December 4, 2020
Good Afternoon BRSSD Community,
Thank you to all who attended our Reopening in the Era of Covid-19 panel discussion on Monday. I appreciated the thoughtful conversation among education, health and medical leaders. On behalf of the BRSSD community, I’d like to extend our thanks to the distinguished panel. If you missed the panel, it’s not too late. A recording, frequently asked questions during the panel and panel slides are posted on the District website and can be found here.
While San Mateo County has slipped to the Purple Tier, our planning continues to move forward. Thank you to all the families that submitted their learning preferences for our transition once we reach the Orange Tier. Just a reminder, today is the final day to submit your survey. Families not submitting a survey will be placed as space allows. A reopening update will be presented at the Monday, December 14th meeting of the Board of Trustees. The agenda and meeting information will be posted on our website as the date nears.
There are growing concerns about social emotional health. The Belmont Redwood Shores School District (BRSSD) Special Programs department is pleased to announce check-ins for parents who are struggling to support their children during distance learning. The check-ins will be provided by Ivan Quiteno & Kate Wiiliams (BRSSD’s school-based mental health therapists) and will focus on providing strategies and community resources in the area of mental health. Check-ins will begin the week of December 7th. Thirty-minute time slots are available during the following times and days:
- Monday 9:00-10:00am
- Tuesday 3:00-4:00pm
- Wednesday 9:00-10:00am
- Friday 3:30-4:30pm
Please fill out this short intake form, so that we can schedule an appointment with you. For community mental health resources, you may also click here.
We all have a role in flattening the curve in an effort to limit the spread of COVID-19. Your efforts matter in allowing our schools to reopen. There is no such thing as a totally COVID-19 safe gathering among households. Please limit travel, wear a mask outside of your household except while eating and drinking, stay outside when possible, and keep six feet apart. Set ground rules early and take precautions beforehand to reduce the risks. Wishing you a wonderful weekend ahead!
Sincerely,
Dan Deguara
Superintendent
