ROCORI
RES SEPTEMBER 11 Newsletter 2020-2021
GREAT FIRST 2 DAYS
IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ!
Thank you so much for your patience and grace during this transition. We know this is different from years past but we appreciate your understanding and following our new Drop Off and Pick Up Procedures. Our main concern is safety and in order for this to work I am asking for your cooperation and patience. Each day will be more efficient and safe. Thank you again for working with us to keep our students safe!
WE WILL BE USING IVY AVENUE NE to line up for Drop off and pick up to avoid blocking a driveway on 2nd Street NE. I was made aware that the person next to the school was harassing vehicles as they waited in line. We are so sorry and will be working with Richmond Police to help us for the next couple days to help monitor and assist with pick up.
Hats off to Brielle's Mom! She made a sign in her window with Brielle's name on it to help us with pick up. I will be making a sign for each of you to put in your passenger side window to help make this process much quicker.
DROP OFF
- If you are dropping your child(ren) off between they will be greeted by a staff member and directed to the playground or their classroom depending on the weather.
- DROP OFF begins at 7:30 each morning.
- ALL DROPS OFFS WILL BE DRIVE UP IN THE LOOP. Please DO NOT park your car at the front of the loop, in the field next to the tennis courts, or across the street. I know this is a change but for the safety of your child please follow the new plan.
- PLEASE STAY IN YOUR CARS AND DRIVE THROUGH THE LOOP FROM THE EAST END.
- PLEASE DRIVE TO THE FAR END OF THE LOOP TO DROP OFF YOUR STUDENT AND THEN EXIT ON THE WEST END.
- NO PASSING IN THE LOOP. PLEASE WAIT FOR THE VEHICLE AHEAD OF YOU TO EXIT. This is also for the safety of our student and you. STAY TO THE RIGHT,. NO PASSING.
PICK UP
- Bus pick up is from 2:50-3:00. Please do not come any earlier. I causes congestion and it makes it more difficult for loading buses.
- PLEASE DO NOT ENTER THE LOOP TO PICK UP YOUR CHILD UNTIL THE BUSES HAVE LEFT.
- Pick up time is from 2:50-3:00.
- ALL PICK UPS WILL BE DRIVE UP IN THE LOOP
- DO NOT PARK TO GET YOUR CHILD. Please stay in your vehicle and we will bring your child to you!This is to keep EVERYONE safe.
- PLEASE ENTER ON THE EAST END.
- PULL ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE END OF THE LOOP WHERE A STAFF MEMBER WILL GREET YOU AND GET YOUR CHILD FOR YOU. This will help help keep cars moving and get through quicker. Please exit safely.
- DO NOT PASS in the LOOP. Please wait until the cars in front of you exit.
- PLEASE EXIT ON THE WEST END.
- Pick up time will be strictly followed to allow for the late bus to have space and time to load other students safely.
Walkers and Bikers will be released after parent pick up is complete.
Change of Plans?
GREAT NEWS! SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM EXTENDED! FREE BREAKFAST AND LUNCH!
Hello Everyone!
Beginning September 10th, there will be no charge for breakfast and lunch for ALL students.
We do ask that you fill out the Application for Educational Benefits (free and reduced form) that you can find below because we are not sure when this free program will end and we want you to be prepared if it were to end.
The USDA extended the summer food program through December 31st or until fund are exhausted. I will keep you all posted.
Let me know if you have any questions.
PLEASE DON"T FORGET TO TURN IN YOUR FORMS!
SCHOOL PICTURES OCTOBER 13, 2020
School Supply Fee
Spartan SPOT
Spartan SPOT provides both before and after school care, as well as care for non-school days. If you are in need of childcare for the September 8th and 9th non-school days, please register by September 3rd. If you are looking for care before or after school, please register as soon as possible to guarantee a start date of September 10th.
If you have any questions, please call the Community Education office at 320-685-8631.
ABSENTEEISM
Parents are asked to please call the school by 8:30 A.M. if your child will be absent from school that day. You are able to leave messages on the school answering machine during non-school hours. The school phone number is 597-2016 ext. 4. If you prefer, you may also send an email to the following: groetschd@rocori.k12.mn.us. Please send a note explaining the reason for the absence when your child returns to school. Please have end of the day plans made and explained to your child before they come to school. If there is a change in their schedule, then send a note to the classroom teacher. Please avoid calling at the end of the day, as it is difficult to get messages out to classroom teachers.
Parent Teacher Club Richmond Elementary School
President Liz Hommerding
2020-2021 ROCORI Elementary Handbook Supplement
For student safety, some adjustments are being made to the student handbook for the 2020-2021 school year due to COVID-19. The policies and procedures identified in this supplement will override what is written in the handbook.
COVID-19 and Absences:
Students who are absent from school for COVID-19 testing or waiting for test results will be considered excused.
Students who test positive for COVID-19 will receive excused absences for days of school missed and should follow guidance from, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), Stearns County Public Health (SCPH), and their doctor when planning a return to school. See linked resources below.
School will work with any student who tests positive for COVID-19 to make up work after the student has been deemed healthy enough to resume their studies and follows guidance from the Minnesota Department of Health for return
Quarantine and Absences:
If a student and family is alerted that a student is considered a “close contact” of someone who tested positive for COVID-19, that student will follow guidance from the MDH, SCPH, and the school nurse for quarantining from school.
Close Contact: MDH defines a close contact as anyone who was within 6 feet of the person who is sick while they were considered to be infectious, for 15 minutes or more (regardless of whether either person wore a cloth face covering or face shield).
Students in quarantine who are not showing symptoms of COVID-19 and are physically able to complete schoolwork are expected to keep up with assignments from class.
The daily schedule will be modified to accommodate passing times, breakfast, and lunch.
Keep-In-Touch (K.I.T.) will not occur during the 2020-21 school year. Please work with your child’s teacher to continue to build strong school-home communication.
Mask Usage: In accordance with Emergency Executive Order 20-81, students will be required to wear masks while at school. If you are unable to tolerate a face-covering due to a medical condition or disability-related condition you may be permitted to utilize alternative options such as a face shield or other reasonable accommodation. Please submit a doctor’s note stating the reason you are unable to wear a mask to your building’s principal.
Masks will be treated as part of the dress code policy.
Other procedures in the ROCORI School District restart blueprint.
Resources:
Decision Tree for People with COVID-19 Symptoms: https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/schools/exguide.pdf
What to do when waiting for COVID-19 results: https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/waiting.pdf
ROCORI ONLINE SCHOOL
Elementary Distance Learning FAQ
A. The program is called Edgenuity. You can look at the program here: https://www.edgenuity.com/elementary-school/
Q. Will my student be assigned to a homeroom grade teacher?
A. They will be assigned to a teacher to help manage their online learning, but not assigned to one of the homeroom grade level teachers.
Q. How long will my child be in online learning?
A. Once you move into online learning, we are asking that you stay there for the remainder of the trimester. Then you can choose in-person by contacting your home school.
Q. What will they be learning?
A. Edgenuity focusing on Reading and Math. We are examining other modules for social and science.
Q. Do Online Students get online specialists?
A. No, students will be on a self-paced program and will not have access to a specific online specialist option.
Q. Do I need to pay the school supply fee for Online Learning?
A. No, you may need to pay if you choose to enter back into in-person learning. This would be at a prorated amount.
Q. How was the curriculum chosen?
A. Edgenuity is a program that is based off the Minnesota State Standards. This program has been used at the High School Level with success. We will now be using it to meet our students' distance learning needs.
10/15 - No School (MEA Break)
10/16 - No School (MEA Break)
10/13 School Pictures
Community Assistance Groups
Catholic Charities Food Shelf
Food Relief Bags will be available on Wednesdays from 3:00pm-7:00pm and on Fridays 9:00am-12:00pm
United Way
Call 2-1-1 or text MNCOVID to 898-211 and a specialist will help connect you with resources
ROCORI Area Food Shelf
Call: (320) 685-8785
Text: (320) 248-6943
MN Unemployment
Online application: https://www1.uimn.org/ui_applicant/applicant/login.do
If you don’t have access to apply online: Call 877-898-9090 Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm
Central MN Sexual Assault Center
Crisis Hotline: 320-251-4357
Central MN Mental Health Center
Crisis Response Line: 320-253-5555 or 800-635-8008
Or Text MN to 741741
MN Domestic Violence Hotline
Call: 866-223-1111
Richmond Elementary School
Email: johnsonk@rocori.k12.mn.us
Website: https://www.rocori.k12.mn.us/richmond-elementary-home
Location: 34 2nd Street Northeast, Richmond, MN, USA
Phone: (320)597-2016
Facebook: facebook.com/RichmondElementary
Twitter: @RichmondElemen1