Dear Parents:

We are all concerned about the increase in the number of covid 19 cases.  We are grateful to your past sacrifices you have made in order to protect the physical health of our students and their wellbeing in general.  We know that you have changed your company assignments, your travel plans, and sometimes your careers, in order to avoid contacting Covid 19.  Please continue applying these strategies on a more local scheme, being willing to alter your plans for the sake of the GCA community.  Please careful of where you go and what you touch.

As you know, the government has moved to a level 3 precautionary alert status.  This does not close schools, although some which are located in more heavily affected areas have opted to close for two weeks.  GCA will remain open, however, we will observe the following protocols.

              1.  Temperature checks at the gate will continue.

2. For at least the next two weeks, only students, faculty and staff will be allowed in the Church gatherings have paused.
3. Masks need to be worn throughout the school day, including during P.E. and recess times when the children are
4. Diligent hand washing and hand sanitizing will be It may be helpful for parents to send in personal packages of wipes. We have noticed that the convenience of having their own packs of wipes has resulted in more students sanitizing their personal spaces with greater frequency.
5. We have noticed that with increased air conditioning usage, minor sniffles have Please keep your son/daughter at home until these symptoms are no longer present.
6. For at least the next two weeks, only students, faculty and staff will be allowed in the Church gatherings have paused.
7. Masks need to be worn throughout the school day, including during P.E. and recess times when the children are
8. Diligent hand washing and hand sanitizing will be It may be helpful for parents to send in personal packages of wipes. We have noticed that the convenience of having their own packs of wipes has resulted in more students sanitizing their personal spaces with greater frequency.
9. We have noticed that with increased air conditioning usage, minor sniffles have Please keep your son/daughter at home until these symptoms are no longer present.
10. Sports competitions and activities have been discontinued as have field
11. The annual Graduation Ceremony will no longer be open to the public or include elementary The only middle school students involved will be the few who are orchestra members. Choir members will no longer sing as a group but instead will have classes with more of a music appreciation emphasis. Orchestra rehearsals will be moved to the chapel to allow for greater distancing between musicians.
12. Trips to 7-11 will cease for at least the next two Likewise, ordering food and drinks. Please plan accordingly.

This is a lot for us to process, and changes will be evident, however, the students have demonstrated in the past a community spirit which we applaud.  Please watch for sufficient sleep and good healthy eating habits.  The children think about their family in friends in other countries.  Experiencing covid 19 as a child will reveal a stronger confidence in their personal resilience and the faithfulness of God.

Under God’s Grace,

Mrs. Chow