To our Byron-Bergen Bees families,
It has been two weeks since we closed our doors to students.
It has been hard, but I’m happy to say that a lot of positive has happened in
that time. Our meal distribution plan is up and running. I am proud to be part
of the team handing out food on distribution days. We are running a skeleton
crew at the schools, so everyone is doing their part.
Our teachers have been hard at work providing learning
materials and resources to our families as well as reaching out to see how
their students are handling this upheaval. Mrs. Voos, the Elementary School
Counselor, has created a newsletter called The Calming Corner to help our
younger students with the social emotional side of social distancing. Our High
School Counseling team is very active on social media, encouraging our older
students to reach out of they are having a difficult time or just need someone
to talk to.
I understand that social distancing is hard on parents and
children. Your continued commitment to social distancing is especially
important during this critical time to help flatten the curve and prevent the
spread of COVID-19 in our community.
On Friday, Governor Cuomo announced that all schools in New
York State will remain closed through April 15th. I have no doubt
that our school community will continue to rise to the occasion. I will keep
you updated as we get information from state and local government. Until then,
take care of yourselves and each other.
Mickey Edwards,
Byron-Bergen Central School District Superintendent