Sunday Message
July 19, 2020
Principal's Message
Update Regarding the Reopening of Schools
As many local media outlets have reported, the district is considering the option of opening the school year with online instruction. The plan approved on July 2 was approved in part because it offered the most flexibility to pivot to other options. The current discussion around opening the school year online anticipates moving to some form of in-person instruction as soon as practical. As we get closer to opening the 2020-2021 school year, it has become evident that additional time will allow us to ensure that resources are obtained and distributed, necessary health protocols are established and integrated, and staff are prepared to fully implement these new procedures.
A decision could be made as early as Tuesday. Should the district decide to modify Plan B, another registration window for the Virtual Academy will be opened.
Announcements
Panther Chat
Thank you to every PUE family that participated in our Panther Chat. We hope this information was helpful given all the questions around reopening school.
Class Lists/Teacher Assignments
Teacher Assignments and class lists will not be finalized until late July or early August. A number of factors impact the release of this information. The number of students who enroll in the Virtual Academy will impact staffing and assignment of class rosters. Given the fact that some Pleasant Union teachers will staff the Virtual Academy, your child could have a different teacher than who you anticipated they would have.
Summer Hours for Parent Pick Up of Student Materials from the 2019-2020 School Year
7/21 - 12:00-4:00
7/23 - 8:00-12:00
7/28 - 12:00-4:00
7/30 - 8:00-12:00
This will be the last opportunity to pick up student materials from the previous year before they are discarded so that we can prepare for the upcoming school year.
WCPSS Return to School Guidelines
For additional updates on health, safety, and district expectations as we return to school, please visit this link for information from WCPSS. Specific information regarding face coverings, bus screening requirements, campus screening requirements, social emotional health, and much more.
2019-2020 Yearbooks
Lifetouch is still working to complete our yearbook orders for last school year. Operations have been impacted due to the number of employees who are able to work at the manufacturing facility due to COVID-19. We hope yearbooks will arrive in August.
Parent Teacher Association
If you are interested in serving in a leadership role on the PUE PTA, please contact Sarah Gupta at sarahgold2003@yahoo.com
Mark Your Calendar
Virtual Academy Application Opens
Monday, July 20
Virtual Academy Application Closes at 5pm
Monday, August 17
School year begins for students