Dear FVS Community,
I’m writing to share what I believe to be GREAT news. This message also contains important logistical details about the coming week, so thank you in advance for taking the time to carefully read through the following information. Also, please be on the lookout for tomorrow’s FVS Weekly, which will include plans for our celebration of Dr. King on Monday.
First, I’m excited to share that we have received the results from the first round of student COVID-19 tests and NONE were positive. Next, through our partnership with COVIDCheck Colorado, we will be testing all students and employees WEEKLY moving forward.
All employees will be tested this coming Monday, January 18 and students will be tested next Thursday, January 21 as we near the completion of the student quarantine period. Weekly testing for students and faculty will begin Monday, January 25 with further details to come. In order to accommodate student testing on Thursday, January 21, we are adjusting the schedule for next week. Please see below for important information.
COVID-19 Testing and Changes to Next Week’s Schedule
- All testing will take place in the old gymnasium
- Mon. 1/18- Employees. Click here to schedule your employee appointment. Employees should enter the gym through the west entrance closest to the Administration Building.
- Thu. 1/21- Students
- Day Students will be tested from 8-10am and no appointment is necessary. Day students should enter the old gym from the east door that faces the tennis courts.
- Day students who are participating in virtual learning will not be tested until they return to in-person learning and should remain off-campus until they have established a plan for their return through the Deans’ Office.
- Boarding students will be tested throughout the day in their cohorts and should enter the gym through the west entrance closest to the Administration Building. Times for each cohort will be communicated next week.
- Classes previously scheduled for Friday, January 22 have been moved to Wednesday, January 20.
- Classes previously scheduled for Thursday, January 21 have been moved to Friday, January 22.
- Schedules will be updated in Blackbaud by the end of day Friday; please see this updated two-week schedule.
This is the outcome for which we have hoped and I want to echo the gratitude expressed by Mr. Racine yesterday for your commitment to the FVS community. Thank you, thank you, thank you! And while this news is encouraging, it is critical that we remain committed to our shared hope of having a clean slate when we begin in-person learning on January 25. So, please—continue to wear your masks, practice good personal hygiene, maintain physical distancing, and monitor yourself closely for symptoms.
As always, take good care, stay safe, and be well.
With gratitude,
William Webb
Head of School
Fountain Valley School
6155 Fountain Valley School Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
