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: Start shopping those back to school ads, as of today, Our Lady of Peace is all systems go for returning to campus for the first day of school on Monday, 8/31! Of course, like everything during these unprecedented times, all plans are fluid and can be altered should it be deemed necessary to protect the health & safety of our students, staff, and families.
Why It's Important: The School Building Reopening Committee (SBRC) is confident in the Pandemic Preparedness & Response Plan (PPRP) that it has developed over the past several weeks, informed by the recommendations of the MDH, CDC as well as the feedback from our families and staff via last week's survey. With just over one month before the start of another school year, it is important to use these next few weeks to begin preparing everyone for what this return to campus will look like.
What's Next: OLP will begin disseminating the various components of the PPRP, in easy-to-read, easy-to-teach segments over the next few days. In addition to these practical steps, you can learn more about what returning to campus will look like from our latest podcast episode (link at the bottom of Weekly Three). We have also attached the latest letter from Auxiliary Bishop Cozzens, discussing the direction the Archdiocese is giving during the pandemic. Finally, below is the link to the 2020-21 school supply lists by grade. Please note, as just one of the many considerations outlined by the PPRP, students will not be sharing classroom supplies as they have in years past, in an effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, and therefore, these lists are longer than normal.
2) Invitation for Students to Ask Mr. Berry!
What's New: There is clearly a wide range of emotions as we navigate our return to campus this fall, and in order to make this transition as easy as possible, we have launched an opportunity for all students to ask any questions about what the new school day will look like directly to Mr. Berry, utilizing the same FlipGrid application many became familiar with during distance learning last spring.
Why It's Important: While we believe we are addressing the many questions and concerns our students may have during this confusing time, we cannot possibly think of them all without opening up the floor. This Q&A will remain public (within our OLP community) so that everyone can benefit from the conversation, even without raising a question themselves.
What's Next: Join the conversation! Click on this button below to join the conversation!. Log in with your student's ID password. (If you have forgotten this credential, it is made up of student first name + last 2 digits of graduation year, example: "name26". If you are having trouble logging in, please email djameson@olpmn.org ) Return frequently to learn more about returning to campus.
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3) OLP Library "Curbside Delivery" Music Video
What's New: Perhaps you've tried it, or at the very least heard mention of it, but did you know that OLP has made their entire library available for safe, convenient, curbside check-out this summer? While you may have missed the initial email months ago, you won't want to miss the YouTube premiere of the next viral parody video to sweep the nation featuring our very own, Eddie the Eagle.
Why It's Important: Reading is important, music is important and especially during times like these, laughter is important. This video brings all three of those together, with the added benefit of informing you how you can take advantage of this wonderful service from OLP even while away for summer vacation.
What's Next: Watch the video, sing along, and start checking out books today!
Fly High!
