When opening campus, these same factors are considered to determine the amount of in-person learning that can be offered. Like many of you, I am aware of what other schools and districts are doing. Since 1955, Saint Thomas’ Episcopal School has formed honorable men and women through a classical education grounded in a Christ-centered worldview. All Rights Reserved. ALL K-4 students will be picked up using the east parking lot drive through line. Join our dynamic community, where students learn in a supportive and nurturing environment through a classical and Christ-centered curriculum. As always, I encourage you to speak directly with me or your Division Director if you have questions or concerns. Our highly qualified teachers are well-versed in education's best practices and committed to presenting curriculum that's that's backed by the latest research on child development. As you can see, there are many layers to our decision-making. I want you to have clarity on our thought process and insights into our decision-making about how and when we bring students back to campus. We provide a strong academic foundation that prepares students for the rigors of higher education and a productive life beyond our campus. In the meantime, as I previously shared, we will remain in the remote learning model until October 16. As we begin hybrid learning, our top priority remains the health and well-being of our students, families, and staff. And they always will. Parents of preschool students who wish to walk back to the field with their child may do so after completing the. If your child needs assistance exiting your car, please park and escort your child to the east entrance of the school. The School will confirm your child's hybrid start date. We will continue to do all we can to safely and responsibly launch a hybrid program. This year will continue to bring challenges, but I know together, we can weather any storm. We look forward to opening the year on Tuesday, September 8, with all-school Chapel from 8:40 to 9:00 a.m. Parents, we hope you join us! The next few weeks will be busy ones. An extra week's time will allow us to find optimal solutions that keep our students, faculty, and staff as safe and healthy as possible. I will provide more detail about our plans during next Tuesday's Coffee with Kirk Town Hall. Its bold initiatives will continue to position STS as a pioneer and thought leader of 21st century learning. There you will find cohort and class placement, first week of school schedule and orientation, and a checklist that needs to be completed before the start of school. As previously shared, one of the many factors that impacts our ability to offer on-campus learning is our collective adherence to health and safety protocols. Before arriving at school each day, students, faculty, and staff are required to submit a brief questionnaire using the Magnus PHR app to assess the symptoms of illness and exposure to COVID-19. If a fever is detected, the student will be scanned with a handheld thermometer. If you select hybrid learning, then decide you want to return to remote learning, you may do so at any time. © 2018 Saint Thomas' Episcopal School. St. Thomas School is a private, independent day school in Medina, WA serving Seattle and Bellevue students in Preschool through 8th grade. As we embark on another school year, I want to, once again, share our promise to you: St. Thomas School will be relentless in devoting our attention to each and every child placed in our care. We offer an advanced curriculum, faith based learning, small class sizes and a family atmosphere. Find out the latest news from the STE community. Yes, there are challenges ahead. And weather any storm that comes are way. Members of the STS community are expected to: Finally, I want to thank you for your support and for being a part of the STS community. Your family has the option to participate in hybrid learning or remain in remote learning mode. We hold our student athletes to our team values of character, commitment, and community. As we head closer to the beginning of the school year, I am going to resume sending a weekly update regarding our response to COVID-19. When opening campus, these same factors are considered to determine the amount of in-person learning that can be offered. Our Upper School offers a challenging liberal arts curriculum. Finally, thank you for your ongoing support of St. Thomas School. Together, we will teach, encourage, comfort, love, and protect them. If you select hybrid learning, you will be asked to review and sign the Return to Campus Agreement and Assumption of Risk form. In addition to the initial meeting, our youngest students, Preschool – 2nd Grade, will continue to have the option to meet each week with their teacher in micro cohorts. I encourage you to carefully review our Health and Safety webpage and be prepared to follow all health and safety protocols. This is a difficult situation for all involved. © 2019 St. Thomas Episcopal Parish School. In her role as Director of Counseling, Ms. Medina works with faculty, parents, and students to foster a caring, supportive, safe environment in which students can experience successful academic, social, and emotional development. Each one of us plays an important role in keeping our students and families, faculty, and staff safe.