Update From the Superintendent

October 8, 2020

Families- 

It is hard to believe that the end of the first nine weeks of the 2020-2021 school year is upon us. Thanks to the tireless efforts of our staff and the support of our families and students, we have been able to create safe learning environments where students can be academically engaged during this health crisis. While learning this year has looked different, we have worked hard to provide our students with the best educational opportunities possible. 

For the upcoming nine weeks, much of our educational models as presented at the beginning of the school year will remain the same. Students in grades preschool through eighth grade will continue to report to in-person learning five days a week, while our high school students will continue on the hybrid schedule. 

Our Virtual Learning Program is still in place and parents interested in the opportunity to transition their kindergarten - twelfth grade child to that educational model can do so for the next nine weeks by visiting www.sbpsb.org/virtualoption or by calling 504-301-2000. 

Starting with the upcoming nine weeks, there will be a preschool virtual option for families. If your child is not currently enrolled in our preschool program and you are interested in enrolling him/her in the virtual option, please contact our preschool office at 504-267-3310.

As we look ahead, there are several updates I would like to share with you.

Hurricane Delta

We have been in close contact with parish and state officials as well as the National Weather Service. If Hurricane Delta proceeds on its projected path, the impacts to St. Bernard Parish will be limited.  Therefore, we will remain open for regular school and virtual instruction tomorrow. We will continue to monitor the storm throughout the evening. If anything changes we will make an announcement on our social media pages and our websites.

School Calendar 

This has been a very active hurricane season. To date, we have missed six days of instruction  which exceeds our allotted amount. As a result, instructional minutes will need to be made up. We are discussing the necessary changes to the school calendar to meet the instructional time required by state law and will provide updates when decisions have been finalized.

Report Card Conferences

Report card conferences were scheduled for the week of October 19. With social distancing measures still in place, having families in our school buildings will not be possible. Therefore, report cards will be sent home with students. Any parent interested in scheduling an individual conference with their child’s teacher will directly contact the teacher.  

This year has taken all of us working together for the betterment of our students, and I am so grateful for the continued support, trust, and commitment of our families during these difficult times.  

As always, stay well, stay informed, and stay connected. 

Sincerely,

Doris Voitier

Superintendent of St. Bernard Parish Public Schools