Help Us to Stay Open
While I am pleased with the district's decision to return to in-person schooling, I do want to let you know that there is a high probability that at times your child will have a substitute teacher. There is also a decent chance that your child may be assigned to a study hall in our cafeteria, LMC, gym, or other larger space when class coverage is not available. Study hall settings will of course be supervised and appropriate social distancing will be accommodated. We will do everything we can to keep our doors open.
To help us stay open, the district shared some tips in their announcement today. I encourage you to read and follow these suggestions as best as you can. Here is the language from the district:
Many of our families have asked how they can help us ensure a safe, sustainable return to in-person learning. By partnering with us in keeping our schools safe, there are several important ways students and families can help. First, as an additional layer of safety, we strongly encourage students to be tested for COVID-19 prior to their return on Monday. If your student is displaying symptoms or has been in close contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19, MMSD is offering free tests at several school sites throughout the weekend. Other ways you can help us keep schools safe include:
- Reviewing district safety mitigation strategies with your students prior to their return;
- Extending grace and support to our staff members who are supporting safety protocol adherence;
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Encouraging proper masking and hand washing;
- Ensuring your student stays home, and gets tested, when sick or showing symptoms;
- Completing COVID-19 screeners and following screener guidance;
- Adhering to physical distancing of three feet for students (six feet when eating) when possible;
- Having your student receive COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters.
