March 24, 2020
Dear LISA Academy Families,
I hope that you are all doing well and finding time to rest during this week of Spring Break.
The latest update from the Governor indicates that all schools will remain closed through April 17, 2020. In addition, standardized testing will be canceled this year. LISA Academy, along with other schools in the state, will continue utilizing Alternative Methods of Learning (AMI) days after Spring Break. Please check your student's school website for updated assignments that will begin on March 30th.
We have received feedback from families regarding this unprecedented time of working with students at home. Our teams are discussing ways that we can better meet our students educational needs in ways that are accessible for all of our families.
Please complete
this brief survey
to let us know about your technology resources and needs. Once we have evaluated the results of this survey we will communicate any additional resources that we will deploy to assist our families.
If your family does not have internet access, please consider some of the options available from these internet providers.
- Two months of Free Internet Access from Comcast (Effective Monday, March 16, 2020). More information at www.internetessentials.com
- Charter Communications will offer free Spectrum broadband and Wi-Fi access for 60 days to households with K-12 and/or college students who do not already have a Spectrum broadband subscription. To enroll call 1-844-488-8395. More information available on the Charter website.
- ALL Xfinity and Spectrum/Charter WiFi hotspots are free and unlimited for the next 60 days. Any business that uses Xfinity or Spectrum is now an OPEN Free Hotspot for public use.
- Connect to the network name "xfinitywifi" or. "Spectrum WiFi" or "CableWiFi." Once connected the user should be able to open a web browser and accept the agreement to use the WiFi responsibly.
- Spectrum WiFi information
- Xfinity WiFi information
If you or a family member are experiencing symptoms that you suspect could be COVID-19, you may utilize a free online screening service offered by
UAMS Health
through their online screening site or their hotline number
Hotline Number:
1-800-632-4502
Arkansas Children's Hospital
also offers a hotline number you may call regarding symptoms in children.
1-800-743-3616
The City of Little Rock, in conjunction with the LRSD and other community organizations, is offering meals during the school closure for all students in Little Rock, regardless of where they attend school. You may access information on the LRSD website:
North Little Rock is also offering meals to all students through the NLRSD. You may access that information here:
Springdale families may find locations for meals for students on at this site:
Please check the school websites and watch for email, text, or push notifications from us over Spring Break regarding any updates. If we all work together, we can better mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on our schools and community. As always, if you have questions or concerns, please contact us.
Sincerely,
Dr. Fatih Bogrek, Superintendent
You may find additional resources on the following websites:
Arkansas Department of Health Current Status Updates:
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention:
