East Fallowfield Elementary School
January 11, 2021
Welcome to East Fallowfield's Weekly Update
Please be sure to read our Monday Message below to catch up on important building and district information. As you know, we love to see our students at work especially now in the virtual learning environment. Please send your photos to Mrs. Willis at willism@casdschools.org or tag us on Twitter using our handle @CASDEFallowfld.
With Love,
Mrs. Willis
Proud Principal
Location: 2254 Strasburg Road, Coatesville, PA, USA
Phone: 610-383-3765
Twitter: @CASDEFallowfld
Return to School - Important Information
COHORT INFORMATION
All students who have selected for in-person instruction have been assigned to one of three cohort groups. You may send your child to school on their specific cohort days ONLY. If you send your child to school on the wrong cohort day, your child must be picked up as we will NOT accommodate students on non-cohort days. Your help in this matter will allow us to abide by the guidelines set forth by the Center for Disease Control, The Chester County Health Department and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
Please be sure to check the cohort calendar attached to this message to ensure you are sending your child to school on the appropriate day.
· In-person instruction will begin on Tuesday, January 19th for students in Cohort A ONLY.
· In-person instruction will begin on Thursday, January 21st for students in Cohort B ONLY.
· In-person instruction will begin on Monday, January 25th for students in Cohort C ONLY.
As a reminder, students who opted to remain virtual, will continue virtually.
We will be transitioning to the hybrid schedule on Monday, January 11th. Please check your child's teacher's Canvas page for schedule changes.
Please understand that we will not be switching cohorts for anyone at this time. Should you have any question concerning your child’s cohort, please feel free to contact me directly at willism@casdschools.org.
On non-cohort days, students must attend school virtually. Individual grade level schedules were sent via email on Wednesday. If you did not receive the new schedule, please check your child’s teacher’s Canvas page as the new schedules have been posted there as well. We have also posted all grade level schedules to our East Fallowfield website.
RETURN TO SCHOOL
Wellness Checks: We are asking for your cooperation in ensuring your child is healthy before coming into school on their designated days. If your child is sick, please keep your child home, allow them to access their learning virtually, and send an email to efattendance@casdschools.org to inform them of this change. Please refer to the Wellness Checklist attached to this email.
Laptops/Materials: Students are responsible for bringing their fully charged laptop to and from school on the days they are in-person. Folders and Math books that were given out in the student resource bags should return to school with your child and will be stored in the classroom.
Clothing/Dress: As a reminder, we are no longer requiring school uniforms. We are asking that students dress appropriate for the weather as we will be going outside each day for recess and mask breaks. It is also necessary for each child to come to school with a mask.
TRANSPORTATION
Bus information was sent out via email this week. We also mailed out letters to families on Tuesday. If you did not receive your information you can contact your child’s teacher or the main office. If you have any issues with your transportation information, please contact the transportation department directly at schoolbus@casdschools.org.
Please remember that the first week of school can delay arrival times home in the afternoon. Please allow a 15-20 minute window from the assigned arrival time before calling the school to inquire.
DROP OFF/PICK UP PROCEDURE
The Student Drop-off and Pick-up area will remain behind the building this year. If you are picking your student up, you must provide the office with a note or an email prior to 2:00 pm. We will otherwise put your child on their assigned school bus without this documentation.
First Day Drop Off: Our school day runs from 9:15 am -3:45 pm. If you are dropping your student off to school you must do so behind the building. Doors will open at 9:15 am. Parents will not be able to walk their students into the building. Thank you for your understanding.
COMMUNICATION
It is paramount that we have the correct contact information for families on file. If you have changed your phone number of email address, please notify Ms. Bernardo at bernardoj@casdschools.org. Please be sure to check your email frequently as the school and district will be sending important information. The Monday Morning Messages contain a lot of information relating to school news and events.
As we transition from 100% virtual to a hybrid model I ask for your patience and understanding. We promise to do the same. This will be another journey we will navigate together to ensure our students are safe while receiving their education.
Updated Related Arts Schedule
Asynchronous Wednesday - January 13th
Our Science Fair Is ALMOST Here
The EF science Fair begins with Judging on Wednesday, January 13th! We will then have the EF Science Fair Award Ceremony virtually on Thursday, January 14th at 7pm! EF can't wait to see all the AMAZING Scientists at work!
Winter Reading Challenge
We can't wait to see your participation pictures! Please send them to Mrs. Willis via email at willism@casdschools.org. Thank you to everyone who has sent in their completed boards and pictures!
If you have any questions about the Winter Reading Challenge, please reach out to our reading specialist, Mrs. DiSands at disandsd@casdschools.org. We can't wait to see your fun reading photos! Happy Reading!
Afternoon Attendance
This is an important reminder that afternoon attendance is required. Students are obligated to attend their related arts classes each day in addition to their small group instruction time provided to them by their classroom teacher, reading specialist and/or special education teacher.
Attendance Contact Information
Medical Reminders
- All Kindergarten students need a physical by their doctor by January 2021.
- All Kindergarten, 1st and 3rd graders need a dental exam completed by January 2021.
READING CORNER
How To Help Your Child Stay Focused While Reading
NEWS FROM OUR PTO
Meeting Date
Box Tops
Big East Expectations
- Be Respectful
- Be Responsbile
- Be Safe
- Always Be the Best that You Can Be!
Even though we are participating in virtual learning, these are still the expectations we will follow. See the graphic below to know what our expectations look like in the virtual world.