For Black Pine Circle Families
COVID-19 Information
Due to the ongoing shelter-in-place order, the BPC campus will be closed through at least April 19. All students will continue with our distance learning programs during this time.
The following is intended to provide our community with our best and most up-to-date thinking on topics of common interest. This list is not exhaustive, and will be updated as necessary. Please check back regularly.
Families will also receive regular email updates from our Head of School and Division Heads with important, time-sensitive information.
For the time being, the Week at a Glance Newsletter (WAG) is being suspended in favor of direct communication from division heads and teachers.
March 27: Important Update from Head of School John Carlstroem >
March 25: Wednesday 3/25 Update from Head of School John Carlstroem >
March 23: A Message from Head of School: Connecting with Our Community >
March 18: Update from Head of School John Carlstroem & FAQ >
March 14: Important Update on Distance Learning >
March 11: BPC will stay closed for the remainder of the week >
Public Health Guidelines
City of Berkeley
Resource Page >
Alameda County Public Health
Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) >
California Public Health Department
Fact Page >
CDC
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) >
Hand Washing Instructions >
Get Your Household Ready for COVID‑19 >
WHO
Resource Page >
Additional helpful information can be found on the UNICEF website:
What Parents Should Know >
Resources
Well-being Resources for Families >
Child Mind Institute: Talking to Kids About the Coronavirus >
This captures important messaging about the virus to children. On point and very straightforward.
NPR: Just for Kids: A Comic Exploring the New Coronavirus >
A good comic for kids to help them understand the virus.
NYTimes: Talking to Teens and Tweens about Coronavirus >
More specific to older teens and tweens.
Parenting During Coronavirus >
What To Do With Kids At Home On Coronavirus Break For Who Knows How Long (Without Losing It) >