Jefferson Journal
September/October 2020
We Can't Wait to See You!!
Arrival Procedures
Screening procedures and temperature checks will not be required at the point of entry to the school.
Elementary students will arrive at a different time this year. Student hours are 9:15am-2:20pm. Students will begin to enter the building at 9:10.
Family Drop-Off will occur at the James Street Circle. Cars will form a line around James Street Circle. Students will exit on the car door closest to the sidewalk. Parents should not get out of the car. Arrival is a drop-off procedure. Please do not pass other cars or hold up the arrival car line by getting out of the car.
A staff member will supervise to make sure students sanitize and wear masks when entering the building. As soon as students exit the car, they will follow these entrance procedures:
Grades K-1- Exit 6 (closest to Grade K-1-2 Hallway)
Grade 2- Exit 5 (Playground Entrance)
Grade 3- Exit 7 (Courtyard Entrance-stairway)
Grade 4- Exit 8 (closest to Grade 4 Hallway)
These entry points were demonstrated and used on orientation day so that students are familiar with the entry process.
Bus drop-offs will arrive through the Jefferson Main Entrance and Jefferson Cafeteria entrance. Only one bus will exit students at a time. A staff member will supervise to make sure students sanitize and wear masks when entering the building.
The sanitizer will be stationed at all six entrances. Students must sanitize and wear a mask when entering the building.
Families/Visitors (including outside providers) will not be allowed into the school.
If possible, entry doors will be left open during arrival.
When students arrive at school, students should report directly to their classroom using the grade level entrance. No students will be allowed in the building until 9:10 am. Breakfast will be delivered to the classroom.
For any student with a dismissal note, notes should be delivered to the teacher, and the teacher will send them to the office.
Dismissal Procedures
Students will be dismissed by grade level at the end of the day. Dismissals will begin at 2:15 PM for buses.
Staff members will be stationed at six exits: each grade level exit (Exit 6: K-1, Exit 5: Grade 2, Exit 7: Grade 3, Exit 8: Grade 4) (where family pick up will exit), the Jefferson Main Entrance and Cafeteria Entrance (where bus students will exit).
Family members can park along the circle and on Crescent Street. Families should remain six feet apart and at least twelve feet away from the grade level exit as they wait for students to exit. Please leave room for the grade levels to exit the building safely.
Teachers will be unable to conference with you outside about your child. If you have questions or concerns, please schedule a phone call/email/text with them during their office hours.
Students need to self-sanitize and wear their masks as they depart the building. The sanitizer will be placed at each exit.
During dismissal, exit doors will be left open when possible. No one is allowed into the building except for Jefferson staff members.
Any student who is dismissed with COVID-19 symptoms will require a parent to pick the student up.
Students who have provided dismissal notes in the morning on the day of their dismissal, will have the student meet the family outside for pick-up. If students are dismissed early, parents will call the school when they arrive at the main entrance, and their child will be brought to the door for pick-up.
Late Arrival/Dropping Off/Picking Up Items
If you need to drop something off for your child, or pick something up, please call the school at 781-871-8400 when you arrive. You will be met at the door for drop-off/pick-up of items. Please encourage your child to check their bag each day for required items (especially Chromebooks) to reduce the need for dropping off materials during the school day.
Thank you for your help in keeping Jefferson safe for all!
Chromebook Care
Grab & Go Lunches
Free Breakfast for All
Additional Questions?
Mrs. Maloney, our secretary: jmaloney@rocklandschools.org
Mrs. McGarry, our nurse: smcgarry@rocklandschools.org
Mrs. Sgambato, our school psychologist: asgambato@rocklandschools.org
Mrs. Muolo, our school adjustment counselor: tmuolo@rocklandschools.org
Mrs. Scheufele, our principal: mscheufele@rocklandschools.org
Jefferson Elementary School
Email: mscheufele@rocklandschools.org
Website: https://www.rocklandschools.org/o/jefferson
Location: 93 George Street, Rockland, MA, USA
Phone: 781-871-8400
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeffersonschoolreads/
Twitter: @mrsscheufelejes