Dear Vista Heights Families:
I hope this message finds you well as we work together to navigate these challenging times. I wanted to send you a quick note so that you would be informed about the continuation of learning for your children.
This week teachers have been very busy learning new technologies that they are excited to share with their students. This is a new way of teaching and learning for teachers, students and families. We will navigate through this process together. Please know that we are here to support students and families while we all learn together.
The students in Kindergarten – Grade 2 will be using their Blogs, (which the students are familiar with) as their main technological platform. The learning plan will be posted on the blog. Teachers will be communicating with students and families via phone and email. Since the teachers are working remotely, when they call it will come up as Private Caller or No Caller ID.
The students in Grade 3-6 will be learning a new digital platform, called Google Classroom. There is information to follow about Google Classroom. Teachers will be communicating with students and families via phone and email to ensure they are able to access the Google Classroom. Since the teachers are working remotely, when they call it will come up as Private Caller or No Caller ID.
Mrs. Bose will also be adding to the Principal Blog, by posting a message each week and reading a story. There may even be a ‘fun’ activity for students to engage in!
All teachers have been able to reach most families via email and phone calls to check in. Please call the school if you have not received and email or phone call from your child’s teacher, and we will work to connect you.
We are aware that some families will require paper packages for their learning. We are working on a safety protocol to keep families’ safe, and we will let you know the process we are following for distribution of paper packages.
This is a new way of teaching and learning. Please reach out to your child’s teacher if you have questions, concerns, or if you need support as we embark upon this new journey together.
Kind regards,
Karen
Alberta Health Services (AHS) is actively monitoring the COVID-19 situation and leading the response in Alberta. We take our direction from AHS and will continue to respond and act in-line with their recommendations. For up to date information regarding the situation in Alberta, visit COVID-19 Info for Albertans.
If you have further questions, please call Health Link at 811.
AHS recommends the following to help prevent respiratory illnesses, including flu and COVID-19, from spreading:
- Wash your hands often and well
- Avoid touching your face, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick
- Clean and disinfect surfaces that are frequently touched
- Stay at home and away from others if you are feeling ill
- When sick, cover your cough and sneezes and then wash your hands
