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August 10, 2020
TO PARENTS OF STUDENTS IN PRESCHOOL, ELEMENTARY AND
SECONDARY SCHOOL
Dear parents:
First of all, I would once again like to applaud the efforts that you have made over the
last several months to enable your children to continue their learning, despite the
pandemic. When our educational institutions were closed, you were the vital link
between the students and the school.
As the summer draws to a close, we hope that you have had an opportunity to spend
quality time with your children and loved ones, as well as to have a well-deserved rest.
Back-to-school is already just around the corner. Over the course of the summer, we
have worked diligently, with the assistance of the school network, to prepare to
welcome your children back to school safely in the fall. These efforts are ongoing.
Before the school year begins, we would like to update you on the conditions that will
be in place when students return. These conditions will require both you and your
children to make some adjustments.
As you know, all elementary and secondary schools will be open this fall. Students in
preschool, elementary school and Secondary I, II and III will be attending classes in
person full-time with the standard educator/teacher-student ratios and based on the
principle of stable groups. Another option has been provided for students in Secondary
IV and V if full-time in-person attendance is not possible. An alternating schedule,
where students are in class every second day and complete distance learning and
assignments at home, may be used in some schools with health or logistical constraints.
Students in the same group will not be required to comply with physical distancing
rules. However, they must remain 2 metres from school staff, with the exception of
preschool students. Students must also remain 1 metre from students who are not in
their class.
Your children’s school will contact you shortly with specific details about what back-
to-school will involve for you.