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The First Two Weeks of School: 9/8-9/18 As Mr. Dickstein has outlined, the first two weeks of school will be full remote learning for our Catena Superkids. Students will be expected to log in for Morning Meeting at 9am daily. Teachers have sent links for the first day via email to all students. Attendance will be taken each morning. Throughout these remote (or virtual) learning days, there will be a component of live instruction in each subject area daily. Schedules have been designed with students' developmental levels in mind. Students are expected to be available and engaged in live instruction and follow-up or independent activities through 1pm each day, 9/8-9/18. The purpose behind these first two weeks being fully remote is to provide opportunities in the afternoons for staff professional development. We will maximize time each day to further prepare our connected (virtual/at home & in-person at the same time) learning approach. | Arrival & Dismissal Family Input Arrival & Dismissal Family Input Survey In the upcoming days we are finalizing our Arrival & Dismissal Plans and want to ensure a most safe and socially distant procedure for all of our students and families. Additionally, we want to do our best to make arrival and dismissal smooth and timely for everyone. Please take a moment to complete the questions below by September 10, 2020. | Student Supplies & Chromebooks School supply lists are linked on the Catena website. Students should have these supplies readily available when learning from home as well. Learning materials & tools Teachers will prepare materials and tools for learning at home and schedule pick up days for families in the upcoming weeks. Contactless pick up will take place outside the main entrance to the building. Such days will be scheduled periodically as needed to provide students with necessary materials and tools. Chromebooks All students in grades 2-5 have a Chromebook assigned to them. Devices not already picked up will be sent home with students attending in person on 9/8. Students in K & 1 who need a Chromebook to use at home must contact the school to secure a device. Chromebooks must be brought to and from school each day fully charged--with a charger. Call the Catena Main Office with questions. |
The First Two Weeks of School: 9/8-9/18
Throughout these remote (or virtual) learning days, there will be a component of live instruction in each subject area daily. Schedules have been designed with students' developmental levels in mind. Students are expected to be available and engaged in live instruction and follow-up or independent activities through 1pm each day, 9/8-9/18.
The purpose behind these first two weeks being fully remote is to provide opportunities in the afternoons for staff professional development. We will maximize time each day to further prepare our connected (virtual/at home & in-person at the same time) learning approach.
Arrival & Dismissal Family Input
In the upcoming days we are finalizing our Arrival & Dismissal Plans and want to ensure a most safe and socially distant procedure for all of our students and families. Additionally, we want to do our best to make arrival and dismissal smooth and timely for everyone. Please take a moment to complete the questions below by September 10, 2020.
Student Supplies & Chromebooks
Learning materials & tools Teachers will prepare materials and tools for learning at home and schedule pick up days for families in the upcoming weeks. Contactless pick up will take place outside the main entrance to the building. Such days will be scheduled periodically as needed to provide students with necessary materials and tools.
Chromebooks All students in grades 2-5 have a Chromebook assigned to them. Devices not already picked up will be sent home with students attending in person on 9/8.
Students in K & 1 who need a Chromebook to use at home must contact the school to secure a device.
Chromebooks must be brought to and from school each day fully charged--with a charger. Call the Catena Main Office with questions.
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Be Safe-Keep a Social Distance! Signage around the school building will remind our SuperKids and families of the importance and requirement to socially distance from others. All student tables and desks are positioned 6ft apart. We ask that families discuss with children theses expectations prior to our first Connected Learning Days beginning September 21st. Our Character Development Team has created lessons and resources for all classes to be implemented during the first couple of weeks of school. | Be Responsible-Mask Up! As per the New Jersey Department of Education guidance provided to all school districts, masks are required to be worn by all staff and students throughout the school day. Students riding buses are required to wear masks from the time they board the buses in the morning until they get off the bus at the end of the day. Students who walk to school or are driven to school must wear face masks once they enter school property. Upon learning school property in the afternoon students can remove the face masks. Parents accompanying students in the morning or picking up students in the afternoon must wear masks. Masks may be removed for water breaks and during scheduled snack, when students are socially distanced with 6ft of space. By making sure we "mask up" we can keep ourselves and others safe at school. The school district will provide students with two reusable face masks that must be washed after each day's use. Students are permitted to wear their personal face masks; however, they may not contain one way valves and must fully cover their noses and mouths. Neck gaiters are not considered proper protection and are not permitted. Face shields are not considered a face covering and can only be worn in addition to a face mask. If your child has difficulty wearing a face mask for an extended period of time, please contact his or her school administrators to discuss options. Parents are encouraged to prioritize opportunities over the next couple of weeks to help children desensitize the wearing of the mask. | Be Respectful-Stay to the Right! At Catena entrances and exits will be marked for arrival and dismissal. Look out for our new lawn signs for directions. One way traffic will be fostered as possible during transition times. Take some time to teach your SuperKids the importance of staying to the right when walking in hallways and classrooms prior to the 21st. We can keep ourselves and others safe by being respectful and staying to the right, giving space to those around us. |
Be Safe-Keep a Social Distance!
We ask that families discuss with children theses expectations prior to our first Connected Learning Days beginning September 21st. Our Character Development Team has created lessons and resources for all classes to be implemented during the first couple of weeks of school.
Be Responsible-Mask Up!
Masks may be removed for water breaks and during scheduled snack, when students are socially distanced with 6ft of space. By making sure we "mask up" we can keep ourselves and others safe at school.
The school district will provide students with two reusable face masks that must be washed after each day's use. Students are permitted to wear their personal face masks; however, they may not contain one way valves and must fully cover their noses and mouths. Neck gaiters are not considered proper protection and are not permitted. Face shields are not considered a face covering and can only be worn in addition to a face mask. If your child has difficulty wearing a face mask for an extended period of time, please contact his or her school administrators to discuss options. Parents are encouraged to prioritize opportunities over the next couple of weeks to help children desensitize the wearing of the mask.