March 1, 2021
(All Q&As can be found on our Reopening of Schools Site linked on our District Homepage.)
February 23, 2021
Dear School Community,
As a follow-up to the message I sent on Monday regarding our phased return to in-person learning, we are creating a FAQ page to answer your questions. To submit a question, simply click HERE. For example, one of the most popular inquiries that we’ve received so far is related to concerns about safety when students eat lunch.
Question: Will the district space students at six feet distances while eating?
Answer: During lunches, we will maintain six feet of social distancing. At the secondary level, building leadership teams are still working through the details and their information will be forthcoming. At the elementary level, many of our students will continue to eat in the cafeteria, while others may eat in additional spaces throughout the buildings. Regardless of the space, students will face in the same direction while maintaining 6 feet and only unmask while eating and drinking. Masks will continue to be worn during transition times and during recess. To see a visual representation of the elementary cafeteria staging by building, please click HERE. When you view the pictures you will see that students will be sitting facing in the same direction as the benches on the other sides of the tables will not be available.
We will continue to communicate with families in the days and weeks ahead. I realize that there is a great deal of information to sort through, so I appreciate your conscientiousness as well as your efforts on behalf of our students. If you missed Monday’s communication or still need to complete the parent survey, you can find it by clicking HERE.
Have a great day!
Dr. Marc Bertrando, Superintendent