School Closures
It is quite a surprise to find out last night that our state’s governor has proactively shut down all Michigan schools. Pro-action is very important in a situation like this because our ability to handle this crisis as a society depends on the healthcare system’s ability to keep up with the higher demand for health care. Please understand that panic and fear can have a negative impact on our outcomes and take the time to make informed choices about when and where to go out in public, when to seek medical attention for possible symptoms, etc.
As we talked about in class, it is important to consider the source of all information you are using to make informed decisions. Not all sources are publishing information that is in your best interests! I can say that Dearborn Schools has been doing an absolutely wonderful job of filtering through the large volume of information about Coronavirus to provide families with up-to-date and valid information whenever they can.
All students are able to pick up their belongings today from school but otherwise there are no classes today or for the next 3-4 weeks. We don’t have all of the answers yet and we are all just following through with the motions right now. We appreciate your patience while we all work through the confusion!
Today, while you have the important discussions with your family, please also begin talking about how you will adjust to this change. All staff members will be collecting to discuss how we will continue to provide your child their education during these trying times, and as I get new information I will make that available to you here first, as this is the main source of information I have provided to students and families from the beginning of the school year.
However, as we move forward, I will also be expanding my online presence to accommodate our new situation. I have already created a Remind for the ability to communicate quickly and easily with everyone. I will post information about all new online resources as soon as I have them ready and available, and as soon as I get direction from our wonderful administrative staff at Woodworth as to what will be expected from students and staff moving forward.
Again, thank you for your patience! We are going to figure this all out as quickly and efficiently as we can. Most importantly, STAY SAFE!