Family newsletter - Thank a staff member, Black History Month, food drive, and make-up days

This week is Random Acts of Kindness Week and many schools are observing the week through classroom or schoolwide activities. As part of the kindness activities, we invite you to write an appreciation note to one or more staff members. Hearing from students and families is a wonderful way to brighten staff's day and it doesn't cost a dime.

To write a note to a staff member (any staff member, classified or certificated), write a brief note through this online Google form by Monday, Feb. 17. We'll merge your message onto the custom-designed postcard (pictured) and deliver it to the staff member next week.

With the two weather-related closures last week, we must make up those days at the end of the school year. However, we will wait to republish the calendar until we are through the winter weather in case we have more weather-related closures. As of today, the tentative new last day of school will be Monday, June 23.

February is Black History Month! Black History Month is an annual celebration and recognition of achievements by Black Americans and the central role they played in U.S. history. Historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent Black Americans initiated the effort. Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated February as Black History Month. Other countries around the world, including Canada and the United Kingdom, also devote a month to celebrating black history.

If you have immigration-related questions or concerns, please call or visit your school for more resources. They have printed and electronic resources to help guide families who are concerned about the immigration status of a family member.