BISHOP BULLETIN OCTOBER 1, 2020
BEARS! Be Empathetic, Accountable, Respectful, Safe
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2 IS BRING YOUR PET OR STUFFED ANIMAL TO THE CLASS ZOOM MEETING
COUNT DAY-FREE BISHOP STUDENT T-SHIRT
MONDAY, OCTOBER 5-RETURN TO IN PERSON LEARNING
Arrival/Dismissal
This will remain the same. Please arrive at your assigned time and use your assigned door for your daily wellness screening.
Breakfast Time
All students have the opportunity to eat a FREE breakfast each day. Moving forward breakfast time will be limited to 10 MINUTES. Students will have 10 minutes to eat and clean up. They will see timers at their seat to help them keep track of their time. Student will continue to be separated by either K-2 or 3-6 cohort in our lunch room or gym for breakfast, however, by limiting breakfast to 10 minutes, students will have less exposure to an individual if we do have an ill student or staff member.
Lunch/Recess Time
Lunch and recess will remain at 35 minutes total, however, we will be staggering grade levels by 5 minutes. This will limit the amount of time to 10 minutes total that two grade levels are at lunch together.
Thank you for your patience and understanding. If you have any questions or concerns about our schedules, systems or grade level cohorting, please reach out to the front office.
THE GREAT KINDNESS CHALLENGE-YOUR WEEKLY CHALLENGE
This week's challenge is make a thank you sign for our fabulous custodians, Mr. Rob, Mr. Sergio, and Ms. Lizbeth as we recognize National Custodian's day on October 2. Have your students bring them to school on Monday for us to hang in the hallways.
MEET OUR WONDERFUL CUSTODIAL TEAM
ILLNESSES-WHEN IS DOUBT PLEASE KEEP YOUR STUDENT HOME FROM SCHOOL
If your child has experienced any of the following symptoms over the weekend or after school hours:
- temperature >100.4
- new or unusual persistent cough
- loss of taste or smell
- shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
- fatigue
- muscle aches
- headache
- sore throat
- runny or stuffy nose
OR if your child has been exposed to someone with symptoms or a positive COVID test, please do not bring them to school the next school day, and notify the Bishop health assistant, Ms. Jen at 303-806-2464. (If needed, please leave a message and it will be returned very shortly.)
If it has been recommended that your child isolate or quarantine due to symptoms or exposure, please do not bring your child to school without the documentation outlined in your notification letter.
The school health assistant or district nurse will reach out during the next business day regarding questions or concerns about the guidelines for returning to school.
Thank you for keeping our school community safe!
Illness and Outbreak information
Please read this important information here regarding how schools handle illnesses & outbreaks.
IMPORTANCE OF REMOTE LEARNING/GRADING
A couple tips for Remote Learning:
-Use a table or desk space in your home that is away from distractions
-Use a timer or write down your daily schedule
-Be sure to submit your assignment when it is completed
-Take breaks throughout the day to re-energize for learning
-Always reach out to your teacher for help or questions when needed-we are here to support you!
CONFERENCES VIA ZOOM OCTOBER 14 AND 15TH-SIGN UP AVAILABLE NOW
**Be sure to check your email after you sign up. You will get a confirmation email with your Zoom link. We will send another reminder and Zoom links as conferences get closer.
TRANSITION FROM IN PERSON TO ELEARNING OR FROM ELEARNING TO IN PERSON
Parents/guardians of students in elementary school who would like to switch their student from in-person learning to eLearning or from eLearning to in-person, may do so after conferences. Parents must fill out this form to request the change by Friday, October 9. Families of students who wish to switch will be contacted regarding a transition conversation/conference on October 14 or 15. The student will begin attending school in the new environment as early as the school and family are able to coordinate, but no later than November 2, 2020.
VIRTUAL CALMING ROOM-CHECK IT OUT!!
Explore Bishop's virtual calming room! Click the link here to enter an online relaxation zone where you will find relaxing music, visual relaxation scenes, hands on activities, and more! Use the navigation bar in the top right corner to navigate through the website. It is so important for us to take time to relax. Students and families are welcome to use this site. It is good for our students to take a break however, parents/guardians may need it too!