Centerview Elementary
August 26, 2020 Newsletter
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Hello everyone,
Our time together at Centerview Elementary and as a Spring Lake Park Schools community is drawing near. There has been very intentional work over the summer to improve and enhance our systems and structures as we navigate an unusual start to the school year. This preparation and design for a new school year is so exciting and energizing for me. The support and flexibility of everyone in our schools, especially our families, comes with much gratitude and appreciation. I’m eager for all staff to be back next week as we continue to build a shared understanding of our learning and work ahead.
We will use the first two days of school – September 10 and 11 – to orient our students and families, creatively connect for meet and greet opportunities and carefully manage transitions for our youngest students.
For the Modified Campus Schedule (Hybrid) Model, our approach to September 10 and 11 is similar to other years and provides a higher level of support for students making critical transitions. It also provides an opportunity for us to practice transportation, arrival and dismissal procedures and other critical aspects of our operations with smaller group sizes.
- Kindergarten students will come to school for these first days.
- Grades 1-4 students will participate in online meet and greet activities with their teachers. (They will NOT be in the building these days)
For the Extended Flexible Learning (Distance Learning) Model, September 10 and 11 will be dedicated to students participating in online meet and greet activities with teachers to build relationships. This will also provide an opportunity to ensure technology is set up to support learning.
The first day of instruction for all grade levels in both models will be Monday, September 14. This is the first day all kindergarten, all first grade and grades 2-4 Group A (last name A-L) students will come to school. All other students will learn from home that day.
You will be able to gain access to your child’s homeroom teacher (Learner Advocate) on Tuesday, Sept. 1 at 9 a.m. through Campus Parent Portal.
Just to reiterate, our school start and end time will be the same as in past years. For learners coming to school in the Modified Campus Schedule (hybrid) model, Centerview Elementary will open its doors for arrival at 9:10 a.m. with the school day beginning at 9:20 a.m. We will conclude our day and dismiss students at 3:55 p.m. There will be more information and clarity provided around arrival and dismissal, specifically family drop off and pick up, in next week’s newsletter.
On another note, this week we welcomed new teachers and staff for orientation across the district. The group was enthusiastic, eager and ready to embark on the 2020-21 school year with great ambition and pride. Each will fit well with our returning staff members as we jump into the next two weeks of professional learning and planning around our new learning models and health and safety procedures and protocols. I’ve spoken with all our teachers and the overwhelming takeaway is…let’s do this!
Thank you for your partnership and patience. The Centerview Elementary staff looks forward to welcoming you back soon. We’ve got this!
Learning together,
Mike Callahan
Principal
Summer Meal Program: Meals Provided Through September 4
The last day for the school-sponsored summer meals program is August 31. Thanks to the generous support of the Panther Foundation and Spring Lake Park Lions Club, a bag lunch will be available for pick up at the High School at the regular summer distribution time Tuesday, September 1 – Friday, September 4. Next week, we’ll have more information about meal services that begin the week of September 8.
One-page 2020-2021 School Calendar
Watch for Bus Route Information August 31
Families who indicated they needed district transportation for this fall will receive bus route information beginning August 31. Routes will be posted in Campus Parent Portal on August 31 and a postcard will be mailed out that same day. For general information and bus routing, contact Spring Lake Park Schools transportation services at 763-600-5590 or visit the Transportation page.
Face masks, self-screening and water bottle information
Face masks
For many students beginning the year in the Modified Campus Schedule (hybrid) model, wearing a mask throughout the entire school day will be one of the biggest adjustments. All students and staff are expected to wear face masks indoors per the state executive order and these expectations will be reinforced.
One way to help make the transition easier at the start of the school year, is for students to pick out a mask and start practicing wearing it now. Families can also help students understand the importance of wearing a mask.
Here are some helpful face mask resources to help students prepare
Health Self-Screening
For learning at school days, staff and students (with help from family members as needed) must self-screen for symptoms at home daily before coming to school. This is called passive screening. If a person is sick or exhibits symptoms of COVID-19, they may not come to school.
Symptoms Checklist:
- New onset cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Fever of 100 degrees without fever reducing medication
- Chills
- Muscle pain or body aches
- Sore throat
- New loss of taste and smell
- Diarrhea
- Congestion or vomiting
- Headache
Close contact checklist: Have you had close contact (within 6 ft for 15 minutes or more) with anyone who is positive for COVID-19, OR do you have a household member waiting for COVID-19 test results?
If you answer “YES” to any of the above (symptoms or close contact)’
1. Please stay home when sick; DO NOT come to school or work
2. Contact your school’s attendance line
3. Consider contacting your health care provider
View and download a Daily Self-Screen for COVID-19 Symptoms document.
Water Bottles Not Drinking Fountains
Water bottles have been added to school supply lists this year as students will not be allowed to use drinking fountains for health and safety reasons. Please send a water bottle to school each day with your student. Water bottle fill stations will be available, and many classrooms have sinks to fill water bottles.
In case you missed important information from last week's newsletter, check out the topics below and click to learn more.
- Need Care for Your School Age Child? Note, if you need any child care in the fall, now is the time to sign up.
- View School Supply Lists
- iPads: Get Your Tech Ready for a New School Year
- Apply now for Free or Reduced-Priced Meal Benefits for the 2020-2021 School Year
- Make a Plan for Internet Access
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