KWSO News for Tue., Dec. 1, 2020

This week at the Warm Springs K-8 Academy there is Limited In Person Instruction happening for Kindergarten and 1^st grade classrooms afternoons between 1:30 and 3:30.  Plus half of the 2^nd thru 5^th grade students will attend today and tomorrow with the other half attending Thursday and Friday.  Ardis Clark explains. 

Each week the 509J school district looks at data related to COVID-19 in Jefferson County and keeps up to date on guidance for schools from the state of Oregon.  They had hoped to have students return to school this month – but there are too many cases of COVID-19.  So for now they are doing Limited In Person Instruction Tuesdays thru Fridays 1:30-3:30 for invited students.

WSK8 counselor Michael Brick talks about the precautions that are being taken.

If you have questions about Limited In Person Instruction – call your student’s school.

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Warm Springs Tribal Council yesterday accepted the Local COVID-19 Response Team recommendation to maintain Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs government office staffing at 50% through December 11^th.  This is an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19.   Tribal facilities are closed to the public but you can contact program staff via email or telephone.  Here is a LINK to an unofficial list of contact information.  Last week there were 35 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Warm Springs.

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This evening at 6pm the 509J school district is holding their FY 2022 Impact Aid Meeting. This will be a virtual meeting and you can get the Zoom link on the DISTRICT WEBSITE. It’s a chance to offer feedback on programs and they especially are looking for input from Native Families.