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2021 SPECIAL SESSION II
21300060DPatrons-- Kory, Adams, D.M., Cole, J.G., Convirs-Fowler, McQuinn and Simonds
WHEREAS, John Calvin Presbyterian Church in Annandale worked with Sleepy Hollow Preschool to ensure that local children had safe options for online and in-person learning during the COVID-19 pandemic; and
WHEREAS, established in 1949, Sleepy Hollow Preschool has provided generations of children with opportunities to learn through play; the school has operated continuously for more than 70 years and is currently located in rented space at John Calvin Presbyterian Church; and
WHEREAS, during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, Sleepy Hollow Preschool suspended in-person classes at John Calvin Presbyterian Church, but adapted to the unique challenges of lockdown restrictions and social distancing requirements by sending parents ideas for at-home learning activities, hosting online classes with small groups, and conducting phone or video calls to ensure each student received personal interaction on a regular basis; and
WHEREAS, John Calvin Presbyterian Church and Sleepy Hollow Preschool established a COVID-19 Task Force to monitor risk levels and coordinate with the Fairfax County Health Department on effective safety precautions for a return to in-person learning; and
WHEREAS, in September 2020, Sleepy Hollow Preschool opened an all-outdoor program with enhanced cleaning procedures, smaller class sizes, increased health monitoring protocols, and mask requirements for all teachers and students; and
WHEREAS, Sleepy Hollow Preschool’s impressive outdoor classroom at John Calvin Presbyterian Church comprises a playground, nature trails, swings, sandboxes, bikes, scooters, and a wooden train, along with other toys and engaging activities; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That John Calvin Presbyterian Church hereby be commended for its work to provide safe opportunities for learning to local children during the COVID-19 pandemic; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to John Calvin Presbyterian Church as an expression of the House of Delegates’ admiration for the school’s commitment to serving young members of the Annandale community.