SPECIAL EDITION MARCH 25, 2020

New Device Deployment Date:

There will be a new device deployment date for Saturday, March 28th from 12:00-3:00 PM for students in grades k-12.

Please note this now includes Kindergarten and first-grade students and does not apply to Leach and Colwyck students.

This will be a drive-up pickup at schools and parent/guardian ID will be needed for getting a device for a student. Families are encouraged to pick up a device at this date and time if they do not have access to one, as online learning will be coming soon! Paper packets will not be available for pickup during this date and time.

If you do not have access to the internet at home, please learn more about some of the programs Comcast is offering for families at this time:

Comcast free internet - https://corporate.comcast.com/covid-19

Xfinity WiFi hotspots -https://wifi.xfinity.com/

Grab and Go Meal Days to Change Soon

In the face of adversity, Colonial's Nutrition Services and Transportation Division proved what the Power of WE really means. Together, with volunteer staff showing up, 19,930 meals were prepared during the first 2 weeks of the state and national health threat.

While the feeding program will continue, the schedule is changing. There will be NO grab and go meals on Friday, March 27th. On Thursday, March 26th we will give out four meals per child.

Beginning Monday, March 30th, we will move meal delivery to a two day a week schedule, on Mondays and Wednesdays. Locations and times will remain similar to what has been delivered. Visit http://www.colonialschooldistrict.org/covid-19-food-resources for the most up to date locations and times.

• Mondays, children will receive two (2) breakfast and two (2) lunch meals (a total of 4 meals per child)

• Wednesdays, children will receive three (3) breakfast and three (3) lunch meals (a total of 6 meals per child)

A Message from Governor John Carney

After communicating with State Superintendents, Governor John Carney confirmed all schools will remain closed until May 15th, adding that make-up days would not go beyond the end of June. See the link below for the details of his statement.
Link to the Governor’s letter: https://governor.delaware.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2020/03/Letter-to-Schools-03.23.2020.pdf

A Video Message From
Superintendent Dr. Jeffrey Menzer

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An Act of Kindness Unmasked

William Penn teacher Patty Buzby (right photo) has been busy translating all district communications into Spanish during this unprecedented health crisis, but she didn't stop there. Mrs. Buzby sewed beautiful face masks for our dedicated team of workers and volunteers in the Nutrition and Transportation Divisions who've worked tirelessly to provide meals for Colonial students. Thanks, Patty Buzby for showing Who WE are!

Wilbur Wildcats Learning at Home

Wilbur students have been posting photos of them doing voluntary learning at home. These kids are truly an inspiration as they can stay connected with their teachers and classwork despite any obstacle.

Spirit Days Continue Online

In an effort to bring some normalcy and fun for students at home, schools like Eisenberg and Wilmington Manor held Spirit Week. Superhero Day was a big hit, especially for Principal Dave Distler pictured on the left with his son!

Stay Tuned

We are doing our very best to keep families informed during this State of Emergency. Please continue to check these outlets for the most up to date information:

• Our website at www.colonialschooldistrict.org

• The District and School Facebook pages: http://www.colonialschooldistrict.org/newsroom/social-media/

• Twitter at https://twitter.com/ColonialSDstrct

• Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/colonialschooldistrict/

• Listen to our telephone message “robocall” update on a regular basis coming to your home or cell phone.

• Download the mobile app to receive push notifications: http://www.colonialschooldistrict.org/newsroom/mobile-app/

REMINDER to Check Symptoms

If you are experiencing any symptoms, such as a dry cough, shortness of breath and/or fever, please call your healthcare provider. The CDC is advising all who feel sick not to seek help at local hospitals before seeing private doctors or going to state health care facilities first for those without insurance.

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