Pre-K to Grade 6 - Continuity of Learning During At-Home Learning

Pre-K to Grade 6 - Continuity of Learning During At-Home Learning

To Grasslands Parents and Guardians of PreK to Grade 6 Students,

In response to the increased COVID-19 cases in our Province, the Premier of Alberta announced on Tuesday, May
4th that all grades K-12 students in Alberta would move to At-Home Learning beginning Friday, May 7th and ending
Tuesday, May 25th. We understand the challenges this creates for your students and families and are committed to
working with you to ensure that learning continues for your students. Our teachers and staff are prepared to
continue teaching your students while they are at home and we have every confidence in their ability to still deliver
strong, engaging programming. We are counting on your partnership to support your learners through this time.

What to Expect from May 7th to May 25th
You will notice that this period of At-Home Learning is very similar to our January At-Home Learning shift. Below is
a quick outline of the next 2 weeks.

• Teachers will provide students with complete learning packages this week. These may be sent home on
  Thursday, May 6th or your family may need to make arrangements to collect student materials on Friday,
  May 7th. These packages will include the following:
• *Materials focusing mainly on strengthening literacy and numeracy.
• *You will also see activities that help support your child’s wellbeing.
• *A schedule of online classes students can take part in if they are able.
• *A schedule of when teachers will contact you and your child during the week to see how they are
             doing.
• If your child cannot access online learning between May 7th and May 25th, please notify your child’s teacher
  right away.
• Parents and students are able to make appointments to meet with teachers and to pick-up learning
  materials and to get extra help. Again, this is by appointment only and following all COVID-19 protocols
  within the school.
• Student attendance will be taken. For students who are unable to join the optional online classes, school
  staff will be making frequent contact with your family to see how learning is progressing. This may take the
  form of emails, calls or messaging apps. We want to help you through this time at home and contact allows
  us to answer any questions you may have and to support your child.
• May 21st is a professional development day for teachers. You child will not have classes that day.

Your involvement in your child’s education is key to their success. Expect contact from the school. If you find your
child is struggling, or that there is not enough contact between your family and the school, please contact your
school principal. We are all in this together; together we are stronger.

Sincerely,

Katie Graham Assistant Superintendent - Learning Services