Good Afternoon Roseville Area Schools Families and Staff,
I hope that the transition to short-term distance learning was as smooth as possible for your students this week. While the number of COVID-19 cases in our community continues to be alarmingly high, health officials still believe that the post-holiday/omicron peak will occur next week, and then drop off sharply.
I want to again thank you for your understanding as we have shifted to meet our staffing challenges. Below are some data points that illustrate the challenges our schools have faced since winter break, which you may find interesting.
I’d also like to thank our staff who are supporting our emergency worker families who are in need of childcare this week and next, and who are providing important social and emotional support to students who may be struggling during this period of distance learning.
As I said in my last message, the decision to shift to distance learning was a difficult one, and we fully intend to return to in-person learning at the end of the month. Please, continue to follow the guidance of health officials by wearing a mask, getting vaccinated and boosted, and getting tested regularly. Through collective action, we will get through this difficult time.
Jenny Loeck, Ed.D
Superintendent