Yesterday, once afternoon carline had run its course, the faculty and staff gathered to debrief the day. We gave thanks for the privilege of bringing to fruition weeks of planning and preparation. We also identified areas still in need of improvement. Spirits were high. Many thanks to each of you for your cooperation and patience as we began a school year like no other.
In reality, though, we will have three "First Days" of school this year. On Monday, we connected with the 81 scholars whose families opted to begin the year remotely. Yesterday, we welcomed the balance of our 265 scholars back to campus. Tomorrow, both cohorts will begin to learn together. We ask your continued patience as we take this last and likely most complex step in re-launching the Atonement educational mission.
One more thing--I ask that parents take another look at the section of the "
Safe Return Plan" entitled "Quarantine Protocol FAQ" (page 5). In this section of the Plan, we detail what we will do in the case of exposure or infection in various situations, as well as what we are asking you to do. Please review this section, and plan to cooperate with the protocols it outlines so that we can avoid an outbreak at our school.
Thank you again for joining us for the adventure of the 2020-2021 school year. Let us continue to pray for one another.
Our Lady of The Atonement--pray for us!
Your servant,
Matthew David Watson
Head of School
The Atonement Academy