"The pessimist complains about the wind. The optimist expects it to change. The leader adjusts
the sails.” -John Maxwell
July 20, 2020
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Thank you for your flexibility and patience as we all navigate new information, and adjust our
reopening for the 2020 -2021 school year. As our school district has shifted plans for the
reopening of the school year, we will be opening the 2020-2021 school year with a Virtual
Learning Model. I want you to know that our team at JAMM has been planning for both
in-person and virtual learning, and are quickly able to pivot between both platforms as new
information arises. We are in the process of finalizing plans and will be providing you with
specific information for opening in both platforms. It’s important for you to know what both
platforms will look like to help support communication with your children in the event we are able
to reopen the school in person while also establishing very clear expectations and supports for
virtual learning as well. Currently, underneath the virtual learning plan, you can expect the
following in the coming days:
● A welcome back packet for virtual learning with specific information regarding
attendance, grading, digital citizenship expectations, and general information along with
required forms to return to school during materials distribution.
● A grade-level materials distribution schedule. The materials will include:
○ A Chromebook & charger for all students K -8,
○ Individual student textbooks (as necessary by grade level)
○ Additional learning materials (as needed for students K –8)
● A Syllabus of learning topics which will include: teacher communication information,
Google classroom codes, and other pertinent information from your teacher.
● A calendar of individual grade level Back To School Nights.
The sheer task of ensuring that all members in our community have the required materials and
information while maintaining the public health orders compounds the ability to relate to each
other as human beings. It is with the deepest gratitude and respect that I thank you for your
trust and flexibility, knowing there will be light at the end of this tunnel for all of us to return
in-person one day and thrive together as a community. I miss the school dances, sports
programs, music concerts, auctions, kids singing together, amazing parent volunteers, recess,
and most importantly seeing your beautiful children learn each day in classrooms. I hope to see
everybody soon.
In appreciation,
Patrick Buchser
Principal
