Monday, March 16, is our last day of school before the mandatory statewide closure directed by Gov. Inslee. Here are a few reminders:
Monday, March 16, is a 1 hour late start day. With anxiety over the closures, the recent time change, and all that is going on, I wanted to remind you of this.
By Monday, the first round of educational resources and supports should be distributed to parents and students (either in backpack mail or electronically). Additional packets will be sent out in the coming weeks. Teachers will be available to communicate via email to provide assistance.
On Tuesday we will begin providing lunch service for school age youth who are in need during this crisis. We will distribute more information on this program Monday.
Please remind your student to bring all personal items (including medications) home on Monday, if they have not already done so. We will conduct a deep cleaning of schools during this time. In addition, access to school facilities will be restricted due to the governor’s order.
All activities, clubs, sport practices, and meetings, as well as public use of school facilities, will be restricted during the emergency closure. Please make plans for your student’s transportation after school (either walking, pick-up, or school bus). All students are expected to go home at the end of the day.
Nothing we do in schools could adequately prepare this for this unprecedented statewide closure. Over 1.2 million students will be out of school statewide starting Tuesday. During the interim our mission will be to continue to provide food service, educational resources and supports, child care for first responders and health care workers, and continued employment for staff during this crisis. We will work with the authorities to keep our students and community safe, and will communicate news as it becomes available via our website and social media.
Below is a quick guide on the symptoms of COVID-19. Please practice the guidelines of proper hand washing, social distancing, covering coughs and sneezes, and staying home if sick. Please stay safe, watch for signs of illness and take care of yourselves and one another. Let’s work together to keep Darrington safe and healthy.
Sincerely,
Dr. Buck Marsh, Superintendent
