Dear O'Hara Community,
I pray that you are all doing well and staying healthy. I know we are all aware of and concerned regarding the situation that is developing and constantly changing with COVID-19. Please know that we are continuing to do our due diligence at school to prevent the spread of any germs by increasing cleaning and sanitizing procedures. I appreciate all that you are doing to monitor the health of your family and keeping students home if they exhibit any of the symptoms mentioned in
previous communications
.
The Archdiocese of Portland is continuing to monitor the situation closely and will inform us of changes in procedures or school closure as things evolve. This morning, we have been informed by the Archdiocese that we will be following protocol as established by Governor Brown in regard to schools and large group settings.
Sadly, we will be cancelling our two remaining performances of Wizard of Oz. Mrs. Leonard and I talked with the cast & crew members this morning, so all students are aware of the cancellation. We are hopeful that we will be rescheduling the event later this spring. If you are a family with children involved in the drama production, please watch for an email later today with specific instructions from Mrs. Leonard.
We will also be suspending non-essential school-based activities. Field trips, sporting events, and extra-curricular activities are cancelled until further notice.
Below is a list of current cancellations, through April 8. We will utilize social media, email and our
school google calendar
to communicate additional cancellations as necessary:
- Drama production (Thursday and Friday evening performances)
- OBOB competition scheduled for this Saturday
- Irish Echo Dinner scheduled for this Saturday at Marist
- Middle School Track & Field season
- Piano recitals
- Cub Scout meetings, including the Blue and Gold Banquet
- All sports practices at O’Hara
- Monday morning assemblies (students report to classrooms)
- Faith family meetings
- All clubs
- Lenten Mass
- Papa’s Pizza fundraiser
- Auction Buy In Package: Dodgeball (Will be rescheduled)
- Auction Buy In Package: Defy (Will be rescheduled)
- Edge Youth Group
- Spring coach meeting
- Mrs. Jones’ prayer group
- Coffee chat
- OBOB Popsicle Party
- 8th Grade Placement Test (Will be rescheduled)
- Stations of the Cross
- Middle School U of O Elective
At this time, O’Hara will operate on a regular schedule. However, we continue to take steps to prepare for potential closure and the ability to provide alternative learning opportunities for students at home if a closure becomes necessary.
If you feel it is in the best interest of you and your family to keep your child home at this time as a preventative measure, please don’t hesitate to do that. Teachers will work with you to get missed classwork and homework for your children.
Thank you for your continued trust and patience as we navigate this situation together.
We continue to keep all those impacted by COVID-19 in our prayers,
