Asheville Primary School
APS Family Connections 4/14/2021
National Poetry Month
Gratitude is in the Mail
It's been a while since you've seen Principal Evans, wonder where she is and what she's doing? Or what about Dawn Meskil? Where is she now? What is she up to? Both women have meant so much to the building of this school environment we call Asheville Primary. Let's tell them how much we appreciate the work they did. Write them a letter, paint/draw them a picture, send them a treat. We will have all mail come to the school and we will forward it to them.
Thanks, Principal Evans and Dr. Dawn!
APS
441 Haywood Rd
Asheville, NC 28806
Stay Tuned For More Information~SUMMER PROGRAMMING
Twinning with my brother!
Water Color Expressions of "Me"
Ny'Leriyah reminds us to wear a mask!
Preschool Updates
Summer opportunities are being finalized as well and we will be sending out more information soon.
Kindergarten Registration for APS/HFE will be May 14~More details coming in the mail!
Return to Learn~Montessori
PHYSICAL DISTANCING UNDER PLAN A
- (Plan A only) Maintain at least 3 feet of distance between students in classrooms to the greatest extent possible (e.g., desks spaced 3 feet apart).
- (Plan A only) Maintain at least 6 feet of spacing between people when masks cannot be worn (e.g., when eating).
- Keep students and teachers in small cohort groups that stay together as much as possible during the day, and from day to day. Limit mixing between cohort groups as much as possible (e.g., during recess, lunch in the cafeteria, arrival and dismissal).
- Minimize opportunities for sustained exposure (15 minutes or more, cumulative over a 24 hour period, within 6 feet distance) between students, teachers, staff, and visitors in areas they may congregate, such as in waiting and reception areas, when in line, during transitions, or while waiting for transportation.
- Provide frequent reminders for students, teachers, and staff to stay at least 6 feet apart from one another when feasible.
SCREENINGS WILL CONTINUE
If your child registers a temperature, you may be asked to wait a few minutes for a recheck (especially if the heat is on). If your child has a temperature or symptoms, you will be asked to take them home and will be contacted by school personnel with instructions.
MASKS
EVERYONE should wear a mask EVERY DAY, ALL DAY. If you need a mask for your child, let a staff member know. We will be happy to provide one and will have them at each entrance. Please remember, this includes anytime you are on school property even if out front at pick up.
TRANSPORTATION
AFTER 8 am, please enter only through the front office. Parents should plan to walk with their child to the front entrance and wait while staff complete a screening.
All transportation changes should occur BEFORE 12 NOON. This gives us time to plan safely for everyone's departure. We will never change your child's transportation plans without hearing it from you. Telling your child there is a change will not change it with us...we have to have a note or phone call or text from you. Please call the school before noon to make any changes.
NOTE TO PARENTS
Please know that at any time that your child develops Covid symptoms or is exposed to someone with Covid symptoms, you will be asked to pick him/her up early from school. If you need a note or call to your employer to explain why you have to leave work, we will work with you to provide that. If your child is asked to quarantine, school staff will provide specific information about how to participate remotely during that time.
Classrooms are grouped in pods to allow socialization at recess and lunch while adding in the support of additional adults. If anyone in a pod has symptoms or a positive case, the entire pod will be sent home.
Attendance procedures will remain the same for remote students (complete work, go to Meets, or contact the teacher). On site students will be marked present if on site, absent if not.
Our staff will be sanitizing the Montessori classroom materials as they are used. All aerosol cleaners will be sprayed after staff and students leave the area/room. If you have any questions, please reach out to our staff at 350-2900. We want to do our best to keep things clean and safe for your child and for our staff.