News & Notes Feb.

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Dear Families,

WINTER OUTDOOR PLAY

Winter is here and the children LOVE playing outdoors! We do take children outside for fresh air and sunshine....even when it is snowing! Many classes also like to take a 5 minute walk around the school in addition to their outdoor time as physical exercise helps children prepare for learning and maintain children's attention when they return to class. Please make sure their hats, mittens please (not gloves) jackets, boots, etc are labeled with your child's name. Please dress your child in layers so that they are comfortable in different temperatures. Thank you for your help and cooperation in keeping our children healthy and active.

PLEASE LOAD and UNLOAD YOUR CHILD QUICKLY DURING CAR PICK UP/DROP OFF ESPECIALLY GIVEN COLD WINTER TEMPS AND BAD WEATHER

I know that families see how preschool staff are outside during rain, snow, cold, windy days personally delivering children to families to insure safety during arrival and dismissal. At Door #2 , we ask that if you need more time, please park in designated parking spaces on the right so as not to hold up traffic and take care of our preschool staff dealing with cold temperatures and bad weather. If you need more time, just let the staff member know who calls your child's name on the walkie talkie that you want to park and we will cross your child over to your car. If families consistently require extra time, they will be asked to park over to the side as we understand some cars/situations do require more time. Thank you for your assistance and understanding in keeping everyone healthy and safe.

Sincerely,

Rosario Alvarez

• February 19 - No School: Presidents' Day
• February 20-23: No School: February Recess

Tuesday, February 13th is Friendship Day at BLOCKS Preschool! Students who want to participate can wear red, pink or purple!

I wanted to send a reminder that on Monday, 3/11 at 9am, we will have the Dental Visit through Commonwealth Mobile Oral Health Services here at BLOCKS for those of you who signed your child up.

Please continue to notify me if your child has any significant illnesses (such as Covid), injuries or hospitalizations. If your child is seen in the Emergency Room or hospitalized, please send me the discharge paperwork as well.

It is never too late to get your Flu shot or Covid vaccines! We are still seeing cases of both, along with other viruses. Ways to stay healthy include to have your child up-to-date on vaccines, wash hands, have them get rest, try to eat and drink well and exercise.

Please see below for more information regarding vaccines.

I hope that everyone has a wonderful February vacation!-Nurse Nicole

Visit vaccines.gov/flu for Flu Vaccines

Visit vaxfinder.mass.gov for Covid Vaccines & Boosters

Massachusetts offers in-home COVID-19 vaccinations for anyone who has difficulty getting to or using a community clinic, including young children.

Learn more here: https://mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-in-home-vaccination-program…

To sign up for an in-home vaccination appointment, call (833) 983-0485.

PTO meetings will take place online from 7:30-8:30pm via ZOOM on the 2nd TUESDAY of the month on the following dates:

February 13

March 12

April 9

May 14

June 11

Parents of all classrooms are welcome and encouraged to attend!

More information & meeting link will be sent via email by your child's teacher.

The District is seeking feedback from caregivers on communication. Please consider sharing your input before the February 3rd deadline if you want to share thoughts on current practices, areas of improvement, and future interests. The 24-question survey seems long at first, but includes smaller sections to break up the questions. https://forms.gle/AX6STdw32YP3ZsMZ8

In the event of some emergency, such as a snow storm or a loss of heat in the building, a decision may be made to close school and parents/guardians MUST be able to pick up children early. If weather conditions are poor, you may need to allow much extra time in order to make that pickup. For us to be able to notify you, you must have current contact information on file in the office. If you need to update a phone number or contact, please contact the office. You will always be called first but if you are unable to be reached, you should make sure that someone other than the parent/guardian, who lives nearby and who would be able to pick up your child in the event of an emergency closing is listed under your emergency contacts.

Preschool Tuition Payments are due on the first of the month!

Please contact Rhaira Pratt rpratt@framingham.k12.ma.us with any questions or concerns.