TJ School: Preparing to Return
Welcome to the 2020-21 school year
Calling All Superheroes!
It's going to be a SUPER year!
Welcome to the Family
Mr. Lee-Castaneda, 2nd Grade Bilingual Teacher
Mrs. Gutierrez, 4th Grade Teacher
Morning Drop Off (Beginning at 8:40 a.m.)
Cars will follow the arrows and form a line. Each car will stop at the designated drop off area, allow time for the student to exit the car and then continue in a circular motion to exit the parking lot. All drivers are to remain in their car.
8:40-8:50 3rd Graders, Mrs. Milesky's, Mr. Brown's and Mrs. Wilcox's classes (enter through 3rd grade wing or gym doors)
8:45-8:55 4th & 5th Graders front circle (main entrance)
9:00 Buses arrive
**If there are multiple siblings you may drop off at the time designated to youngest sibling.
Afternoon Pick (Beginning at 12:45 p.m.)
12:45-12:55 3rd Graders, Mrs. Milesky's, Mr. Brown's and Mrs. Wilcox's classes drive into parking lot and stay in your car.
12:40-12:50 4th & 5th graders drive into the front driveway and stay in your car.
1:05 Buses will arrive
Sign out your child with the staff member on duty.
The first week or so will be slow going as we all adjust to the new arrival/dismissal procedures. We ask for your understanding, patience, and cooperation during this time.
Teacher Assignments
School Supplies
The school will be providing each child a chromebook, headphones and a pencil box containing supplies such as pencils, scissors, gluesticks and crayons.
What should my child bring to school?
1. Mask
All students and staff will be required to wear a mask at school. If your child doesn't have a mask one will be provided. In preparation for the school year, consider increasing your child's mask stamina.
2. Snack
Students will be provided a mid-morning snack break. Please send your child with a healthy and filling snack.
3. Yoga Mat or Towel
Classes will be held outdoors as much as possible to provide students a mask break. Please send your child to school with a yoga mat or towel for students to sit on.
Health & Safety Protocols
In preparation for the school year the following enhancements have been made:
- Our Air Ventilation systems have been maintained and are fully functional.
- Hand sanitizer stations have been installed throughout the hallways and at entrances and exits.
- Classrooms have been outfitted with no touch hand sanitizer stations and hand wipes.
- Desks have been placed and marked at six feet apart.
- Outdoor learning spaces have been identified and two tents will be installed.
- Signage: Reminders to wear masks and wash hands are posted.
- Social distance decals are installed in the halls.
- An outdoor hand washing station is available at the front of the school.
Chromebook Distribution (Virtual Students)
8:30 3rd grade class
9:30 4th grade class
10:30 5th grade class
The distribution will take place in the gym. Please expect to spend approximately 10 minutes to complete the chromebook set up process. Everyone must wear a mask.