The following announcement was sent to North Springs families yesterday afternoon, just prior to the surprise district announcement about early school closures for the county and the plans for the return to school after winter break. While the school building is currently closed, finals will continue online for the remainder of the week, with virtual learning continuing for two weeks after the holiday. The Oracle would like to take this moment to extend its wishes for health of its students and staff.
Good afternoon Spartan Families,
This is an important message from Fulton County Schools.
The District has decided to put North Springs High School in remote learning for the remainder of this week December 15-18, based on a Level 2 incident from the FCS Closing Matrix and in consideration of a high number of students and staff in quarantine. All students will continue to learn using Remote Learning during this time. Students whose classes have been impacted have been notified by FCS and Public Health.
Students will follow the enclosed semester schedule for remote learning.
Students will log into MS Teams at the assigned time for the semester exam periods. Teachers will continue to offer office hours after the exam periods each day this week. Teachers will communicate those opportunities out for our students.
More information about athletic practices and games will be coming tomorrow.
As public health officials have communicated, it is very important to monitor your health for fever and symptoms of respiratory illness. In the event that your child develops a fever, runny nose, cough and/or shortness of breath, headache, nausea, loss of taste and smell, and vomiting or becomes ill between today and your child’s return to school, please call your child’s healthcare provider immediately. You should inform the healthcare provider that your child is ill and was possibly exposed to Coronavirus. The healthcare provider will determine if testing is necessary after examining your child.
To schedule a free COVID-19 test regardless of symptoms go to covid19.dph.ga.gov For appointments by phone call 404-613-8150. However, it is quicker to schedule an appointment online due to the volume of calls. Calls are accepted during these times: 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. on weekdays and 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Saturdays. Testing site locations, dates, and/or times are subject to change. Please check https://www.coreresponse.org/covid19-atlanta the day-of testing to confirm testing site information.
Expect about a 30-minute wait at testing sites. Residents should bring water and a chair if you are walking-up to a test site. Public restrooms may not be available at testing locations. https://fultoncountyga.gov/covid-19/covid-testing-sites
We plan to return for face to face second semester. If you have questions, please call the public health hotline at 404-613-8150.
Thank you and have a good evening.
Sincerely,
Scott Hanson
Information from the district about winter break and the January reopening can be found here:
