Our Souderton community along with the rest of the world has been very deeply impacted by the Coronavirus Pandemic.
There are so many devoted and talented athletes in our district, who kept bringing so much recognition to the Souderton area not only on the state, but nationwide level as well; and to continue such success, student athletes need to use appropriate sport facilities and individual equipment for their training and workouts. Unfortunately for many of us, the school district had to follow the PA Governor’s order to close our schools and to shut down all student access to any athletic facility in the area as a result. Many of us were forced to stop or to continue our training in unsafe and very inappropriate sports environments.
We take this virus very seriously; we understand the importance of being able to prevent it from spreading any further. For the past few weeks we’ve been doing what's been asked of us, and now, we already see a positive outcome of our combined efforts in lower numbers of the COVID-19 spread.
Recently, PA Governor lifted some restrictions on businesses related to certain outdoor activities “to ensure that Pennsylvanians have opportunities to safely enjoy outdoor recreation as a way to maintain positive physical and mental health”. Considering the fact that Pennsylvania schools are educational institutions operated and supported by the federal, state and local authorities, we believe in our entitlement to the same rights as others statewide to safely enjoy our sport activities.
The Souderton School District Students, request that our school district moves forward with opening up the schools’ athletic facilities starting immediately.
This request is endorsed by Pennsylvania Senator Doug Mastriano and supported by other legislators of our state
Respectfully Yours,
Souderton School District Students
Updates
May 23, 2020
I have finalized the formal proposal regarding facility usage protocols to present to the school board. My focus for the coming days is securing a time slot during the next public session to deliver these requirements directly to the administration.
May 23, 2020
The growth of this petition has reached a level that necessitates an immediate formal meeting with the district board. I am currently drafting a letter to the superintendent to present our requirements for facility access based on the current state guidance.
Reached 100 supporters
May 23, 2020
17 Comments
Is this why you went anonymous because you don't want people to know who you are?
I feel as though the students can be trusted to make the best decision when it comes to the safety of themselves and others in an athletic environment.
I'm a parent and I fully support this petition because I would rather have my child to train in safe environment. She already got hurt by training on the concrete.
Open the turf and even have certain times for the weight room although I got a bench and squat rack but other talented athletes don’t
PLEASE!!! Once Tom wolf gets over himself and opens the state, WE NEED PLACES TO TRAIN
Let our kids have Athletics Back!
Make this world great again and let the seniors go out with a bang
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Our Souderton community along with the rest of the world has been very deeply impacted by the Coronavirus Pandemic.
There are so many devoted and talented athletes in our district, who kept bringing so much recognition to the Souderton area not only on the state, but nationwide level as well; and to continue such success, student athletes need to use appropriate sport facilities and individual equipment for their training and workouts. Unfortunately for many of us, the school district had to follow the PA Governor’s order to close our schools and to shut down all student access to any athletic facility in the area as a result. Many of us were forced to stop or to continue our training in unsafe and very inappropriate sports environments.
We take this virus very seriously; we understand the importance of being able to prevent it from spreading any further. For the past few weeks we’ve been doing what's been asked of us, and now, we already see a positive outcome of our combined efforts in lower numbers of the COVID-19 spread.
Recently, PA Governor lifted some restrictions on businesses related to certain outdoor activities “to ensure that Pennsylvanians have opportunities to safely enjoy outdoor recreation as a way to maintain positive physical and mental health”. Considering the fact that Pennsylvania schools are educational institutions operated and supported by the federal, state and local authorities, we believe in our entitlement to the same rights as others statewide to safely enjoy our sport activities.
The Souderton School District Students, request that our school district moves forward with opening up the schools’ athletic facilities starting immediately.
This request is endorsed by Pennsylvania Senator Doug Mastriano and supported by other legislators of our state
Respectfully Yours,
Souderton School District Students
Updates
May 23, 2020
I have finalized the formal proposal regarding facility usage protocols to present to the school board. My focus for the coming days is securing a time slot during the next public session to deliver these requirements directly to the administration.
May 23, 2020
The growth of this petition has reached a level that necessitates an immediate formal meeting with the district board. I am currently drafting a letter to the superintendent to present our requirements for facility access based on the current state guidance.
Reached 100 supporters
May 23, 2020
17 Comments
My son is missing his season and has no way to stay in shape for college scouts. These kids are just trying to workout safely outside.
Is this why you went anonymous because you don't want people to know who you are?
I feel as though the students can be trusted to make the best decision when it comes to the safety of themselves and others in an athletic environment.
I'm a parent and I fully support this petition because I would rather have my child to train in safe environment. She already got hurt by training on the concrete.
Open the turf and even have certain times for the weight room although I got a bench and squat rack but other talented athletes don’t
PLEASE!!! Once Tom wolf gets over himself and opens the state, WE NEED PLACES TO TRAIN
Let our kids have Athletics Back!
Make this world great again and let the seniors go out with a bang
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My son is missing his season and has no way to stay in shape for college scouts. These kids are just trying to workout safely outside.