COVID-19 Update

• We are a strong, resilient, and supportive community. The QLS community has always been this, but the recent situation has magnified the partnership that we share with our families and students. In many ways, it has shined a light on our collective desire to help each other and see our students and programs succeed.
• We can do it; we can do it well; and we can make it even better. While distance teaching is indeed different than learning physically in the classroom, Quarry Lane has been able to successfully adapt and deliver a learning experience that aligns with our core mission and goals to our students at home—far exceeding many of our neighboring schools in the Bay Area. It will be a continuous work-in-progress, as we always strive to improve upon ourselves and be the best we can be. But knowing that what we are doing is working and working well, gives us tremendous confidence as we move forward with this model.
  

Head of School

Dear Quarry Lane Families,

First and foremost, I'd like to extend my deepest gratitude to you all for your support and patience as we've adapted to this rapidly evolving situation. Our quick and nimble shift to distance learning was undoubtedly made possible by the dedication and commitment of our faculty, staff, students, and families. This speaks volumes towards the strength of our community and our shared goal to provide the very best for our students--especially under challenging circumstances.

As many of you may know, yesterday, the Alameda County Office of Education announced the extension of school closures for seven Bay Area counties through May 1, 2020 to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). In the interest of the health and safety of our community, we have made the decision to extend Quarry Lane's distance learning program through May 1st. We plan to return to campus on May 4th, keeping in mind that this may shift depending on how the situation unfolds.

We realize that this is disheartening news for many of us who miss the normalcy of going to school and were looking forward to coming back to campus. Many of our students and families are understandably disappointed to see some of our time honored events and traditions cancelled or postponed. I encourage us all to stay positive, continue to support each other, and be kind.

Amid the uncertainty of our situation, I take comfort in knowing that the learning has indeed continued for our students, and will continue. We are an incredible community and we will get through this together. This much, I can guarantee.

Thank you again for your flexibility and partnership as we navigate through uncharted territory.

With gratitude,
Dr. Sabri Arac

Head of School
Quarry Lane School

Dear Quarry Lane Families,

By 4:00 p.m. today, teachers will have posted the links for Zoom classroom on students' portals. Just a reminder, unlike Skype, Zoom doesn't "ring". Participants must click on the link to join the class (group meeting).

The following link provides a quick tutorial of Zoom:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFhAEoCF7jg

Due to the Bay Area shelter in place starting at 12:01 a.m., Tuesday, March 17th, our offices will be closed. However, to reach out:

To Teachers: email first letter of first name, last name at quarrylane.org (All faculty names are available on our website: www.quarrylane.org.) ;

To Administrators: email Admin-LS-Communication@quarrylane.org for Lower School Administration ; Admin-MS-Communication@quarrylane.org for Middle School Administration; and Admin-HS-Communication@quarrylane.org for High School Administration.

Middle School Bell Schedule

High School Bell Schedule

We are grateful to our families and staff for their tremendous efforts and understanding during these challenging times. We appreciate how you will continue to put things in perspective and be kind to each other and focus on taking care of our families, colleagues, and people in need. Thank you.

Kindest regards,

QLS Administration

Dear Quarry Lane School Community Members:

As the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak unfolds, the health and safety of our students, faculty, staff, and families remains our highest priority. Throughout this evolving situation, the Quarry Lane administration team has sought to balance our commitment to the health of our community and the growing concerns of our families with our desire for continuity of our students' learning.

While Quarry Lane does not have a reported case of COVID-19 in our community, we have made the decision to shift to distance learning for our Jr. Kindergarten through Grade 12 students effective Tuesday, March 17th. Please refer to your child's Plus Portals account to receive Zoom log-on information for their classes. Our faculty will have this information available by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, March 16th.

In order to ensure that our faculty and staff are fully prepared to implement our distance learning plan, we will hold a professional development training for our faculty on Monday, March 16th. Because Monday, March 16th will be a professional development day with no instruction, Monday, April 6th (which was originally the first day of spring break) will be an instructional day.

Here is a glance at the next few days for our Jr. K-Grade 12 students:

• Monday, March 16: Faculty Professional Development Day (no students on campus)

In order for you to be prepared for distance learning, you will need your students' textbooks. For Lower School, books will be available at carline. For Upper School, students may go directly to their lockers. We ask that families please move on and off campus quickly as we continue to minimize exposure.

Please find the timeslots below for your grade level pick-up:

• 9:00 -9:45 am: 6th and 9th grades
• 10:00 -10:45 am: 7th and 10th grades
• 11:00 – 11:45 a.m.: 8th and 11th grades
• 12:00 – 12:45 pm: Junior Kindergarten, Kindergarten, and 12th grade
• 1:00 – 1:30 pm: 1st Grade
• 1:45 – 2:15 pm: 2nd and 3rd grade
• 2:30 – 3:00 pm: 4th grade
• 3:15 – 3:45 pm: 5th grade

• Tuesday, March 17-Monday, April 6: Distance Learning Begins and follows your child's regular daily schedule.
• Tuesday, April 7-10: Spring Break (Monday, April 6th is an instructional day)
• Monday, April 13: On-campus Classes Resume.

Quarry Lane School Dublin Campus is not closing. We are transitioning to distance learning. The school administration will continue to update families via e-mail, Parent Portal and via our school website.

We realize these changes may be disappointing and upsetting to our students and families and that this can cause a range of emotions and anxiety. Let's continue to show each other kindness and compassion as we get through this together.

Sincerely,

Dr. Sabri Arac

Head of School