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A Message from Principal Bravo - March 27, 2020 @ 4:43 PM

March 24, 2020 at 6:42 PM

Greetings community,

With the change in our venue of instruction, an adjustment has been required by the Arizona Department of Education and the Catholic Schools Office regarding some of the ways in which faculty, staff and administration communicate with students. Please let this email serve as an acknowledgment that teachers and other school personnel have been permitted to interact with students by way of video conferencing and phone calls during this time of distance learning.

As you may know, our Prom celebration was originally scheduled for Saturday, April 4th. This event has officially been canceled; however, we are staying in communication with the Catholic Schools Office and the Arizona Department of Education to learn how we may be able to provide an alternative date. In addition, there are other school events and functions that may be affected by a further extension of our campus closure. Our administration team is working on a contingency plan that would attempt to arrange these events for an alternative date, as well.

A friendly reminder that as we discover new resources that may be for the benefit of our community, we will continually make those available via the homepage of our website. Please remember to check the homepage for new and updated resource information. All updates regarding the status of our current situation will be communicated to you directly, and also be included on the website homepage. If you have a question or need to get a hold of someone and you're not sure how, please email info@bourgadecatholic.org.

We remain committed to presenting every opportunity for our students to succeed. Thank you for your patience as we settle into this new learning environment. Please remember that we are here to support you and your student(s) in any way possible.

In Christ,
Javier Bravo, Principal

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A Message from Principal Bravo - March 20, 2020 at 5:02 PM

March 20, 2020 at 5:02 PM

Greetings Parents and Guardians,

Earlier this afternoon, Governor Doug Ducey and Superintendent Kathy Hoffman announced that public schools throughout the state of Arizona will extend their closures through April 10, 2020.

After consulting with the Catholic Schools Office, we will also be following the direction of Governor Ducey and extending our suspension of in-person classes for two additional weeks. Unless otherwise indicated, in-person classes and on-campus school operations will resume at Bourgade Catholic High School on April 14, 2020. Monday, April 13, 2020 is a pre-determined day off in observation of Easter and the resurrection of our Lord.

To reiterate, our discernment and decision making will continue to follow what we feel is best for the safety of our students. Our distance learning plan will remain in effect during these additional two weeks. We ask that students continue logging into Canvas and following the instruction of our faculty.

We understand that this extension for some may make an already difficult situation even more difficult. Know that we are here to help in any way possible. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you need assistance or if you need clarification on our situation. If you are unsure of who to contact, I encourage you to send an email to info@bourgadecatholic.org. Attached is also a list of available resources, throughout the Phoenix Union School District

Thank you for your patience and prayer as we continue to navigate these difficult times. Please continue to remain strong, healthy and supportive of one another.

In Christ,
Javier Bravo, Principal

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The Phoenix Union High School District has created a list of resources available to families, including options for support with food, finances and personal support. To access this list, click the yellow button below.

Parents,

If you or your student exhibit any of the following symptoms, we are asking you not to send your student to school:

Cough
Shortness of breath
With or without a fever

We also ask all parents to follow these steps to prevent all respiratory illnesses.

Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too.
If possible, stay home from work, school. and errands when you are sick. You will help prevent others from catching your illness.
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. It may prevent those around you from getting sick.
Clean your hands. Washing your hands often will help protect you from germs.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth. Germs are often spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose, or mouth.
Practice other good health habits. Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food.

The following precautionary measures are being taken by Bourgade Catholic to ensure we are doing all we can to prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses.

Disinfecting high touch areas (examples: doorknobs, desks, tables, chairs, etc.)
Utilizing registered disinfectant cleaners

Please utilize the connected links for more resources and information.

Have a question about distance learning or other information regarding the school's current situation? Fill out the contact form below and a representative from our administration will be in contact with you soon.