Throughout August we had families reach out about the concern of students eating in the cafe. CDC states that the spreading of COVID is greater when indoors and without masks. Brentwood PTA and some staff members met to create a plan where students would eat outdoors (CDC recommendation for meals) to increase our commitment to our students' safety. This plan was communicated through PTA and in our 8/13 Family Newsletter. Our PTA raised over $12,000 to provide picnic tables and umbrellas for our campus (and to share with Webb Middle School). For the first 3 days of classes only 1/2 of the umbrellas were used, due to delivery. By day 4 (Friday) every table had an umbrella.

We understand that each situation is not ideal for everyone. We put this plan in place truly for the safety of our students. We adhere to the heat and cold weather guidelines. Lunch is 30 minutes for each class, which is the same amount of time children spend during recess.

WHAT IF I WANT MY CHILD TO EAT IN THE CAFE DURING LUNCH?
Please complete this google form  by, Fri., 8/27/21, if you want your child to eat in the cafe only. Please know that your child may be seated with students from other classes during this time, based on the number of responses. The cafe tables will have accordion dividers down the middle of the table. Students may sit directly next to another student while eating, depending on table space available. CDC states that the spreading of COVID is greater when indoors and without masks. As a campus we will do all we can to provide safe ways for students to eat, learn, and limit the frequency of contact tracing.

Administration will review the spreadsheet daily between 8/23-27/21 at 7:45 am to plan for cafe seating based on the request of the parent/guardian.