Dear Parents,
It was a different first day of school, but in some ways it was exactly the same. Many of our students were waiting in their teacher’s Zoom long before 8:10 AM, happy to get back to school. Just like other first days, by 8:15 the school was very quiet because the students were all with their teachers being oriented to their new grade level and engaged in learning. Only today instead of sitting at their desks, their beautiful faces were arrayed across the Smart-boards in each classroom. Of course there were a number of tech glitches but for the most part, they were resolved quickly. Our teaching staff thoroughly enjoyed interacting with your children and welcoming them back to school.
Thank you for the great job you are doing with creating a home environment conducive to learning. The teachers reported that their students were on time, in uniform, and were ready to learn, even though some of them looked a little sleepy.
Perhaps you had a sleepless night brought on by concern over this new fire threat that has now been named the Walbridge Fire. Many of us have found it necessary to pack up our cars to be ready if we get an evacuation order. Evacuation in 2019 was difficult but getting out early allowed the firefighters the space they needed to save our towns. No doubt evacuations during the COVID pandemic will prove even more complicated. I can’t believe I am discussing fire and evacuations with you again.
For now, please plan on regular distance learning tomorrow. We will be monitoring the situation closely and will notify you if it becomes necessary to cancel the school day. We have extra days built into the calendar for such an event and could add them in June as well. Students just can’t lose any more instructional time.
Again, thanks for the great job you are doing in supporting your child at home.
I know you join me in praying for the safety of our first responders and all who will be affected.
Kathy Ryan
Principal
