Principal Message - February 21st

Greetings Husky Community 

As we enter the last full week of February, I am excited to see how staff and students have embraced Black History month.  It’s been a treat to see the great things learned and shared by everyone.  Before the month comes to a close, there are a number of events happening to celebrate the accomplishments made by African-Americans.  Please take a moment to review the calendar of events below.  While some events are still being finalized, we would love for families to join us.  We look forward to seeing you. 

This week also marks our Black History Month spirit week.  Each day has a theme, which consists of the following:  

Tuesday, February 21st - Black Creatives Day 

Dress as your favorite author, artist, sports figure, activist, or singer.

Wednesday, February 22nd - I Have A Dream to. . . . . . . one day BECOME

Dress up in your dream profession (i.e., doctor, engineer, nurse, teacher).  What would you like to become in the future?

Thursday, February 23rd - Celebrating Afro Latinos

Celebrate your favorite Afro Latino.   You can dress up like them; share something with someone else about them; or expand your knowledge and learn about an Afro Latino (i.e., Mariah Carey, Celia Cruz, Jaharell Johnson)

Friday, February 24th - Black Joy

Wear your favorite outfit to celebrate Black excellence and the contributions made by Blacks. 

Also, don’t let this month end without embracing our SEL theme, “Using Your Voice.”  There’s a lot happening on campus that speaks to the theme and we hope that our students are finding ways to show you that they are responsible decision makers away from school.  

Please be mindful of the additional announcements below: 

Sexual Health Education Lessons:  Hello Jahn families! Just want to send everyone a friendly reminder regarding the family and sexual health education lessons your students will partake in this school year. If you wish to opt out your child from any specific lesson or the whole unit please inform me in writing that you wish for your child to not receive the CPS family and sexual health education this school year.  Emails can be sent directly to Coach Pac at [email protected]

Thank you,

Coach Pac

Kiss and Go:  In an effort to support student transitions during arrival, we are asking all  parents/guardians to drop off students and depart from the auditorium.  While we know that adults are concerned, I can assure you that we have a number of staff members who are supervising our students.  

Inclement Weather:  Unless there are harsh weather conditions (below 45 degrees, rain or snow), students will remain outside during the morning.  As always, staff members will be outside to support student arrival.  When the weather conditions are bad, students will enter the building at 7:45 am and remain in the auditorium with their class until 8 am.  With the change of weather, we encourage students to dress accordingly.   

Recess Weather Guidelines:  Ideally, recess should take place outdoors on school grounds as weather, space and safety permit. Outdoor recess allows children to get fresh air, provides an opportunity for children to engage in moderate to vigorous physical activity and gives students more activity options than most indoor spaces. Outdoor recess is an important part of a child’s school day. Below are the guidelines for determining whether recess is held indoors or outdoors each day.