ST. LOUIS — The youngest Saint Louis Public School students head back to the classroom Monday morning.
SLPS is welcoming Pre-K through second grade students back to in-person learning.
More than 60% of families told SLPS they were ready for their students to return to class. The goal is to have 10 students per classroom. Masks and social distancing will be required for everyone. Hand washing and cleaning efforts will be increased.
Experts recommend parents talk to students about the importance of these changes.
SLPS is still offering a virtual option. Third through fifth grades are expected to return to the classroom starting next week.
“This is a time of serious stress and anxiety for the educators we represent over this ongoing pandemic. We also have the anticipated excitement of opening day for the St. Louis Public Schools from Pre-K through Second Grade. It is our job to take every reasonable precaution to keep the children and our educators safe. Proper hygiene, masks and physical distancing is our best defense. We encourage our members to call the union office if there is a lack of PPE or a concern over safe practices.” Ray Cummings, AFT St. Louis, Local 420, AFLCIO (teachers union for SLPS) said.
