Closure Update for Families: Saturday, March 21
March 21, 2020
Dear Lindbergh Families,
As the local situation surrounding COVID-19 continues to change, we are adjusting daily to ensure that Lindbergh students, staff and families stay healthy and safe.
Following St. Louis County’s announcement of a stay-at-home order beginning Monday, we are moving school hours for essential items pickup to 12-4 p.m., SUNDAY, MARCH 22.
Please note that we are redefining “essential items” and expanding visitor limitations based on St. Louis County’s updated travel advisory. Details are below.
We are still planning to distribute to-go meals for students who have signed up, and continue with this week’s virtual learning plans. Teachers will communicate regarding student virtual learning by end of day Monday.
DO NOT come to school on Sunday unless you need one of these essential items:
- Prescription medication
- Personal electronic device, if necessary for e-learning (this does not include headphones)
- Musical instrument (middle school and high school only)
To enforce safe social distancing and protect the health of our entire community, please follow this schedule based on the first letter of your last name:
- Last name A-F: 12-1 p.m.
- Last name G-L: 1-2 p.m.
- Last name M-R: 2-3 p.m.
- Last name S-Z: 3-4 p.m.
Travel Restrictions
As we communicated prior to spring break, travel restrictions continue to change daily. St. Louis County Department of Health updated its travel advisory on Friday. If you have traveled to the locations listed below, please DO NOT come to school on Sunday, March 22, for essential items pickup.
- If you need an essential item listed above but have traveled to a location listed below, please email covidhelp@lindberghschools.ws as soon as possible and we will coordinate delivery for your family.
- Please call the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services 24-hour hotline at 877-435-8411 if you have questions, or visit www.cdc.gov.
St. Louis County Travel List of Community Spread
- All cruise ships
- United States: Arkansas, California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois*, Iowa, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virgina, Washington and Wyoming
- *Illinois: This applies to individuals who travel to Illinois and stay overnight. This does not include individuals who live in Illinois and commute for work to St. Louis.
- International: China, Iran, South Korea, United Kingdom, Ireland, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Monaco, San Marino, Vatican City, Malaysia
- United States Territories: Micronesia, Northern Marianas
If you come to school on Sunday, please take your temperature first. If you are exhibiting symptoms of a persistent cough or difficulty breathing, or if you have a temperature of 100.4 degrees fahrenheit or higher, stay home and email covidhelp@lindberghschools.ws.
As a reminder, all Lindbergh buildings will be closed until April 6. This also includes campus amenities such as athletic fields, playgrounds and the Lindbergh High School track.
Family Helpline
Lindbergh Schools has established a helpline that will be monitored daily to respond to family needs. Please call 314-729-2448, or email covidhelp@lindberghschools.ws, and a member of our team will respond to you within 24 hours (12 p.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Friday). You can also visit our COVID-19 website for district updates and information.
In closing, I promise we will continue to communicate with you as often as necessary to ensure that our families stay informed about Lindbergh’s work surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.
Please tell your students that all of us at Lindbergh say hi!
Sincerely,
Dr. Tony Lake
Superintendent