Sunday Information
November 22, 2020
Good Afternoon,
What a strange time to have Thanksgiving? With a surge of cases and many of us unable to get together with family like we would like, it hardly seems like a time to celebrate and give thanks. However, I would imagine that is exactly what God would want us to do. It has been a hard year and things seem to be getting worse. Yet, there is still much to be thankful for. Let’s remember all that God has blessed us with and all that he has promised us. This year, we will jump right from Thanksgiving into Advent where we will prepare to welcome Jesus all over again. Let’s make this a time of faithfulness and joy, even if it might be different than what we are used to.
We will have a short week this week as we will have no school on Wednesday – Friday to celebrate Thanksgiving. I want to reiterate the importance of being cautious during the week. Please be sure that you are taking all possible steps to keep you and your family safe. This may mean a change in routine from what you usually do, but this year is anything but usual. I appreciate all of your help in keeping the students and staff safe.
If you have a child at home completing school virtually, please be sure to read over the at-home learning expectations below. It is important that this is treated the same as school. They need to be on time, in uniform and must stay for the duration of class. It is not an ideal situation, but in order to receive credit for attendance, all of the guidelines below must be followed.
I pray that you all have a blessed Thanksgiving. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
God Bless,
Mr. O’Neill
What's Coming Up at SHS?
November 23rd: Dress Your Way Day for $1
November 25-27th: No School - Thanksgiving Break
December 1st: Christmas Parade (5th Grade only) - CancelledDecember 8th: Dining Night - Gambino's
December 19th - January 4th: Christmas Break
Masks at School
As we have now been at school for nearly 3 months, I wanted to remind everyone of a few things. First of all, students should be wearing a clean mask everyday. They should never wear the same mask two days in a row. Also, the masks should fit snug over the nose and under the chin. Lastly, as masks are worn and washed the ear loops can become stretched out causing the masks to become loose. Please check the masks you have and replace or add new ones to the mix if you need to. Christmas is a great time to think about getting a new set of masks.
At-Home Learning expectations
Students who are participating in class while at home are still expected to follow certain school expectations. Remember that if they are attending virtually, they are considered present at school that day, so the expectations must be similar to when they are at school. Please be sure that, if your child is quarantined, you are assisting them to make sure that the following expectations are met.
1. Students should still be in uniform.
2. Students must be punctual by joining classes when they are supposed to and staying on the calls until there is a break. They also must be present for all scheduled classes during the day.
3. Students should have a dedicated workspace. They should not by on beds, couches, etc.
4. If you have multiple children working at home at the same time in the same areas, please have them wear headphones and encourage them to be mindful of their siblings who are also in class.
5. The teachers will be sure to check in with the students at home to answer questions or to help with tasks, but students are encouraged to participate just as they would if they were in class.
COVID Update
There is no new news to report since Friday. Below is the message that was sent to everyone in case you did not have a chance to read it.
I wanted to provide an update to families before Sunday regarding isolation and quarantine. This morning we learned that a staff member has tested positive for COVID-19. The individual was a close contact to all of the students in one classroom. Therefore, the entire class will be quarantined for the next 14 days. Those families affected have been contacted already and the students have been sent home. We do not believe that any other staff members or students are at risk at this time.
With active cases in Lyon County now topping 700 and the number of people quarantined continuing to rise, it is more important then ever to make sure that you are following all safety protocols all of the time. This is especially true with the holiday coming up next week. I strongly encourage you to take proper precautions and to limit the amount of people you interact with.
We will continue to provide in person education as long as is possible. However, we now have 15 students and staff members at home due to isolation or quarantine. We are confident that our protocols are working to prevent spread at the school, as most of those out are due to contacts outside of the school. However, there is a point where we will have to reconsider how we are conducting instruction if quarantines and isolations in the school continue to rise. Your help is necessary in this.
I appreciate the communication and cooperation that we have received to this point and am confident that we can continue working together to make this year great. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out.
With active cases in Lyon County now topping 700 and the number of people quarantined continuing to rise, it is more important then ever to make sure that you are following all safety protocols all of the time. This is especially true with the holiday coming up next week. I strongly encourage you to take proper precautions and to limit the amount of people you interact with.
We will continue to provide in person education as long as is possible. However, we now have 15 students and staff members at home due to isolation or quarantine. We are confident that our protocols are working to prevent spread at the school, as most of those out are due to contacts outside of the school. However, there is a point where we will have to reconsider how we are conducting instruction if quarantines and isolations in the school continue to rise. Your help is necessary in this.
I appreciate the communication and cooperation that we have received to this point and am confident that we can continue working together to make this year great. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out.
