Greetings Families,
What a time of uncertainty swirling around us right now. As we now have had our first presumptive confirmed case of COVID19 in Maine along with the University of Maine System closing campuses, many questions are coming in our direction about school closure. As Dr. Laser mentioned in his most recent letter to you, we are receiving multiple updates from the Maine Department of Education with new information in each update. Dr. Laser is keeping our administrative team and staff updated.
Along with the many proactive measures we’re taking, BRHS staff is working on possible remote learning opportunities for all of our students, in the case of a school shut down situation. In doing so, we are taking into account the many diverse needs of our students. One of our most immediate areas of planning has become how to get food to our families in need, if we should need to close our doors. *More information to come, as needed.
Please know that we are practicing social distancing as best we can in a public space. We are not hosting school wide events, and are continuing to send sick students and staff home. We continue to teach and promote hand washing and covering coughs and sneezes. Our hardworking custodians are disinfecting surfaces and objects that are frequently touched.
We want to close by sharing how grateful we are to each and every one of you as we have navigated this challenging situation together. This is a very special community. We care for one another and support one another. We will continue to have challenges in front of us, and we know we can meet these challenges; together, all things are possible. We will remain steadfast with student and community safety as our focal point.
Thank you for your continued support as we navigate this together.
Warmest regards,
Tricia