Clarification on SRC Model Change

(the below communication was sent to SRC families on 11/6/20)

Hello SRC families!

Please see below for a clarification on our SRC Model change to Distance Learning, starting Monday, November 9th. 

What is happening? 

We are moving into a Distance Learning model at the onsite School Resource Center on Monday, November 9th, 2020. This means that we will continue to offer the same level of academic support and guidance for onsite students, but only the children of essential workers are invited onsite to participate in the School Resource Center. 

Why is this happening? 

COVID-19 case numbers have been steadily increasing in each of the seven metro counties home to GRS students. We have said since the beginning of the school year that as cases increased, we would be more conservative with our onsite SRC model. In the most recent MDH case report on 11/5, Washington County hit more than 50 cases per 10,000 people, pushing us into a Distance Learning model at the SRC. 

Who qualifies as an essential worker? 

Governor Walz released Executive Order 20-94 yesterday, defining essential (or critical workers) as those who fall into the below categories: 

  • Healthcare and public health

  • Law enforcement, public safety and first responders

  • Food and agriculture

  • Judicial Branch (essential services)

  • National Guard (activated under a Governor Executive Order)

  • Educators in pre-K through grade 12 settings

  • School staff caring for children of critical workers

  • Child care and school-age care providers

If case counts and resources become a challenge, GRS (like schools  and districts throughout the state) will be prioritizing space for students in situations where all the caregivers are essential (critical) workers and they work outside of the home.

Where can I read more? 

If you have specific questions about how this impacts your students’ attendance at the SRC, please email src@greatriverschool.org. We are grateful for your patience and understanding as we navigate this together. 

Wendy Fisher, Managing Director

Sam O’Brien, Head of School - 612-567-0955