SMCPS Update October 16
Weekly Update for St. Mary's County Public Schools Families
Updates for the St. Mary's County Public Schools Community
Upcoming School System Calendar Dates:
- October 30: Instructional Day will end 2 hours early (2-hour early dismissal)- No School for Head Start and PreK Students - End of 1st Marking Period - Professional Responsibilities - Head Start and PreK Parent Involvement Activities
Upcoming Dates- Fall 2020 Return to School Schedule
- Wednesday, October 28: Head Start and Pre-K students return for a regular schedule (with AM and PM sessions), with in-person instruction Monday-Thursday.
- Wednesday, October 28 (A Group), and Thursday, October 29 (B Group): Grades K, 6, and 9 will return as an Orientation for students new to the school. Students will follow their daily schedule.
- Monday, November 2: Grades K, 1, 6, 9, and 12 will begin the hybrid model with in-person instruction 2 days per week with the A group attending Monday and Wednesday and the B group attending Tuesday and Thursday. Fridays will remain an online work day with dedicated office hours and opportunities for intervention and enrichment as well as professional development and instructional planning.
- Monday, November 16: All grades will begin in-person instruction 2 days per week with the A group attending Monday and Wednesday and the B group attending Tuesday and Thursday. Fridays will remain an online work day with dedicated office hours and opportunities for intervention and enrichment as well as professional development and instructional planning.
Unity Day 2020
For more information visit https://www.pacer.org/bullying/nbpm/unity-day.asp
Safety Protocols
The health and safety of our students and staff is our primary focus. Working with the St. Mary's County Health Department, SMCPS has the following protocols in place for student and staff safety when entering school buildings.
- Hand Washing: Promoting frequent hand washing throughout the day, especially before and after meals.
- Physical Distancing: Emphasizing increased spacing in the building and in classrooms with fewer students in spaces, including a hybrid A/B schedule.
- Cleaning: Cleaning and disinfecting facilities, buses, with an emphasis on frequently touched areas.
- Face Coverings: Wearing masks during the school day and on buses.
- Hand Sanitizer: Providing hand sanitizer and hand sanitizing stations, as appropriate, with at building entrances and in classrooms and shared spaces.
- Training: Providing ongoing training on COVID-19 prevention practices, including social distancing and face-covering use. Signage and ongoing communication will supplement and reinforce training.
What Do the Safety Protocols Look Like in School?
Elementary Example
Middle School Example
This brief video provides a quick example of some of the health and safety protocols at the middle school level
High School Example
Health Department Offers Flu Clinics
Free and Reduced Meals Applications
Farm to School
Look for local produce in the meal pickup bags throughout the week!
Meal Pickups: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 11 AM to 1 PM.
Be sure to follow @SMCPS_food on Twitter
Now serving Breakfast, Lunch, and Snack!
We are adding supper and snack to our meal bags starting Monday, October 19, 2020.
Meal Pickups: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 11 AM to 1 PM.
Find menus at smcps.nutrislice.com.
Computers and BYOD
St. Mary's County Public Schools
Email: webmaster@smcps.org
Website: www.smcps.org
Location: 23160 Moakley Street, Leonardtown, MD, USA
Phone: 301-475-5511
Facebook: www.facebook.com/smcps.org
Twitter: @smcps_md