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Supply drop off August 18 students got a sneak peek of their classrooms and dropped off their supplies. Even Red the Cardinal came (and even wore his mask!) | First day August 19 was the first day of school. Students were greeted by the teachers and friends after such a long time away from each other! | First day It was so great to see everyone that first day and get the 2020-21 school year off to a great start- even if things are a little "different". We are still together as one community, supporting each other. |
Supply drop off
August 18 students got a sneak peek of their classrooms and dropped off their supplies. Even Red the Cardinal came (and even wore his mask!)
First day
August 19 was the first day of school. Students were greeted by the teachers and friends after such a long time away from each other!
First day
It was so great to see everyone that first day and get the 2020-21 school year off to a great start- even if things are a little "different". We are still together as one community, supporting each other.
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Cardinal Pride Wall | Cardinal Card | The Cardinal Way |
Cardinal Pride Wall
Cardinal Card
The Cardinal Way
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Desks socially distanced Students desks have been spread apart to provide 6 feet distance between them. Students also wear masks to help control the spread of the COVID-19 virus. | Eating in the classroom We are trying to limit the amount of time in shared spaces. By not using the cafeteria, we limit the amount of people in that shared space. | Outdoor classrooms Teachers have been trying to utilize the outdoors as a space for learning. It allows them to be spread apart, get fresh air, and take a break from wearing their masks! |
Desks socially distanced
Students desks have been spread apart to provide 6 feet distance between them. Students also wear masks to help control the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
Eating in the classroom
We are trying to limit the amount of time in shared spaces. By not using the cafeteria, we limit the amount of people in that shared space.
Outdoor classrooms
Teachers have been trying to utilize the outdoors as a space for learning. It allows them to be spread apart, get fresh air, and take a break from wearing their masks!
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Playground Each class is in a cohort and is designated an area to play in at recess. The idea of a cohort is to not intermingle students so that if there is a positive case in school, we can more easily do contact tracing. Another added procedure is the maintenance crew is cleaning the equipment after every use to help control the spread. | Technology Students began using technology from the beginning of school. They are learning the programs and apps they would use if we had to go into a remote learning situation. Many teachers spent time this summer learning these new apps as a way to enhance learning, even in the classroom. It has been great to see some new and creative uses of technology to enhance their education. | All School Mass On August 25 we had our first school mass. It looked a little different than usual; students watched the online live stream from their classrooms. On October 6, we will celebrate our first in person all school mass in our new church! We will be able to spread out easily in there, and we are so excited for the day to come! |
Playground
Each class is in a cohort and is designated an area to play in at recess. The idea of a cohort is to not intermingle students so that if there is a positive case in school, we can more easily do contact tracing.
Another added procedure is the maintenance crew is cleaning the equipment after every use to help control the spread.
Technology
Students began using technology from the beginning of school. They are learning the programs and apps they would use if we had to go into a remote learning situation. Many teachers spent time this summer learning these new apps as a way to enhance learning, even in the classroom. It has been great to see some new and creative uses of technology to enhance their education.
All School Mass
On August 25 we had our first school mass. It looked a little different than usual; students watched the online live stream from their classrooms. On October 6, we will celebrate our first in person all school mass in our new church! We will be able to spread out easily in there, and we are so excited for the day to come!
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Plexiglass Students are working on their fine motor skills using scissors. | Blended Learning Students use their devices to log into Lexia Reading accounts. The program helps students with reading development and tailors their learning to their needs. | Daily Picnics Students are getting used to spending lunch in their rooms- they even bring in towels to make an indoor picnic area for themselves! |
Plexiglass
Students are working on their fine motor skills using scissors.
Blended Learning
Students use their devices to log into Lexia Reading accounts. The program helps students with reading development and tailors their learning to their needs.
Daily Picnics
Students are getting used to spending lunch in their rooms- they even bring in towels to make an indoor picnic area for themselves!
St. Matthew the Evangelist Catholic School
Dedicated to Christ, Committed to Learning and Service to Others.