Snow days will be a little different this year. This year we will have AMI (Alternative Methods of Instruction) days if we need to be closed for inclement weather. For STMS students, this means they will need to check their email and Google classrooms for specific instructions from their teachers. Work can be completed throughout the day in any way that works best for the student and your families, but we will provide a schedule for all students to follow in case they need a structured schedule to follow. We won't have scheduled Google meets at specific times, but teachers will be available during school hours via email and/or Google meet if students have any questions. If you do not have wifi at home, please simply communicate that with us, and we will work through that situation. Thank you! The goal of an AMI day is to learn from home in a manageable way.
The reason for this change in our snow days is due to Senate Bill 727. Our district must meet the required number of days (169) and hours (1044) to qualify for an incentive of one percent of our state aide, or $65,000. There is no forgiveness for snow days. If we need to call off school for inclement weather, students will learn from home.
Please make sure to have your email and phone number updated in Infinite Campus as notification regarding AMI days will go out through Parent Portal. Announcements will also be made on the district and school Facebook pages and local news channels.
If you have any questions regarding AMI days, please feel free to call or email Dr. Lewis. Thank you!
