To Staff and the Twin Rivers School Community,
What a long and trying week! Powerful winds, heavy rain, downed trees and power lines. And let’s not forget the property damage. In talking with many of you, I know the storm added to already high stress levels from dealing with the impact of COVID-19 since last March. I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again, do not hesitate to reach out to us if you’re feeling a little overwhelmed and need some extra support. You are not alone.
While we had some issues at our school sites, I’m proud of the response of our Maintenance and Operations Department, as well as that of our teachers, administrators and support staff. Great job, everyone!
While Mother Nature did what Mother Nature does, dedicated staff continued to prepare for and anticipate all the work that still must be done so we can safely reopen schools. We are making sure classroom reconfigurations are completed and cleaning and testing procedures are in place and ready for kids and staff (Road to Reopening Guide). We are trying to anticipate and address unexpected needs, so they do not create roadblocks to reopening. For example, months ago, our District made the decision to buy COVID tests so that our employees were not dependent on outside resources for testing. This proved to be a good move. We have a supply of tests that will allow us to meet health monitoring guidelines when we do reopen.
