Dear Parents,
We are all constantly bombarded with news surrounding the COVID-19 virus and this can create a lot of worry and stress. In the past few days, news that some school systems have closed for two weeks has added to the anxiety. Today, there was lots of talk about this among the students. I have visited every classroom to reassure our students that currently there is no need for the school to close or to cancel activities such as the Father/Daughter Dance. Although this could change if someone in our community tests positive for COVID-19, for now we will continue school life, as usual.
I also reminded the older students not to talk or joke about COVID-19, especially in the presence of younger students. Children who attend schools that were forced to close in the recent past due to fire often associate school closure with something really scary. For that reason, we are discouraging idle talk about the virus or about school closure. In the meantime we are staying vigilant with preventative measures such as hand-washing and disinfecting surfaces.
Should an extended school closure become necessary, the faculty and I are developing plans to provide remote learning opportunities for our students. I know you are hoping and praying, as I am, that this will not be needed.
Kathy Ryan
Principal
