Superintendent's Letter
September 26, 2020
Saturday September 26, 2020 Update
Dear Students, Parents, Staff, and the Lebanon Community,
Transition to Five Day In-Person Model
On Wednesday, September 23rd, the Lebanon School Board voted to move from the A/B Hybrid Model to a Five Day In-Person Model. The date targeted for the first day of the Five Day In-Person or Fully Remote Model is Monday, October 26th.
The expectation is that children will remain in the selected model through December 22nd with the understanding that individual reasons for a change may occur.
Families are being asked to select either the Five Day In-Person Model or the Fully Remote Model for each child.
Transportation-Busing Decision for Five Day In-Person Model
Last evening, Friday, September 25th, the Lebanon School Board voted to allow two students to sit together on the bus which will result in students sitting closer together than three feet. This allows for the current start and end times to remain the same at all schools. All bus drivers and students must wear masks and there will be assigned seats.
We are encouraging families to transport students to and from school if possible.
Teacher In-Service Day Friday, October 23rd
The Board decided that Friday, October 23rd, will be a Teacher In-Service Day to assist with the transitioning to the Five Day In-Person Model. There will be no school for students on Friday, October 23rd.
Overview of Fully Remote Learning and Five Day In-Person Models
For an overview of the Fully Remote Learning Model, please use this link.
For an overview of the Five Day In-Person Model, please use this link.
To access the Frequently Asked Question document please use this link.
If you have specific questions about the different learning models or school logistics, please contact the School Principal.
Required Information: Selection of Fully Remote Learning or Five Day In-Person Model and Transportation/Busing Needs Form
In order for our schools to plan appropriately for this transition, we need to collect critical information regarding the learning model you will be selecting for your child. If your child is participating in the Five Day In-Person model we will also need to know what your transportation needs will be.
The form must be completed for each child, even if you are not changing from the Fully Remote learning model.
Families should complete the form for each child by Wednesday, September 30th at 4:00 pm. If you have specific questions, please contact the School Principal.
Schools will start to make phone calls to families on Thursday and Friday if the form is not complete, to see if there are questions we can help to answer and to ensure we have accurate information.
Please use this link to access the form.
Thank you for taking the time to read through the documents, for asking questions, and for completing the form.
I would like to thank our school administrators, teachers, and all of our staff members who are working incredibly hard under very challenging circumstances to support our students and families.
I hope you have a great weekend.
Dr. Joanne Roberts
Important Links:
COVID-19 Resources:
Upper Valley Strong
Upper Valley Strong is a group of organizations who come together in times of emergency to help our communities.
Under the UV Strong umbrella, over 20 agencies and community representatives work together to respond to urgent needs in our region. The organization was first launched in 2011 in response to Hurricane Irene. In March 2020 UV Strong was reactivated to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
UV Strong’s purpose is to connect people in need to services, coordinate resources, and share expertise. In response to COVID-19, UV Strong is focused on issues including child care, housing, support for seniors, food access, and transportation.
We are your neighbors helping neighbors. At our core, we support agencies you already know, such as the Upper Valley Haven, LISTEN, and many more. We know that by working together, we will achieve more than we ever could alone.
- For people who want to volunteer - VolunteerHub link: http://vhub.at/uvstrong
- For groups and organizations with needs - Google form link: https://forms.gle/cjwe9tnMvLp4PL5H9
- Check out UV Strong on Facebook @uvstrong.org
Links to further information:
City of Lebanon https://lebanonnh.gov/1350/COVID-19
DHMC https://www.dartmouth-hitchcock.org/patient-education/coronavirus.html
DHHS NH Department of Health and Human Services
CDC School Guidance
Lebanon School Board Information
Upcoming School Board Meeting:
Wednesday, October 14, 2020 LMS Gym and via Zoom
Please visit the SAU #88 website for further information.
Lebanon School District Mission Statement
The Lebanon School District, in partnership with the community, is committed to providing a challenging, positive and safe learning environment that CARES:
- Cultivates curiosity and collaboration
- Achieves academic excellence
- Respects and values diversity
- Encourages responsible citizenship
- Supports the needs of every learner
SAU #88 Lebanon School District
Website: www.sau88.net
Location: 20 Seminary Hill Road, West Lebanon, NH, USA
Phone: 603-795-8500