Important Update from Ledyard Public Schools
May 5, 2020
Dear Ledyard School Community,
Earlier this morning, the Governor’s Office announced that school buildings will be closed for the remainder of this academic year. The decision by the Governor ended a long period of speculation and uncertainty for our school community. Many of us remained hopeful that our schools would end the year filled with laughter and learning, but the safety of our students and staff must always be our primary consideration.
Ledyard Public Schools (LPS) will continue operating with our Continuity of Learning Plan through June 19. It is critically important that we keep our students engaged in learning as much as possible. If you are experiencing difficulty with accessing our program, please contact your child’s teacher or principal for additional assistance.
Grab and go meal service will continue to be available at Ledyard High School, Monday through Friday,from 8:00am until 12:00pm. To date, we have served over 18,000 meals to students in our community. For planning purposes, unless it is otherwise posted, the district plans to continue this service through June 19.
Based on parent/student/teacher feedback, our administrative team and teachers will continue their ongoing efforts to develop, enhance and make modifications to our programming. We are grateful for the dedicated administrators, teachers and staff who have continued to adapt and move to a virtual format. We are also thankful for families who are supporting this virtual effort in their homes each day with their children. The partnership between schools and families has always been an important part of our success, and today that partnership is even more critical.
Specific Event Information:
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Kindergarten Registration information is posted on Ledyard.net. Information on the screening process will be posted and emailed to those who have registered.
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Various end of year events for Pre-K - 5 will be organized by each school virtually. More details will be forthcoming from your principal.
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Closing activities for Eighth Grade at LMS will be virtual. Details on this ceremony will be provided by Principal Earley in the coming weeks.
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CIAC has cancelled all spring sports.
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High School Graduation is a special day for our students. I cannot guarantee a decision on the exact format of graduation before June 1. We continue to strategize various ideas that can allow for a ceremony based on whatever restrictions are in place June 19.
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We are still awaiting guidance from the State on the status of our Extended School Year programing (Summer School). They anticipate sharing information in late May.
Please know that we are planning multiple scenarios for returning to school next fall. At this time, no guidance has been given from the State, and there is still a high level of uncertainty. I promise we will continue our communication throughout the summer as we prepare for the new school year.
Despite the closing of school buildings in our State, this week is Teacher Appreciation Week. Please join me in thanking and recognizing all teachers for their tireless spirit and care for our children. Perhaps you or your child could find a moment this week to reach out to a teacher who has impacted your life or the life of your child.
Thank you for your continued support.
Sincerely,
Jason S. Hartling
Superintendent of Schools