November 20, 2020
Dear Families,
Thank you to all who have altered your Thanksgiving plans for the benefit and safety of our school community! We know the sacrifice is difficult and we are so grateful that our community continues to prioritize keeping our teachers and families safe and allowing our children to continue in-person learning! As of today, Jarrow has had no cases of Covid at school thanks to your diligence. Unfortunately, around the country (including Boulder), cases continue to rise. As a result, Colorado COVID Dial was moved to “Red Level: Severe Risk” today. Click here for details.
We want everyone to know that the move to level red will not affect us operationally and we will continue with in-person learning. Level red, however, will impact our personal lives, including an even stricter change in guidelines surrounding personal gatherings of which, sadly, Thanksgiving is included. Please refer to this Capacity Restrictions Document for other changes in guidelines under level red.
This change in the guidance means that if you are planning to travel, host or attend a gathering with people outside of your immediate household, whether local or out of state, quarantine protocols of up to 14 days will apply. Please note that a negative covid test does not mean that quarantine rules do not apply. We hope that each family will take the appropriate precautions, and if in doubt, let us know so we can guide you.
We understand these restrictions are affecting all our lives in a very profound way. While we all wish the circumstances were different, I hope we can abide by these guidelines. Saving loved ones from exposure is something I know we all want, so please find ways to safely (remotely) connect with family and friends, as we all hope for a brighter 2021.
With gratitude to our Jarrow community of children, parents and faculty for your cooperation and vigilance.
Wishing everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving, for in this season of gratitude, we have so much to be thankful for.
In Peace,
Debbie
