Clearwater Announcements: Lockdown Drill and Indoor Shoes/Water Bottles

Dear Clearwater Families,

We just have two announcements to share with all of you: 

1. Indoor Shoes and Water Bottles: Thank you for letting us send home indoor shoes and water bottles to wash over conferences! Now we need them back to prevent muddy boots from coming into the classroom and to stay hydrated.
2. Lockdown Drill: Yesterday, we had a school-wide lockdown drill with intruder where we practiced gathering in a hidden corner of the classroom with the doors locked.  Shortly before the drill, we had a discussion with the children about what this would look like and why we practice this type of drill. Basically, we let the children know that the guides' most important job is to keep all of them safe, and that practicing this type of drill allows us to make sure we have done all we can.  We wanted to let you know of this drill since it might bring up further questions at home, but also so you could even take the opportunity to have an intentional conversation with your child about this unfortunate reality (if you feel that would be appropriate). 

Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or concerns.   

Warm regards, 

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Emily Bowar & Jessy Eaton Fabel

Clearwater Guides

"Our aim therefore is not merely to make the child understand, and still less to force him to memorize, but so to touch his imagination as to enthuse him to his inmost core." ~ Maria Montessori"