Manning Morsels
Family Edition for the Week of January 18th 2021
The Rooming and Zooming is back!
If you are still wondering why we have kept this model, let me share some insights:
- Our students have connected with their classmates and teachers and we want to keep these communities together as much as possible.
- There are many students who want to be in person, but because of safety and family circumstances, they cannot. In order to have ALL students supported in an equitable model of learning, we have chosen this setup.
- There may be a time when your family needs to quarantine. In this case, your child simply shifts to remote and does not miss a beat with their classmates.
Car Line is Back
Week One of Hyrbrid- Let's Adjust
Snowy and slick weather makes for longer transitions. Please slow down and make sure that we are safe at all times!
Dismissal is at 11:30 so there is no need to arrive early for carline. We want to maximize the instructional time for kids so we try not to dismiss too early.
The short list of musts haves...
- Self-certification ticket must be complete and with student (distributed at supply pick up)
- Lanyards with self-certification tickets must be tied to the backpack. Do not wear around neck
- Mask (extras in the back pack)
- Pre-filled water bottle (WATER ONLY)
- Headphones
- Backpack with supplies provided by classroom teacher (check OTUS)
- 5th graders must bring Chromebook to and from school
- If your child is in after school daycare, please bring device to school. Students have access to an additional device in school, but it remains here
- Dress appropriately for the weather as we will have to go outside for mask breaks
Arrival and Dismissal
monday/tuesday/thursday/friday
- Arrival is from 8:00 - 8:15 AM (see more details below)
- Dismissal begins at 11:30 AM (see more details below)
Bus Information
Was emailed to families on Friday. Please check the routes and times as they have been updated since last semester.
We cannot add families at this time but we will update for 4th quarter.
Completed by parents/guardians everyday
- Students will be provided a lanyard (to be tied to backpack) and an ID holder for the self-certification ticket.
- Parents/Guardians must sign the form each day in order to enter the building
- If the ticket is not signed, students will move to a designated area outside and parents/guardians will be called to self-certify
Example of Self-Certification Documents
Car Line AM - Southbound on Linden Street
- Starting at 8:00 AM.
- If any students are carpooling with adults/kids outside of their household, they should wear face masks while in the car.
- Exit curbside on the right side/passenger side only.
- Students will have to open and close own door.
- Make sure self-certification document is signed and easy for us to see.
- Students must have masks on.
- Students will have their temperature checked at the door. If there is a temperature of 100.4 or higher, the student will be escorted to the nurse. (we have two models of thermometers to verify temperature if detected).
- Students will enter through their grade level door, access the hand sanitizer and go straight to classroom.
* Do not go around other cars once your child is dropped off. It creates a potential hazard, especially during inclement weather.
Bus AM
- Students must wear a mask on bus.
- Staff will check temperature and self-certify of each student before the bus is evacuated (if a student has a temperature, the students on the bus will go to the gym for next steps.
- If there is a temperature of 100.4 or higher, the student will be escorted to the nurse. (We have two models of thermometers to verify temperature if detected).
- Students will enter through their grade level door, access the hand sanitizer and go straight straight to classroom.
If walking in AM
We are encouraging all families to use the car line so that we can be safe and efficient. If you must walk in the AM, you will report to the grade level door of the student for a staff member to check self-certification and temperatures.
There is no parking for drop off or pick up in the alley.
Car Line PM
- Students will receive a laminated number to display in the driver side window.
- Car line will begin at 11:30 AM.
- Students will wait in their classrooms until dismissed for car line.
- Students will exit from their grade level door and go to the designated space.
- Kids must open and close their own doors.
* Do not go around other cars once your child is picked up unless a staff member directs you. It creates a potential hazard, especially during inclement weather.
Bus PM
- Students will exit their grade level door and go directly to their bus.
- Students must keep masks on.
If walking in the PM
- Students will be dismissed at 11:30 through their grade level door.
- Students must immediately walk home.
- If students are waiting for sibling outside, they will be reminded to keep their masks on while there is still heavy foot traffic.
Crossing Guards:
- Chicago/Warwick
- Norfolk/Cass
- Burlington/Cass
There is no parking for drop off or pick up in the alley.
Tardies/Absences
- If arriving after the bell rings (8:20 am), students must enter Door 2.
- Someone from the office will check the self-certification form and a student's temperature before a student goes directly to class.
- Adult may not leave until certification is complete
Visitors
- All visitors must wear a mask in order to enter the lobby.
- Visitors will not be allowed in the main part of building while students are in the building.
- There are no drop offs of student materials for student during this time.
- Students will be able to have water bottles in their backpacks and will have access to them during class.
- There is no food eaten in the building.
- Water fountains are not accessible at this time.
Classroom info
- Student will keep their backpacks with them at their seats. Students cannot use hangers or lockers.
- Students will keep coats and all supplies at their desk space.
- Every student will be assigned a desk in the classroom.
Bathroom Usage
- Students needing to go to the washroom will do so one at a time.
- Additional hallway supervision will be provided so that students are keeping socially distant.
- There will not be class bathroom breaks.
Mask Breaks
- Students will be provided mask breaks outside.
- Students will need to remain socially distant during this time.
- If a student needs an additional mask break during the day, staff can help to provide.
- Make sure that students have the appropriate outwear (coats, hats, gloves, etc) for breaks outside. We will go outside if the temperature is 0 degrees or above.
Devices/Headphones
- Grades 2-4 will have devices in the building for students to use each day. Students may leave any district issued device at home unless they need it for daycare after.
- 5th grade students will bring their laptops to and from school each day.
- All students will need to bring headphones to school each day.
Nurse
- Contact the school nurse with any medications and doctor notes that need to be kept on file.
- Mrs. Colleen Alexander - calexander@cusd201.org