Administrator’s Message
It has been a busy but very different week here at Eagle View as we return to work after a different Spring Break and our children begin a new and different journey into the remote learning world. The entire staff has been hard at work, some of us in the building and some from home. A special thank you to our custodian who prepared the building for our return and is diligently following the new protocols of the day to keep those that do come safe. As we are now working with a controlled entry system, Mr. Dan plays the role of doorman very well, disinfectant at the ready, and a smile on his face.
We started the week off altogether with our first Zoom meeting and since then we moved into several smaller online meetings to collaborate and plan as we reorganize programs, prepare resources and plan the next steps for continuing learning for our students. As the teachers and educational assistants researched and developed plans, we were so proud of our staff as they took risks, venturing into the unknown, trying new online tools and discovering little gems, apps and resources for your children. The enthusiasm for learning told us that they really know how to model life long learning, maybe that is why they are still in school?
Many of you have already been contacted by your child’s teacher. If you haven’t, you will be in the upcoming days. As many students have heard before at Eagle View, “Safety doesn’t take a vacation.” Pease let us know if there are immediate needs and resources that you require help with. You can do this by contacting your teacher, but please know that you can also contact Mr. Galhon or Mrs. Relf as well. It is our hope that you are all safe and healthy.
One final tip: We know that figuring out new routines at home as roles and responsibilities are shared differently and look differently can be a bit tricky. Be assured that we are not expecting you to take on the role of the teacher but if your are able to help your child create a designated space, get organized (paper, pencil, colouring tools, etc.) and set up a routine /schedule this will provide them a structure for a successful time of learning. Don’t forget to insert doses of physical activity along the way with some singing, strumming or other forms of creativity. We all like some icing on the cake!
One last suggestion for the brave: Pull out a recipe (I like dinner ones as the spices often contain different vocabulary) new, old or from a friend and have your child find all the ingredients in the kitchen. A little scavenger hunt is good for the soul and can be done with a partner (sibling). If an ingredient is missing can it be substituted with a different option or left out? This would most likely be an adult call. Now everything is ready for the adult to cook it up and you didn’t have to organize a thing. If you are really brave, let them do the cooking!
Mr. Galhon and Mrs. Relf
Vice Principal and Principal