Thank you families for all of your support with kindergarten start up. Your children did wonderful! I was more then a little impressed with the way they all just rolled with masks.
We spent some time learning all our new procedures. Keeping distance, sitting spots and lots and lots of hand washing and sanitizing. Our goal will be to wash with soap and water when and where possible over sanitizers. I made sure to put A LOT of hand lotion on before bed last night. Everyone did a great job keeping their masks on. We are still working out when we can take a mask break. For now, if we are moving we are masking. So while working at our desks, eating snack or while outdoors we are removing masks. The challenge has been where to put the masks. I got a handy break away/quick release lanyard for my son.
We also tried a fanny pack/belt bag which could be an option.
All students showed off their colouring skills and coloured a First Day of Kindergarten crown. We read the beautiful book, In My Heart and played around with actions and movements as we read it.
Each student brought home two masks (there were very limited colours) and a little heart gift from the kindergarten teachers.
At this time snack garbage will be coming home in the lunch bag, this helps cutting down on the amount of times we need to take the mask on and off. Please practice opening containers, bags and caps at home as well as zippers and buttons. All students will need to come with a water bottle daily.
Looking forward to seeing the whole group together tomorrow!
