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It would be wonderful for the military children that are moving to be able to go to the school to say goodbye to all of their teachers and classmates and see the new playground. Some sort of parade where they can get out and walk and wave instead of in a car. Pick up their items that were left at school, pick up their yearbooks, give the teachers a gift, and possibly take a photo.

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I agree we need to celebrate military families, but if not possible to gather at school which would be awesome.maybe we can coordinate based on addresses a car parade to go by the houses with cars decorated. Just give them a heads up so they can be outside. We have I believe 3families in our neighborhood
Karen

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For the 8th grade graduation....

How about the kids have their graduation, no parents present, but a photographer to capture the memories. Photos can be shared with everyone.

With some of the leftover 8th grade trip monies, how about a yard sign for every 8th grade graduate? There has to be something that can be done.  These kids worked SO HARD fundraising for a trip that is not going to happen.

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Staff Appreciation

My daughter's treacher and specials teachers definitely deserve something for all their amazing work!! I thought if they are comfortable giving out their home addresses I would be able to send them a gift and possibly have a car parade past their home with interested families to show our gratitude and appreciation.

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Kindergarten Graduation

Maybe have signs secretly posted in the front yards of each graduate congratulating them and wishing them well in 1st grade.

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8th grade graduation

Have signs secretly posted in the front yard of each graduate congratulating them and wishing them well in high school.

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Keeping children engaged
Have scheduled zoom meetings for your child and a few of their friends. Set them up to answer a few questions about this new way of learning(if possible) so they can air their grievances or sing their praises of distance learning to remind tjem they're not alone in this and then let them chat independently for a while.

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Maybe a virtual talent show?
Kids can film something - their gymnastic talent, singing, playing an instrument, telling jokes, etc. Wonder if it's possible to have kids perform a piece like in band and layer the music together?

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Have a HUGE Sandwich Board in the middle of the green in East Ferry 'CLASS OF 2020.... CONGRATULATIONS...JAMESTOWN LOVES YOU!... and under that, list each one of the graduates names... BIG, BOLD...PROUD!!!

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Make a video of all their pictures from preschool and send to each individual graduates home.  Just like the video Miss Peggy, Miss Lori would show at the end of celebration...

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Make a video of all their pictures from preschool and send to each individual graduates home.  Just like the video Miss Peggy, Miss Lori would show at the end of celebration...

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Depending on the new guidelines, perhaps hold a promotion celebration on the field (following all of the distance protocols - maybe people or families stand at cones six feet apart/ wear masks - Jamestown logo ;) /limited audience/ no hand shaking or hugging - obviously, etc); OR hold it drive-in movie style at Ft Getty, for ex..; OR take the lead/inspiration from neighboring high schools.
OR Inside: Virtual Google MEET/ZOOM celebration ;)
We are a small school/ class compared to other districts. I think we could get creative while following guidelines.  😄

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We just started writing down every book we finish - including mom and dad - to see what we get to by the end of the school year

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Just noticed that this is not included in this brainstorming and they typically have a whole day where they celebrate moving onto Lawn with bouncy house and BBQ. There will also not be a penny carnival. Maybe the t-shirts could still be printed and the kids could virtually send in their signature for the back? I would be happy to help deliver them to the kids.

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We are all watching more movies/tv and looking for recommendations on what to watch next. Have the kids write and submit reviews of their favorites.

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Gratitude Journal
I ordered a gratitude journal($3 on amazon) for my child to fill out everyday. It keeps her focused on the positive things in her life instead of the negative and reminds her of what she is grateful for.

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Lawn Teachers could be outside in front of their windows and kids could say goodbye from their car windows  or from the sidewalk.  Times would have to be staggered and maybe have this on different days for different grade levels.

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Lawn Teachers could be outside in front of their windows and kids could say goodbye from their car windows  or from the sidewalk.  Times would have to be staggered and maybe have this on different days for different grade levels.

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Have a stage where there is just the principal and a photographer...individual student and immediate family come.  The individual is photographed while "picking up" their diploma.  Principal could be standing 6ft away on stage. Photos (or videos) could be pieced together for the whole grade to watch. 

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Have a stage where there is just the principal and a photographer...individual student and immediate family come.  The individual is photographed while "picking up" their diploma.  Principal could be standing 6ft away on stage. Photos (or videos) could be pieced together for the whole grade to watch. 

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Hello,
I was thinking, a way to engage the students, and to honor all the students for doing their best to get through this. Each school could do this separately.
What if each student (and staff) created a paper leaf. The size of a postcard or so. They can color it and write their name on it. Then mail to to the school. At the school, with the help of the art department, we could have a big paper trunk of a tree with limbs. Each limb represents a grade, staff..etc. We then taped it all together and the root and trunk of the tree represented the community and school of Jamestown - the strength that nourishes the growth. Maybe the maintenance men could could hang the tree outside each school for people to drive by and see. In addition, the school could plant trees in honor of this year as well.
-Ms. Fox

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What about signs like this and treats from a local business delivered to the teachers' homes? Have a signupgenius for 1 student to deliver to their teacher to make this a manageable project. Maybe cookies plates from Slice of Heaven or candy from Newport Sweets?

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Create a time capsule of the collective experiences of each class,, grade, and or school.

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The PTO typically helps organize - come to the meeting tonight to discuss!! See Dr. Duva's email

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Book Creator would allow the students to have their own pages to write on, record their voice,  post images and video, make comics about an event, their class, whatever, post their music and chorus recordings, and it could be like a graduation book that they could keep and share with their families long after graduation. Check it out at app.bookcreator.com

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Laurie, with Book Creator, you could make a digital book with pictures, drawings, your own voice (and Jess and Michelle) wishing the kids happy graduation. Check it out on chrome it's app.bookcreator.com