Good Afternoon NuVu Families,

Based on additional information from families and staff, we are opting to remain remote until Monday, Jan. 10 due to community concerns. We’ve heard from many of you, and there are currently enough students and staff members in our community who have either tested positive or have been exposed to a positive close-contact to warrant a remote approach for the remainder of this week in an abundance of caution. 

Fortunately, we can report that of the twenty-four (24) students, and six (6) staff tested via pooled PCR tests yesterday, all returned negative results.

Please review the temporary remote schedule for the remainder of this week:

January Return Plan | Daily Remote Schedule for Weds Jan. 5 - Fri Jan. 7

* Students, please note the change in start time. We’re planning to balance asynchronous work time with synchronous instruction so that you do not lose precious studio time! We will create space for asynchronous work with afternoon office hours and desk-crits, in addition to asynchronous activities throughout the day. All Zoom Studio links can be found in the info tab of your studio on the platform.

Next steps for returning onsite 

You will receive a survey later this afternoon, and we’re hoping to hear from every family. The goal of this survey is to allow us to make a well-informed decision about when we can safely return to a fully on-site approach.

A brief note of gratitude

Beyond what is just in front of our noses - more COVID navigation and negotiation - lies a truly wonderful NuVu community. Throughout this pandemic, NuVu students continue to be engaged, happy, socialized students. And NuVu staff continue to be inspired by the creative magic that happens here every day. 

Please do not hesitate to contact me, molly@nuvustudio.org directly if you have any questions.

All the best, 

The NuVu Team