SLCS District Update
11-11-2021
Note from the Superintendent
Greetings SLCS Families and Staff Members!
Today is a day to honor all who have served in the United States Armed Forces. On behalf of all of us with South Lyon Community Schools, I want to offer a heartfelt thank you to all of our Veterans for their sacrifice and service to our country. If you haven’t done so already, please take time today, or in the near future, to extend your appreciation to the Veterans among your family and friends.
It has been a tough week with the passing of Mrs. Badish, one of our MMS music teachers. As a school community we have worked to support those in need while also staying focused on learning and enjoying the moments, which is what we believe Mrs. Badish would want. As a reminder, a public visitation for Angie Badish will be held on Friday, Nov. 12 from 2:00-9:00 at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 340 N. Pontiac Trail, Walled Lake. A brief visitation will be held on Saturday, Nov. 13 from 10:00-11:00 followed by a service. Flowers can be sent to the funeral home.
Sincerely,
Steven Archibald
Superintendent
Revised SLCS Quarantine Protocol
The District has continuously worked to find a balance between the importance of in-person schooling for our students and the desire to help guard against the spread of COVID-19 in our schools and community.
We have been monitoring school associated cases and quarantine data throughout the school year. Based on the District’s current protocol, all school associated close contacts are being identified and those who are unmasked are being asked to quarantine. The protocol being followed this year has resulted in far fewer quarantines than last year which has more students in school.
The District data, as of today, shows that less than 1.5% of the students quarantined due to a school associated close contact have subsequently tested positive within fourteen days from the known exposure. Total identified close contacts (masked and unmasked) who subsequently tested positive is slightly less than one percent. Based on this data, we will be implementing a revised quarantine protocol for students identified as a close contact from a school-based exposure effective Friday, November 12th. If your child is currently in quarantine and you are unsure whether your child may return, please contact your school.
Students will be quarantined from school by the District under the following conditions:
The student is currently in isolation after testing positive for COVID-19; or
The student has displayed symptoms of COVID-19 and is waiting for test results; or
The student is currently in quarantine for an exposure to COVID-19 outside of the school setting, as directed by the local health department; or
The student’s exposure to COVID-19 is related to an identified cluster or outbreak within a classroom or group such as an athletic team, school club, or co-curricular activity.
Asymptomatic students who are identified as close contacts, regardless of masking, will not be quarantined from school by the District unless one of the above conditions is met. Students who are currently quarantined and do not meet one of the conditions listed above may return to school on Friday, November 12th.
Other mitigating practices will remain in place. Masks are required when entering school buildings and while on the bus. Students who are displaying symptoms while at school will be sent home and may return to school when the following conditions have been met:
Student remained home for 10 days, they have been fever free for 24 hours (without medication), and their symptoms have improved; OR
Student tests negative for COVID-19 through an Antigen or PCR test, they have been fever free for 24 hours (without medication), and their symptoms have improved.
The District will continue to identify school associated close contacts and notify families if their child has been identified as a close contact. It is recommended that close contacts monitor for any symptoms of COVID-19 and absolutely stay home if they are showing any signs of illness. Please access this link for information regarding students being able to attend school if someone in their household has tested positive for COVID-19.
We will continue to monitor district data and may reinstate the current quarantine protocol if necessary based on the impact of this change in practice.
South Lyon Educational Foundation Holiday Photo Session
Blue Out-Tomorrow is the Day
Pathway Changes
As a reminder, families are only able to make pathway changes from January 3-7, 2022. Changes would be effective as of January 31, 2022.
SLHS Football
The Lions will host Portage Central this Friday November 12th @ 7:00 in the MHSAA Regional Football Final. This is just a reminder that ALL tickets for the contest must be purchased through the MHSAA Ticket Provider website Go Fan. Although the game will be played at the SLH home stadium, MHSAA controls the sale of all playoff tickets.
There are no tickets sold at the gate
Tickets must be purchased online prior to the game
SLCS student or family passes are not be accepted
Good luck Lions!
Food Service
National Milk Day!
United Dairy Farms of Michigan worked with the South Lyon Food Service Department in providing dairy stickers for the elementary schools and a pair of cow print High-Tops to one student from each middle school. Winners: Sadie Grinnell from MMS and Oliver Meese from CMS. Congratulations!
VLP Only
Pickup time is 7:45 - 8:15 am on Tuesdays in the SLHS bus loop. Orders need to be pre-ordered.
Thanksgiving Break Schedule
Meal Pickup will be Tuesday, November 16th consisting of meals for November 15 - 19th and November 22 and November 23rd.
Next Meal Pickup will be Tuesday, November 30th. Pre-Order meals by Friday, November 19th.
Free and Reduced Forms
Free and Reduced forms can be filled out anytime throughout the year. Benefits of Free and Reduced is based on household size and income. With approval of being free or reduced many fees are waived, including sports, clubs, testing, entrance exams, AP testing, and more.
Looking for an opportunity?
Food Service is looking for members to join our program of feeding nutritional and healthy meals to our students. You can work while your child(ren) is in school. Looking for subs and permanent positions. Please consider a job in Food Service. Any questions, please contact Cherie Myers-Trent, Director of Food Service myers-trentc@slcs.us.
Changes
Supply chain issues are causing issues with our menus. It is possible that some days what was planned to be served will not be offered as the district was unable to obtain the items. Similar items will be offered when this occurs.