REMOTE Day Due to Imminent Bad Weather
MRUSD schools will Switch to a remote learning day on Tuesday, February 16. Because we know of the storm threat in advance, teachers will facilitate a remote learning day for all students.
Meals will be sent home with students today.
This message from Superintendent Kevin Dirth is to notify you that due to the Imminent Bad weather, all schools in the Maple Run Unified School District will switch to remote learning tomorrow, Tuesday, February 16. This includes Bellows Free Academy St. Albans, Northwest Technical & Career Center, St. Albans Town Educational Center, St. Albans City School, Fairfield Center School, and all preschool and Kindergarten programs.
Please note that there is a chance of more inclement weather later in the week. Should this occur, and we have to close, it will be a regular snow day.
A Letter From Superintendent Dr. Dirth and Principal Angela Stebbins
February 15, 2021
Dear SATEC Parents,
Since the beginning of the pandemic, we have used 3 criteria to inform us whether we can have students and staff in our schools or whether we should stay home and teach/learn remotely. They are:
Do we have adequate staffing levels?
Are our health and safety practices and routines well established?
Does our collaboration with the Vermont Health Department suggest our community infection rates are low enough that it is safe for us to bring more students back?
Because of several cases that have occurred at SATEC over the last few days, we are not able to meet all of the above. We have many students and staff who are quarantining and waiting for a test. Currently, access to timely COVID tests are impacted due to an increased activity in this area. After consulting with the Department of Health, we feel the only prudent move is to follow the criteria that was set. Therefore, after today, SATEC, grades prek-8, will be implementing remote learning for the remainder of the week. This will give the necessary time for staff and students to get tested. It will also allow for a deep cleaning of the school to ensure the building is a safe and healthy place in which to return. This may reduce the need to go remote at a later time.
As always, it is crucial that everyone do their part by following the rules around COVID. We have found that most of the cases we are seeing could have been prevented if there had been more stringent adherence to the distancing rules. While the schools are doing an excellent job keeping everyone safe, I am afraid it is not always occurring outside our schools. That is causing increased community spread.
I realize this is inconvenient for many of you, and we wish we didn't have to go this route. We understand that continuing to adhere to stringent COVID guidelines is fatiguing, however, our first priority is the safety of our staff and students. Thank you so much for your patience and understanding.
Sincerely,
Kevin Dirth
Angela Stebbins
MRUSD schools will Switch to a remote learning day on Tuesday, February 16. Because we know of the storm threat in advance, teachers will facilitate a remote learning day for all students.
Meals will be sent home with students today.
This message from Superintendent Kevin Dirth is to notify you that due to the Imminent Bad weather, all schools in the Maple Run Unified School District will switch to remote learning tomorrow, Tuesday, February 16. This includes Bellows Free Academy St. Albans, Northwest Technical & Career Center, St. Albans Town Educational Center, St. Albans City School, Fairfield Center School, and all preschool and Kindergarten programs.
Please note that there is a chance of more inclement weather later in the week. Should this occur, and we have to close, it will be a regular snow day.
SATEC COVID Update ~
SATEC Entering Remote Learning Platform from 2/16-2/19
A Letter From Superintendent Dr. Dirth and Principal Angela Stebbins
February 15, 2021
Dear SATEC Parents,
Since the beginning of the pandemic, we have used 3 criteria to inform us whether we can have students and staff in our schools or whether we should stay home and teach/learn remotely. They are:
Do we have adequate staffing levels?
Are our health and safety practices and routines well established?
Does our collaboration with the Vermont Health Department suggest our community infection rates are low enough that it is safe for us to bring more students back?
Because of several cases that have occurred at SATEC over the last few days, we are not able to meet all of the above. We have many students and staff who are quarantining and waiting for a test. Currently, access to timely COVID tests are impacted due to an increased activity in this area. After consulting with the Department of Health, we feel the only prudent move is to follow the criteria that was set. Therefore, after today, SATEC, grades prek-8, will be implementing remote learning for the remainder of the week. This will give the necessary time for staff and students to get tested. It will also allow for a deep cleaning of the school to ensure the building is a safe and healthy place in which to return. This may reduce the need to go remote at a later time.
As always, it is crucial that everyone do their part by following the rules around COVID. We have found that most of the cases we are seeing could have been prevented if there had been more stringent adherence to the distancing rules. While the schools are doing an excellent job keeping everyone safe, I am afraid it is not always occurring outside our schools. That is causing increased community spread.
I realize this is inconvenient for many of you, and we wish we didn't have to go this route. We understand that continuing to adhere to stringent COVID guidelines is fatiguing, however, our first priority is the safety of our staff and students. Thank you so much for your patience and understanding.
Sincerely,
Kevin Dirth
Angela Stebbins
A Letter From Principal Stebbins
February 15, 2021
Greetings SATEC Community,
As you are aware, SATEC has been experiencing an increased number of COVID cases in our school in recent days. We communicated on 2/12/21 that we had two more cases and since then we have one additional positive case to inform you of.
The Department of Health has confirmed that two of our recent COVID cases, after extensive contact tracing, were transmitted at school and connected to our cases from earlier in February. Due to the cases being spread while at school the DOH considers both the additional cases to be an “outbreak”.
While COVID is spreading in the community we are encouraging everyone to continue to follow safety protocols. (i.e. hand washing, maintaining physical distancing, wearing masks).
I want to make sure that our school community was aware of this as it may be announced in the media later today or on Tuesday. The increase in cases, some of which are considered an “outbreak”, along with staffing issues are the primary reasons why SATEC will be moving to a fully remote learning platform from 2/16/21-2/19/21.
Sincerely,
Angela Stebbins
Winter Meal Box pick up has been changed from Friday, February 19th to Thursday, February 18th due to the possibility of an impending storm on Friday. Pick up will be 11:30-1:00 on the side of SATEC outside the kitchen doors for children 18 and under. Please call if any questions Tammy Deso 752-2700 or tdeso@maplerun.org.
All Practices for the week of February 15th have been cancelled due to SATEC having to move to remote learning for the period of 2/16-2/19.
No practices over February break
Upcoming School Calendar Dates
Greetings SATEC Community,
As you are aware, SATEC has been experiencing an increased number of COVID cases in our school in recent days. We communicated on 2/12/21 that we had two more cases and since then we have one additional positive case to inform you of.
The Department of Health has confirmed that two of our recent COVID cases, after extensive contact tracing, were transmitted at school and connected to our cases from earlier in February. Due to the cases being spread while at school the DOH considers both the additional cases to be an “outbreak”.
While COVID is spreading in the community we are encouraging everyone to continue to follow safety protocols. (i.e. hand washing, maintaining physical distancing, wearing masks).
I want to make sure that our school community was aware of this as it may be announced in the media later today or on Tuesday. The increase in cases, some of which are considered an “outbreak”, along with staffing issues are the primary reasons why SATEC will be moving to a fully remote learning platform from 2/16/21-2/19/21.
Sincerely,
Angela Stebbins
MRUSD COVID Information
MRUSD has links to the VT State COVID Reporting Site and an MRSUD COVID-19 Cases dashboard. These are both updated on a regular basis. Please use this link to access that information (Click Here). The information can also be found by clicking on the COVID-19 Resources link on any of the MRUSD webpages.
Wildcat Olympics are on Pause
The Wildcat Olympics will be on pause until our return in person. Updated information will be posted on the daily announcements in the coming days!Information from The Health Office
Immunization Documentation
If you have been contacted by the Health Office regarding your student's immunizations, please respond as soon as possible. We have extended the deadline for compliance to March 31, 2021. If your student's immunizations are not up to date by March 31st, they will not be allowed to return to school until we have documentation of their up to date immunizations. You can reach us at 752-2685 or satec_health@maplerun.org with any questions or with the required documentation. Thank you for your understanding and cooperationSATEC Food Service Information
Winter Meal Box pick up has been changed from Friday, February 19th to Thursday, February 18th due to the possibility of an impending storm on Friday. Pick up will be 11:30-1:00 on the side of SATEC outside the kitchen doors for children 18 and under. Please call if any questions Tammy Deso 752-2700 or tdeso@maplerun.org.
SATEC Athletic Announcement Grades 5-8 UPDATE
Practices for the week of February 15th
All Practices for the week of February 15th have been cancelled due to SATEC having to move to remote learning for the period of 2/16-2/19.
No practices over February break
Upcoming School Calendar Dates
No School February 22nd-March 1st-Winter Break
No School Tuesday March 2nd-Town Meeting Day
No School Tuesday March 2nd-Town Meeting Day
