MARCH 15, 2020
REMINDERS FOR THE WEEK AHEAD
Dear IUSD Community,
As communicated last Friday, the Irvine Unified School District (IUSD) closed our schools and facilities out of an abundance of caution and after careful deliberation. Although, there were no confirmed or connected cases to IUSD, the public health crisis created by COVID-19 warrants that we take steps to prevent the spread of illness.
As a reminder, IUSD schools and facilities will be closed to students and the public from March 16 to an anticipated return date of April 6. Below are important dates for our families:
- Monday and Tuesday will be off days for students, while staff uses those days to prepare for Emergency Distance Learning (EDL) opportunities that will be available starting Wednesday. Please continue to check your email for additional communications that will be sent on Tuesday, March 17.
- Spring Break for year round schools is March 23 to April 3 (No EDL options during this time).
- Spring Break for traditional schools is March 30 to April 3 (No EDL options during this time).
Although the District Office and school sites are closed they remain staffed. For questions related to your school, please contact the front office. If you have questions for the District, after reviewing the information on iusd.org/COVID19, including our frequently asked questions (FAQ) page, email info@iusd.org.
This is an unprecedented time that has caused disruptions throughout every level of our society. We know that our families may have many questions and concerns related to IUSD schools and services, which is why we have developed an FAQ webpage to answer questions related to childcare providers, meals for students who need them, access to devices and connectivity, among many other questions. Please visit this page often; staff will continue to update it as information is available.
You will continue to receive communications throughout this time from me and my team and your schools. Please ensure that your contact information is up to date in Parent Portal.
On behalf of the Board of Education and IUSD staff, I want to thank our community for their support and understanding as we work through this time together. If we practice patience and understand that adapting quickly is critical, we will be able to continue to serve and support our students and families.
Thank you for your partnership.
Sincerely,
Terry Walker
Superintendent of Schools
Irvine Unified School District