STS Parents Petition for Hybrid On-Campus Learning
To:STS Head of School and Leadership
From:STS Parents
Date:August 12, 2020
STS parents have joined this petition to support hybrid on-campus learning. STS parents are aligned with the school’s mission to protect and promote the health and well-being - physical, intellectual, social and emotional - of students, faculty, staff and families. We believe this is best achieved through socially distanced “pod” or “cohort” on-campus learning, commencing at the start of the school year. This would consist of small group sessions conducted in socially distanced areas with appropriate PPE and other health safety precautions. Because groups would be smaller, sessions would occur on fewer days or for shorter periods than regular classroom operations. The on-campus sessions would be supplemented with on-line and other remote learning tools. The use of on-campus vs remote methods would be tailored based on the age of the students and their corresponding capability to adapt to remote learning. For example, while 1-2 days of on-campus learning might work for older students, students in ELC might require more, or entirely, on-campus sessions depending on the age of the students. Those parents wishing to do so, could elect to have full-time remote learning for their children.
CDC guidelines and The American Academy of Pediatrics strongly favor opening schools for a variety of reasons focused on the health and well-being of children. Studies show that students, particularly younger students, need social interaction to aid in effective intellectual and social development. With the resources available to STS, we are confident the school can safely commence “pod” or “cohort” hybrid learning format at the start of the school year. Other private schools in the area are planning to do precisely this (see: https://www.tbcs.org/community/learning-together-fall-2020/post/~board/health-policies/post/curriculum-and-instruction; https://www.bellevuechristian.org/). We are committed to helping the school achieve this goal by preparing students, volunteering, signing appropriate waivers and releases and committing to reasonable quarantine practices.
We look forward to working together with STS leadership to implement a hybrid on-campus learning model at the start of the 2020 school year.
Updates
August 13, 2020
The momentum behind this push is undeniable and it proves that the administration cannot continue to ignore the parents they serve. STS leadership is stalling while our kids lose out on crucial instructional time and we are not going to let them off the hook.
20 Comments
Given many private schools are choosing to provide in-school classes for pre-school and the ineffectiveness of remote learning for these ages, I strongly support reopening for those who choose to participate.
Hybrid is the best way to keep safe and healthy for STS community. We needs to go one more step to make sure our mission. Support to open school in September!
Well articulated by Ashley. Actions speak louder than words, and there has been no attempt by STS over summer to make up for the lost learning in Spring. Please open the school in a reasonable, hybrid way, so that the pupils can have a chance to reach their full potential.
The intent of this petition is to show the school that we support the hybrid plan laid out by Dr Wheeler. We support his vision in safely getting students and teachers back in the classroom while putting their health and well being first. It is in no way intended to be divisive or hurt teachers.
I 100% believe that our kids should be going back to school and I believe that kids ages 3-5 should not have much screen time, it is absolutely ignorant to assume that remote learning will work for these ages.
Left wing don't sign no guts
Having experienced virtual schooling at the graduate level, I would be happy to discuss what might have helped the learning experience as a whole.
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STS Parents Petition for Hybrid On-Campus Learning
To:STS Head of School and Leadership
From:STS Parents
Date:August 12, 2020
STS parents have joined this petition to support hybrid on-campus learning. STS parents are aligned with the school’s mission to protect and promote the health and well-being - physical, intellectual, social and emotional - of students, faculty, staff and families. We believe this is best achieved through socially distanced “pod” or “cohort” on-campus learning, commencing at the start of the school year. This would consist of small group sessions conducted in socially distanced areas with appropriate PPE and other health safety precautions. Because groups would be smaller, sessions would occur on fewer days or for shorter periods than regular classroom operations. The on-campus sessions would be supplemented with on-line and other remote learning tools. The use of on-campus vs remote methods would be tailored based on the age of the students and their corresponding capability to adapt to remote learning. For example, while 1-2 days of on-campus learning might work for older students, students in ELC might require more, or entirely, on-campus sessions depending on the age of the students. Those parents wishing to do so, could elect to have full-time remote learning for their children.
CDC guidelines and The American Academy of Pediatrics strongly favor opening schools for a variety of reasons focused on the health and well-being of children. Studies show that students, particularly younger students, need social interaction to aid in effective intellectual and social development. With the resources available to STS, we are confident the school can safely commence “pod” or “cohort” hybrid learning format at the start of the school year. Other private schools in the area are planning to do precisely this (see: https://www.tbcs.org/community/learning-together-fall-2020/post/~board/health-policies/post/curriculum-and-instruction; https://www.bellevuechristian.org/). We are committed to helping the school achieve this goal by preparing students, volunteering, signing appropriate waivers and releases and committing to reasonable quarantine practices.
We look forward to working together with STS leadership to implement a hybrid on-campus learning model at the start of the 2020 school year.
Updates
August 13, 2020
The momentum behind this push is undeniable and it proves that the administration cannot continue to ignore the parents they serve. STS leadership is stalling while our kids lose out on crucial instructional time and we are not going to let them off the hook.
20 Comments
Kids need interaction with their friends. This is a much needed learning tool as well as psychological well being.
Given many private schools are choosing to provide in-school classes for pre-school and the ineffectiveness of remote learning for these ages, I strongly support reopening for those who choose to participate.
Hybrid is the best way to keep safe and healthy for STS community. We needs to go one more step to make sure our mission. Support to open school in September!
Well articulated by Ashley. Actions speak louder than words, and there has been no attempt by STS over summer to make up for the lost learning in Spring. Please open the school in a reasonable, hybrid way, so that the pupils can have a chance to reach their full potential.
The intent of this petition is to show the school that we support the hybrid plan laid out by Dr Wheeler. We support his vision in safely getting students and teachers back in the classroom while putting their health and well being first. It is in no way intended to be divisive or hurt teachers.
I 100% believe that our kids should be going back to school and I believe that kids ages 3-5 should not have much screen time, it is absolutely ignorant to assume that remote learning will work for these ages.
Left wing don't sign no guts
Having experienced virtual schooling at the graduate level, I would be happy to discuss what might have helped the learning experience as a whole.
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Kids need interaction with their friends. This is a much needed learning tool as well as psychological well being.