Avonlea School Covid Plan 2020
Avonlea School Covid Plan 2020
Administrative Procedure 164 Appendix A Communicable Diseases
Administrative Procedure 164 Appendix C COVID 19 Students
Good day, parents!
As a division and a staff, we have been working hard to develop a plan to keep our students and staff safe as they return to school on September 8, 2020. Our plan is simple: safety first! As a team, we will make any minor adjustments throughout the day, week, etc. to ensure that safety continues and remains the top priority.
As you read through the plan, you may have a few questions. Below, please find more specific details that you can share with your children.
- Designated Cohort Areas: On our first day of school, elementary teachers will be outside to greet students. All students will gather outside by homeroom. Please assure your child there will be signs and many adults to help them get to the right spot. Homeroom teachers will review areas and schedule in the start up days.
- Masks Outside: No masks are required outside as long as students are able to practice minimal physical contact (no touching) and remain in their cohorts.
- Closed Campus: We will open up campus starting in October once all safety measures are discussed with students and student contracts are signed and returned.
- Hand Washing: We will be scheduling and promoting handwashing versus just using sanitizer for all students. Homeroom teachers will have designated times for all students. Two common times will be when they enter the school and before lunch.
- Water Bottles: Students are responsible to bring a water bottle each day. The school will not be able to provide disposable cups.
- Lunch: We will be working over the next couple of weeks to plan a way to reopen our Canteen and Milk Program for our students. Any students who are unable to go home at lunch will need to bring their lunch and snacks to school each day.
- Synchronous Learning: Teachers will have a live feed available for students who choose the Synchronous Learning option. Please note: Attendance will be taken each class, and all classes will follow the school bell schedule, including recess and breaks. Academic responsibilities and attendance expectations will be the same as they would be in the classroom.
Attached are a few items for review in addition to the plan. There is an Administrative Procedure from the division regarding Communicable Diseases as well as the protocols for Students & Covid-19. All Administrative Procedure can be found on the Prairie South Schools website.
If you have any further questions, I will be hosting a live Question and Answer session on Tuesday, September 1 at 12:00 p.m. via zoom. Please see the attached invite.
Families will be contacted this Thursday from staff to welcome you back! We look forward to reconnecting with families this week and preparing to welcome all of our students back on September 8!
Be well, stay safe!
Candice Krawetz B.Ed; B.A.; M.Ed
Principal
Avonlea School
306-868-2000