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This is the fifth RCS update regarding COVID-19 and is intentionally brief. More details are to follow later this afternoon.
In light of the recent developments regarding the COIVD-19 pandemic and increasing concern over the safety of our community, the RCS Board of Directors has voted to suspend classroom instruction and transition TK-12th grade into online distance learning beginning on Thursday, March 19. In addition, between now and (at least) April 12 all field trips, events, and class trips will be either rescheduled as much as possible or cancelled.
RCS understands that this transition to online distance learning will be new, but also know it will showcase the 21st century skills our students have been learning. We also understand the logistical challenge for some parents, yet we hope you take this unprecedented opportunity to spend quality time with your child(ren).
I am announcing this transition timeline to give you as much time as possible to prepare.
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Monday, March 16
- School will run as normal for TK-12.
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Tuesday, March 17 and Wednesday March 18
– No School for TK-12 students and Prep days for RCS Faculty is working to transition curriculum into an online distance learning format.
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Thursday, March 19
– TK-12 begin online distance learning.
Online distance learning is anticipated to continue through Friday, April 3. The following week is the already scheduled RCS Easter Break and will be observed as planned. The anticipated date to transition back into traditional classroom learning is Monday, April 13.
Additional details regarding online distance learning will be emailed later this afternoon and will be on our web page
here
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