August 6th Principal Update
August 6, 2020
Dear Members of the J. Turner Hood School Community:
I hope that you and your families are in good health and you have been able to feel some sense of normalcy in these trying times. Our awesome staff has been working all summer to get the campus ready for our students’ arrival and ensure a safe and successful learning environment. Although this upcoming school-year will look a little different than any that our kids have experienced before, I am very confident that they will continue to improve and grow.
I wanted to share a picture of our main office bulletin board as we prepare to welcome our students back. It certainly put a smile on my face!
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As you have seen by now, information is constantly changing and I will be sure to continue to update parents so that everyone feels informed and to help lessen any anxiety that you may be feeling. Dr. Daly has hosted some very informative informational sessions. It is my sincere hope that you were able to attend one of his very informative parent and family forum. Below are some links from the Monday evening session.
Please click on this link for a recording of our Monday evening at 5pm parent and family forum.
https://nrps-academicservices.blogspot.com/2020/08/parent-and-family-forums.html?m=1
As we closed out last year, I reached out for specific materials pick up times. We have a few items left and we also have a few items from our lost and found. All remaining items are placed outside of the school main office under the entrance for pick up. These items will be recycle or disposed of on Monday morning (August 10, 2020).
I had previously indicated that I would be sharing grade level supply lists. I was able to participate in a meeting with the Co-presidents of our parent’s Association as well as our faculty representative and we are working on a way to streamline the process of obtaining the necessary supplies to start the school year. More to follow for sure.
Between the Superintendent’s Updates and the school’s weekly updates, it is my hope that you will be informed and prepared for the upcoming school year. As always, safety and our students' well-being will guide our professional practice to maintain the high expectations of students’ academic and social emotional learning. Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding during this process. Feel free to contact my office with any questions.
Take Care,
Mr. Glen McKay
Principal