Dear Parents/Students and Roxbury School Community,
I want to take this opportunity to thank you, the parents and
students, for what you are doing during this new
way of teaching and learning. We clearly understand that change is
difficulty. We clearly understand
the stress you are feeling as parents during this time.
A few suggestions for trying to alleviate some of this stress is to make time for
some of the following:
= Maintain contact with your school
supports.
= Make a plan for yourself and your
students.
= Continue to keep a positive mindset; allow opportunities for laughter. It’s okay to be silly and have fun.
= Take a walk: Going outside for a walk is healthy and encouraged, just remember to maintain your 6ft distance. It’s okay to sit on the porch or get outside to get some air and feel the sun.
= Find a quiet space at home (yes even
the bathroom counts).
= Take breaks from the media and watch
a movie, read a book, journal, start a project.
= Remember the things that you enjoy
like cooking, baking, movies, games, art, hobbies. Do that one thing that you
never seem to have time for.
= Try to eat healthy well-balanced
meals, get exercise regularly and get plenty of sleep.
We
need for you to ensure your child is checking Google classroom and their school email twice a day. All class assignments, updates, due dates, upcoming work and tools will be communicated to your child daily. If you have questions please contact your child’s teacher.
The administrations of the 2020 Grade 3-8 State assessments
have been suspended for the remainder of this school year.
Bus
runs will be happening again tomorrow for meal
delivery and to pick up and distribute school work. We will make a call
to your homes as the buses leave so you can watch for the pickups.
Again,
this is not a vacation, we are educating differently and this will take a
little time for all of us to adjust. We understand that. However,
we are just a phone call away to support you and your child. Please reach
out to us.
Jeffery
J. Bennett
Superintendent