LHS Update - special edition #2a
March 26, 2020
I have been thinking about all of you as we navigate through these challenging times. I hope that you are well and taking care of yourselves and want to remind you that Lathrop is here to support you every way that we can.
This is a very quick update as I know you are anxious for information. Per the governor, school is closed until May 1st. We will begin remote learning this Monday, March 30th. I will follow up tomorrow (Friday) with specific details regarding what remote learning will look like for Lathrop students.
Remote Learning
As you can imagine, putting together remote learning opportunities for our students is complex. We will have both online and paper-based options for learning. We recognize that not everyone has access to the internet and to devices, so both options will be available. We are also putting plans in place to provide Chromebooks for those who do not have devices at home.
Details regarding pick up of materials (which will begin next week) will be in Friday's update.
Our goal is to create manageable and meaningful learning opportunities for our students. On Monday, teachers will begin offering continuous learning opportunities (online and offline options). You can anticipate that each class will aim for their activity/assignments to take students no more than 2 hours a week.
I imagine that as we work through this process, we will need to adjust as we go and will greatly appreciate feedback from parents and students.
We are finalizing a schedule for students. You can anticipate optional online activities being provided from 10:30am-12:40pm Monday-Friday. In addition, teachers will be scheduling "office hours" where they will be available online or by phone for students and families.
Locker Clean-outs
Families have been calling to set up times to access locker items, instruments, and meds. This will continue. We ask that you avoid calling on Friday (unless you have already set up a time to come in). Starting next week we will resume this process (students and parents are not able to enter the building; we are accessing items and carrying them out curbside).
As I have written, details on all of this are coming out tomorrow. Thanks for your patience. This is a big undertaking and I appreciate everyone's support of Lathrop as we work through our plan. Look for more details tomorrow.
Support
Once again, we are here to support you and your student. Don't hesitate to reach out to me directly through email or over the phone.
Contact info for Principal Sween:
456-7794, ext. 5
Food for Students
See link for times, locations, and other details.
Lathrop High School
Website: k12northstar.org/page/47
Location: 901 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK, USA
Phone: 907-456-7794
Facebook: facebook.com/MalemutePride
Twitter: @LHS_Malemutes