Roadrunner Review
September 2020
BIG NEWS - Return to In Person
Riggs Families,
After a comprehensive review of options to reopen schools in-person, the Chandler Unified School District Governing Board voted to welcome students back to campus in the following manner:
Elementary students (preschool to sixth grade) will begin in a staggered start.
1. Preschool to second grade and self-contained special education classes will begin fully in-person September 14, 2020.
2. Third to sixth grade classes will begin fully in-person on September 21, 2020.
We are thrilled that students are coming back to the building. We have some new procedures in place and will be working in the next week to ensure safety protocols and mitigation strategies are all set for students when they return.
Riggs Elementary and the District have been busy tackling the myriad of concerns and logistics of how to reopen our schools in a safe and effective manner. As always, the health , safety, and quality of education of your child is our top priority. We will be following guidelines set forth by the District, state and health officials.
We understand that each family has different needs and concerns. Therefore, we will do our best to make accommodations for families until the health department metrics are fully in green. If there is a family that still is not feeling comfortable returning to school prior to fall break, please call the school to discuss options.
Face coverings will be mandatory. We will be requiring all students and staff wear face coverings on the campus. The exception will of course be while eating lunch and outside for physical activity and if we can socially distance students to be 6 feet or greater. Face shields are an option for students that struggle with wearing a mask. Open enrollment to Chandler Online Academy will be considered if a child cannot wear a mask.
Visitors to the Campus: As we follow CDC guidelines and district protocol we are keeping visitors to a minimal on the campus. All visitors must enter through the front office by appointment only. We will not be able to have families walk students to classrooms or eat lunch in the cafeteria. Please try to plan early in the morning and have students lunches and water bottles with them at arrival.
Arrival/Dismissal:
Riggs is a big school with a lot of children. We are going to ask for patience and understanding in the first few weeks of school as we navigate our new arrival and dismissal procedures. When students arrive at school they will go directly into their classrooms. If students ride a bus, they will be dismissed off the bus in an orderly fashion by staff members and asked to go directly to the their classroom. Teachers will be in their rooms starting at 8:15 each day. If students are being dropped off by car, there will be staff members outside. They will open car doors, greet families and help students into the building. We do ask that all parents stay in their cars. Students who walk or ride bikes will also arrive and head straight to their classrooms. If a student will be eating breakfast they will go to the cafeteria where staff members will be there to help social distance students. Hallways will have stickers on the floor showing what side to walk on. Staff will be positioned in the halls to help students find their rooms. Once in the classroom, students will be asked to wash and sanitize their hands. Students will put their belongings in their designated spaces and have activities to start the day. Teachers will use this time to check in with students and build classroom community. We hope this "soft start" to the day will be enjoyable for students and staff. Some schools had already started this type of arrival and have loved the extra time together.
Dismissal is at 3:10 PM. Dismissal will be different this year. We have a lot of families who pick students up and historically that process has taken time. This year will likely be the same amount of time, but we will be dismissing students differently. The first students that will be dismissed will be Kids Express and walkers/bike riders. Staff will be in hallways ensuring students are moving towards their destination. There will also be staff outside helping students. Students who ride a bus will be next. Staff will monitor and check that they have all the students and the buses will leave the campus. Once those groups are out, a bell will ring. This will signal our 6th,5th, and kindergarten students to walk out their designated door with their teachers. They will make their way to ramada out front. A second bell will ring and our students in grades 1-4 will exit their designated doors. They will also make their way to the ramada. Once all students are with under the ramada (wearing their face coverings), we will begin parent pick up. Siblings will not go to classrooms to pick up the younger child. All students will remain with their teacher until their family is called to the car. Again, we ask that all families stay in their cars.
All Staff will be on duty to help assist with a safe arrival and dismissal of students.
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