Timely and effective communication with parents, students, employees and community members is critically important, especially during times of uncertainty. Let all stakeholders know your schools will be not be offering instructional or extracurricular services until April 6, and share with them your plans to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Additionally, let parents know the services that will available to them during the school closure, such as child nutrition options or opportunities to pick up school medication. Consider creating a COVID-19 resources page on your website where they can get the latest information from your district, along with sending announcements via text, phone call, social media and/or email.
Also, please check out resources on the
communications tips page for template letters.