St. William the Abbot

Roman Catholic School

August 7, 2020

Dear St. William the Abbot Parents,

Now that Governor Cuomo has authorized all New York school districts to reopen, we can begin to move forward.  It is surely happy news that we will have the chance to be together once again! As the Governor mentioned, however, there are significant levels of anxiety and concern among parents, teachers, staff, and students.  Let me start by saying that I fully and completely acknowledge and respect your concerns.  These are our children, and there is simply no room for error.  There are no easy answers, but we do know that accurate information is essential.  Today, we have been given mandates by the Governor relating to testing and contact tracing, and we will continue to work with Perrotta Consulting and the Diocesan Education Department in order to ensure compliance. Remote learning and hybrid learning details will be made available in the coming week. 

I respectfully ask for your patience and understanding as we continue to analyze and coordinate this latest directive from the Governor in order to make the best decisions for SWS students and families. As always, safety is paramount, and we must devote as much time and consideration as needed to carefully reopen.  

Our theme this school year is Believe in Miracles...With God All Things are Possible.  
Comforting words for these trying times.  May God continue to bless the SWS community!

Peace,
Mrs. Bricker