Message from Mrs. Joyce - April 23, 2020

Let me begin by saying how nice it has been to hear so many positive comments with regards to the distance learning that has taken place over the last four weeks. The teachers have been working very hard to keep your child(ren) engaged in the learning process. All of us are learning right along with the students, as this is new territory for everyone! Thank you to all families who have been able to pay their tuition, pre-registration fee, aftercare bills, etc. Thanks also to those of you who have reached out to the school to explain your family situation. Our Lady of Las Vegas is very understanding of your circumstances and will work with you. Many of you have been inquiring about First Holy Communion, kindergarten graduation, 8th grade graduation and events, and walk-a-thon. Fr. Gerry and I have been discussing these issues at length, but due to the social distancing protocol that remains in place, these events will not take place as had been planned. Sadly, our First Holy Communion, that would have taken place this weekend, will be postponed until further notice. Until there is more information from Bishop Thomas and Governor Sisolak and his plan to reopen in phases, this remains an unknown for us. Mrs. Hill and Mrs. Probst are working on something virtual with regards to the Walk-a-thon. Perhaps a jump-a-thon or something of that sort will be put in place? This would be something that all students could do at home, but as an entire school. I should have a definite plan for you very soon. Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten graduation will be postponed until after the summer, perhaps in August when the new school year is beginning. Eighth grade graduation will be postponed, as well. All principals have been brainstorming different ways to make this last year for our students special; plans will depend upon the loosening of the emergency procedures currently in place. We will keep you apprised as information becomes available. With regards to graduation fees paid by families for kindergarten and eighth grade, once all expenses such as caps and gowns, diplomas, and other expenses such as ribbons and pins for the eighth grade have been deducted from the fees, the remainder will be either put towards tuition or refunded to families. All hot lunch money that was paid for April either in cash or by credit card was put towards tuition. All April hot lunch payments made by check have been shredded, so that money will not be deducted from your checking account. The last two weeks of March hot lunch has also been applied to tuition. More updates will be sent to you as I have them. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to make this time easier for your family. Stay well, and thanks you for your continued support.