School transitioning back to "remote learning"

 

November 19, 2020

Community Update

On November 19, 2020 we received updated guidance from the Pacific County Health Department reflecting recent COVID-19 activity within the county.  Because of the significant increase in cases, the health department is recommending schools return to remote learning for most students.  In compliance with this guidance, South Bend Schools will be transitioning to remote learning according to the following timelines:

1.  The last day of in-person learning for Group B students will be tomorrow, Friday, November 20.  Students will come to school as planned and will prepare for remote learning;

2.  Parent-teacher conferences scheduled for Monday, November 23 are cancelled, instead;

3.  Group A students will come to school on Monday, November 23 for their last day of in-person school and will prepare for remote learning;

4.  Parent-teacher conferences for Tuesday, November 24 will continue as scheduled;

5.  November 25-27 will be Thanksgiving break;

6.  Remote learning for all grades will begin Monday, November 30.

7.  Hybrid learning under the current AA-Wednesday-BB model is tentatively planned to resume on Monday, January 11, 2021.  We will re-assess health conditions prior to this date to determine our actual return date.

As previous, food service will continue during remote learning.  We will also attempt to provide childcare as resources allow.  Please contact Amy Nelson at anelson@southbendschools.org as space is limited.

We know that returning to remote learning is not ideal for anyone, and that this presents a huge challenge to parents, students, and school staff.  We are doing our very best to provide the best education and services possible, while remaining in compliance with the recent health guidelines.  Our goal is to return to in-person (hybrid) learning as soon as we can safely do so.

In the meantime, please contact your school office and/or teacher with any questions or needs.  The school phone number is 875-6041 where you can then select your school office.

As always, we will provide further information and updates as more information becomes available.

Please stay safe-

Jon Tienhaara

Superintendent