Communication to Families
Linden Christian School has been keeping school families informed regarding school and government responses to the COVID-19 Pandemic.
What We are Doing At Linden
Today, perhaps more than ever, we remain steadfast in our mission to provide a Christ-centered education that equips students to love and serve God. Our commitment to excellence in providing Kindergarten to Grade 12 education remains–it will just be delivered differently. To help ensure academic continuity for our students we are using an online approach to education to reinforce routine and stability for students. Our exceptional teaching staff have prepared and adapted their instruction to an online environment. We not only appreciate the teachers, but also the various support and IT staff that have invested countless hours to facilitate this transition.
Linden Christian will not be assigning any schoolwork during the Spring Break (March 30 to April 3) or on Good Friday (April 10) and Easter Monday (April 13). Online and supported learning will resume Monday, April 6.
Premier Brian Pallister and the Minister of Education Kelvin Goertzen announced on March 31 that classroom learning has been suspended indefinitely for this school year. The Province’s expectation for K-12 students to be actively engaged in remote learning remains.
Linden Christian School continues with its commitment to maintain excellence in programming. Following Spring Break, Administration will revisit the online and supported learning plan with a view to developing a longer-term plan.
Events and Activities Cancelled to Date
- All field trips have been cancelled for the period March 16 through April 30. Refunds associated with these field trips have begun and details confirmed in trip specific emails.
- Edmonton Music Trip (details associated with available refunds for these trips are forthcoming)
- Cuba Music Trip (details associated with available refunds for these trips are forthcoming)
- Middle Years Science Fair
- Early Years & Middle Years Triad Conferences
- K-12 Easter Chapel
- Annual Fundraising Banquet 2020
- MHSAA (Senior Years) and MCSAA (Grade 7-8) Basketball Playoffs
- Grade 6-7 Girls Spring Volleyball Camp
- Regular Chapels during school closure
- Grad Retakes
- Math Club
- Worship Monday
- All Hot Lunches and Pizza Fridays
- All gatherings affected by Provincial social distancing measures
Online Programming During On-Site Class Suspension
Online programming began on Monday, March 23 and was preceded by a detailed letter of instruction sent on Thursday, March 19. On March 31, Premier Brian Pallister and the Minister of Education Kelvin Goertzen announced that classroom learning has been suspended indefinitely for this school year. The Province’s expectation for K-12 students to be actively engaged in remote learning remains.
To help ensure academic continuity for our students we are using an online approach to education to reinforce routine and stability for students. Our exceptional teaching staff have prepared and adapted their instruction to an online environment. We not only appreciate the teachers, but also the various support and IT staff that have invested countless hours to facilitate this transition.
Following Spring break, Administration will revisit our online and supported learning plan with a view to developing a longer-term plan. Linden Christian School is committed to maintaining excellence in all programming.
Information and Resources (COVID-19)
Government of Canada Website with Information and Resources
www.canada.ca/coronavirus
Government of Manitoba Website with Information and Resources
www.gov.mb.ca/health/coronavirus
Self-assessment Tool to determine if you need to be tested for COVID-19
Outbreak Updates
www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection.html#a3
Prevention and Risks
www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection/prevention-risks.html
Government of Canada Travel Advisories
https://travel.gc.ca/travelling/advisories