March 18, 2020
We are anticipating a large number of people coming to pick up work and personal belongings in the next two days. In trying to streamline this process we would appreciate you sending an email with the day and approximate time you plan to come for pick up. We also need the list of your kids and their grades in order to prepare.
If you have kids in PK-6 please email mhall@toutlesd.org
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If you have kids in grades 7-12 please contact jfrandsen@toutlesd.org or kmarcil@toutlesd.org.
Here is the information we need:
1. Day
2. Time (example 10-10:30, 11:30-12, etc.)
3. Each student’s name (first and last)
4. Grade level of each student
5. If you have any special requests (such as the pick up of a musical instrument or medications) please inform us in your email.
Our staff has been working diligently the last two days preparing for a pick up for 695 students. There will be wait time involved but we hope to help minimize it by implementing this process.
Please be patient as we work through this together. We are Toutle Strong!
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March 17, 2020
Dear Parents and Guardians,
This letter is being disseminated in our effort to continue keeping our staff and community informed and safe during this health crisis.
Our school campus is closed to the public at this time and until further notice. However, we will provide a “drive-thru” on Thursday and Friday of this week for parents to pick up their child(ren)’s school work and belongings, including medications. The hours of the drive-thru are:
Thursday, 10:30am to 1:30pm and 2:00pm to 6:00pm
Friday, 8:00am to noon and 12:30pm to 3:30pm
All parents will enter on the west-end of the softball field, driving through the access road between the buildings. You will be met by a staff member to obtain further direction. Parents will not be able to vacate their vehicle (and thus students will not be able to check out library books as originally planned). District staff will deliver your child(ren)’s items to you in your vehicle.
We are attempting to provide students with instructional activities that we are expecting the students to complete during this school closure. Students may return their assignments once our schools are reopened. A phone call will be made to all parents who do not have internet access, so that everyone has the same information.
I would like to clarify a rumor that is circulating in the community. We have no staff member who has tested positive for COVID-19. We do have an employee who fell ill Friday evening. The employee contacted a “Teladoc” and described the symptoms. The Teladoc told the employee to treat it as the flu, to get rest and to stay home for 14 days. The Teladoc did say that the employee is low risk and does not need the test.
Again, “Thank you for your understanding and patience as we address this unprecedented situation. We are committed to the safety and well-being of our students, their families, our staff members, volunteers and this community.
Please continue to take care of yourselves and one another. We are a resilient community, and we will get through this challenging time together.”
Sincerely,
Bob Garrett
Superintendent
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March 16, 2020
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Our buildings will be open for you to pick up your students' belongings,
school work, medications, etc on Thursday, March 19th and Friday, March
20th. Please see below schedule for details.
Thursday 10:30am-1:30pm & 2:00pm-6:00pm
Friday 8:00am-12:00pm & 12:30pm-3:30pm
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
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March 16, 2020
Dear Parents and Guardians,
School is closed today, Monday March 16th. Select staff members will be working and formulating plans for the upcoming days and weeks. As we learn more (for example how and when parents can come pick up their students' belongings, school work, medications, etc.) and make decisions, we will get that information to you just as quickly as possible.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
Bob Garrett, Superintendent
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March 13, 2020
Dear Parents and Guardians,
To help our state and nation combat the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), Toutle Lake School District is closing its schools at the end of Monday, March 16, through Friday, April 24; as per the Governor’s mandate.
We take any decision to close schools very seriously, recognizing that closures can pose difficulties for families and disrupt children’s education. We will do all that we can to help minimize the adverse effects of this closure. Below is a list of some important information for you.
- ●Athletics/ Activities: Effective immediately and throughout the closure, ALL athletics and morning/afternoon/evening and weekend school activities will be canceled. Approved youth programs can use district facilities through Monday, March 16th. After the 16th, our facilities will be closed to the public.
- ●Food Services: For students who qualify for free and reduced-price meals, Toutle Lake School District will provide breakfast and sack lunches via school district delivery. Families should expect to have a family member available at their bus stop for pickup. The times of those deliveries will be shared with families just as soon as we can.
- ●Make-up Days: Missed school days will be made up at the end of the school year. The make-up days will be: June 17, 18 and 19. The state will issue waivers for the balance of the missed days. Our graduation date will not be impacted.
- ●Updates: We will continue to provide updates on this rapidly developing situation in several ways:
- Skyward
- District Website at toutlesd.org
Thank you for your understanding and patience as we address this unprecedented situation. We are committed to the safety and well-being of our students, their families, our staff members, volunteers and this community.
Please continue to take care of yourselves and one another. We are a resilient community, and we will get through this challenging time together.
Sincerely,
Bob Garrett
Superintendent