April 21, 2020
Dear Arma Dei Community,
We have been patiently waiting to hear from Governor Polis regarding his executive order to remain closed through April 30, 2020. During that time, the facilities have been thoroughly cleaned and disinfected. Many of the teachers have been able to utilize their classrooms to hold their online classes. Sadly, the hallways remain eerily silent and devoid of students interacting with one another while they change classes. Clearly, God has designed us for fellowship with one another which is a critical relational component of classical Christian education as opposed to just the exchange of information that a typical online class may provide.
The governor announced “Safer At Home” guidelines on Monday, April 20, that require Arma Dei Academy to remain closed through May 15. This means we will continue with our Distance Learning Program for both the K-8 and Collaborative Homeschool Program for the duration of this semester.
While we were hopeful that we would be able to gather in a limited assembly to celebrate 8th-grade commencement and a modified school-wide field day, that will not be the case. However, plans are underway to celebrate 8th-grade commencement as a community in a manner that conforms with the Safer At Home guidelines which will be shared as the date approaches. The exact date, time and venue of the celebration will be announced in the near future.
Since we have not been in session since Spring Break, we will not collect 4th quarter activity fees. These fees are normally used to pay for field trips, yearbook, and field day costs. Rest assured, yearbooks will still be forthcoming and delivered to your student(s) at the appropriate time and place.
Although the Preschool is not required to stay closed after May 4th, subject to certain restrictions, we believe it is in the best interest of the preschool students and teachers to remain closed for the balance of the academic year. Please know that preschool staff will continue to engage your students and families as best as they can under the current Social Distancing Restrictions and Safer At Home guidelines.
If you would like to take advantage of recreating with your children on the Arma Dei turf field, please look for a link in the next newsletter to make first come, first served reservations for your family.
While we are saddened to not be able to gather together in the manner we are accustomed, we are grateful for the dedication and long hours the teachers and administration have been working to deliver the Distance Learning Program. We are also grateful for parents who are committed to their children’s education. In the coming days, Mrs. Wenger will share additional ways for our community to creatively connect and support one another as the academic year comes to a close.
May the LORD bless and keep you.
On behalf of the Board of Directors,
