COVID Safety Updates

Happy New Year Gaglardi Families!

Well, it’s been an interesting start to the new year. First a delayed start to the school year and now today a snow day! 

We are writing to inform you of some Covid safety updates upon return to school next week.  

To reduce congestion, we are returning to staggered starts and some new door entries. Kindergarten to Grade 6 students will enter the building at 8:30 am and be dismissed at 2:45 pm; the Grade 7-12 students will be in session from 8:40 am-3:00 pm.

Entrance Assignments

Kindergarten - Own door (south entrance) 
Grade 1  - East Door
Gr 1/2 - Undercovered Area
Gr 3 - Undercovered Area
Gr 3/4 - Undercovered Area
Gr 5 - Main Entrance
Gr 5/6 - Main Entrance
Gr 7-12  - Main Entrance (8:40 am entry)

All students who are able to don a mask, are asked to wear a mask while traveling in congested areas such as the high school hallway or entering the building. There will be staggered dismissals to reduce hallway congestion and alternate hallway movement will safely move students throughout the school.  

We are also returning to cohorts for some activities, such as chapel and lunch intramurals. With the primary playground installation being delayed, lunch recess play on the back playground will also be staggered so the structure can be shared.

Parents, please review proper mask fit with your child and diligently complete a daily health check with your child prior to attending school each day. The Omicron symptoms are common; if your child displays any of the symptoms listed, please remain home and seek medical attention, if necessary.  

Visitor entry to the building is also restricted to the hours of 9:00 am-2:00 pm with an immediate check-in at the office. There will be new signage directing parents and visitors at each door.

Thanks for your patience and care for our community as we move forward together during this extended Covid season. Please reference the updated Communicable Disease Plan on our school website for more information.

Enjoy the fresh snow! I love the reminder that God washes us as white as snow.  Isaiah 1:18 reads, “Come now, let us settle the matter,” says the LORD. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool.”

We have a wonderful fresh start to 2022! We are excited to see students back in the building on Monday!  

The Gaglardi Admin. Team