Eagles Nest
February 1, 2021
FAIRVIEW ELEMENTARY NEWSLETTER
Grades 3-6 Back In School Feb. 8
We have been so excited to have Preschool through 2nd grade back on campus and we eagerly await the return on grades 3~6 on February 8th! Thank you so much for working with us to ensure a safe return for our students!
Currently, the Anchorage School District offers In-Person or the ASD Virtual Program or ASD Homeschool Programs. After February 8, online Zoom classes for K-6 will cease, except in the event of a closure. We will do our best to answer questions to help you make the best decision for your family, so don't hesitate to call 742-7600.
Best Regards,
Diane Teekell-Opitz
Principal
SCHOOL HOURS
Office hours: Campus Closed to Visitors
8:30 ~ 4:30 Enter by appointment only
742-7600
Preschool: 12:00-4:00 pm / Days vary - Please see your teacher for schedule
Kindergarten ~ 2nd Grade: 9:30 ~ 3:00 pm
Arrive to school at 9:15
Leave at 3:00 pm
3rd ~ 6th Grade:
Continue with current Zoom Schedule
until Monday, Feb. 8
Arrive to school at 9:15
Leave at 3:00 pm
............Grades 3~6 Return.............. Monday, Feb. 8.............
ARRIVAL & DISMISSAL MAP
SCHOOL STARTS AT 9:30 AM
ARRIVAL
- First Bell at 9:20 / Tardy Bell at 9:30
- Main Entrance closed until 10:00 am
- Vehicle drop off on playground sidewalk near field
- Enter through playground door until 10:00 am
- Please allow students to walk to building unescorted
- Late students arriving after 9:30am will enter through playground doors (until 10:00am)
DISMISSAL IS AT 3:00 PM
DISMISSAL
- Dismissal at 3:00 pm
- Main Door Closed
- Students walk to playground by class
- Students released by teacher to walk, bus, or vehicle
- Late pick up - Students will be distanced on tables in atrium until picked up
FREQUENT CLEANING
- Cleaning and misting with safe disinfectant multiple times a day
- Special, safe disinfectant used in all classrooms
- COVID safe hand sanitizer in each room
MASKS & DISTANCING
Please bring 1-2 extra masks to keep at school in case the mask is wet or gets dirty
Please wash and change masks regularly to avoid germs and contaminants
Staff & Students distance to the greatest extent possible
Students are spaced out at desks, tables, lines etc.
Every classroom is under 50% room capacity
STAY HOME IF SICK/ GET TESTED!
ASD Testing Link
https://covid-response-moa-muniorg.hub.arcgis.com/pages/testing
Home Screening Guidelines
Stay home if you are sick!
Here are some guidelines of when to stay home:
School Gear
- Outdoor recess gear - Boots, Snow pants, warm coat, gloves hat so students can play outside and get lots of exercise!
- Indoor shoes to wear inside
MEALS
All meals will be eaten in the classroom
Students may bring home lunch
No sharing of any food items
NO MEAL PICK UP AT FAIRVIEW. PLEASE GO TO CENTRAL FOR MEALS FOR GRADES 3~6.
Bus Schedule
Families can find bus route, bus stop, and schedule on the link below. All you need is your student's grade level and home address. http://busroutes.asdk12.org/Students/BasicTransBoundarySearch.aspx
Face coverings will be worn at all times, and routes have assigned seating.
Household members can share seats.
Buses will be disinfected after each route.
BUS SCHEDULE
School Supplies
- No sharing of supplies
- Each child will have their own supply pouch/box
- Disinfection between use for classroom materials, toys, technology that are not for individual use
Water Bottles
- All drinking fountains are closed
- Generous donors have purchased a bottle for every child.
- Please sanitize the bottles at home daily
- Please provide your child with their own bottle if you have concerns
Classroom Safety
- Masks at all times, except meals
- Desks are spaced out
- Tables have barriers
- No mixing of classes
Last Week for Curbside Distribution
Monday 3:15~6:00
(No pick up on the Monday Holiday 1/18)
Thursday 11:00-2:00
Virtual Pick Up - please call for an appointment.
UPCOMING DATES
- Monday, February 8 - Grades 3~6 Start In Person School
- Monday, February 15 - Presidents Day Holiday
- Friday, February 26 - No In-Person School; Asynchronous Online Learning Day (Teacher Inservice Day)
- Friday, March 5 - No school; End of 3rd Quarter
- March 8~12 Spring Break