September 8, 2020
Dear Belfast Families,
Pure joy. That was the feeling in the building this past week. Our staff and students were so happy to be reunited and resume in-person learning together. The new routines and expectations have been embraced by all as a shared responsibility to keep one another safe and healthy.
Thank you to all families for reviewing the Re-entry Plan and preparing students for the new school year. Continued parent support with the following will help us to minimize risk to members of our school community:
Please complete the COVID Self-Assessment Screener each morning before sending your child to school. If your child is sick, please keep them at home and call the Health Link at 811 for next steps.
The playground is closed before and after school. This CBE directive is to minimize the number of close contacts for students. Students continue to have access to the playground with their class cohorts during the day.
Students can arrive at school between 8:20 and 8:30 am and enter through their designated door. Please come to school on time.
Sending an extra mask with students is helpful. Some students may want to change their mask after lunch.
The generosity of our community is amazing! In the past week, we have received donations of cloth masks and new water bottles. If you need any of these items, please reach out to your child's classroom teacher.
We are optimistic for a great year of learning ahead. Thank you for your positive energy and encouragement.
Sincerely,
Jacqueline Belcher
Principal, Belfast School
