March 25, 2020
Dear Rochambeau families,

We hope that you and your families are staying safe and keeping healthy. I want to thank all of our families, teachers and staff for your support and flexibility during these unusual times. I have been so impressed by the creative solutions and ideas that have been emerging in these past few weeks.

Today I am writing to update you on our school calendar for the coming weeks:

  • Continued Campus Closure through April 24: Our school campuses will continue the closure in effect for an additional 4 weeks, through April 24. During this time, our Distance Learning programs will continue. Our decision is based on the order of Gov. Hogan and in support of our school community’s role to “flatten the curve” of virus spread.

  • Overall School Calendar: We plan to maintain our school calendar for instructional days as published, including the schedule for Spring Break, starting April 20. April 3rd (the last unused make-up day) will be a day without school for teachers and students. We will be reviewing the calendar in the coming weeks, based on guidance from health officials and our educational networks (AEFE/MEN, AIMS, State of Maryland) to determine if adaptations are necessary (2nd week of Spring Break, changes to end of school year, etc.).


I want to call to your attention some resources for you:

  • Comprehensive Resource List – www.Rochambeau.org/covid19: Our website hosts a list of valuable educational and health resources as well as a record of our major school announcements. This page is updated regularly.



While you are at home, we urge all families to be mindful of guidance from health agencies and government offices. This includes maintaining social distancing ( CDC ), limiting all non essential travel, self-monitoring your health condition, and communicating with your doctor should you become ill.

Out of necessity, we are witnessing how our community can come together to maintain our focus on providing incredible educational opportunities to all of our students. I am inspired by our community as we face these challenging times together.