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WELCOME TO THE WOLFPACK WEEKLY!
We hope you all have a happy and safe Labor Day weekend! See you on Tuesday, September 8 for a short four-day week.
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COVID-19 POLICIES
As students, teachers, and staff are out of class, we know this raises questions for families. We want to assure you that we are being cautious and following CDC and GA Department of Health guidelines, which means anyone who has even mild symptoms or who has had direct exposure to someone with COVID-19 is asked to remain at home for a period of time.
When there is a positive case we will notify families in the affected grade. If there is crossover among grade levels (students who have classes with students in other grade levels), we will notify the families of students who were in contact with the individual who has tested positive for COVID-19. If a child has had direct exposure to the person with COVID-19, families will be notified separately with information on next steps for your child. Direct exposure is defined as someone who was within less than 6 feet for more than 15 minutes within 2 days before the onset of symptoms (for a symptomatic person) or 2 days before a positive test (for an asymptomatic person) of the COVID-19 positive person.
We have been blessed as a community with a very limited amount of cases. At this point, we have had one confirmed employee case, who has now safely returned to work, and one confirmed student case. In both situations, we have promptly communicated with parents of students in close or indirect contact with the confirmed case. As a school, we are remaining diligent in our adherence to Department of Public Health and CDC guidelines in and out of the classroom. We encourage our families to continue taking safety precautions at home, especially during holiday weekends when people are moving around more and risk of exposure may be higher.
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PROTOCOLS FOR REMOTE LEARNING
We are deeply committed to direct and personal engagement as an important element of the learning experience. God designed us with a relational nature, and we believe this is such an important aspect of deep and lasting learning. While we are committed to this relational approach, we do understand the challenges of this time and the impact of COVID-19. This commitment is evidenced by the protocols we have established to maintain as safe an environment as possible here on campus. We will continue to build intentional practices in our classroom where possible to engage both the virtual and in-person learners. To best move forward with our remote learning approach, please review the information below.
For a full explanation on remote learning protocols, click here.
Remote Learning Protocols:
- Students who are experiencing COVID-19 related symptoms or who have been asked by the school to follow the health and safety protocols established in response to the current pandemic may use remote learning.
- Students whose parents have made the judgment that attending school is not appropriate at this time due to COVID-19 concerns, that are not related to the school mandated requests, may also use remote learning. In this case, the decision to move to remote learning will be in two week increments.
- The division principal, in consultation with the assistant head of academic affairs, may determine that a student who is out for an extended time for reasons unrelated to COVID-19 may access remote learning.
- Remote learning is not for general or short-term absences from school for reasons unrelated to COVID-19.
Contact Protocols:
If you have questions or concerns regarding these protocols or would like to provide feedback related to your experience, please contact Nathan Stevens, Assistant Head of Academic Affairs, by email or at 678 205-1398.
If you would like to be added or removed from the remote learning plan, please contact the appropriate principal.
Lower School Principal Maryellen Berry
Middle School Principal Heather Karvis
Upper School Principal Jennifer Woods
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STUDENT DROP OFF
A reminder to all parents regarding morning drop off:
- Lower School: Students may not be dropped off before 7:30 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. On Wednesdays, students in Cub Care may be dropped off between 7:30-8:30 a.m. with all other Lower School students dropped off no earlier than 8:30 a.m.
- Middle and Upper School: Students may not be dropped off before 7:30 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday or before 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday and Friday.
Please note, buildings are locked and students may not enter any building before these times.
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USED UNIFORM SALE
Have your kids outgrown their school uniform shirts, pants, or skirts? The first Used Uniform Sale is right around the corner to help! We're restocked and ready to assist you and your family. Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 19 from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the Lower School Student Activity Center (LSSAC). Each shopper will be required to wear a mask and sign up for 30-minute shopping slots. Cash, check, or credit cards will be accepted.
Gently used uniform donations are always appreciated and can be dropped off in the LSSAC in the gray bins with black tops (to the left of the stage). This is the only place for Used Uniform donations, so please do not take them to the Campus Store or school division offices. For questions, contact NaKeya Bazemore.
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STUDENTS EXCEL IN NATIONAL SPANISH EXAMS
Congratulations to a number of our Spanish students who attained national recognition for excellent performance on the 2020 National Spanish Examinations! Click here to view the Whitefield students who collectively earned one gold and four bronze medals along with 19 honorable mentions. Whitefield Academy students have a long history of high achievement on these exams and are taught by Spanish teachers Señora Horner, Señora Curling, Señora Flores, and Señor Lezcano. The National Spanish Examination is an online standardized assessment tool for grades 6-12 and is given voluntarily by more than 4,000 teachers throughout the United States to measure proficiency and achievement of students who are studying Spanish. The National Spanish Examinations are the largest of their kind in the United States with more than 120,000 students participating in 2020.
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ACCESS WHITEFIELD ON YOUR PHONE
Get quick access to the Whitefield website on your phone by adding a Whitefield icon on your phone's home screen! Click here for detailed instructions for iPhone and Android.
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COLLEGE COUNSELING CORNER
Check out the September College Counseling Newsletter for information about upcoming seminars like Navigating College Financial Aid on September 3 and 11th Grade College Counseling Parent Night on September 8. See below for college and universities visiting our students virtually this week:
- Thursday, September 3: Virtual visits by Purdue University, University of South Alabama, Belmont University, and Mercer University; Prospective Student Information Session featuring Harvard, Princeton, University of Virginia, Wellesley, and Yale
- Tuesday, September 8: Virtual visits by Georgia College, University of Miami, and Louisiana State University
- Wednesday, September 9: Virtual visits by High Point University and Georgia Southwestern State University
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FRIDAY NIGHT VARSITY FOOTBALL
Our WolfPack takes the field tomorrow afternoon against Mount Vernon at 4:45 p.m.! To watch and listen live, visit SUVtv and choose the "Mount Vernon vs. Whitefield" game.
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SPIRIT YARD SIGNS AVAILABLE
Spirit yard signs are a great way to promote Whitefield athletics and support your athlete! Signs are now available for all FALL sports (cheerleading, cross country, football, softball, and volleyball). Please only order signs for the current sports season. Click here to place an order; the deadline for all orders is Friday, September 11 at 11:59 p.m. Please contact Addie Cochran with any questions.
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COMMUNITY SERVICE
Each year, all Whitefield students participate in a variety of community service events in the spirit of putting "others ahead of self." We started the year with a wonderful Great Day of Service and we'd love to keep the momentum going throughout the school year. Lower School classes team up to complete a community service project and the 5th grade also works together in service to the community.
In order to complete their required service hours, 6th-12th grade students have the opportunity to choose from a variety of community service events throughout the year. Many of these events are coordinated by Whitefield's Hands and Feet Service Academy (led by Upper School students) and will be highlighted on Schoology as well as in this Spiritual Life section of the WolfPack Weekly with links to sign up. This year, we plan on offering a number of physically-distanced events or even service projects students can do from home, like creating encouragement cards for seniors or packing shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child. Be on the lookout each week for opportunities to serve!
Any 6th-12th grade students who participated in community service this past summer can submit their hours towards their 2020-2021 community service requirement. Upper School students submit their completed service hours through x2VOL (more information about using x2VOL will be shared in advisory), while Middle School students place completed community service forms in the mailbox outside Mrs. Marks’ room, M-309.
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