Brentwood Borough School District - March 17, 2020 Letter and Educational Resources

Sep 27, 2026

March 17, 2020 letter from the Brentwood Borough School District to families explains that Pennsylvania Governor Wolf closed all K-12 schools on March 13, 2020 for two weeks. It notes uncertainty about whether missed days must be made up and mentions possible waivers tied to meeting 180 days by June 30, 2020. The document provides family guidance on learning expectations, requests limited gathering sizes, and shares educational and mental health resources with contact options for printed materials.

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Reading Time8 min

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Educational Resources

Math Resources

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SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THE BOROUGH OF BRENTWOOD Administrative Offices 3601 Brownsville Road Pittsburgh, PA 15227-3117 Phone: 412-881-2227 Fax: 412-881-1640 Brentwood High School 3601 Brownsville Road Pittsburgh, PA 15227-3117 Phone: 412-881-4940 Fax: 412-881-4170 Guidance Office 3601 Brownsville Road Pittsburgh, PA 15227-3117 Phone: 412-881-4940 x2131 Fax: 412-881-4170 Brentwood Middle School 3601 Brownsville Road Pittsburgh, PA 15227-3117 Phone: 412-881-4940 Fax: 412-881-4170 Special Education Office 3601 Brownsville Road Pittsburgh, PA 15227-3117 Phone: 412-881-4940 x2215 Fax: 412-881-7195 Elroy Elementary School 3129 Elroy Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15227-2824 Phone: 412-881-4484 Fax: 412-881-9448 Moore Elementary School 3809 Dalewood Street Pittsburgh, PA 15227-3509 Phone: 412-881-7776 Fax: 412-881-8994 Athletic/Activity Director 3601 Brownsville Road Pittsburgh, PA 15227-3117 Phone: 412-881-4940 x2720 Fax: 412-881-1640 March 17, 2020 Dear Brentwood Borough Families, As you are aware, on Friday, March 13, 2020, Governor Wolf closed all K-12 schools in Pennsylvania for two weeks. This means that no direct instructional activities are to take place, and our students are not to be accountable for any work related to their courses. What was not clear in Governor Wolf’s communication was if the days will have to be made up; Governor Wolf stated that districts may apply for a waiver if they do not meet the state requirements for time and days of instruction. What confused many educators about this communication is that on the waiver form, it clearly states that schools must attempt to get the 180 days in before June 30, 2020 prior to a waiver being filed. We are currently seeking clarification on this from the Governor’s office. We know and understand that closing schools has a tremendous impact on our students and families. We received information today from the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) that all nonessential businesses in Allegheny County are being asked to close. Furthermore, President Trump stated that gatherings of people should be limited to ten people or less. With directives becoming more restrictive, school districts are grappling with how to update families with minimal staff. The administrative team has gathered educational, social, and mental health resources for families to utilize during this time. If families are unable to access the online resources listed below, please contact your child(ren)’s school during the hours of 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. A building administrator will assist you in obtaining hard copy materials, if the closure extends beyond March 27, 2020. Sincerely, Amy M. Burch, D.Ed. Superintendent of the Brentwood Borough School District Educational Resources Math Resources Elementary: First in Math* [https://www.firstinmath.com/](https://www.firstinmath.com/)[ ](https://www.firstinmath.com/)Zearn* [https://www.zearn.org/](https://www.zearn.org/) Xtra Math [https://xtramath.org/\#/home/index](https://xtramath.org/#/home/index) Calculation Nation [https://calculationnation.nctm.org/](https://calculationnation.nctm.org/) [K](K) – 12+: Khan Academy [https://www.khanacademy.org/](https://www.khanacademy.org/)[ ](https://www.khanacademy.org/)ALEKS^ [https://www.aleks.com/login](https://www.aleks.com/login) Study Island^* [https://www.studyisland.com/](https://www.studyisland.com/)[ ](https://www.studyisland.com/)Cool Math 4 Kids [https://www.coolmath4kids.com/](https://www.coolmath4kids.com/) Math Play [http://www.math-play.com/](http://www.math-play.com/) USA Test Prep^^ [https://www.usatestprep.com/](https://www.usatestprep.com/) [English Language Arts/ Reading Resources](English Language Arts/ Reading Resources) [Elementary:](Elementary:) Wonderopolis [http://wonderopolis.org/](http://wonderopolis.org/) Starfall [https://www.starfall.com/h/index.php](https://www.starfall.com/h/index.php) Funbrain [http

FAQs

Why were K-12 schools closed beginning March 13, 2020?

Pennsylvania Governor Wolf closed all K-12 schools for two weeks, which the district references as effective starting Friday, March 13, 2020.

How does the letter address missed instruction days and possible waivers?

It explains that districts may apply for a waiver if they do not meet time-and-days requirements, and it states the waiver form says schools must attempt to obtain 180 days before June 30, 2020 before filing.

What resources are provided for students and families during the closure?

The letter lists online educational tools for math and English language arts/reading, enrichment opportunities such as virtual field trips, and mental health and social resources from county and national agencies. It also instructs families to contact the child’s school during 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. for hard-copy materials if needed.

Sep 27, 2026

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