Dear Brent Family,
The school year is well underway, and I want to let the community know that our teachers are continuing to refine the quality of our Home Learning program while also planning for the future.
The delta variant may have set back the timeline for when we return in person. Still, as vaccine availability increases, we look to the future with the hopeful anticipation of seeing our students face-to-face.
Once government mandates allow a return to campus, we will determine other safety measures based on the current context. We will further assess classroom capacity, among other issues, when the time is right.
Keeping children safe once in-person classes resume will be a multilayered approach.
Our own employees are now about 75% vaccinated, and we hope to be 90-100% in October. In addition to vaccinating employees, nursing staff monitor employee health as well as regional hot spots. Regular sanitation by our janitorial staff protects, as does social distancing measures and masks. Of course, personal hygiene practices also contribute to the safety of the whole community.
In the meantime, our focus is on delivering a quality Home Learning program that will academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually prepare our students for the future. Rest assured, we will continue to review and adjust as circumstances require.
Take care and God bless you all.
Sincerely,
Mr. Brett Petrillo
Headmaster