August 13, 2021
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Today, Governor Lewis spoke to the educational community and stated that beginning Monday, August 16, 2021, all schools within the Gila River Indian Community will move to a virtual teaching and learning format. Our students' safety and well-being are of the utmost priorities, and we support Governor Lewis' statement that our families health must come first. Beginning Monday, Sacaton Elementary and Sacaton Middle School will also move to online instruction and learning.
Laptop and Curriculum Material Distribution
On Monday, laptops, chargers, manipulatives, and workbooks will be available for pickup by our families. Please plan to arrive at your school's gym anytime between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm to pick up your child's materials. If you need a jetpack for internet connectivity, please notify thefront office so they can put your name and phone number on a list. The school district will provide a jetpack to every family who needs one.
Curbside Meal Service and Meal Distribution by Bus
We are proud to provide meals to our students throughout our virtual learning. Beginning Tuesday, August 17, 2021, the district will offer Curbside Meal Service from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. A family member may receive the meal from the table located outside the Sacaton Middle School gym supported by staff. School bus routes will be combined to provide meal service for Districts 3, 4, and 5. We will provide and deliver a breakfast and lunch for every enrolled student and their siblings between the ages of 0-18.
We will continue to support students, staff, and the community throughout our virtual teaching and learning format. We appreciate you. We appreciate our students. And we appreciate working side by side with you.
If you have any questions, please contact your school's front office or principal. The elementary school phone number is (520) 562-8600 ext. 3000. The middle school phone number is (520) 562-8600 ext. 2000.
Please stay healthy and safe!
Dr. Lynnette Michalski, Superintendent
Sacaton Elementary School District #18