COVID-19 Distance Learning Updates

• Day one of our Virtual Spring Art Show has been posted online. 
• See our progress as we post updates on Distance Learning: Week Three. 
• Parents, check your email for a note from Amy Parikh (via Robin Spencer).

• For Story Time today, Mrs. Moschler reads Violet the Pilot by Steve Breen.
• Lower School students will begin having Fun Fridays featuring virtual field trips, creative activities, and an emphasis on reading. 
• See your email for a note from Sandy Bailey regarding re-enrollment.
• Carlisle announces Virtual Spring Art Show.

• More photos have been added to our Distance Learning page. Following her online class, Middle School history instructor Linda Gibson said, “The students were upbeat, very responsive, talking with each other and to me. Seeing the students on-screen today reminds me of that all Carlisle’s new efforts are worth the extensive prep time.”
• SCA President Olivia Aaron shares safety tips and words of encouragement.
• Lower School parents should check their email for a message from Neal Meyer (via Robin Spencer).

• For Story Time today, Mrs. Tisdale reads Whoever You Are by Mem Fox. 

• Parents, check your email for a joint letter from Ms. Agnew, Amy Parikh, and our Board of Trustees. 
• The April e-Newsletter was emailed on Sunday afternoon. 
• We are creating a weekly blog post to highlight our distance-learning efforts. See Week 1 & Week 2.

• For Story Time today, Mrs. Walker (Bell) reads Click, Clack, Moo by Doreen Cronin.

• For Story Time today, Simone Morris ’07 reads Madeline in London by Ludwig Bemelmans.
• Nurse Michelle and Bella filmed a fun song to sing while washing your hands. Watch it here. 

• Ms. Agnew shared a letter with the school family regarding our academic plan for the year.
• For Story Time today, Mrs. Doss reads, You Can’t Move a Hippo by Michael Catchpool 
• Please take action to help ensure that private schools receive COVID-19 relief funds.
• FAQs regarding Carlisle’s response to COVID-19 have been shared in a new post. 

• For Story Time today, Mrs. Walker (Bell) reads, Will You Be My Dog by Troy Cummings. 

• Today Governor Northam announced that public and private schools will close for the remainder of the school year. Carlisle will follow the mandate of the Governor. Details regarding at-home curriculum, testing, graduation, and other logistics will be announced in the coming days.
• We are on Spring Break this week so there will be no assigned curriculum. Enjoy resting!
• For Story Time today, Susan Morris, a Carlisle alumna, reads Pie Rats Ahoy by Richard Scarry. 

• Beginning today, Lower School students will use the Assignment Packets that were passed out earlier this week. Please consult your packet and emails from teachers for directions.
• Story Time was posted on our Facebook page. Today Mrs. Burkhart presents a Draw & Tell Story called Tina’s Treats. 

• The campus is closed for the remainder of the week. Starting today, our faculty and staff will work remotely from home while our school receives a deep cleaning for everyone’s health and safety.
• All faculty are available to assist students and parents remotely between the hours of 8:00 am – 3:30 pm this week. Please feel free to reach out to your teacher for guidance or feedback on assignments. 
• Story Time was posted on our Facebook page. Today Mrs. Moschler reads the book Who Sank the Boat by Pamela Allen and gives our viewers a STEAM challenge to complete at home. 

• Story Time has been posted on our Facebook page – today, Mrs. Guebert reads Bear Snores On by Karma Wilson and illustrated by Jane Chapman. Authors across the nation have been gracious to allow educators to read their stories online but have requested that the videos are not archived. Each video clip will be deleted after 24 hours to respect that request. 
• The CHILL party has been canceled. 
• Rotary Youth Leadership Academy (RYLA) has been canceled.
• The National Honor Society Induction Ceremony and Luncheon will not be rescheduled; however, inductees will still receive their certificates and pins. Refunds will be issued after Spring Break.
• Prom has been rescheduled for May 16, 2020, at Forest Park.
• There will be no assignments over Spring Break, March 23 – 27. 
• After school activities have been canceled until further notice.
• Fifth Grade Exposition has been postponed until further notice.
• Report cards will be emailed out on Friday, March 20, 2020

• SAT Testing on March 14, 2020, will continue as planned. Please report to the school by 7:45 am.
• The National Honor Society Induction Ceremony & Luncheon has been postponed to a later date TBA.

Resources 

• Fact Sheet from the Virginia Department of Health
• Talking to Children About Coronavirus

Preventative Actions to Avoid the Spread of All Viruses

Source: National Association of School Nurses

• Wash hands for 20 seconds. Washing hands often under clean, running water can help prevent the spread of germs. For more guidance, see the CDC: When and How to Wash Your Hands. If you cannot wash your hands, use alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60-95% alcohol.
• Stay home when you are sick. If possible, stay home from work, school, and errands when you are sick. You will help prevent others from catching your illness. Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth. Germs spread this way.
• Cover coughs and sneezes. Use a tissue to cover coughs and sneezes, then dispose of the tissue. When a tissue is not available, cough or sneeze into your elbow.
• Clean and disinfect surfaces or objects. Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces at home, work, or school, especially when someone is ill.