Message from Principal Leith: November 16, 2018

Dear Morse School Parents and Families, 

As you know, much work has been done over the last two months to address issues related to excessive water intrusion that occurred over the summer. The primary remediation work has involved identifying and removing mold from our building. Our custodians, the CPS facilities team and outside contractors have also been working hard to repair roof leaks and to replace flooring, drywall and insulation in affected areas. 

Last week, an environmental contractor conducted follow-up air quality testing. I received the results yesterday afternoon and I am very pleased to share with you that our indoor air quality was found to be within normal ranges throughout the building. The only exception was the OT/PT room, which will undergo final recommended air scrubbing and HEPA vacuuming over by Monday. For those members of the community who are interested in a more detailed description of the sampling procedures and laboratory results, you may view the full report here. 

As your principal, I take the health and safety of students and staff very seriously. Although I am relieved to learn that tests of our air quality have come back normal, I will continue to work closely with our custodians and the CPS facilities team to ensure that our building is safe and clean for the children and adults who learn and teach here. 

Recess at the Morse School during the winter months:
Recess is an important part of our students’ school day, helping them to stay active while fostering creativity and healthy social development. We will continue to hold outdoor recess whenever possible throughout the winter months. Although will consider factors such as wind chill and precipitation when making day-to-day determinations, it is likely that your child will have outdoor recess every day unless the “real feel” temperature falls below 20?F. It is therefore very important that you send your child(ren) to school dressed appropriately for cold weather play (e.g. warm jacket, gloves/ mittens, hat, scarf, etc.). Please do not hesitate to call the school if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you! 

Best wishes for a wonderful weekend! 

Chad Leith
Principal 
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