Schools Closed
Dear (District/School name) families,
The health and safety of our students and staff are always our number one priority. We have closed our school buildings under order to help contain the spread of COVID-19, the coronavirus in Wisconsin.
We know that keeping children at home may cause difficulties for your children and families as you juggle work, child care and other challenges, and our staff are committed to doing everything we can to help make this as positive an experience as possible for your children.
Gov. Tony Evers on March 23 issued a statewide "Safer-at-Home" order requiring that from March 25-April 24 residents stay at home except for certain activities such as getting groceries, gas, medicine and pet and medical supplies; engaging in outdoor activities like walking, running, biking and hiking if following six-foot social distancing guidelines; caring for others and working in essential businesses. Evers on March 13 had ordered the closure of all K-12 Wisconsin schools, public and private from Wednesday, March 18 to at least April 5 but later extended that to an "indefinite" period during the public health emergency.
“Kids and families across Wisconsin often depend on our schools to access food and care," Evers said. "We are going to continue working to do everything we can to ensure kids and families have the resources and support they need while schools are closed.”
(District/School name) will be closed from date to date. All after-school activities and athletics, including practices, also will be canceled from xxx to xxx.
School Meals
The district will provide meals to all students in a grab-and-go format at these locations Monday-Friday at xx time. When you pick up lunch, the following day's breakfast will be included. (details on times, locations, any requirements, grab-and-go?)
Digital Learning
The district will work to ensure virtual learning continues for students. (add any details about technology, online resources, Chromebook pickup)
Home WiFi options
Some internet carriers are offering free and/or low cost options that your family may be able to use. See DPI list of internet offers for families
Spectrum is offering free broadband internet and WiFi access for 60 days to families with K-12 and college students. Charter, which operates Spectrum internet, said they will also waive installation fees for new households. Learn more about the Spectrum offer here or call 844-488-8395.
Comcast Internet Essentials indicated that they are providing 60 days of free internet to qualifying families. Learn more about the Comcast offer.
Special Education
For students with Special Education needs, please contact our Special Education/Pupil Services Director (NAME) at (EMAIL, PHONE).
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