WEST COLUMBIA, SC -- The following is a communication sent out to Cayce Elementary staff and families regarding a two-week temporary move to remote learning, beginning Friday, August 27.
UPDATE, POSTED 9/3/21: With updated DHEC quarantine guidelines, students will now return to in-person learning on campus on Tuesday, September 7.
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August 26, 2021
To: Cayce Elementary Staff, Families and Stakeholders
Re: Temporary Move to Remote Learning
Students at Cayce Elementary will move temporarily from in-person classes to remote learning for two weeks, beginning Friday, August 27. The decision is a result of the impact of COVID-19 on students, staff and overall school operations at Cayce. This decision is not tied to the number of students and staff who are positive, but the number of students and staff who are also quarantined as the district continues to adhere to quarantine procedures.
The remote learning period will run Friday, August 27 through Wednesday, September 8; Monday, September 6, is a student holiday. Students are tentatively scheduled to resume in-person classes on campus on Thursday, September 9.
Your child’s teacher will send you information about instructional expectations during remote learning. Should you need technical assistance, please click here for Help Desk information.
There will be no school-related clubs, activities and/or events during the remote learning period. These activities will resume when students return to the school campus for in-person classes.
Free student meals will be available for drive-thru pickup in the traffic loop in front of Riverbank Elementary from 11am-12pm on Monday, August 30; Thursday, September 2; and Tuesday, September 7. Several days of breakfast/lunch meals for the weekdays will be distributed over each of these three days. Advance ordering is suggested to ensure there is enough for everyone. Get ordering details at this link: https://www.lex2.org/apps/news/article/1449376
Lexington Two does not make decisions about shifts in instruction lightly, knowing how they affect students and their families as well as staff and others. Our goal remains five (5) day in-person instruction -- as we started the school year -- in the safest environment possible amid COVID-19. We look forward to welcoming our Cayce students back to campus and will communicate updates with you during this remote learning period.
Sincerely,
Dr. Nicolas Wade Mr. Andrew D Drozdak
Superintendent of Schools Cayce Elementary PrincipalRELATED:
- FAQs for parents and students on how remote learning works: https://www.lex2.org/apps/news/article/1484147
- Need to contact the Technology Help Desk? https://www.lex2.org/apps/news/article/1291642