Transitioning to our new classes:

Transitioning to our new classes:

As this week progresses, the feeling of change is becoming more palpable at Parkview. Workers in hard hats are visiting our building and it is becoming a reality that the construction is about to begin.

In order to reduce our students' anxiety and to answer their questions, teachers have been talking about the changes happening at Parkview. Classes that are moving have been talking about their new classrooms and in some cases have visited them. All students who are moving (with the exception of our students moving out to the new portable in Ms. Kuczynski's class) will have visited their new space by the end of Thursday. Their desks, chairs and materials will be moved on Thursday night and will be in place when they get to school on Monday March 17. Teachers will also show students the place where they will line up outside and the doors from which they will enter and exit the building. Specific confirmation of where students will be lining up and entering the building will be sent to parents via email over the break as refinements continue to happen as a result of the snow and ice.

Over the break, you can help us by talking to your children about the fact that their class is moving and reassuring them that their teacher, desk and their belongings will all be waiting for them when they return. Remind them that their class will still all be together and that the learning and routines for he most part will continue as they did before the break.

Most of the reaction that we have seen from our students has been very positive. They see this as an adventure. Most children adapt easily to change...we tend to struggle with it as adults more than they do. Our own attitude is a crucial part in developing the ease with which our children adapt and thrive in a multitude of environments. Adaptability is a life skill critical to student success and this is an opportunity to assist our children in learning that they are strong and resilient and that they can learn and grow from change.