McMeen Families,
As I am sure many of you are aware, DPS and the Board of Education decided to extend our spring break, beginning Monday, March 16
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. There is NO School on March 16
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- April 6
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. This is inclusive of all before and after school enrichment activities. This is in an effort to keep our students and staff safe from the spread of COVID-19 by increasing social distancing.
I want to reiterate that no staff or student at McMeen has been diagnosed with the virus.
What should you do if you think you have been impacted:
If families are wanting to get tested or have concerns about being exposed they should call their primary care physician.
What is being done to support students and families:
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DPS has launched grab and go meal sites (Place bridge Academy, Joe Shoemaker school, Lincoln HS, DCIS-Baker, North HS, Manual, Montbello, and Evie Dennis Campus).
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As a commitment to our families, McMeen staff will be at school Monday, March 16
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to hand out non-perishable food items to families who may need additional support from 12-3 pm.
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Students will have library books with them while on the extended break. Please encourage your students to stay engaged in reading and reach out to your child’s teacher for additional materials.
Education Companies are also offering free subscriptions due to school closings.
Online Resources for families:
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Reach out to your child’s teacher for specific ways to support learning at home. Again, we have books coming home with students today.
Here are some other resources:
Great kid-appropriate comic:
Indoor Home Exercises:
Free Online Educational Support:
In some areas Comcast is offering free internet for 60 days for families already enrolled in assistance programs including (free/reduced lunch among them) Please click the link below for more information and to enroll.
For parents:
Video made by Children's Hospital for families: (Webb is a student at my school!):
Talking to kids about COVID -19:
McMeen hours on Monday:
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McMeen will be open from 12-3 pm on Monday for families who may need to retrieve items from the school or who would like to pick other food donations.
CMAS Testing:
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The district is working with the CDE to determine when CMAS will occur for schools.
Please reach out with any questions that you may have. I will be available via email over the break.
Wishing you the best,
Principal Adams
