Dear Parents and Guardians, In my last update, I confirmed that our first day of school for the 2020-21 school year will be August 20, which has been negotiated with our Teacher’s Association and approved by the Board of Trustees. We understand and acknowledge that distance learning is not the same as learning in the classroom and that some students may have learning gaps in the fall due to the school closures. In order to help students continue their learning over the summer we are currently in the process of creating an independent extended learning plan for each grade level that can be accessed and utilized by families over the summer recess. The optional, independent learning plan, which will not be supported by teaching staff over the summer, will include personalized learning apps and activities for those students and families who want to keep the learning momentum going over the summer months.
Like other school districts throughout the country, we are exploring various options for opening schools in August based on possible required adjustments, such as restrictions on the number of persons who can be in a group and social distancing requirements. As we move through the end of this school year, we will communicate to you what some of those options may include as a result of the ongoing guidance we receive from Marin Health and Human Services. Please know that our priority is always the safety of our students, staff and families and that we will open schools in accordance with any and all requirements that may be in place at that time. Proof of Residency Requirements for All Currently Enrolled Students Entering 3rd and 6th Grades As we prepare for next year, and have our fingers crossed for a “normal” school opening, we need to have families complete our typical registration requirements. Board Policy 5111.1 states that, “the Superintendent or designee shall annually in kindergarten, 3rd grade and 6th grade verify the student's residency and retain a copy of the documents or written statement offered as verification. Students will not be enrolled without proper residency verification.” Therefore, parents of ALL returning students entering THIRD grade and SIXTH grade must provide current proof of residency in the District. (See Categories 1, 2 & 3 under “Requirements for Proof of Residency”). It is not necessary to provide a birth certificate, immunization records etc.; ONLY Proof of Residency, which includes two documents plus your ID. Parents must provide this proof of residency (to Bel Aire for parents of incoming 3rd-grade students, or to Del Mar for incoming 6th-grade students) by June 1st of every year. With the current Shelter-in-Place Order, we have modified the process which provides for electronic submission. Please provide your Proof of Residency electronically via Actionaly (formerly Bluepods) prior to the June 1st deadline. You will receive an email from Actionaly by May 15 with instructions for uploading the documents to a secure platform. Students entering 3rd and 6th grades will not be assigned to classes without proper residency verification. For additional information, please contact: Bel Aire Elementary School: [email protected] Del Mar Middle School: [email protected] Kindest regards, Nancy Lynch, Ed.D. Superintendent Reed Union School District Comments are closed.
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