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2/5/2021
Good Afternoon Barnard Families,
Over the Next Two Weeks
Much like this past week, the schedule over the next couple of weeks is going to look a little different. Even before the potential for snow, the President's Day holiday and two staff training days will impact the student school week.
Monday the 15th - No school for students (President's Day)
Tuesday the 16th - No school for students (staff training day)
Valentine Spirit Day
Thank you again to everyone for your understanding that so many of our school traditions have had to look different this year in order to minimize the potential for exposure. The staff at HBS has been working nonstop since September to keep our doors open for the kids. Making changes to the way we "do business" has allowed us to do so successfully. We are all looking forward to the time when we can bring our favorite school activities (like card exchanges) back the way we'd love to see them again.
Hybrid Model Continues
In the current model, students are scheduled to attend in the following ways:
Cohort A attends in-person classes on Monday and Tuesday with remote learning scheduled for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Cohort B attends in-person classes on Thursday and Friday with remote learning scheduled for Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.
Cohort C attends in-person classes for up to four days per week with remote learning scheduled for Wednesday. Students in Cohort C participate in our specialized programs and are able to attend across the school week based on strict cohorting within their program. It is important to note that only students currently in a specialized program qualify for Cohort C. Students with an IEP or 504 plan currently supported outside a specialized program do not qualify for this cohort.
Cohort D attends remotely five days per week.
For families of students in Cohort D who wish to schedule a return to in-person classes through our hybrid model, you will need to call Barnard's main office to schedule your child's return. This will allow us to update information, prepare space in the child's classroom, plan for any additional supports, solidify scheduling, and to confirm transportation, if applicable.
Parking Lots, Student Drop Offs, and Buses
Henry Barnard School
Email: jgraham@enfieldschools.org
Website: https://henry.sharpschool.com/
Location: 27 Shaker Road, Enfield, CT, USA
Phone: (860) 253- 6540