Dear Fontbonne Parents,
Out of an abundance of caution regarding the COVID-19 pandemic Fontbonne is taking immediate action to protect our community and mitigate the spread of this disease. Starting TODAY Fontbonne will shift to virtual learning. This campus closure impacts ALL activities including academic, mission and ministry, as well as co-curricular activities, and athletic events. Please note we do not have ANY confirmed or suspected cases in our community at this time.
Our main priority now is to ensure Fontbonne continues to keep students safe while providing them with an outstanding education via our online resources. On
Monday, March 16, 2020
, an adminstrator will be on campus from 8am-4pm. Any student who needs to come in and gather any materials necessary for virtual learning should do so during this time. Starting on
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
, we will put our emergency virtual teaching plan in place to ensure academic operations continue successfully during this time period. Students are to access academic work via PlusPortals. Teachers will post assigned work and share information with students about when virtual classes will take place. Students will be held accountable and attendance will be noted daily through an online check-in process. Academic policies for distance learning will be followed. A more extensive communication detailing how this will work for students will be sent out shortly.
All teachers, support staff, and administration will be available via email during this school closure period. Please reach out as needed.
All school events are cancelled during this time period;
March 13-29, 2020
. Our tentative plan is to re-open on
Monday, March 30, 2020
. Our Administration and Board of Trustees will re-assess as the date grows closer. As of right now our SATs will be taken on the make-up exam day on
April 14, 2020
. Spring Athletics are now scheduled to begin on
March 30, 2020
.
The Prom has been postponed to
May 8, 2020
.
All of these dates could change depending on the COVID-19 situation. Our team will continue to evaluate and keep the community updated.
It is also important for us to be mindful that students may be feeling anxious and overwhelmed with the rapidly changing information on the COVID-19 pandemic. They need us to remain calm and reassuring that all is being done to keep them safe. Please trust Fontbonne’s top priority is to do just that; what is best to keep our students and community safe.
As a community of Faith, we pray for all of our families during this time. As our mission calls us to respond to those in need without distinction, I ask that all of us support one another during this time and reach out to those in our lives who need help and support. During this time of Lent, let us reflect on how we can respond to this pandemic with love and care for one another.
Thank you for your cooperation. Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
Blessings,
