March 15, 2020
East Grand Forks Parents and Staff Members,
Today, Governor Tim Walz and Education Commissioner Mary Cathryn Ricker announced that all Minnesota public schools will close to students starting Wednesday, March 18, 2020 with the plan to resume instruction on Monday, March 30, 2020. School is scheduled to be in session on Monday, March 16 and Tuesday, March 17 at EGF ISD 595 unless new information comes forward that may cause the District to adjust.
During the school closure for students, East Grand Forks ISD 595 will be joining school districts and charter schools across the state to create plans to equitably distribute distance learning to our students should we need to close schools statewide for a longer period of time due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Minnesota Department of Education is defining distance learning to mean that a student receives daily interaction with their licensed teacher(s) and appropriate educational materials. Starting March 30, 2020, per the instruction from the Minnesota Department of Education, student learning will continue for the rest of the school year.
Our educators will be giving thoughtful planning to our distance learning plan, offering careful consideration for students in a variety of areas, including students receiving special education services, multilingual learners, students experiencing homelessness, and students who rely on meals served at school.
Once our distance learning plan is finalized, we will communicate the plan to families through multiple digital platforms and with hard copies when needed. As always, our first priority is the safety and well-being of our students. We also want to ensure every child has access to the education they need and deserve.
Please make sure your contact information is current in our student information system. We will continue to keep you informed as we navigate COVID-19.
Sincerely,
Mike Kolness
Superintendent of Schools
East Grand Forks ISD 595
218-793-2880 (office)
218-784-8590 (cell)