Mr. T. Fox is inviting you to Francis Patton Primary School’s Open House.Date: Jan 14, 2021Time: 05:30 PM Bermuda Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/2021870525?pwd=NjcySm0xNll2SHM5MmtpcFFJK1lxZz09Meeting ID: 202 187 0525Passcode: OPENHOUSE

MINISTRY OF EDUCATIONDEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONOffice of the Commissioner of Education20ᵗʰ October, 2020Dear Parents and Guardians,Re: COVID-19 Entry Screening QuestionsThe Department of Health has issued COVID-19 Guidance for School Settings. The Guidance sets out infection prevention and control measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19.Since  schools  opened  for  the  2020/2021  school  year,  students  have  participated  in  an  entry screening  that  involved  having  their  temperature  taken  and  responding  to  four  COVID-19 questions.The Department of Education is revising the process for the entry screening and will continue to review this process.Schools  will  continue  to  take temperatures  when  students  arrive  to  school;  however,  effective Thursday, 22ⁿᵈ October, 2020, the process for asking the questions will be revised.Instead  of  students  being  asked  the  questions  when  they  arrive  at  school,  you  are  asked  to consider the four COVID-19 questions each day, before your child departs from the household and before you send your child to a public school. The questions are as follows:1.   Do you or your child have symptoms of COVID-19 including Fever (equal or greater than 38       degrees Celsius or 100.4 Fahrenheit), Cough, Muscle aches and tiredness, Difficulty breathing, sore       throat, headache, diarrhea or vomiting, loss of smell and taste?2.   Have you or your child been exposed to anyone with COVID-19?3.   Does anyone in your household have symptoms of COVID-19 or has anyone in your household been       exposed to COVID-19?4.   Has anyone in your family/household travelled/returned to Bermuda in the last 14 days?      If  you  or  your  child  has  a “yes”  response  to  any  of  the  questions  above,  then  your        child should stay at home and not attend the school for 14 days from symptom onset and until he/she       is no longer feeling unwell. You must also contact the school to explain the reason for the       absence.If  your  child  has  a  “yes”  response  to  question  #1,  meaning  that he  or  she  has  symptoms of COVID-19, you should consult your child’s medical doctor or physician.Additionally, if your child has a fever when his/her temperature is taken at the school, he/she will not be able to enter the school building.The  safety  of  students,  staff,  parents  and  other  members  of  households  and  families  is paramount.Parents and guardians are required to follow this process daily as persons are required to conduct themselves in such a manner as not to expose another person to infection.Respectfully,Mrs. Kalmar Richards Commissioner of Education 

Dear Parents of Excellence,World Teachers’ Day, as designated by the United Nations, is Monday, October 5th, 2020.  This year the Ministry of Education plans to hold a Proclamation on the Steps of City Hall to celebrate and honor Bermuda’s teachers on Monday, October 5 at 12:00 p.m.Below are a few suggested ways you or your child may wish to show gratitude: A special treat A thank-you card A hand drawn picture A shout out on social media A classroom supply: Expo markers, Post-It Notes, pensI recognize that COVID-19 makes it more challenging to do many things, but one small act of kindness shown to the best staff in the Universe would mean a lot.Thank you for your consideration as well as your continued generosity and synergy!Have a great day.Todd G. FoxPrincipalFrancis Patton Primary SchoolLive, Learn, Love, Lead