Good afternoon, parents.

 

As previously noted in the weekly update, we’ll be expanding our Hybrid Learning Model to four days per week (M/T/R/F) beginning on April 5, 2021.  This expansion (Phase III) will extend through May 14, 2021.  Everything will remain the same, except Cohorts A and B will be discontinued.  Families selecting the in-person option will now follow a four day, in-person, schedule, beginning on April 5, 2021.  Wednesdays will remain fully remote.

 

Our in-person learning is being expanded in coordination with the North Arlington Department of Health (NADOH) and the entire Restart and Recovery (Reopening) Committee.  Please remember that our PreK-5 classes are now equipped with desk shields, or “barriers,” as noted in Governor Murphy’s Executive Order 175, which states, “a. At least six (6) feet of distance between individuals in all settings to the greatest extent practicable or social distancing modifications, such as a physical barrier or turning desks to face the same direction, when six (6) feet of distance cannot be achieved.”  Also, earlier today, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that it “now recommends that, with universal masking, students should maintain a distance of at least 3 feet in classroom settings.” 

 

The results below represent over 1,300 students from our most recent survey regarding the placement of students, as we expand to four days of weekly in-person learning.

 

K-5:  76% In-Person & 24% Remote

VMS:  65% In-Person & 35% Remote

NAHS:  54% In-Person & 46% Remote

 

Phase III Response Process – Please read carefully and respond by Wednesday (3/24/21).

Based on the aforementioned information, families will be provided the opportunity to select a different learning model as we prepare for Phase III (April 5, 2021 – May 14, 2021).  Please see the scenarios and guidance below: 

 

Your child(ren) is/are currently attending our Hybrid Learning Model (In-Person & Virtual)

•         If you would like your child(ren) to continue with this model, no action is needed.
•         If you would like to transition your child(ren) to our Fully Remote Learning Model, which would be effective on Monday (4/5/21), please email your child(ren)’s school secretary for each respective school, as noted within this message by Wednesday (3/24/21).

Your child(ren) is/are currently attending our Fully Remote Learning Model

•         If you would like your child(ren) to continue with this model, no action is needed.
•         If you would like to transition your child(ren) to our Hybrid Learning Model, which would be effective on Monday (4/5/21), please email your child(ren)’s school secretary for each respective school, as noted within this message by Wedneday (3/24/21).

 

Please remember that if you select the Hybrid (In-Person & Virtual) Learning Model, you may transition to the Fully Virtual Learning Model at any point by notifying your child(ren)’s school secretary for each respective school; however, you cannot transition from our Fully Virtual Learning Model to our Hybrid (In-Person & Virtual) Learning Model at any point during this new window of Phase III in order to maintain appropriate health and safety guidelines.

 

School Secretaries

 

Anthony Elementary School:  Susan Cunningham scunningham@navikings.org   

Jefferson Elementary School:  KathyAnn Werner kawerner@navikings.org  

Roosevelt Elementary School:  Allison Sheedy asheedy@navikings.org  

Washington Elementary School:  Jan Tuero jtuero@navikings.org   

Veterans Middle School:  Marisa Ryan mryan@navikings.org  

North Arlington High School:  Audrey Davey adavey@navikings.org  

 

We appreciate everyone’s patience and support in an attempt to overcome the challenges triggered by this pandemic, the impact of which has been felt by our school community for the past year.  As we enter the spring season, please remember that we will continue to place the health and safety of our students and staff at the forefront of our decision-making process, while adhering to Governor Murphy’s Executive Orders.

 

Thank you and stay well.

 

Stephen Yurchak, Ed.D.

Superintendent of Schools