Two weeks ago the Elementary Division faculty shared an email thread in which we discussed how we wanted to acknowledge Valentine's Day this year. We shared the traditions in different classes - Laurel Creek (k/1) makes valentines for people at home, the 2/3 classes have "Friendship Week" where students make bracelets and other gifts for a secret buddy, etc - and then we agreed on two simple guidelines for families (which you've probably already seen, via your child's classroom teachers):
1. If someone wants to make valentines, they must be 100% fully inclusive of all students in the class. Homemade valentines are encouraged when possible.
2. No candy or sweets should be attached to the valentines. Non-sugary gifts like pencils are acceptable.
Several classes had a single class treat - I counted four sets of cupcakes coming into classrooms this morning at gate duty.
If you're interested in how other schools approach this tradition, you can check out articles today at the Winnipeg Free Press, the Nanuet Patch, and the Frederick News-Post.
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