10/18 Virginia Remains in Phase 3
Dear Parents,
I hope all is well with your family as we continue to face this pandemic. Your students have been wonderful; and while they continue to do all that we ask, I would appreciate a little more social distancing on the stairs! I know they are praying for the time when we can all be back together under one roof.
I have heard from many how excited your students are to come to school - even getting up early and being thrilled to put on their uniforms. But the flip side is another story when they are home for two days.
We have talked in our administration meetings about how we can bring more students into the building. Each time we run up against the COVID occupancy limit. The Commonwealth of Virginia remains in Phase 3 and we must follow the Governor's Executive Order for Phase Guidance for Virginia Schools.
The guiding principles in the Phase Guidance for Virginia Schools ranks risk as lowest risk, more risk, or highest risk. PVI falls into the "more risk" category. Our enhanced cleaning protocols, along with everyone wearing masks, washing hands, using hand sanitizer, practicing social distancing and avoiding coming to the building if sick, are changes we made knowing our risk level.
For Mass, we make sure we split the students to abide by the 250 person limit. The additional lunch period has helped provide adequate space in the Dining Commons, which will become even more vital as the weather gets too cold to eat outside.
We have discussed the logistics of bringing in a full grade at a time; however, while the classrooms look spacious in photos, putting 24 students in a classroom makes it impossible to adhere to social distancing guidelines.
By your diligence in completing the Daily Health Screening, you have kept all our students safe and protected the health of our teachers and staff. We are proud that we have had no cases in the building in the seven weeks we have been open. Our success thus far cannot tempt us to let our guard down and fully open before it is safe to do so.
We know that many of you want your students back in the building full time. So do we. We must do so in a safe way and when the time is right.
Ginny Colwell
Head of School
Front Desk: 703-352-0925
Email: info@paulvi.net
Attendance Line: 703-352-0927
Email: attendance@paulvi.net
St. Paul VI Catholic High School is a private Diocesan Catholic preparatory school for girls and boys in grades 9-12 in Chantilly, Virginia, seeking to help our students Grow in Grace and Wisdom. Our school is part of the Diocese of Arlington and offers rigorous academics, an inclusive community focused on spiritual and leadership formation, and a proud athletic tradition featuring nationally renowned programs competing in the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference and the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association.
St. Paul VI Catholic High School is an accredited member of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
St. Paul VI Catholic High School is an accredited member of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.