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FoodPrints/Garden Updates from Mrs. Wolfish
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Here are three quick notes from Mrs. Wolfish, the FoodPrints teacher: You are probably wondering what's happening with the garden now, especially as Spring is in full swing! Here is a quick update for you. The city is working on a plan with our FoodPrints team in which all accessible school gardens will be used more formally for growing larger …
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COVID-19 Information for Children
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We're several months into the COVID-19 pandemic, and the amount of information we're seeing every day can be really overwhelming! Here are a few good, well researched, online sources of information that are appropriate for children. Nosy Crow, a publishing imprint, has collaborated with the illustrator of The Gruffalo, Alex Scheffler, on Coronavirus: A Book for Children. This talks through …
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Dear Parents, Parenting during this pandemic has been really challenging. In case you missed it, The Washington Post did a special section on parenting during the pandemic that included a piece I wrote about how mindfulness can help. I am holding live, mini Peace Classes for all of my students in grades 1-5 every week, so please let me …
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The Spring Reading Challenge Continues!
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The first week of the Lafayette Spring Reading Challenge is over, and Ms. Lindsley/White's class is winning! More than half the class has participated, and together, they've logged 3,004 minutes! Collectively, third grade logged 7,694 minutes last week. As a school, you logged more than 10,000 minutes last week. It is not too late to catch up! Minutes can …
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Behavior Management Resources from our SEL Team
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The SEL/Mental Health team is here to support families with any needs you or your child may be experiencing. Many students are already connected with one of us for individual or group counseling supports. However, if you have a need or know of a community need, we are here to help you as well! We are also adding some general resources …
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A Note from Dr. B- 4/17/20
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Happy end of Week 4 of distance learning. I hope this note finds you all well. Below are several significant announcements and resources. Please take time to read all the way through for updates on the following topics: Academic Calendar Update Need help with food, shelter, books, technology or anything else? Wonders and Worry group for students with our counselors …
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With libraries around the country closed, virtual storytimes are everywhere! While many read-alouds are of picture books, there are also authors and others sharing chapter books. Below are a few fun options Have a storytime you've been loving that's not on the list? Share it on the Library Team so others can enjoy it! Of course, a good place to …
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Write with Jason Reynolds!
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In his new role as National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, Jason Reynolds will connect directly with young people online during the coronavirus pandemic, in collaboration with the Library of Congress, the Children’s Book Council and Every Child a Reader. On April 14, Reynolds debuted his first initiative in support of his platform GRAB THE MIC: Tell Your Story—including a …
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Welcome to DCPS Parent University Online! The Communications and Engagement Office is hosting a series of free online workshops to support DCPS families as students learn at home and we all practice social distancing. Topics have included managing stress for adults, how to use Teams, and information on the graduation guide. Next Wednesday, April 22 at 2:30, there will be …
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Submissions for next week's issue should be emailed to news@lafayettehsa.org. Submissions are due by 9:00 p.m. on Sundays. Submissions received after this time will be included in the following issue, unless instructed otherwise.
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