Dear St. Bernard’s Families, Faculty, and Staff,
After months of being pelted with negative news, we’re all searching for something to boost our spirits. Well here it is: St. Bernard’s reopening plan. This school year will be unlike any other, but we recognize the importance of our boys being back in the building with daily face-to-face interaction with their teachers.
As I mentioned in my previous note, we will be able to accommodate all students in kindergarten through Grade IV in school every day. Grades V-IX will be alternating weeks in a hybrid-learning model that is explained in this plan. The social distancing guidelines do not allow for a “full” return to school, but we have made the commitment to bring our younger boys back 100% of the time, knowing that remote learning is more challenging for this age group.
We also recognize that many families have unique situations that preclude them from sending their boys in for live instruction. We are prepared to provide our remote-learning program for those families who request it. Please inform us immediately if you have decided to go 100% remote for the fall.
St. Bernard’s is ready to welcome our boys back. Faculty and staff have worked tirelessly to plan and provide all the resources necessary for a smooth opening. We are all excited to bring our community back together again.
Best,
Evan