Dear Fountain Valley School Community,

Interim is one week away, and we are writing with an update about our work to ensure the health and safety of our community with regard to COVID-19. While we continue to monitor all health concerns, much of the week’s news has been focused on the novel coronavirus.

At this point, no changes have been made to current travel or health advisories for Interim locations. However, there is no question that the level of concern in the U.S. and abroad has escalated. We are moving forward with Interim as planned with the acknowledgment that this is a dynamic situation. The trajectory for the spread of the virus is both unpredictable and changing daily, and we will respond as necessary to ensure the health and safety of our students and faculty. 

As parents, it is natural and understandable that you may have concerns. I encourage you, if you have not done so already, to monitor the assessment from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which is updated regularly, as well as the travel advisories issued by the U.S. State Department. 

Last, the School has been closely monitoring assessments and best practice recommendations from the U.S. government and organizations that provide guidance for educational institutions. All of the advisories issued this week are focused on preparedness for future impacts. Please know the School has an officially designated team to review a range of scenarios and plan contingencies. This group will continue to meet regularly and will communicate updates as needed similar to those here and from the Interim team. 

Again, please reach out to our Interim leaders listed below if you have any questions whatsoever, and thank you for your partnership now and moving forward.  

Thank you, 

William Webb
Head of School 

Kat Baker & Jed Haupt
Co-Directors of Interim