UPDATED 03/17/2020 12:20 PM
As promised, this update includes the latest information on our educational programs, food service plans, and limited child care plans. Again, thank you for your patience as we continue to navigate these circumstances.
First, I want recognize and thank all of our staff for the amazing work they have done these last several days. Staff at all levels of the district have pulled together and made incredible progress in preparing for this state-wide school closure.
Educational Programs
Our educational programs can be found on our district website: http://southbendschools.org, where you will find: Preschool Instructional Resources, Elementary Instructional Resources, Jr. Sr. High Instructional Resources, and resources for our 12th grade Seniors. It is our intent to maintain consistent teacher communication between students as best possible, in order to ensure students get any help and assistance they need. Our teachers are available on a daily basis, and will be reaching out to students and families as needed. Please encourage your children to remain active in their learning, and to focus daily on specific tasks. Also, please follow health department guidance and prevent exposure by limiting unnecessary student-to-student contact outside the home.
Food Service
We have been gearing up since last Friday to organize food service. Food service will be delivered to student homes according to this schedule, and will begin tomorrow, March 18, 2020. For anyone desiring to pick up food from the school it will be available every day Monday-Friday from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM. Food will consist of a breakfast and a lunch in each delivered sack. Please call 875-5000 for questions about delivery.
Childcare
We are working on a limited childcare program for emergency providers and healthcare workers. We hope to begin this service on Monday, March 23, 2020. We are working now to determine the number of children we can accomodate. We will publish more information as planning continues.
Building Closures
Our school campus is now closed to the public, and school office phones will not be monitored. If you need to contact the school, building office staff will be working remotely, and can be accessed at the following email addresses during normal school hours:
Jr. Sr. High School
Susie Williams, swilliams@southbendschools.org
Theresa Mee, tmee@southbendschools.org
Elementary School
Tammy McDougall, tmcdougall@southbendschools.org
Early Learning
Mackenzie Trotter, mtrotter@southbendschools.org
Thank you again for your patience as we implement these services and resources. Conditions are changing on a daily basis and we will continue to update you as more information becomes available.
Finally, please take care, and I encourage you to follow the instructions of our health professionals and government. If anyone needs help or assistance concerning student education and/or health, please contact us and let us know so that we can offer resources.
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