Personal safety IS community safety. 

We are living in an unprecedented time in which we are faced with a global pandemic. Each individual is responsible for protecting themselves, their family, and our community. This is an occassion to which we will rise and work together to protect ourselves and each other. Every single person at Mary Lin Elementary will take steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19. 

Upon returning to school in-person for Phase II of our district's plan, we will adapt and embrace new practices to keep the learning environment safe for our children. We need the help of every individual. This is not something we can do alone. Each person must do their part to including students, teachers, staff, and our community members. Everyone must do their part and take an active role in promoting safety, health, and wellbeing for all of Mary Lin. We must abide by safety directives from federal, state, local, district, and school officials through the fall of 2020 and beyond and encourage others to do the same. 

To keep our students and community safe, we will all do our parts. 

• I understand that whether or not I take this pledge, safety is a shared responsibilty and my actions can put myself and others at risk. Failure to comply with these directives may result in students, teachers, staff, or the community becoming exposed to COVID-19 and could result in Mary Lin temporarily closing contingent upon contact tracing and district guidelines. 
• We recognize that some students with disabilities may need to modify some aspect of this pledge in order to live and learn safely. 
• We will assume positive intentions, but will also kindly help encourage and remind each other to follow these guidelines and expect others to do the same for us. 
• We acknoledge that we are all in this effort together and appreciate that each person does their part to keep everybody safe.