Good afternoon Eagle Nation! Here are the three things you need to know this week from the desk of Mr. Berry.
1) Return to Campus Update
What's New: The School Building Reopening Committee (SBRC), a cross-functional group made up of representatives from school administration, faculty and parents, has completed the first version of the Pandemic Preparedness and Readiness Plan (PPRP) which outlines our protocols and procedures for returning to campus this fall, as required by the Archdiocese for submission by August 3rd.
Why It's Important: The development of this plan is the first formalized step in returning to campus. Documenting practical steps - informed by the CDC and MDH - that Our Lady of Peace staff and families can learn and adhere to is key to keeping everyone safe. That said, it is important to acknowledge that this plan will continue to iterate as new information becomes available regarding COVID-19.
What's Next: The PPRP will be submitted to the Archdiocese for review, and will continue to be revised as needed. Once agreed to, and the decision whether or not to return to campus has been officially made, the plan will be shared with staff and families, along with educational materials & resources on how best to implement.
2) Student & Family Feedback Requested
What's New: The decision of whether or not to return to campus cannot be made in a vacuum and should be informed by our most important stakeholders - our families. In order to ensure your thoughts and concerns are considered, we are asking you to complete this brief survey.
Why It's Important: Our Lady of Peace wants to provide all of our students with the greatest opportunity for success, and that opportunity starts with providing a safe & welcoming environment. This survey will allow us to better understand the individual circumstances impacting our families and give us a better chance of addressing them.
What's Next: Complete the survey. Complete the Survey. Complete the survey.
3) Eddie's Getting Ready, are you?
What's New: Perhaps the most excited Eagle to have students and staff return to campus this fall is Eddie. He has been practicing proper talon hygiene, flying at least a 6-foot wingspan away from his friends, and even displaying good respiratory etiquette by wearing his mask (see pic above).
Why It's Important: Eddie has been bored and is willing to do whatever it takes to see his friends again. He realizes that some of these precautions might feel strange or uncomfortable, but just like anything, he knows that if he starts getting into the habit of doing them now, come to the start of school, he will be a pro. Not to mention the fact that by doing so he will be keeping himself and others safe.
What's Next: Watch for other ways Eddie is getting ready to welcome his friends back to campus. You can look for him wherever you follow OLP on social media, or better yet, show us examples of how you are getting ready and use the #eddiesgettingready.
