January 7, 2022
Dear TMSA Parents and Guardians,
Please be advised that The Main Street Academy will remain in remote learning status next week, January 10 – 14, 2022. All students (K – 8) will return to in-person instruction on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, the day after the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. As a Fulton County Schools (FCS) district charter school, TMSA has the autonomy to structure its learning model the same as or more restrictive than FCS. As a result, TMSA’s Health and Safety Committee has made the tough, yet health-conscious, decision to extend virtual learning by one week based on the recent surge in COVID-19 cases reported by the Georgia Department of Public Health and an increase of positive COVID-19 cases amongst TMSA staff and students.
We realize the decision to extend virtual learning by one week creates hardships for some families. If there are ways that we can support your family, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We are hopeful that the additional week of students receiving virtual instruction will heighten the ability for our community to return to campus on Tuesday, January 18th, healthy, safe, and in a position for us to sustain in-person learning for the long term.
Please review the following reminders:
- TMSA's school office hours for the week of January 10 - 14, 2022 are 7:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. daily.
- All students (K - 8) must be signed into OTUS and online promptly by 7:45 a.m. for homeroom attendance.
- Email [email protected] for all technology concerns (ex. missing/broken charger, TMSA issued Chromebook issues, etc.).
- Email [email protected] for OTUS log-in issues. Students sign in via OTUS to attend their daily online classes.
- TMSA's Virtual Hotline will be open January 10 - 14, 2022 daily from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.
- If needed, email your child's teacher(s) directly to schedule an appointment to obtain learning materials and resources during the school's revised office hours this week. Click here to access TMSA's online Faculty and Staff Directory.
- TMSA’s School Counselor, Ms. Letzler, is offering virtual counseling for students during remote learning. Sessions are by request only. Students may refer themselves. Referrals are also accepted from teachers and parents/guardians. Click here to request counseling sessions with Ms. Letzler.
- Get vaccinated or boosted. All Georgians ages five and older can now receive the COVID-19 vaccination for free. Visit www.fultoncountyga.gov/covidvaccine for appointments and additional details.
- MAKO Medical is providing FREE COVID-19 testing onsite at TMSA on Monday, January 10, 2022 and Wednesday, January 12, 2022 from 7:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. for all TMSA students (their immediate families), teachers and staff. Registration and consent are required for all students. Click here for additional details.
- All positive COVID-19 test results (taken on-site at TMSA or off offsite) involving TMSA students, teachers and staff should be immediately reported to Nurse Jackson by completing and submitting the electronic Confirmed COVID-19 Case Form.
Lastly, TMSA’s Nutrition Department is providing TMSA enrolled students with free meal kits on Monday, January 10, 2022 and Wednesday, January 12, 2022 from 9:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. near the gym entrance. Pre-orders requests are required by conveniently emailing TMSA’s Food Service Coordinator, Mrs. Robyn McCoy, by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, January 7, 2022. In the email’s subject line type “meal kit”. The body of the email should include the scholar(s) name, grade level and homeroom teacher.
Thank you for your understanding, patience and cooperation as we strive to preserve a healthy educational environment for all amid challenging pandemic circumstances.
Sincerely,
Ishmael Abdul-Salaam
Principal
The Main Street Academy