Published for the Arts Based School Community
February 11, 2021
ReOpening School Plans
Tuesday night the ABS board considered a recommendation by the Executive Committee to approve a staggered return to in-person learning beginning March 9, with K-5 being on plan A, and grades 6-8 being on plan B. The motion failed with a split 9-8 vote. If you would like to watch the Feb 9th Board meeting, here is the recording. If you would like to write a letter to the ABS Board of Directors, Please send letters addressed to the ABS Board to the Chairperson here by March 7th to be reviewed by all members before the March 9th board meeting. This will allow members time to read and consider your feedback before the next vote.
The Arts Based School will continue with Remote Learning. The Board will consider the return to in-person learning at the next Board meeting on Tuesday, March 9.
We continue to prepare for the return to the classrooms for parents that choose that option for their child. We are committed to following all current required Health and Safety requirements. provided by NCDHHS.
We are working with three plans:
- K-5 would follow Plan A-Regular schedule, 4-5 days a week, minimal distancing,mask mandatory
- 6-8 would follow Plan B-6 ft distancing, Every other Day attendance, mask mandatory
- Some students would elect Plan C-Remote Learning- Joining the classroom instruction via ZOOM while the teacher is teaching those in the classroom.
How Do I Stay Up to Date with School ReOpening Plans?
We’re doing our best to keep ABS families, staff, and community updated with the latest information about our School ReOpening. We will continue to provide information in multiple places, including direct email, Thursday Notes, and Virtual Parent Meetings. If you have specific topics or questions, please send them to us via this form so we can be sure to address them. Form to submit questions.
Topic: ABS ReOpening School Updates
Meeting Recording
Slide show
Teacher Vaccine Update
Gov. Roy Cooper announced yesterday that North Carolina will move into Group 3 for coronavirus vaccinations on Feb. 24. Education workers will be prioritized in this group, with other essential workers being added on March 10, according to Gov. Cooper. During this time, people that are in Group 1 and Group 2 are still eligible to receive the vaccination.
Our Next Parent Council Meeting is Friday, February 12th at 12 pm
We invite all parents, caregivers, and learning coaches to join us. You should have received the meeting linking via Evite. ABS PC Agenda 2.12.21
YEARBOOK SALES ARE ONLINE
We may be virtual, but we are still making lots of memories. And this one will be a year to remember for sure! Make sure you have a copy of our 2020-2021 ABS Yearbook by ordering online today. Deadline to order is April 15.
- The cost is just $22 and the link is https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/search/FMYB106312. You can also find the link on the ABS Family Portal of our website.
If you have any photos of your student participating in remote learning to share for the yearbook, please send them to Sherri Carter, at [email protected] and please include the grade and teacher name of your student. Thank you!