Wednesday, May 6, 2020

Springtime Update


SCS "Show the Love" Parade Happening May 12thHow can you keep your children happy to see their teachers for real and "Show the Love"?  Bring your kids to the drive-by Teacher Parade at the Community Campus at 3:30pm on 5/12.  Every ECE class and PEAK site will be represented by a live teacher as you cruise your kids-in-cars along and enjoy the creative and decorative displays!  See you there!


Reopening Date Still Uncertain:  As we adhere to the guidance of Governor Sununu's Task Force for Reopening New Hampshire, our reopening date keeps getting pushed back. We are all anxiously awaiting for the time childcare centers can once again safely serve their families.  At this point we do not see SCS opening before June 1st, and our next target dates will be June 15th, or 29th.  Whatever happens, we will be in touch with you well before the official reopening date to guide you in new procedures, policies, and program adjustments.  We know this is a difficult situation for families, faculty, and everyone involved in our regular operations as a school; we want more than anything to have happy and healthy kids back in our care!


 Parent and Teacher Surveys Provide Good Data:  Thanks to everyone in our parent base as well as on the faculty for providing responses to our recent surveys.  It was clear from the results that some folks would like us reopening as soon as possible and some not until all is back to normal, but the majority want us to wait until the stars align for a safe and sensible reopening in accordance with government guidance.  Everyone was in agreement that there will be policy and procedural changes reflective of our need for a safe environment for all.  One of the most prevalent themes was that our community trusts that we are doing our best to make the right decisions, and we SO appreciate that support!


 Introducing "Brightwheel" Our New Administration Software!  As many of you know we have been looking to upgrade our computer software and systems to better serve parents, and to that end we have recently chosen a new platform for all our administrative tasks.  Originally set up as a pilot program back in March, we have decided to use the time we have available now to move the entire school to the new software.  All parents/guardians/teachers should look for an invitation email that instructs you to download the Brightwheel App, and register with the new system.  Everyone is REQUIRED to do this so please take a moment as soon as you receive the invitation.  The new software will allow a variety of payment methods, add new communication channels, and store lots of important data for kids and teachers.  The new systems will become active on the day we reopen!

 Summer PEAK Update:  Despite a number of other summer programs cancelling for the summer, as of this point we are trying to maintain our commitment to working families by running our Summer PEAK program for 5-12 year olds.  This year it will probably take place at the Community Campus (we do not have permission from the Public School as of yet for our usual site) and involve a more traditional (albeit viral-safe) approach to summer fun.  Our Program Director for Summer PEAK, Jamie Schaaf will be sending individual emails to all parents currently signed up giving more specifics including information on deposits, timelines, and highlights of the program.  

 

 SCS Annual Fund Provides Opportunities for Giving: Have you been looking for ways to help SCS during our shut-down?  Are you running a positive balance in your SCS Account?  Just contact Finance Manager Corrine Morse at CMorse@Seacoastcommunityschool.org and tell her that you would like to donate your balance.  Many families have already taken this opportunity to help us when we need it most and it has made a BIG difference in the fund!  Not a parent? You can donate directly at http://www.seacoastcommunityschool.org/support-us.  Keep your favorite teachers at your favorite school - give now!



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