Dear Walgrove Families and Staff,
LAUSD just sent a message to all families and staff about the imminent return to outdoor activities. I would like to clarify that this is a "local" decision, meaning that each site administrator has been granted the authority to decide for their communities what such a thing looks like.
Because I know so many of you are concerned about the fine particles in the wildfire air that do not show up on air quality sensors, I am reticent to completely open the hatches and let kiddos run unfettered and free as early as tomorrow. Today, there were blue skies, yes, and cleanish feeling air, yes, but there were ashes and fine particles that tickled the nose.
Tomorrow, I won't be onsite. I return Thursday. Dr. Yinka Dallas Flanagan will be the Admin in Charge.
We have discussed the plan for tomorrow, which is:
We have discussed the plan for tomorrow, which is:
Tomorrow will look exactly like today with breakfast INSIDE the classrooms. Thank you for sending TWO students WITH MASKS or an adult to retrieve the rolling breakfast boxes for the entire class.
Morning recess in the auditorium with admin showing a G-rated movie. Tomorrow, we will continue with "Ratatouille" unless you convince Dr. Flanagan to show something else. She is prepared for whatever comes. OR, of course, and as always, teachers can host recess in their own rooms, working out with available aides when to take their breaks.
LUNCH ALL AT THE SAME TIME -- AT 12:00
> Lunch & Recess in the auditorium with Dr. Flanagan and a movie, OR
> Lunch & Recess in Rm 28 playing chess with Jonney, OR
> Lunch & Recess in the in the Upper STEAM Studio with Ms. Gela (you need to preplan and have a reservation)
> Lunch & Recess in the Library with Fiona with a reservation or admin approval -- because the Library will only be for those with sensory issues that cannot handle being in a large crowd. The Library will NOT be arts and crafts or buliding forts or any sort of wild frolicking. It will be our CALM CENTER for those who truly need along with their one-or-two invited guest(s).
After school will be just as today. NO OUTDOOR SPORTS JUST YET
On Thursday, I will take full stock of the air quality and stakeholder needs and wants and likely offer the CHOICE of indoor versus outdoor, providing an option.
Friday's assembly will be postponed. We will resume with morning assemblies next week.
We will indeed have Coffee and Diet Coke with the Principal this Friday at 8:15 in the Parent Center. I moved the time up to 8:15 (in lieu of 8:30) because we won't have an assembly.
Please let me know if you have any questions, concerns or awesome ideas.
Please also know that all classrooms are outfitted with Merv 13 air filters, which were just changed, and there are enough KN95 masks for all.
Best,
Dr. K
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