Please take a minute to read Superintendent Dr. Lucero’s latest message to our SPS Community–
SPS Families,Back-to-school week one is nearly behind us, and I couldn’t be more proud of our students than I am right now. It had been nearly six months since they last entered our buildings, but they didn’t miss a beat—even with all of our new safety measures and protocols. As I visited schools across our district, I felt excitement and energy from students and staff members alike. I honestly didn’t realize how much I missed that enthusiasm until I felt it again. It is good to be back!As parents, you should be proud of how well-behaved your children were—whether it was their first time with us or whether they are entering their final year. They followed the rules, of course with some gentle reminders. But that is expected, I still need to remind myself to grab my mask when I leave my car. Our Distance Teaching & Learning Academy (DTLA) students are also picking up right where they left off—getting acclimated to logging in and participating virtually with classmates again. It is good to get reconnected with one another.As with any first day (and remember we had two) there are always a few hiccups—whether it was a long drop off line, a forgotten blue/green designation or some scheduling issues—we all appreciate your patience as we continue to adjust and work out the details.I recognize our high school and DTLA students are facing the most challenges as we finalize their classes. I assure you we are doing our best to smooth out the rough spots and getting everything settled in the next week or so. If you have an unresolved issue with your student’s schedule, please reach out to your child’s school counselor. Again, thank you for your patience.Unfortunately, though it comes as no surprise, we had our first positive case of COVID-19. The important thing you should know is that all of the established protocols were followed. The only reason I made the decision to close Stillmeadow school was to give ourselves enough time to complete the contact tracing and notify all impacted individuals. In fact, once all of our technology is distributed, we will be able to quickly switch to distance learning, if the situation warrants.Finally, thank you for all you have done to prepare your children for this school year. We couldn’t have done it without you.Take care,Superintendent Lucero
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