Three Lakes School District - Bluejay Return Plan

Reopening Documents

A Letter From Our District Administrator

It is with enthusiasm that I write this letter welcoming you back for the 2020-2021 school year. I find that it has been far too long since our schools heard the footsteps and voices of our students and staff, doing school the Bluejay way! On March 13, 2020, Gov. Evers announced that all Wisconsin schools were to be closed from March 18 through April 6 in response to the COVID-19 public health pandemic. Little did we know that this would only be the first step in a long journey to re-opening our doors to on-site education. April 6 was soon extended to closure for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year. Despite this sudden and unexpected change in educational delivery, the district quickly moved to ensure instruction and food services would continue. Persevere we did, and we have learned a lot along the way. Not only did we manage to shift from a traditional on-site to a remote off-site instructional model, but we did it with diligence and dedication. Our learnings were many and have helped guide our decision making for the upcoming school year.

The past five months have been gearing toward our desire to return to school under a more familiar and traditional setting. As we plan for the 2020-2021 school year, we are determined to present a comprehensive plan to help parents shape their decision on returning to school. Through our surveys, community listening sessions and guidance from the Oneida County Health Department, we are prepared to meet the challenges of the current COVID-19 pandemic through thoughtful and prepared instructional delivery methods. We are committed to keeping our families, staff, students and community informed. Although it may seem like there are many uncertainties and unanswered questions, we are working hard to ensure our students will continue to have access to high-quality learning and engaging instructional experiences.

The experience of school may be different in some respects, but at the same time, the heart of our district educational programming remains firmly in place. I can assure you your district leaders and staff members are here to safeguard and educate your children, our students. I also ask for your continued support, patience and understanding as we continue to shape this new school year into a great school year.

Teri Maney, District Administrator

What Will School Look Like?

This has been a challenging year, and if there’s one thing we’ve learned it’s that things change constantly. The Three Lakes District Bluejay Return Plan is really built around that idea. We have included several levels of instruction in our plan because we cannot predict how the year will unfold in regard to COVID-19. As you read through these levels (located in the plan document and in the submenu), please understand that our greatest goal is to return to in-person learning. However, as situations arise, we, as a district, are prepared to face them. The Bluejay Return Plan includes four learning models: traditional, transitional, blended, and remote. It’s our goal to begin school on Sept. 1 under the traditional model.

SEPT. 1 PLANS

Return to Level 1 on-site traditional classroom instruction.

Parents may also choose to participate in Personalized Education Plans, or PEP.

RETURN-TO-SCHOOL RATIONALE

TLSD educational programming is beyond academics, and the experience of engaged learning best occurs in our classrooms.
TLSD has the ability to provide safe and healthy learning environments.
TLSD acknowledges the CDC recommendation to return to in-person school.
TLSD acknowledges the American Academy of Pediatrics’ position that in- person attendance supports the emotional health needs of our students.
TLSD recognizes childcare is a challenge faced by our families and best provided by the structured school day.
TLSD will work to accommodate students who need alternative educational options.