Dear St. Bonaventure Catholic School Families,
The school year is quickly approaching, and we are eager to see the sweet smiling faces of our students. Here are some important updates:
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In-person School Wavier - The waiver for on-campus instruction was submitted, and the Orange County Department of Health started reviewing all applications last Friday. We should have the results by August 27th, if not sooner. Again the waiver applies to TK-6th grade only. Unfortunately, the government added a mandate that all 7th & 8th-grade students must start distance learning until Orange County is off the State COVID Monitoring Watch List for 14 consecutive days.
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Face Coverings - a few families have reached out with concerns about the efficacy of the buff/gaiter face coverings. The choice of which face covering is best for your child is the decision of each parent. To read the CDC's detailed mask considerations, please click here. Additionally, students may wear patterned masks or animal/princess face shields. Please, nothing inappropriate or too bold as that can be distracting in the classrooms.
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Stay Connected - Please be sure to join us at one or all of our upcoming school reopening Q & A's. See the Zoom links below to pre-register. If you utilize Extended Day, be sure to attend the August 27 date for specific program information.
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Prayers and Partnership - I invite you to join me at Mass, outside in the breezy plaza, this Sunday, August 23rd, at 5:00 pm. Let's worship together as a community as we prepare to begin the new school year.
The COVID-19 environment is ever-changing, and we are continuing to "Swivel" to meet the needs of our families and mitigate the challenges presented by a COVID-era school environment. We are committed to providing the safest possible learning environment for our students. Please watch for essential emails as we get closer to the first day of school. Thank you for your support and prayers. We've got this SBS!
In faith and hope,
Kim White, Principal
