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Lethbridge School Division opts for staggered entry for elementary students

The Lethbridge School Division says it will be staggering student entry in its elementary schools for the first couple of days.

In an email sent out to parents late Wednesday, the district says having a smaller number of kids in schools for the first two days will give staff, students, and parents, a greater opportunity to navigate the new COVID-19 health protocols.

The staggered start is only for Kindergarten to Grade 5 students.

For those grades, there will be two start days: Tuesday, Sept. 1 for elementary students whose last names begin with the letters A – M and on Wednesday, Sept. 2 for students with last names beginning with N – Z.

The staggered start also applies to students who will be at-home-learners.

The public division says this will give at-home learning teachers time to get to know their students in a smaller cohort, and help kids and families get familiar with the routine of at-home learning.

All students, regardless of in-school or at-home routines, will have a full, regular day Sept. 3 and Sept. 4.

Tina Karst
Tina Karst
A Lethbridge College alumnus, Tina moved back to the community two years after convocation, in September 2007, to become a member of the CJOC News Team. She started as a weekend reporter/anchor and now serves as Associate News Director. When Tina's not tracking down local news, she's either busy at home with Jordan and their two kids or creating custom macrame pieces for a growing list of clients.
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