Summer Street School Family Updates
January 18, 2021
Thought for the Day
Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better." -Maya Angelou.
Letter from the Principal
Dear Families,
It was my birthday this weekend. Last year, my friends threw a large party for me and it was terrific. This year, we celebrated by taking small groups take long walks and then having coffee around the firepits. It was a weekend of small joys, which is what I wish for all of you as we endure the New England winter weather. Below, I've linked two articles, one on books that can be read with children about the election process and a second on what parents have learned in this pandemic about their children.
In addition, I want to note the change in travel policy for the district. It is listed in the travel section below. The gist of it is children who miss school days due to travel will be considered remote for the month. Families who travel on the weekends will follow the same travel policy of testing after 5 days and then returning when the Covid test results are negative.
If you have any questions or concerns, please call.
Sincerely,
Karen
WEEK 1
Report Card Timeline
Due to the later start to the school year, the administrative team at the elementary level has decided to adjust the school terms and report cards associated with the school terms. This year, the parent conferences will serve as the first reporting of student progress and achievement. The second term will end on January 15 and report cards will be sent on January 29. There will be progress reports sent to families on March 31st. The final report cards will be mailed to families on June 24th.
Travel Policy
If a student misses school days for vacation, then the student will be expected to remain in remote learning for a month from that first vacation day.
IFor students who do not miss school and travel outside of the approved lower-risk states by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, either of the following two conditions must be met before a student can return to the school building:
1. Produce a negative COVID-19 test result from a test that is administered on the 5th day after arrival back into the state of Massachusetts. The result of this test must be given to Toni Rebelo, the COVID Liaison, before returning to the building. (The COVID-19 test must be the PCR test. We do not accept the rapid antigen test)
2. Quarantine for 14 days from the date of arrival back into the state of Massachusetts.
Example:
Travel to high risk state: Nov 1 - Nov 5
COVID-19 Test: 5 days AFTER arrival = Nov 10
Return to School: Receipt of the negative test result must be confirmed by Toni Rebelo before the start of the school day. Students with tests received mid-day will be eligible to return to school the following day.
Notes from the Nurse
Flu shot update
The Lynnfield Board of Health in conjunction with the Lynnfield Public School Nurses, have been fortunate enough to be able to offer two Children's Flu Clinic over the last four weeks This has been done as State public health officials require that influenza immunization will be required for all children 6 months of age or older who are attending Massachusetts child care, pre-school, kindergarten, K-12, and colleges and universities. The new vaccine requirement is an important step to reduce flu-related illness and the overall impact of respiratory illness during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Students will be expected to have received a flu vaccine by February 26, 2020 for the 2020-2021 influenza season, unless either a medical or religious exemption is provided. Also exempted are K-12 students who are home-schooled and higher education students who are completely off-campus and engaged in remote learning only. This new flu immunization requirement to enter school in January is in addition to existing vaccine requirements for all those attending child care, preschool, K-12, and colleges and universities in Massachusetts. Elementary and secondary students in districts and schools that are using a remote education model are not exempt.
If your child has received their influenza shot, please forward a copy of the note from your doctor to your student's school.
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