Dear RME Families,

As we all continue to hear updated information about the coronavirus, the Ralph Moody staff has held all of you in their thoughts. Staff have remotely reached out this past week to connect, provide a smile, and reassure students that we will be together soon.  We have been having virtual spirit days through our Facebook Pages (Check out Ralph Moody Elementary PTO and Ralph Moody PTO) as well as read alouds from Mrs. B! It has been a great way to connect. 

We are excited about beginning our distance learning on April 1st for grades 3 - 5. As we put the distance learning in place, we will add K-2 as soon as possible.  If your grade 3 - 5 student is in need of a Chromebook, LPS will make those available for curbside pick up on March 31 at your elementary school. Please watch for more information regarding Chromebook pick up. 

As our plans evolve around material pick up for tomorrow (3/22) and Monday (3/23), we need to take every precaution we can to practice social distancing and take care of one another (by not being next to one another).  Because of this, our plan is changing slightly. I am taking the inside option off the table. I don't feel like we can practice social distancing inside our building. There simply is not enough space.  

We will have tables set up in the parking lot with signs with teacher name and grade level in the general vicinity of where kids line up. Please park at the far end of the parking lot or on sides streets and walk in. These tables will be set up and ready to go at 10 with all of the student materials/bags. This is a grab and go situation.  There will not be any staff outside when parents are there (with the exception of med pick up - Thanks Ms. Erin!!).   

I am also going to ask that no children come to the pick up area (if possible) and only one parent/guardian for pick up to minimize the people outside. 

I am also putting together the following alphabetically schedule for parent pick up:

Last names starting with A through G can pick up from 10:00 - 11:00.
Last names starting with H through L can pick up from 11:00 - 12:00.
Last names starting with M through R can pick up from 12:00 - 1:00.
Last names starting with S through Z can pick up from 1:00  - 2:00.

Parent pick up of student supplies is a family choice. If you’re not feeling comfortable, you can choose to stay home. We will do our best to provide all materials online.

I know this is a tough time for everyone.  Thank you for continuing to partner with Ralph Moody Elementary and LPS.

Always at Your Service,
Allyson

Allyson Mallory, Ed. D
Principal
Ralph Moody Elementary School