COVID-19 and Labor Day Weekend
Here we are, 17 days in to the school year.
We count each day as a joy and a privilege to be in-person with our students. We love our eLearning students as well, but there is something about being able to be together in the building.
When we rolled out our plan we were clear on what would make it work–each of us doing our part.
We need to wash our hands (or hand sanitize when soap and water isn’t available)–and do this often.
We need to wear our masks.
We need to maintain our distance–6 feet.
We need to stay home when we have any symptoms.
This is what will keep us in-person, in school. And we have been working hard here at school to do these things.
And now we approach Labor Day weekend. I listened to Dr. Box yesterday and she mentioned how holiday weekends have been times of increase of transmission for COVID-19. They are times when gatherings happen, and folks forget their masks, social distancing, and hand-washing. Dr. Box encouraged caution so we do not see an increase in cases.
As we plan ways to relax and have fun this weekend, let’s remember the basics. Wear your mask. Stay 6 feet apart (I like to make it a game so I can’t be a close contact!). Wash your hands. If you are at a gathering where those things are not happening, reconsider staying at those gatherings. There are lots of ways to relax and have fun, and also be safe.
Thank you for all you have done to make our school year start well. Let’s keep that going!
PTSC Standouts
Our PTSC students have been fabulous as they have navigated all the changes for in-person learning. While it is all different, they are doing their part at school so that we can stay in school. Thank you for washing your hands, wearing your mask, and keeping your distance!
Thank you, PTSC families for screening each day, and filling out the student absence forms! This is helping keep us in school. When you fill out the form before the day starts, that helps our staff. We appreciate you!
Our PTSC teachers have been working hard to meet the needs of our in-person students and our eLearning students. This is not small feat! Make sure you thank your child’s teacher for their hard work. This has all been new for us this year and they have done a fabulous job adjusting to many new ways of working, teaching, and connecting with students!
Our PTSC custodial staff is working hard to clean during the day and at night to keep our facilities safe and COVID free! We are looking to hire more custodians! If you know of someone looking for work, please send them our way as we are hiring! Please make sure to thank our custodial and maintenance staff–they are working behind the scenes to keep us in school!
Our office staff at each building has been outstanding! As you know, this is a whole new system of tracking absences and symptoms and our administrative assistants, nurses, administrators, counselors have all been working non-stop to help make sure we are helping parents navigate this new world of COVID-19! When you call the office, make sure to thank them, too. They have put in countless hours to make this work!
Our cafeteria has been serving meals in new ways, too! Not only are they feeding students at school, they are also offering meals for our eLearning students! On top of this, they are trying to navigate the changes that the USDA puts out often without any communication with the state of Indiana putting everyone into a scramble. Thank you for all the hard work!
Coaches and athletic staff! We see you! Thank you for helping our students have an athletic season and making all the mitigation changes needed to keep our students safe as they play. In this COVID world, we long for some things that seem normal. For many, watching an athletic competition brings joy. For our students, it certainly brings joy to compete. Thank you!
Thank you to our bus drivers! While the construction has now cleared, what a start we had with road closures and detours! We appreciate you.
Do you have a standout to include in this section? Email PTSC standouts to Dr. Schmidt at stacey.schmidt@ptsc.k12.in.us to make sure the standout is included. She counts on you to send her updates all can celebrate PTSC student accomplishments!
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Things to Know/Do:
Now hiring substitute teachers! Please contact Linda Dusek at the administration building if you are interested in substitute teaching and she will help you start the application process and discuss qualifications.
Do your friends and neighbors know how to find our weekly updates? Even if your neighbors don’t have kids in school tell them about our weekly updates so they can hear the great news of what happens at PTSC!
Every Wednesday is a 30-minute delayed start. If we have a 2-hour delay, students will arrive at school 2 hours after the regular start time for the building
Now hiring custodians! Please contact Linda Dusek at the administration building if you are interested in applying for a custodial position and she will help you start the application process and discuss qualifications. More information can be found on our website under Human Resources.
