DAVIS HILL COMMUNITY UPDATE
JANUARY 2021-UPDATED HYBRID INFORMATION
HYBRID INFORMATION
The District is moving forward with our hybrid instruction to begin on Tuesday, January 19. Provided this change, I wanted to update the Hybrid Memo that I had initially sent out on Sunday. Please review carefully as some information is new.
Please note next week’s schedule:
Monday, January 18: No School In Honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Tuesday, January 19: Cohort A In Person Learning at Davis Hill!
Wednesday, January 20: Synchronous Remote Instruction for everyone in the morning
Asynchronous Instruction in the afternoon
Thursday, January 21: Cohort B In Person Learning at Davis Hill!
Friday, January 22: Cohort B In Person Learning at Davis Hill!
Our typical schedule and school day will include synchronous learning for hybrid Cohort A, Cohort B and Full Remote students (Cohort C) each day.
Cohorts:
Cohort A - In-Person on Monday / Tuesday
Cohort B - In-Person on Thursday / Friday
Wednesday - Remote Synchronous Instruction in AM / Asynchronous in PM
Hybrid Instructional Day Start and End Times:
Arrival:
8:50 - 9:00
Dismissal:
2:15 - 2:30
Additional information will be shared soon. We ask for your continued patience, understanding and collaboration as we begin this new instructional model. We’ll be figuring out all the new challenges and will make some adjustments as needed once we begin.
Kindly,
Jay Norton
UPDATED REOPENING PLAN
Health Office Updates/ Information
Please contact Mrs. Berquist if your child:
-Has tested positive for Covid -19 in the last 10 days.
-If any household members have tested positive in the last 10 days.
-Has been asked to isolate by a medical professional.
-Has been asked to quarantine by a medical professional.
-Travelled or plan to travel to any high risk state before January 19, 2021
From Central Office - MA COVID-19 Travel Order Update:
Below is a link to the state's COVID-19 Travel Order website.
https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-travel-order#lower-risk-states-
MEDICINE DROP OFF:
Please note the designated day for medication drop off for those students who will be starting with the hybrid model January 19th and require medications while at school . I (Mrs. Berquist) will be available for medication drop off on January 14th from 8:30am - 2:45 pm. Please have the medication order from your child’s physician, your signature on the form and the medication in the original pharmacy labeled container. Remember only a 30 day supply of medication can be kept at school.
IMPORTANT CHANGE/ STATE REQUIREMENT:
The state Department of Public Health has extended the deadline for students to receive an influenza vaccine to Sunday, February 28. An updated FAQ is available for download and will soon be available in additional languages. An updated list of immunizations required for school entry is available for download. Updated information call also be found here: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/school-immunizations.
Thank you
Sandra Berquist
Davis Hill School Nurse
508-829-2273
fax# 508-829-2057
Daily COVID-19 Screening:
OVERVIEW INFORMATION-SAFETY:
DH Students will consistently receive three messages:
1. Social Distancing (maintaining 6 feet of separation)
2. Wear a Mask (unless during a mask break/ snack/ lunch)
3. Frequent Hand Washing and Sanitizing
A few quick notes here.
-The hallways have been marked to support visually 6-feet of separation as students transition. Tables and desks have been set-up to support 6-feet of separation.
-The District has purchased wipes/ sanitizer for school use. Subsequently, we do not need donations in this area at this time.
Mask/Face Covering and Mask Breaks
As the primary route of transmission for the COVID-19 virus is respiratory, masks or face coverings are among the most critical components of risk reduction. Below is an overview of general mask guidelines:
All students and adults are required to wear a mask/face covering that covers their nose and mouth.
All masks/face covering should be a minimum of 2-ply.
Exceptions to mask/face covering requirements will be evaluated on an individual basis.
Mask breaks will occur throughout the day at each teacher’s discretion. Breaks will occur when students can be at least six feet apart.
Students and adults will receive guidance on how to properly remove and put on a mask.
Masks/face coverings will be provided by the student/family. Students are asked to bring two (2) masks to school each day. Extra disposable face masks will be made available by the school as needed.
Reusable masks/face coverings provided by families should be washed by families daily.
Masks/face coverings are required to be worn by everyone on school buses.
OVERVIEW INFORMATION-ENTRY/ DISMISSAL
ENTRY AND DISMISSAL PROCEDURES:
A few quick overview items of note:
-Based on our data, we will have a large number of parent drop off students and walkers.
-Staff will begin duty at 8:50AM (We will be monitoring this timing as we may need to adjust provided the timing of entry).
-Do not drop off students at school unless staff have reported for duty and have provided the signal that it is OK to begin to unload.
-The key to drop off and entry will be to have students moving as they enter the building. We will be avoiding lines and grouping outside of the building.
-It is understood that our kindergarten students and new DH students have not been inside of the building. It is also understood that students have changed grades and many may not know exactly where their new classrooms are. Unfortunately we are not able to offer a "Open House' or walkthrough this year prior to opening. We will have our staff available throughout the building during our first days of reentry to support students in getting to classrooms. My experience has been that students adapt to finding their way to classrooms very quickly and provided that they have familiarity with staff (albeit virtually), I expect the majority of our students will manage this without need for significant support. That said, I will have some 'orientation' videos showing the way to classrooms later this week.
DROP-OFF:
Quick Review from the Reopening Plan:
Parents/guardians will enter the main driveway and pull around to the right side of the driveway.
Parents who are dropping off will enter the active drop-off line and will proceed to the designated student drop-off area.
Students will exit the vehicle, wearing a mask, from the passenger side door and will enter the building from the front door.
Staff will be located on the curbside to ensure safe crossing to the sidewalk if necessary.
Students will then proceed to the main entrance and enter the front doors and transition directly to their classroom.
Parent Pick-Up: Students that are picked up by a parent or guardian will be dismissed by the cafeteria door of the building. While waiting for parent-pick up, students will maintain appropriate social distancing in the cafeteria. Parents/guardians will follow the same procedure for pick-up as was used for drop-off for entering the driveway and parking along the curb. Parents will hold a sign to identify their child’s name and grade to help expedite dismissal. A Sign Template has been shared for your convenience.* Staff members will be on duty to monitor students in the hallway and ensure that students are following social distancing protocols and pacing during dismissal. *Having a sign visible in your car as you pull up to the curb will help increase our efficiency.
OVERVIEW INFORMATION- WALKING LINES
OVERVIEW INFORMATION-LUNCH/ RECESS
Lunch:
Lunch will occur in the cafeteria and gym where students will sit in an assigned seat at a desk.
Student desks will be 6 ft or more apart from any adjacent desk.
Posted in the cafeteria/ gym will be reminders for social distancing.
Staff will be on duty to remind students of health and safety precautions during the lunch block.
Prior to entering the cafeteria, students will wash or sanitize their hands.
Students who have brought lunch from home will proceed directly to their assigned seat. Disposable lunch containers/bags are recommended (However, lunch boxes are allowed).
Students who are purchasing a lunch will proceed directly to the lunch pick-up station. After receiving lunch, they will proceed to their assigned seat.
Once seated, students will be allowed to remove their mask.
Prior to dismissal or leaving their seat, students will replace their face mask.
Following lunch, students will dispose of trash, then sanitize their hands.
**Please note- Students will have assigned seats during lunch and students will be facing in the same direction.
Recess:
Students will be required to wear masks during recess.
Recess will take place during the Lunch/Recess block each day (for approx 20-25 minutes).
Prior to beginning recess, students will use hand sanitizer or wipes.
Students will leave lunch boxes lined up by class outside.
At the end of recess when lining up by classes, students will stand in line maintaining social distance.
Students will transition into the building one class at a time maintaining appropriate physical distancing.
Students will wash/sanitize their hands upon entering the classroom.
**Please note, we will be trying to go outside as much as possible so please send students to school with appropriate layers/ jackets/ etc.
**We will be trying to support recess in a developmentally appropriate manner while also maintaining safety guidelines.
**Initially, we will not be using recess equipment (swings/ structures).
Please note: Our lunch and recess blocks are set up to support one grade level at a time.
Davis Hill Elementary School
Email: jay_norton@wrsd.net
Website: http://www.wrsd.net/davishill/
Location: 80 Jamieson Road, Holden, MA 01520, United States
Phone: 508-829-1754
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DavisHillDragons/
Twitter: @DHPrincipal