Transition to Informed Masking
February 24th, 2022
Updated February 28th
Dear STrEaM Friends and Families,
Beginning Monday, February 28th all ASD schools will transition to parent informed, optional mask wearing for students. Masks will be optional for staff and visitors. Notice that masks are still required under certain conditions, such as presenting respiratory symptoms, returning from COVID isolation, awaiting parent pick-up due to COVID symptoms, or riding busses. Please continue to keep your child home and get them tested if they are sick or display symptoms. Follow this LINK to ASD's full updated policy.
As we transition to optional masking, our school will continue to model dignity and respect. I ask that all of us, staff, students and families, respect the choice each family and individual makes regarding mask wearing. I’ve heard parental concerns about students feeling pressure from peers on their masking choice, so I ask that as you discuss your family choice on masking, you also emphasize respecting the choice and decision of others.
On behalf of our staff, I want to make clear that we will not police the choices of families regarding optional masking. To be specific, we cannot track which families are asking their children to wear masks or enforce that decision: this is between you and your child.
These past two years have been difficult, some of the most challenging times any of us have been through, both in education and in the world in general. Through it all, our school community has not only stayed the course, we’ve grown stronger. I believe this is because we’ve been open in our communication, listened to feedback, and maintained dignity and respect. I know we will handle this latest policy change as we have each new development: with grace and resilience.
Thank you for your continued support, patience, and understanding. Please don’t hesitate to call me if you have questions or would like to discuss this further.
Adam Mokelke, Principal
(907) 742-9000
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