[2020.02.26] Winter school break extended by one week and classes will resumes on Mar.7th

Dear Families,

I expect that there are many concerns and worries about the coronavirus. The CDC (Center of Disease and Control) has recently upgraded travel alerts to South Korea to Warning Level 3. It will possibly go up to Warning Level 4 as well.

Within the state of Massachusetts, with the exception of one person who was voluntarily quarantined, there are no confirmed patients at this point.

To add on, because the winter vacation was short, most families did not travel to Korea or go overseas fortunately.

Nevertheless, in order to protect the safety of our numerous students, teachers, and parents, it was suggested that classes should resume after the 14-day incubation period of the virus passes. Thus, the PTO and Teacher Leadership Council has reached the conclusion that the winter school break will be extended by one week and classes will resume on March 7th.

Naturally, some may believe that this is an extreme action as the United States is not in an state of emergency and American schools are currently not taking any action.

But, since this is a matter concerning many precious lives, we have decided to respond to the current situation with care and caution. Our decision to extend the school break was made according to the school’s basic principles and we believe that it is the correct decision that respects all those in our community.

If needed, we are considering having a make-up day on May 23 (Memorial Day) or ending the school year in June a week later.

Summary

1. Winter break will be extended a week and classes will resume on March 7th.

2. If needed, we plan to hold classes on May 23rd or delay the start of summer break by a week and end school on June 20th.

Sincerely,

Il Nam, Principal

Korean School of New England

(508) 523-5389

Email: koreanschool.ne@gmail.com