Happy Friday!
Absences:
We are starting to increase the amount of absences that we have in the building. I know things come up - illness, emergencies, etc. Please make sure you are reaching out to Steph or I for planned absences - and planning ahead by putting those into AESOP. Lately, we've been getting absences entered in the day before - things that could have been entered prior. As you know, this creates an impact on others as they are pulled to sub. Please be aware of this as we close out the year.
Last Day Countdown:
As we close out the year, please be aware of the "last day countdown" with students. I understand students - and you - can be excited for the end of the year. However, this isn't the case for all learners. Some are fearful of losing the consistency, safety, and relationships of school. Also, the countdown sends the message that we have to "serve" the time before summer. I'm asking you not to engage in this, but instead focus on the instructional time we do have together.
COVID Numbers:
I have heard from a few of you in regards to the COVID % at McKinley. Please know that we are doing everything we can to help with social distancing and mitigating COVID. You are doing great work - please keep this up! The percentage is a weekly percentage (that can drastically change) that includes those who are positive, but also those at home with symptoms or those in quarantine for a close contact. This week alone, we had many students who were home (getting tested) for symptoms that were similar to allergies. To be preventative, we are asking those families to get tested. Those numbers can skew our data. Also, please know that we had reached almost 18% before we moved to distance learning. We are in a great place - because you are doing great things to help keep McKinley safe.
Have a great weekend!
-Justin
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