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The Skim
- March 26 CDC Risk Assessment for COVID transmission
- Returning after Travel
- Please complete the Magnus Symptom Survey on Monday Morning
- Voluntary Student COVID-Surveillance Testing, Week of March 29
- Learning Modes
- Don't Forget to Order Lunch!
- Sports In the News and Updates
- Upcoming Sports Facebook Livestream Schedule
- Spring Gathering
- Summer Camp Registration
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Dear Friends,
Hooray for spring! I hope you had a restful and restorative break and are excited to resume school on Monday.
As we look forward to the rest of the school year, I firmly believe that our collective behaviors in the next few weeks will determine how disruptive COVID will be in April, May, and June.
While it may be tempting to relax our mitigation behavior as the weather gets nicer and more people are vaccinated, it is not the time to give in to this temptation. You are probably aware that the regional rate of positive cases has plateaued at a relatively high level, and more infections are being attributed to virus variants.
With this in mind, I hope you will join us in reiterating that when they come back to school on Monday, students will need to continue following all of the mitigation measures that have served us so well to this point. We have also republished some helpful reminders below regarding some expectations for next week and beyond.
Until then, best wishes for a great weekend and happy Passover to those who celebrate!
Warmly,
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Returning after Travel
Did you travel for spring break? If so, please follow these guidelines for a safe return to campus. Families are welcomed to consult with Angela Sears (AAG) or Lisa McDonald (AA) about their travel and school return situations. They should do so before sending students back to school on Monday.
All non-vaccinated travelers entering New York from a non-contiguous state who have been outside of New York for more than 24 hours must:
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Complete the Traveler Health Form.
- Obtain a COVID-19 test within three days of departure, before arrival in New York.
- Upon arrival in New York, quarantine for three days.
- Obtain another COVID-19 test on day 4 of their quarantine.
If both tests come back negative, the traveler may exit quarantine early upon receipt of the second negative diagnostic test. Travelers who do not obtain a test before arrival in New York and/or on the 4th day in New York must quarantine for ten days. More information is available at https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/covid-19-travel-advisory
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Please complete the Magnus App Symptom Survey
ALL students should have a complete survey EVERY DAY, regardless of learning mode.
- If you have traveled, please pay particular attention to the attestations regarding the NY State travel advisory.
- You will also note a new question asking you to indicate your student’s learning mode for the week.
- Please continue with symptom screening each morning and communicating frequently and transparently with our school nurses regarding your children’s health.
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Voluntary Student COVID-Surveillance Testing, Week of March 29
If you are interested in continuing to have your child surveillance tested for the COVID-19 virus, please use the link below to sign up for next week’s testing:
Sign-up must be done by 8:00 a.m., Monday, March 29, 2021.
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Learning Modes
In-person learning will resume for students who wish to access it on Monday, March 29.
We will also continue offering a more relaxed temporary learning policy through Monday, April 5, for students who need to quarantine after travel or wish to remain remote for the week. Please communicate to the appropriate nurse, division director, and your child’s teachers if you intend to do this before your child's return to campus.
After April 5, 2021, the school will return to its original Temporary Learning Policy and will no longer entertain family requests for temporary remote learning status for non-medical reasons.
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Don't Forget to Order Lunch!
In-person learners should order lunch ASAP using the FLIK Dining App. This will give Chef Derek and Chef Adam time to order the proper amount of food to prepare. Unfortunately, when student lunch orders are not placed on time, it can cause a shortage of food options and a delay in lunch service.
Orders should be placed by parents of students in Lower School and Middle School. Parents of Upper School students: please remind your child to place their order.
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Sports In the News & Updates |
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Congratulations to seniors Tommy M. and Timmy C. on being named honorable mention at this year's 2021 NHSHL Section II hockey awards.
You make us proud!
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Tickets for the virtual Spring Gathering are on sale now! With every ticket purchased, you receive a special edition Spring Gathering 2021 t-shirt mailed right to your home (Thank you to Kaari Stannard P' 20, '23 for underwriting these shirts). An Invitation will be arriving in your mailbox next week, so please watch for it.
Spring Gathering directly benefits merit scholarships and financial aid at The Albany Academies, and we need your help to continue to support these crucial programs. To buy your tickets or join the Honorary Committee, please visit https://SG2021.givesmart.com.
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Summer Camp Registration
Summer Camp registration is now open! The Albany Academies offer several camps for children entering Pre-K through Grade Ten. Please see our website for more information about our highly popular LEAP Camp, Little Leap, Jr Leap, Classic Day Camp, Sports Camp, Theater Camp, Rocketry Camp, Science Academy, and Leadership & Life Skills Program. Join us for a week, a two-week session, or the whole summer! All camps include lunch and snacks.
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