River Mill Elementary
March 12, 2020
Dear River Mill Families,
With the number of confirmed COVID-19 coronavirus cases in Oregon increasing and Governor Brown’s new guidance regarding group gatherings, our district has decided to proactively begin suspending events that bring large groups of students, adults, and community members together. At this time, there are no presumptive cases in the Estacada School District.
Suspension of non-essential school-based activities begins immediately, effective Thursday, March 12, and will remain in effect through April 8th. This includes the suspension of all school-based assemblies and events, off-campus field trips, and professional development meetings and events. With regard to athletics, we are following new state guidance denying audience admission at all school-based events, with the exception of essential personnel and credentialed media. School clubs and sports practices will continue to operate but will be closed to spectators and guests.
To be clear, we are taking every step possible so that we can continue to provide high-quality education for all of our students and keep our schools open.
We realize that this decision will impact every school community, and we thank you for your cooperation and understanding during this difficult time. We will continue to rely on the guidance from Oregon public health authorities, the Department of Education, and the Office of the Governor. We will also continue to communicate with you as soon as changes are known.
Below are a list of school-specific events and procedures that have been changed as a result of the evolving situation:
Events:
Canceled: Friday Morning Assemblies.
Canceled: Effective Monday No Timbers Club or Literacy Launch.
Canceled: 3/13/20- Family Movie Night
Postponed: 3/16/20, 3/17/20, 3/20/20- Sports Challenge
Canceled: All field trips scheduled between 3/12/20-4/8/20
Postponed: 4/2/20-Kindergarten Connection
Canceled: 4/8/20 5th Grade Parent Meeting with EMS Principal, Ben Hargrave
Canceled: 4/8/20 PTO meeting
Limited: Book Fair the week of 4/6/20-4/8/20-Limited to students only during the school day, 4/9/20- 4/10/20- open to everyone during conferences.
Canceled: Bible Release until 4/8/20.
Procedures
School Lunch and breakfast have no self serve items.
We love our volunteers but have to suspend volunteering until 4/8/20.
River Mill Elementary
Email: behrmanj@estacada.k12.or.us
Website: www.rmes.estacada.k12.or.us
Location: 850 North Broadway Street, Estacada, OR, USA
Phone: 503-630-8517
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RiverMillElementary