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Quicklinks:August 2006 - Letter from the Head of School
Dear Parents,
The first week of school is behind us and I believe we have had a smooth and effective start. Of course the unexpected always comes along and then it is time for flexibility, humor, and courtesy. This applies especially to the drop-off and pick-up traffic in the morning and afternoon - please do not cut lines, do not park and leave cars unattended in the drop-off zones, and make sure your children enter and leave the car without delays. Good order and mutual respect will make life easier for everyone! A “DO’S AND DON’T’S” SET OF REGULATIONS IS GIVEN BELOW.
Several projects have now been completed - the new entrance and guardhouse are receiving final touches, the gymnasium floor is working out well, and the playgrounds of the elementary and OECC will soon have their final look as well. The surface for the outdoor basketball courts will be installed within the next month or two, weather permitting and after the installation of a new asphalt surface that will have a proper drainage slope and on which a multi-purpose synthetic surface will be placed, making it more usable and safe.
We have good news on the search for a school nurse. Starting in early September Mrs. Betzaida Rivera will join the Baldwin staff as our school nurse. Mrs. Rivera is fully certified and comes to us with experience in schools and at university level. She will have responsibility for all health matters such as First Aid, participation in health teaching and wellness, record keeping, and cooperation with staff, students and families about basic health requirements. An INFIRMARY is being established in the “glorieta” building next to the administration.
The new cafeteria provider, Mr. Uribe and his team, are off to a good start after some initial logistical challenges. Students are eating salads, drinking plenty of water and are in general adapting well to a stronger emphasis on good nutrition. The service has also been very helpful in supporting the special events at the beginning of the school year.
One of those events was the KICK-OFF meeting of the PTO on August 17 th attended by many volunteers ready to help with the many programs the PTO is planning throughout the year. I want to thank Tish Grosek and her team for a vigorous and enthusiastic start and ask you to support them in their endeavors. If you did not have a chance to attend this first meeting, please do contact them and volunteer whatever time you can give. Shared tasks are accomplished with greater satisfaction and success.
Finally, I urge you all to join us in the Back-to School Nights, which are scheduled as follows:
· ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (1 ST-6 TH) THURSDAY, AUGUST 24 TH @ 7:00 PM
· MS/US (7 TH-12 TH) THURSDAY, AUGUST 31 ST @ 7:00 PM
· O.E.C.C. (PK-K) THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 TH @ 7:00 PM
I look forward to seeing many of you at these occasions and extend best wishes for a continued good start into this school year 2006/7. For events and news please be sure to frequently check the Baldwin website at www.baldwin-school.org. For example, the PTO Innisbrook Kick-off on August 18 th is captured in a special picture album – please join in this important fundraiser.
AFTERNOON PICK UP “DO’s & DON’TS
DO’s
- Stay in line
- Always keep car on far right side
- Yield to pedestrians
- Stay in car
- Keep moving with line
- Wait for your turn
- Keep speed under 15 MPH
- Look out for students at pedestrian crossing
DON’Ts
- Leave car unattended
- Cut in front of others
- Block traffic to Main Gate
- Double-park
- Ask Students to walk to other side of road
- Load students on traffic side of car
1. If you need to park, space is available behind soccer field.
2. The main delay occurs when students are called and they do not respond or appear promptly. Please, instruct your child to be at pick-up area promptly so the process is smooth and fast.
3. When entering back gate and going to pavilion for pick up, stay in line with left signal light ON. This will alert guard of your intention and thus allowing you to go by when possible.
Dr. Gunther Brandt
Head of School
