Dear Parent/Guardian

March 20, 2020

1:00pm

Wow! What a week! Our teachers transitioned their classrooms from face to face learning to an alternate form of distance learning while our secretaries, cooks, custodians, bus drivers, supervisors and administrators coordinated efforts to provide food for families needing meals. I am so proud of the efforts made by all staff as well as how our students and parents have responded to the challenge to make this work. It takes all of us working together to make the most of our “new normal.” We will continue to look at our processes in how we are providing communications, instruction, meals, etc. so that we can get through this time in the most efficient way possible. I do see so many good things happening not only in our district, but also, throughout our state.

I saw the following recently on social media and wanted to share. Giving some thought and reflection to these questions daily can hopefully provide us with some peace of mind in our new routine.

DAILY QUESTIONS/REFLECTIONS DURING SCHOOL CLOSURE

•	WHAT AM I GRATEFUL FOR TODAY?

•	WHO AM I CHECKING IN ON OR CONNECTING WITH TODAY?

•	WHAT EXPECTATIONS OF “NORMAL” AM I LETTING GO OF TODAY? •	HOW AM I GETTING OUTSIDE TODAY?
•	HOW AM I MOVING MY BODY TODAY?

•	WHAT BEAUTY AM I EITHER CREATING, CULTIVATING OR INVITING INTO MY LIFE TODAY?

E-Learning: As stated in previous communications, we will want to provide a continuance of learning each week through closure. If you are having troubles getting your work, let us know. We will find a way to get it to you.

Athletics: OHSAA held a press conference yesterday. Basically, winter sports tournaments are still postponed, and spring sports will still be played if we return to school.

Access to Campus: We remain in a work from home scenario. Please call ahead if you must come to campus for any reason.

Meals: The plan remains the same at this point. Parents must call in to get on the list for Monday and Wednesday deliveries from 11am until 12pm to Lost Creek Country Club, Cairo gym or Northland by Empowered Sports.

We will still hold off on canceling school events scheduled in May. This includes graduation. There are no plans to cancel graduation. Again, we will follow directives concerning public safety from Governor DeWine’s office and the Ohio Department of Health.

We will get through this! One day at a time. One week at a time.

Sincerely,

Rich Dackin

Bath Superintendent