March 17, 2015
Dear Parents,
We would like to confirm with you that we will be
moving our classes from 1 Ave B to 62 Ave B this school year.
We are sending along our consolidation plan for your
reference with important information we feel will aid in the success of our
move together and create a harmonious experience for the children and our
community.
We hope that it can be used as guide as our
community navigates the transition from 1 ave B to 62 Ave B.
Practical things to
know:
·
New
Amsterdam School will be closed Thursday, April
2nd and Friday, April 3rd. We are seeking volunteers to help us with the
move.
·
We
will send a sign up sheet for times to support the move April 2nd
and April 3rd through the parent reps.
·
Spring
Break will be from Thursday, April 2nd
through Sunday, April 12th.
·
New
Amsterdam School will re-open on Monday, April 13th. (Please note:
this is a change. There will be no professional development day on Monday.)
We are
in need of boxes and bags to be delivered to the parent lounge at 1 Ave B
throughout the next few weeks. The faculty will pack the non-essentials to our
daily work with the children and place the boxes in the parent lounge for
delivery. In addition if anyone can carry a box to 62 in the next few weeks, we
would appreciate it.
During
the week of March 23rd to March 27th, we will begin to
share stories in our classrooms that represent and prepare the children for the
transition. Our intention is to
introduce the change in a gradual manner. We recommend that there is not a lot
of talk in the family about the move with the children. If there are questions
from the children, responding simply and truthfully can support your child to
not grow anxious or nervous about what is coming. Please let your teacher know of any questions
or concerns you have about you child and this change.
If you
have questions, please direct them to the coordinators at coordinators@newamsterdamchildhood.org.
SAVE THE DATE:
We will welcome everyone to “62” at our next community meeting, April 16th, 6:30pm to 8:30 pm.
With
appreciation,
The New
Amsterdam Faculty and Administration
