Dear 3rd & 4th grade Families,

We are excited to transition our 3rd and 4th grade students to learning in-person four days a week (plan A) beginning Tuesday, March 16. We understand this new direction may trigger a change in plans for some of our families. Please review the following scenarios, find the one that applies to your family and take any action needed. Please note this communication applies only to 3rd & 4th grade families.
Scenario
Action
My 3rd/4th grade student is currently hybrid learning (plan B) and I want them to convert to in-person learning four days a week (plan A) for the fourth quarter, March 16 – May 28. 
No action needed.
My 3rd/4th grade student is currently distance learning and I want them to remain in distance learning for the fourth quarter, March 16 – May 28.
No action needed.
My 3rd/4th grade student is currently hybrid learning (plan B) and I do not want them to convert to in-person learning four days a week (plan A) so I need to choose distance learning for the fourth quarter, March 16 – May 28.
Please carefully review the bullets below before making your final decision. If you still wish for distance learning, complete and submit this form by Friday, March 5.
My 3rd/4th grade student is currently distance learning and I want them to convert to in-person learning four days a week (plan A) for the fourth quarter, March 16 – May 28. 
Please contact Ms. Holland by Wednesday, March 10.
Important points to consider before choosing distance learning:
  • Distance learning is a quarter-long commitment (March 16 – May 28) and students will not be provided an opportunity to return to modified in-person learning (plan A) for the 2020-2021 school year.
  • Students who are participating in distance learning are not permitted on campus for any reason with the exception of end-of-grade testing.
  • Distance learners will receive instruction via Zoom on Wednesdays and will have access to their teacher during office hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday between 3:15 – 4:00 PM.
  • If your student is struggling in hybrid learning, distance learning will likely only exacerbate the situation. Therefore, we do not recommend distance learning for any student who is currently not performing well academically.
  • Remember, distance learning means your student is largely learning independently, which is very different from the remote learning that your child experienced in the first quarter and the first half of the third quarter. The successful distance learning student has support and assistance at home.

Here is the distance learning video that we shared with our families back in September to help them make their decision.

Here is some related information that you may wish to reference as you are making your decision.



Ms. Holland provided additional information about plan A at her coffee chat last week. If you haven’t had a chance to view that, you can do so here.

Thank you for your continued partnership during this dynamic year! 
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