HCSD Announcement
3/25/2020: Update to HCSD Families
Extended School Closure Announcement
Dear HCSD Families,
Here is the link to Dr. Morrow's latest statement from the San Mateo Public Health Department which was sent on March 23, 2020. The tone and seriousness of this communication cannot be overstated.
Earlier this week, I was on a Zoom call with San Mateo Superintendent of Schools, Nancy Magee and members of school boards across the county. She was clear in stating that in the coming days we will hear from county officials, extending our Shelter in Place and Closure of Schools. Schools in Los Angeles are closed through May 1, 2020, and a similar message will likely come from Bay Area officials, this week.
As a school district, we are reflecting on our practices and procedures based on your feedback and the feedback we are receiving from our educators. In dealing with the social consequences of this pandemic, we are in RESPONSE mode which means as an organization, including our families and community, we need clear communication, cooperation, and patience.
In moving forward during the next six weeks, we want to help both our educators and our families to focus on setting up home routines, drawing boundaries between home life and work life and setting up regular schedules. We are not going to have all the answers immediately but we will do our very best to stay focused on supporting students, staff, and families.
We stand united in the next best steps for our students and for our educators and we thank you in advance for your understanding and flexibility. Together we #StayHome, #StayHealthy and #StayConnected. In staying connected, check out this fantastic website created by Hillsborough Recreation Director, Tony Giacomazzi, and his team: www.stayconnectedhrec.com.
And most importantly, as noted by our amazing South Tiger below, "We're all in this TOGETHER!"
With appreciation,
Louann
Louann Carlomagno, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Hillsborough City School District
Email: news@hcsdk8.org
Location: 300 El Cerrito Avenue, Hillsborough, CA, USA
Phone: 650-342-5193
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