March 10, 2020
Dear Senior School Community,
After much thought and consideration, including our ongoing review of the latest advisories from national and global health organizations, we have decided this morning to cancel all spring break athletic trips due to the continued spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
We make this decision in the interest of student health as well as our emerging sense of institutional responsibility to take actions that slow the possible spread of the virus and mitigate its possible effects.
Please know that Shady Side Academy will do everything possible to maximize the recovery of any direct expenditures incurred by the families and school in organizing these trips. Once we have a fuller picture, our Business Office will be following up with individual families to provide more information about the financial impact of the cancellations.
We are all disappointed that some of our teams will miss the opportunity to take these trips, but we know our coaches, players, and team parents will identify alternative ways to provide training and develop team camaraderie.
Thank you for your understanding as SSA seeks to keep the community safe and do its part to slow the virus and limit its potential spread.
For more updates and information please check the school's COVID-19 website.
Sincerely,
Bart Griffith '93
Gene Deal
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