to an email that was sent on TUESDAY, March 17 regarding the collection of student personal items at school. Dear Chaparral Families,
Thank you for your support and patience as we endeavor to make sense of and adjust to the indefinite cancellation of classes within the province of Alberta. While we are unable to meet face to face, the well-being of our students and families is very much on our minds. At times like this we realize that like us, children and young people will have worries and wonders. It is important that we, the adults in their lives talk to them in a factual and age-appropriate way. Let them know that worrying is a normal and healthy response. We need to be honest and accurate, explaining how the actions being taken at present, will in the long run work toward the collective good. It is also important that children and young people are involved in things that interest them and provide some physical and mental rigor. In the next few days and during Spring Break, I encourage everyone to get outside, to read good books, play games, write stories, draw pictures, create, and maybe even watch a few good programs on TV. In addition to filling the time with meaningful activities and talking, please remember that higher level mental health supports are available if needed. In a recent broadcast, Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer reminded us that, “Anyone struggling with their mental health can reach out to the Mental Health Help Line which is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Help is also available across Alberta through your local health services. "Children and teens can also call or text the Kids Help Phone at any time of day or night. This is a free, confidential and professional service designed to meet our young peoples’ needs. 1-800-668-6868 Collection of Personal Items from Chaparral School Starting on Wednesday, March 18, we will be facilitating optional parent retrieval of students’ personal items, (things like books, glasses, snow pants, indoor shoes, special notebooks, pencils, personally owned recorders, etc.) and return of things like library books that are no longer needed at home. Student supplies, work and materials such as workbooks, folders, pencils, scissors, etc. will remain at school. This opportunity is only in place if items are needed. Please do not come into the school if you do not feel the need. Items left in the school will be safely stored. In keeping with guidelines set out by AHS, we have created a collection schedule that mitigates the number of people coming in and out of the building at one time. Remember that individuals who are experiencing symptoms of respiratory illness (i.e. fever, cough, fatigue and/or muscle aches) should not come to the school. Alternate times to pick up personal belongings will be made at a later time for those who are sick, self-isolating or unable to accommodate the schedule. Please email your child(ren)’s teacher directly if you intend to come to the school to collect personal items. During your visit, staff will not be available to meet with families for any reason. The office is also closed for walk-in questions. It is recommended that children are not in the school. Children sent to the school to pick up belongings without an adult will not be admitted into the school. While this approach goes against our nature, it is in keeping with our social distancing directives. Also, please limit the number of family members coming into the building. Where possible, our teachers have already gathered and labeled your child’s belongings for easy pick-up. Upon arrival at the school please come to the front door, leave items you are returning in the vestibule in the bins provided and retrieve items from the classroom or in the hallway, and exit. DATE / TIME / SURNAME Wednesday March 18 8:30 – 9:15AM Begins with A – C Wednesday March 18 9:30 – 10:00 AM Begins with D-G Wednesday March 18 10:15 – 10:50 AM Begins with H-L Wednesday March 18 11:00 -11:30 AM Begins with M-R DATE / TIME / SURNAME Thursday March 19 8:30 – 9:15AM Begins with S-U Thursday March 19 9:30 – 10:00 AM Begins with V-Z Ongoing Communication Please continue to monitor your emails for communication from Chaparral School and the Calgary Board of Education. Information will continue to be shared as it becomes available. With Peace, Hope, and Gratitude, Chris, Colleen, and the Team at Chaparral School Chris Buhler, Principal Chaparral School Comments are closed.
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