Get to Know M & O
Updated Health Guidance
Holiday Spirit Day
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Adopt a Family
Spirt Wear
Winter Treat Bags
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PRINCIPAL MESSAGE: THANK YOU! |
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Dear Bel Aire Families,
I would like to share my appreciation for you all, our Bel Aire families, who continue to demonstrate extraordinary patience, flexibility, and resilience. This ever-changing, roller-coaster-of-a-year feels longer, more intense, and full of more surprises than any of us could have predicted.
It has been said that we see a person's true colors in times of stress. I am continually impressed by the strength I see exhibited by our Bel Aire families who continue to choose kindness and compassion amidst incredible levels of stress and change. Not only is kindness a choice, but it can be really hard to execute under stress. I wanted to make sure you knew that your choice to be kind is noticed, and the "color of kindness" looks good on you.
Wishing everyone health and happiness in this modified holiday season. And for those of you celebrating, Happy Hanukkah!
Sincerely,
Ms. Lexie Cala
Principal
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★ GETTING TO KNOW M&O ★
In case you missed my Thanksgiving video message, please take a moment to meet some of the hardest working people at our school on our new: Getting to Know Bel Aire M&O page.
As the project just launched, we're still highlighting our Director of Maintenance & Operations, Eduardo Muñoz, but will begin rotating the spotlight after we return in January.
You can read more about Eduardo and his team by clicking the button below.
The site has been updated to include photos of all our M & O employees.
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★ UPDATED HEALTH & SAFETY GUIDANCE ★
Stay-At-Home: Our Current, Most-Restrictive Phase
Shifting guidance around what is safe and what is allowed is frustrating and confusing. Unfortunately, Marin county, along with most of California, has just entered one of the most restrictive phases yet. During this phase, only essential activities are allowed.
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Review Updated School Guidance
The document linked below is really important in clarifying expectations about:
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➼ when to send your child to school
➼ next steps in the the most common COVID scenarios (like if symptoms, close contact, travel, quarantine, etc.)
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Avoid High-Risk Activities (Travel & Gathering)
Please take a moment to make sure you understand the current guidance as you plan for the holidays. Most of what we typically do (e.g., travel and gather) is considered high-risk, and not allowed under current health orders.
7-10 Day Quarantine is Now Required After High-Risk Activity
➼ non-essential travel
➼ social gatherings with more than three households
➼ close contact with someone who tests positive
Update d Isolation & Quarantine guidelines allow for a shorter, 7-day quarantine with proof of a negative COVID test as long as:
➼ the test is taken at least 5 days after the high-risk activity.
➼ the person remains asymptomatic for the entire 7 days
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HOLIDAY SWEATER SPIRIT DAY
12.16 COHORT A | 12.18 COHORT B
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PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILDREN TO SCHOOL IN LAYERS!
It is getting colder outside. Please help your child remember to bring warm clothes.
We are spending more time outside this year, windows and doors are staying open in classrooms.
Jackets, sweaters, and long pants are recommended.
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LAST CALL | ADOPT A FAMILY
HELPING LOCAL FAMILIES IN NEED
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This year we are partnering with Adopt A Family of Marin to support families in our Marin community during the holidays. Adopt A Family works year round to prevent homelessness and provide stability for families in crisis. The agency acts as a safety net for many families in the County by providing short term financial assistance. This year, Adopt A Family has provided over $650,000 in financial assistance to support families struggling as a result of COVID. While this year has come with challenges, Adopt A Family has witnessed neighbors helping neighbors. With our community support, it is impossible not to make a difference this holiday season. To participate please select gift items from any of the lists below and deliver wrapped and labeled gifts to the appropriate PTA parent volunteer listed on the spreadsheet.
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SPIRIT WEAR | LAST CALL FOR CONTACT-FREE DELIVERY!
ORDER BY DECEMBER 11!
A PTA member will deliver your merchandise the week of December 14th.
Get your child ready for Bel Aire pride and check out these fresh looks!
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The Halloween Treat bags were such a hit, we're doing it again for the winter holidays!
Next week, we will be distributing bags to
every Bel Aire student.
Bag contents include:
chocolate, a candy cane and pop-corn.
Students in the traditional program will receive their treat bag on their way off campus.
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IDL & XDL families are invited to pick up a bag between
9:00 AM & 11:00 AM or 1:00 PM & 3:00 PM
any day next week.
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POPULAR LINKS
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HEALTH & SAFETY
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