Many families and staff members have been wondering what the cleaning and disinfecting procedures will be in the school this year. While the custodial staff has always had high-quality standards following the guidelines from CDE, those look a little different this year.
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As we prepare to welcome students back to school on Monday, we have an important new step we are asking our families to do each day before sending their child to school; a daily online student health screening.
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August 25, 2020


Fort Lewis Mesa Families-

Are you ready? In only a few days, on August 31, school will begin. While we all know our normal has shifted, I am excited for us to be back together for a new year of learning. As always, please reach out to us with any questions or concerns as we are here to support and guide you; our front office number at Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary is 970-588-3331. Please read these updates and important information:
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Fort Lewis Mesa Meet the teacher is scheduled for Friday, August 28th, 2020. The event will be held in front of the school and will start at 9 a.m. and finish at 11 a.m.
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Please carefully read the Fort Lewis Mesa detailed Return to Learn plan. If you have questions or concerns, please reach out to the front office. We look forward to a safe, learning filled year.
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Durango School District 9-R’s after school enrichment program is hiring Program Site Coordinators, Aides, and Substitutes (pick your own schedule!) for the 2020/21 school year.

We are an enrichment program providing educational activities and fun for elementary school students after school. Positions begin ASAP and runs through June 3, 2021.
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Durango School District 9-R Transportation Department will be making changes to routes in the 2020-2021 school year.

To ensure social distancing and in accordance with Colorado Department of Education and Federal guidelines concerning COVID-19 the Transportation Department will operate all buses at fifty percent (50%) capacity. This will mean a seventy-eight passenger bus will now transport 39 students at a time.
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Thank you to everyone who completed a Student Learning Model Selection Form for each of their students, indicating your preference for the start of school.
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The first day of class at Fort Lewis Mesa has been changed to Monday, August 31st. This is a district wide shift in the re-opening of class this fall.
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This has been an amazing demonstration of collaboration across the district as families, staff and community members work together to develop a Return to Learn 9-R plan that follows state and local health guidelines, but also meets the needs of our community.
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