MVSD Superintendent Dan Ward describes the first few days back in the classroom as having gone relatively smooth.
Ward tells us the feedback from principals, staff and students has been positive — although the transition to a new routine takes some getting used to.
The MVSD Superintendent/CEO is emphasizing the importance of screening kids every day before they go to school.
“The most important piece of advice is if your child is symptomatic in any way, to keep them home and go to the Shared Health website and do the self-screen, and follow the direction of public health,” said Ward.
Goose Lake High Transitions To Full Time Learning
Like many high schools in the province, Goose Lake High started the year using a blended learning approach — but discussions with the school staff indicate they're able to safely bring back more students for full-time learning.
Grade 10 students at Goose Lake High will transition to full time on September 29.
On October 5, Grade 11 and Grade 12 students will follow suit.
Technical Support For Parents
The MVSD is offering Parent/Guardian Tech Training through their IT department.
Parents have until Friday, September 18 to register.
Dan Ward says the optional tech training program will give parents a chance to get familiar with Microsoft Teams, accessing student marks and attendance in PowerSchool, and available tech supports for MVSD families.
