January 4, 2021
RETURNING TO SCHOOL - 2nd Semester
Happy New Year, Vikings!
I trust that everyone has had a relaxing and joy-filled holiday break. We are excited to see everyone and look forward to a safe return to on-campus instruction. As we prepare to kick off the spring semester, I want to provide you with some important information and updates.
RETURNING TO SCHOOL
As previously communicated, classes for all students will resume on Wednesday, January 6. This is a C Day for students in grades 6-12. We encourage all face-to-face students and families to review our Return-to-School plan below for information about health and safety protocols that are in place for all students and staff on campus.
RETURN TO SCHOOL PLAN
If you have selected the face-to-face instructional setting for your student for the third nine-week grading period, but instead prefer to remain in the remote instructional setting for the grading period, please communicate with your student's campus principal.
COVID SELF-REPORTING TOOL
If your student has tested positive for COVID-19 or has been identified as a close contact during the winter break, please be sure to utilize our self-reporting tool to notify the school below. This form is in English and Spanish. Please do not allow him/her return to school until you receive further instructions from one of the members of our school health team.
COVID SELF-REPORTING TOOL
STUDENTS WHO GATHERED OR TRAVELED DURING THE BREAK
Due to the recent escalation in COVID-19 activity, we want to ensure that we are taking all of the necessary precautions needed to ensure the safety of our students and staff. As such, we are requesting that any student who gathered with people outside of their home or who traveled outside of the local area during the break to please self-quarantine and self-monitor for COVID-19 symptoms for 14 days prior to returning to face-to-face activities.
Students self-quarantining due to potential exposure have the option to temporarily participate in remote instruction without losing their on-campus spot. If this is the best option for your student, please inform your student’s campus by emailing the campus principal.
ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES
Varsity athletic activities will resume this week, as scheduled. Sub-varsity activities will resume on Monday, January 11th.
As always, we appreciate the resilience, flexibility, and positivity that the entire Viking community has demonstrated throughout this school year. We will continue to monitor these evolving conditions and will remain steadfast in our efforts to keep our students and staff healthy and safe. Should you need additional information and resources related to COVID-19, we encourage you to visit the Austin-Travis County Public Health website.
Sincerely,
Darren Webb
Superintendent
Lago Vista ISD