Week of February 14, 2021

Important Dates

Upcoming Dates February 15 - President’s Day - No School - Childcare CLOSED 15 - Schools in Hybrid Mode this week 22 - No students in school and asynchronous learning day for all students K-12; EEC closed: No daycare, preschool, before/after school care - due to staff vaccination #1. There will be no charge for childcare on this day. 23 - Schools continue Hybrid mode this week March 1 - Schools are “All In” this week 8 - Schools are “All In” this week 15 - No students in school and asynchronous learning day for all students K-12; EEC closed: No daycare, preschool, before/after school care - due to staff vaccination #2 There will be no charge for childcare on this day. 16 - No students in school and asynchronous learning day for all students K-12; EEC closed: No daycare, preschool, before/after school care. There will be no charge for childcare on this day. 17 - Schools continue “All In” this week

Kindergarten Transportation Kindergarten will be “All In” starting March 1st. If you received a postcard in the mail regarding transportation, this transportation change will be in effect on March 1st.

Safety Town Did your Kindergartner miss out on Safety Town last Summer? Do you have a little one gearing up for Kindergarten in the Fall? We are excited to bring Safety Town back this Summer! We will offer one week specifically for those who missed out last year and then sessions for those entering Kindergarten as well as one Adaptive session. Curriculum includes pedestrian safety, school bus safety, fire safety, seat belt safety, water safety, 911 calls, technology safety & stranger danger. Students will be asked to follow Covid safety guidelines, including masks, sanitizing of hands and social distancing. Please download the full registration packet at www.fairviewparkrec.com/safety-town for all the details. Registration for Gemini Center members and City of Fairview Park will begin April 5th and non-residents on May 3.

Morning Car Line during Hybrid Learning Please make sure you are adhering to these times.  Kindergarten AM Car Line 8:20AM - 8:30AM  DAP AM 8:20AM - 8:30AM Child Care AM Car Line 7:00AM - 9:00AM

Half Day Preschool We are pleased to be able to offer the half day preschool program beginning February 8th. This program runs from 9:00-11:30 on Monday, Wednesday & Friday OR Tuesdays & Thursdays. We have a limited number of spots available, if you have a potty trained three-, four- or five-year-old that would like to join us please call the EEC office or email Susan Morrison smorrison@fairview.k12.oh.us for more information.

Mrs. Schulte’s Counselor Corner This month the kindergarten students learned about bullying. We read the book Be A Buddy, Not A Bully. We define bullying as mean and hurtful behavior that is on purpose, goes one way (vs. being mean and hurtful to each other), and is repeated. Students also learned about how to be a buddy: share, include others, give compliments, use kind words, stand up for each other, and help each other.  Lastly, students learned the EEC Rules Against Bullying: 1. We will not bully others 2. We will try to help students being bullied 3. We will include students who are easily left out 4. When someone we know is being bullied, we will tell an adult at home and an adult at school.

Connecting for Kids February Newsletter Check out the February edition of Connecting for Kids. There are many great resources available!

Car Line

Car Line We ask that you remain patient and drive cautiously. We ask that if you are not in the designated spots 1, 2, 3 that you do NOT get out of your car. We will be moving as quickly as possible, but want to ensure the safety of all students and staff. ALL STUDENTS WILL HAVE THEIR TEMPERATURE CHECKED BEFORE ENTERING THE BUILDING.   Drop off Questions for Daycare: Has your child had any fever reducing medicine in the last 6 hours? Is anyone at home feeling sick? Is your child feeling sick? Have you been exposed to anyone with COVID?   As the seasons are changing we ask that you remember the guidelines when sending your child to school, If your child is experiencing any of the following symptoms we ask that you keep them home. Fever (100 °F) Loss of Smell or Taste Significant Cough  Muscle Aches  Sore Throat  Shortness of Breath Chills  Headache Nausea/vomiting, diarrhea   Please call the office to report an absence by 9:30 a.m. 440-356-3515

Box Tops You can submit your Box Tops this year by downloading the Boxtops App and earn money for our school electronically. Once you download the app, you will be prompted to choose the school you will be submitting to. No more clipping – this is a much easier option!