Dear Families, Scholars, and the Community of Adelaide –

Thank you for your compassion and flexibility as we maneuvered the last few months of the 19-20 Academic year. It was truly through your partnership that we could continue engaging our scholars despite the unique times that face us. The power of strong and supportive connections and relationships between our scholars and staff has never been more apparent. As we look forward to the upcoming school year, we are excited to continue to work alongside you to ensure that all of our scholars are not only provided equitable opportunities, but are actively engaged in challenging and meaningful work. Below are a few updates as we look toward this fall: 

Summer Learning:  This year, FWPS is providing essential summer learning for all scholars. Engaging in learning throughout the summer months will support your scholar in being prepared for when we return to school. We ask that you set aside 90 minutes a day if your child is in grade K-5 and 110 minutes a day for grade 6-12. A daily schedule and free online resources have been posted to the FWPS website at  https://www.fwps.org/summerlearning. We will also be mailing home learning packets to all scholars who were in K-11th grade last year.  Packets should be arriving in your mailbox the week of July 6.  We are also really excited to share a new experience geared toward our youngest of learners.  Tune into FW Channel 21 Monday-Friday from July 6-August 7 each day between 9-5  to see amazing 20-minute reading and math lessons. There will even be math lessons taught in Spanish each hour.  These lessons will give the opportunity for your child to learn and grow throughout the month and will be posted to our FWPS youtube channel as well   

Fall Re-Opening: Using guidance from the State and the DOH, we are planning for a safe return that prioritizes learning. What we know is that we will begin the year with a hybrid model (some face to face instruction and some remote instruction).  At this time, FWPS is exploring several hybrid models that provides a combination of face to face instruction and remote learning. We have received input from parents and guardians, scholar and staff. The early results reveal the Pre-K-12 two day face-to-face and 3 day remote model is the most desired option.   Please stay tuned for more information to come in the coming weeks.

Health and Safety and Re-Opening: Health and safety are a priorty.  As we prepare for our Fall Re-opening, we are using the guidance from the Department of Health and OSPI.  Our district is hard at work developing health and safety protocols with social distancing guidelines, arranging schedules that minimize contact, considering bus transportation and engaging in deep cleaning protocls to minimize the spread of germs.  As part of ensuring a safe learning environment, students will be required to wear face masks.  Please take the time this summer to both reinforce and practice the wearing of face masks. We will continue to place health and safety as a priority as we look toward the Fall.

Before you entrust us with your scholar, you are their first teacher. Heidi Smith, our Assistant Principal, and I truly believe our parents and families are invaluable resources in helping us to best meet every scholar’s needs. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us so that we can ensure that every scholar at Adelaide has A Voice, A Dream, A Bright Future.

In partnership, 

Andrea Tee
Principal
Adelaide Elementary