Summer Street School Family Updates
December 7, 2020
Letter from the Principal
Dear Families,
Please note the days for Pajama Day for each cohort this week. The students become very excited about these days!
It's been a turbulent week for the Lynnfield Public Schools district. Through it all, the teachers remain committed to providing the students the best possible education daily. I am amazed at how they are able to change their plans and make the education work. Personally, I'm looking forward to ending my quarantine on Friday, December 11. Managing a school remotely requires double the communication. Plus, I get to talk to the students in the cafeteria and they are both observant and funny about the world around them.
I've included an article about playing outdoors, even in inclement weather--we're going to need it to get through this winter. Remember, barring heavy rain or temperatures below 30 degrees, we will be going outside! I'm excited to use the snowshoes and shovels that the PTO bought for us last year!
Sincerely,
Karen
WEEK 1
Upcoming Dates
Tuesday, December 8, 2020 - Pajama Day - Cohort B
Thursday, December 10, 2020 -Pajama Day -Cohort C
Friday, December 18, 2020 - Hygge Day - Cohort C
Tuesday, December 22, 2020 - Hygge Day - Cohort B
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 travels 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 December 31, 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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