4 Dec 2021

Week 14

Upcoming:   The STUVOL clothing drive continues all next week. Students will be performing music on December 21 to small groups of peers.  We are unable to invite parents to this event, but it will be filmed for you enjoyment.  K-4 performs at 9am, 5-8 performs at 10am–we will permit one parent to attend for each graduating 8th grader. We are closely watching the newly increasing numbers in the infection rate.  The bad news is cases continue ticking up again, and we have a new variant to watch. 11/25/2021 DAILY CASES PER 100,000 14-DAY CHANGE DAILY DEATHS PER 100,000 14-DAY CHANGE Nassau County, N.Y. 39 +57% 0.11 +186% Pics of the Week We may not be able to start clubs in January as planned as the infection rate among unvaccinated people continues to increase in Nassau County. Week at a glance:  Monday: QT for K-3 Tuesday: QT for 4-6 Wednesday: Super Rice Hot Lunch Thursday: QT for K-3; 4th grade Explorers Hall of Fame/Shame 10-12 Friday: QT for 4-6 Best Links: Music for 3/4 recorder practice at home Messages:  With the Covid vaccine being approved for children, the burden of protecting children shifts to parents.  The school has been carrying the ball for two years now, but the most powerful weapon to fight Covid is now in your hands.  The school may begin easing restrictions in the coming New Year, giving a couple of months for vaccinations to take place.  This easing may include more interclass mixing. Review:  While we’ve had many teachers and students get sick, it has been of the flu/strep throat variety, which is not to be taken lightly. One of our most beloved former teachers is back as a substitute after retiring from public school.  We welcome back Nancy Masone, one of the smartest, sweetest and most philosophically aligned teachers in the history of Progressive School.  So, if you hear about Ms. Nancy, you’ll know why! In the pics 6th graders show off geography projects and 2nd graders prepare their communities presentation.

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22 Oct 2021

Week 8

Upcoming:   This week has Field Trips for K, 1, and 3.  The Fall Festival is on Friday, followed by a drive-thru party at 4pm. Please note that Parent-Teacher Conference Day is for parents only, and it will be in person on November 2. We are closely watching the continuing declining numbers in the infection rate: 10/22/2021 DAILY CASES PER 100,000 14-DAY CHANGE DAILY DEATHS PER 100,000 14-DAY CHANGE Nassau County, N.Y. 16 –13% 0.09 +29% Pics of the Week If this trend continues, we will restart afterschool clubs.  Due to our small size and limited space, clubs require extensive mixing of grades in a limited area.  We want to avoid a quarantine situation, and especially one that encompasses several classrooms, so we are being cautious. Week at a glance:  Monday: QT for K-3; K/1 TRIP leaves at 9:10 Tuesday: QT for 4-6 Wednesday: Hot Lunch Super Rice Thursday: QT for K-3; 3 TRIP leaves at 9:15 Friday: QT for 4-6; FALL FESTIVAL; TRUNK OR TREAT in the evening starting at 4 Best Links: Music for 3/4 recorder practice at home Messages:  PLEASE DON’T SEND YOUR CHILD SICK TO SCHOOL!  It forces us to send them back home, and require a test.  There is a lot of regular sickness going around, and we don’t want that to spread either. Review:  We gave out a lot of food samples and they were gobbled up!  Ask your child if they want Hot Lunch for the remainder of the year. We welcome Emma Lopez-Fenty to Kindergarten! In the pics, we get a candid glimpse in K/1 class, Spanish class, 2/3 recess fort building. K/1 and 6 do buddy sharing.

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15 Oct 2021

Week 7

Upcoming:   We are closely watching the continuing declining numbers in the infection rate: 10/15/2021 DAILY CASES PER 100,000 14-DAY CHANGE DAILY DEATHS PER 100,000 14-DAY CHANGE Nassau County, N.Y. 19 –15% 0.09 -18% Pics of the Week If this trend continues, we will restart afterschool clubs.  Due to our small size and limited space, clubs require extensive mixing of grades in a limited area.  We want to avoid a quarantine situation, and especially one that encompasses several classrooms, so we are being cautious. Week at a glance:  Monday: QT for K-3 Tuesday: QT for 4-6 Wednesday: Pizza Day Thursday: QT for K-3 Friday: QT for 4-6 Best Links: Music for 3/4 recorder practice at home Messages:  PLEASE DON’T SEND YOUR CHILD SICK TO SCHOOL!  It forces us to send them back home, and require a test.  There is a lot of regular sickness going around, and we don’t want that to spread either. Review:  We gave out a lot of food samples and they were gobbled up. Ask your child if they want Hot Lunch for the remainder of the year. We welcome Adi Bhate to 4th grade.  In the pic, students in grades 4-6 tone their digestive systems at Quiet Time.

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