October 31st, 2020

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Virtual Learning November 2 through November 10 EC/4K-8—starts on Tuesday, November 3 and 9-12 starts Monday, November 2

Dear Parents and Guardians:

We have received information of positive cases and with the contact-tracing, we will have limited staff available for face-to-face instruction. As a result, we are going to move to virtual learning beginning Tuesday, November 3 through Tuesday, November 10 for EC/4K-Grade 8 students. **Please note that instruction for High School (9-12) students will begin on Monday, November 2 as planned. **

We will return to face-to-face instruction on Wednesday, November 11. EC/4K – Grade 8--Monday, November 2 will be a day of preparation for parents and staff, with virtual learning starting on Tuesday, November 3. Elementary materials and electronic devices will be available for pick-up on Monday, November 2 from 3:00-6:00 p.m. Pease wear a mask as you pick up materials. Middle/High School Students: Should have all of their materials, so please email their teacher if they need something additional. All district extra-curricular events and activities will be canceled through November 10^.

Meals (breakfast and lunch) will be available for pick up for students between 11:30 a.m. -11:50 a.m. daily beginning on Tuesday, November 3. Please complete the form here if you are interested in participating in this service. Meals will be the Hot Lunch entree for the day and the Breakfast items for the following day. Pick up will be at the Elementary entrance. Please park in the Elementary lot and walk to the canopy. We appreciate your wearing a mask while in contact with our staff. Any family with virtual students may take advantage of this option next week!

Cases in Lafayette County continue to be high and we are working with the County Health Department to monitor and assess the COVID-related data. It has been and continues to be our goal to have face-to-face instruction, disrupted as little as possible. We will continue to monitor and assess the COVID-related data of our students, staff, and community with safety being our ultimate guide. Please help us reach our goal of resuming and maintaining in-person instruction by continuing to be diligent in doing your part to keep your student and family healthy and safe.

Any students or staff members experiencing illnesses with symptoms resembling those of coronavirus should contact their healthcare provider. Public health will contact you if you have been identified as being in close contact with an individual diagnosed with COVID-19. We are asking you to review prevention measures with your child.

• Wash your hands regularly, especially after using the restroom and before preparing or consuming food. Using soap and hot water, wash for about 20 seconds. Be sure to also wash your fingertips.
• Avoid coughing or sneezing into your hands or in the air. Always try to cough or sneeze into a tissue, then throw the tissue away. If you don’t have a tissue, cough/sneeze into your arm.
• As much as you can, avoid touching your eyes, mouth, and nose.

If you have any questions, please contact me. Thank you and be safe.

Sincerely,