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Hello, ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Families –

Thank you for the flexibility, creativity, and good humor that you and your students have shown during the phased return to campus. As we begin community life at ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ this fall, you may find the information below helpful:

• We remind you of the college’s COVID dashboard, which includes the latest statistics on ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ as well as the state of Maine. The dashboard introduction walks you through the process and timing for data updates. 
• On-campus students received an email today about how to select a regular, ongoing bi-weekly testing time. Students were also reminded that if they miss testing times or do not comply with testing requirements, they will have their housing canceled (on-campus students), their access to campus canceled (for off-campus students), and be switched to remote learning for the duration of the semester. ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ certainly does not want to take such action, but frequent testing is an important aspect of the college’s COVID-19 management strategy.
• Our colleagues in Student Affairs have been fielding increased questions about students and face coverings. With very few exceptions, ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ requires face coverings in all indoor and outdoor areas on campus. We appreciate your reminding your students about the critical nature of this campus public health practice.
• We have expanded our hosted archive of parent Q&A webinars. Please contact parents@bates.edu for links and passwords.

Whether your student is on campus or remote, you are part of the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ community. We are so glad to welcome – and welcome back! – all our Bobcat families this fall.

Best regards,
The ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Parent Team