To: Rochelle Machado, Principal of Arundel EMS #164
Arundel EMS Forced Uniforms for Pre-K/K Closing Activity
The new principal Ms. Machado decided to inform parents exactly one week before Closing Activities our young children will have to be in uniform to participate. Our children have earned the right to wear their outfits on their special day. It may not seem like a big deal to an adult but to a 5/6 year old something as small as a gold star sticker could change their whole day.
Why is this important?
The new principal Ms. Machado decided to inform parents exactly one week before Closing Activities our young children will have to be in uniform to participate. The children are in their first years of school and have been wearing uniforms 95% of the time, with the exception field trips and spirit week. Many parents have already purchased outfits and it is likely the children have seen them. Likewise, many parents are not in a position to purchase brand new uniforms for their young ones Special Day.
Also, Ms. Machado informed certain parents that the teachers of grades Pre-K and K were made aware of the changes back in March of this year. When questioned, all but one teacher (who couldn't recall) said that the forced uniform subject never came up. Ms. Machado placed sole blame for the lack of communication and late notice to parents on those same teachers.
Also, Ms. Machado informed certain parents that the teachers of grades Pre-K and K were made aware of the changes back in March of this year. When questioned, all but one teacher (who couldn't recall) said that the forced uniform subject never came up. Ms. Machado placed sole blame for the lack of communication and late notice to parents on those same teachers.