Coming back to the building will look different from 'regular' school but similar to previous in-person learning this year - here are the protocols we will be following to assure our safety here at MVHS and to keep our Lions strong and healthy.

Acknowledgments

All students and parents must sign the acknowledgment form which may be found on Parent Portal or which may be completed in hard copy. No student will be allowed to attend classes at MVHS until this is complete, so please do so today by following this information:

1. Electronically: Directions to do this are attached - please click HERE.

2. Hard Copy - You may print and sign this hard copy form (ATTACHED - CLICK HERE) and return this via email (either using a pdf app or take pics to attach) to either of the following: Dean of Students Mr. Todd Clark at todd.clark@thompsonschools.org or Principal’s Secretary Mrs. Suzy Hass at suzanne.hass@thompsonschools.org.

Masks

All students will be expected to wear masks at all times while in the building, except when actively eating breakfast or lunch. Our MVHS family of students, staff, and parents will be required to follow protocols that reduce the spread of COVID-19 as directed by our local health officials. Wearing a mask, washing hands, and watching distances will be essential for continued in-person learning. Refusal to wear masks will not be allowed and will result in disciplinary consequences that could include a transfer to virtual learning.

Student IDs

All students will be required to wear their ID’s visible on their person at all times; to assist in this, we are providing lanyards for all students. This allows us to quickly identify MVHS students and their assigned group.

Coming to School

The front doors will open at 8:05 am each day. Students who arrive early may wait outside, with safe distancing required. Students driving to school are encouraged to wait in their car until 8:15 am.

Students may only come to school on their designated days.

A Cohort Group Students come on Mondays & Thursdays.

B Cohort Group Students come on Tuesdays & Fridays.

ILC Cohort Students come on Mondays through Fridays.

Entering the Building

All students will enter through the front door and should have their ID worn and visible for faster entry.

Lockers

Lockers will not be used this year as it does not allow for students to remain 6-feet apart. Please use your backpack to carry your school supplies and necessary lunch items. Additionally, no gym lockers will be used, and PE teachers will discuss expectations with their students on the first day of class. Athletes with equipment to store each day should discuss options with their coaches.

Hall Passes & Restroom Breaks

All students will remain in their classes for the entire period and will not be allowed to leave unless they are escorted by a staff member. Those students with a medical need to leave the classroom will be given direction on the first day. Students will have ten-minute breaks in most classes to allow for restroom use and filling of water bottles as a class unit. Students should bring their own reusable water bottle as needed; any student who needs a water bottle may see their teacher to alert them to the need, and a reusable bottle will be supplied once with the student responsible to bring this daily. Students with additional needs should talk with their counselor or teacher directly.

Health Office Protocols

Students with any COVID symptoms should stay home and should not come to school. If a student begins to feel sick while at school, they should immediately tell their teacher. The teacher will call the health office to get the student immediate assistance. If a student is exhibiting symptoms, they will be asked to report their symptoms and staff will take their temperature with an infrared thermometer. If a student has any COVID-like symptoms they will be taken into the designated quarantine room. Parents/guardians will be called immediately to either come to pick up their student or provide permission for them to drive or walk home from school.

Passing Periods and Hallway Protocols

Passing periods will be 5 minutes in length. Students are expected to leave their class and promptly make their way to their next class. While traveling in the building students should follow the designated stickers and tape that mark their paths throughout the building. Masks must be worn at all times and students should make every effort to maintain social distancing. Students should not congregate in groups while in hallways, locker areas, FTLAs, or common areas throughout the building.

Off Blocks, Internships, and Other Modifications to Schedules

All students who have an off period, internship, or TOL course during the school day must be off-site during this time.

Lunch Options

Students will be able to eat outside or eat in the building, and students in grades 10-11-12 will be able to leave campus for lunch.

• Students who choose to eat in the building will be required to remain in their seats throughout the entire lunch period and a seating chart will be kept each day.

• Students who choose to eat outside must still maintain 6 feet social distancing throughout the entire lunch period and must complete the lunch form.

• Students who choose to eat off-campus must promptly leave the building and use the designated main entrance when they return.

• Students will be allowed to leave their assigned seats or re-enter the building five minutes prior to the start of the next class period.

Lunch Deliveries

The front desk cannot accommodate food delivery by parents/guardians or by delivery companies like UberEats, Doordash, etc.

School Breakfast and Lunches

Sack breakfasts will be handed out to any students who wish to participate in school breakfasts. Students will eat breakfast in their classrooms, six feet away from all other students. Once completed eating, they will be immediately required to put masks back on.

Lunch will be served by Nutrition Services staff in the cafeteria to students who wish to participate in school meal service. Student entry into the cafeteria will be moderated, but the service will be very quick. ALL BREAKFAST and LUNCH are free to ALL students at this time.

While in Classrooms

Students are allowed to drink water and are encouraged to bring their own water bottles. Classrooms will be disinfected between all classes. Students may be asked to help spray desks and wipe down desks at the beginning and end of a class period. Masks will be required in all classrooms for students and teachers. Teachers have arranged their classroom space to create 6 feet distance among students, and they have systems in place to limit movement during class. Each teacher will develop a seating chart to ease in contact tracing if it is needed, and students are expected to stay in their seats throughout the class. Cleaning protocols will differ depending on the types of equipment or supplies used in a class.

End of Day Dismissal

Once dismissed, students must leave by the hallway exits closest to their last class. Students must leave campus immediately unless they have a scheduled appointment with a staff member or are participating in athletics. No students can loiter in the building. Bus students will wait outside for busses unless the weather demands otherwise. If students are waiting for a family member to pick them up, they must wait outside of the building.

Front Office & Attendance Office Access

Please do not enter the front office; instead, the office may be accessed through the information window from the main lobby.

Parent Meetings and Visitors

Visitors and parent meetings are generally restricted to virtual meetings; where this is not possible, meetings may be held outdoors. In extremely rare instances, school staff may request an in-person meeting with all safety protocols observed.

Student Pickup

When picking up students during the school day, parents will use the call system at the front door to alert office staff. Parents will be asked to return to their cars, and the student will be notified to meet their parents immediately.

Library Media Center

The library will be closed to regular use throughout the second quarter; larger classes will be held in this space. Students may still check out books, and they will receive information on how to do so in their school email.

Here are the events coming up this week:

• January 26th ~ Girls Varsity Basketball v. Berthoud HS @5:00pm - Home
• January 26th ~ Boys Varsity Basketball v. Berthoud HS @7:30pm - Home
• January 28th ~ Girls Swimming v. Niwot HS @4:00pm - Home
• January 29th Girls Varsity Basketball v. Thompson Valley HS @5:00pm - Away
• January 29th ~ Boys Varsity Basketball v. Thompson Valley HS @7:30pm - Away
• January 30th ~ Boys C Team Basketball vs Riverdale Ridge @9:00am & 11:15 - Home
• January 30th ~ Girls C Team Basketball vs Riverdale Ridge @9:00am & 11:15am - Home
• January 30th ~ Boys D Team Basketball vs Frederick HS @1:30pm - Home
• January 30th ~ Varsity Wrestling Quad @9:00am at Greeley Central HS vs. GCHS, RRHS, CHS

Season B Practices have begun for Boys & Girls Basketball, Girls Swimming, and Wrestling. If you haven't completed your athletic registration yet, the deadline is January 29th! Information on how to register is at MVHSAthletics.org - ATHLETIC REGISTRATION. Athletes must be registered and clear before they can participate in practices and competitions.

MVMA Needs Your Fundraising Help!

Do you have a student in the MVHS band, choir, orchestra, theatre, or arts programs? Mountain View Music & Arts needs your fundraising help! Please consider participating in our EASY ongoing fundraisers.

1. King Soopers Community Rewards: Link your King Soopers shopping card (the one you use to get store discounts and sale prices) to designate Mountain View Music & Arts as your charitable organization. King Soopers donates to charitable organizations based on the number of participants per organization and the amount they spend (it’s no longer a flat 5%) -- so the more parents (and students!) who link their King Soopers shopping cards to MVMA, the more we will earn! Get started here: https://www.kingsoopers.com/i/community/community-rewards (MVMA's organization # is: SB623).

2. AmazonSmile: Link your Amazon account to designate Mountain View Music & Arts as your charitable organization, and Amazon will donate a percentage of what you spend. Get started here: http://smile.amazon.com (MVMA’s organization # is 26-4794988). You can also use AmazonSmile on your phone -- just enable it in your Amazon app settings.

3. ShopWithScrip: Sign up for the ShopWithScrip program and install the RaiseRight app on your phone. Before you shop, purchase e-gift cards to spend at the retailer of your choice (750+ retailers are available!). You can also purchase actual gift cards to give as gifts -- perfect for birthdays or holidays! MVMA will earn a percentage of what you spend, which varies by retailer. Get started here: https://shop.shopwithscrip.com (MVMA’s enrollment code is B28155F75549L).

For more information about MVMA, including fundraising, volunteering, and upcoming events, go to https://www.mvmaloveland.org

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