6/30/20

 

Happy Tuesday,

 

I am almost afraid to write and send this email as it seems when I push information out the Governor makes a NEW announcement, but here we go. . .

Yesterday afternoon the Governor announced that on-campus school needed to be postponed to at least August 14th and could start on August 17th. After a good amount of meetings and discussions today, San Tan has our new plan choices for starting the school year in August. Please see the linked from and complete your family’s preferred school start option, please complete this by Friday, July 3rd. August Reopening Feedback

 

As a reminder, I have included my email dated June 29th for your review and have extended the learning experience choice to July 15th allowing families additional time to decide their learning experience choice. If you have already completed the form and would like to change your experience, please complete a new from and your old one will be replaced.

 

Please complete the linked form; one per student. It is extremely important to complete this document so that we know which learning experience you are requesting for the first quarter of school. In addition, we are asking families to commit to an experience by quarter. For example, what you choose will be your experience for the first quarter; August – October. During conferences in October you will choose your experience that will run October – December. As always know that things could change depending on local and state officials.

 

Learning Experience ChoicesJuly – Oct Enrollment

 

ON-CAMPUS LEARNING EXPERIENCE (K-12)

  • Five days per week on campus
  • Physical distancing practiced (please see Shared Belonging, Volunteer/Visitors and Food Service sections for additional information)
  • Enhanced cleaning and safety protocols
  • Electives/specials will observe safety protocols
  • May participate in extracurricular activities and school athletics
  • May transition to Hybrid or Home-Based learning experiences at quarter break

 

HYBRID ON-CAMPUS LEARNING EXPERIENCE (K-12)

  • Five days per week (2 days on campus/3 days off campus)
    • On-campus choices to include Monday & Tuesday or Thursday & Friday
  • Blended model that provides on-campus and Home Based learning experiences
  • Allows for physical distancing by reducing the number of students in the classroom
  • May participate in extracurricular activities and school athletics
  • May transition to On-Campus or Home-Based learning experiences at quarter break
  • May enroll in extended-day programming and programming on days students are not on campus (fees apply)

 

HOME-BASED LEARNING EXPERIENCE (K-12)

  • Five days per week
  • All students will need a laptop or desktop
  • Classes led by San Tan teachers
  • May transition to On-Campus or Hybrid learning experiences at quarter break
  • May participate in extracurricular activities and school athletics

Educationally Yours,

Kristofer Sippel
CEO/Superintendent of Schools
San Tan Montessori School INC

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