JEAN LITTLE RETURN TO SCHOOL PLAN

August 28, 2020

Back to school is approaching quickly and we have developed a plan to implement new routines to minimize student contact and increase the safety of our school community.

Please review the following routines with your child/children.

ELEMENTARY KINDERGARTEN TO GRADE 8 STAGGERED ENTRY

We will be having a “staggered entry” for all students this year. This means that all students will come to school with approximately half of their classmates on alternating days for the first two weeks of school. This will allow us to carefully review and establish safety routines with fewer students in the building. We are referring to these two groups as Cohort A and Cohort B. Parents will soon receive a phone message identifying which cohort their child will be in. Cohorts will attend school as per the chart below: K to Grade 8 Schedule of staggered entry to the school year -Alpha Last Name Schedule

Mon. Sept. 7 Tues. Sept 8 Wed. Sept 9 Thurs. Sept 10 Fri. Sept 11

JK/SK and Gr. 1 - 8

students

Labour Day Holiday

No School

No School Last name A-L only - full day

Last name M-Z only - full day

Mon. Sept 14 Tues. Sept 15 Wed. Sept 16 Thurs. Sept 17 Fri. Sept 18

JK/SK and Gr. 1 - 8 students

Last Name A-L only - full day

Last Name A-L only - full day

Last name M-Z only - full day

Last name M-Z only - full day

All JK-Gr.8 Students

Attend Full Day

ELEMENTARY REMOTE LEARNING KINDERGARTEN TO GRADE 8 STAGGERED ENTRY

BEFORE COMING TO SCHOOL EACH DAY COVID-19 Screening:

● All parents must screen their children every day before leaving home for symptoms of COVID-19. If there are symptoms, children need to stay home from school. If COVID-19 is suspected, testing is recommended.

● Link to self-screening tool

WHAT TO BRING TO SCHOOL

Please keep your child’s personal items to a minimum! To support a safe and comfortable environment, students are asked to bring the following items clearly labelled with the student’s name:

● Knapsack or tote bag for personal belongings ● Face masks - they may need more than one (medical or cloth are acceptable) ● Personal water bottle ● Seasonal outdoor wear (we are not requiring ‘indoor shoes’ at this time) / hat ● Only those items that are necessary for the day (e.g., pencil case, calculator, pens,

pencils) ● Students may bring their own devices, but they must be wiped by the student upon entry

and before leaving at the end of the day Note: Lockers and change rooms will not be used for the 2020-2021 school year. Students will be required to keep all personal belongings with them throughout the day. Note: Additional information will be provided to families about how the school will help students manage winter boots and coats when cold weather arrives.

HOW WILL I KNOW WHAT CLASS MY CHILD IS IN?

In the next few days you will receive a phone message from the Board indicating whether your child is in Cohort A-L or M-Z . More information to come regarding your child’s return to school date. Your child is only to attend school on the correct cohort dates. (A-L or M-Z)

FIRST DAY PROCEDURES

1. Teachers will be outside by the entry door that aligns with your child’s grade holding up their name and grade.

2. Teachers in vests will have class lists. They will let you know what class your child is in if you are not sure.

● Parents/Guardians bring their child to their assigned class line and exit promptly ● Parents/Guardians are asked not to congregate and to maintain 6 feet distance ● Parents/Guardians are asked to wear masks, maintain social distance and stay clear of

entry and exit pathways to provide the distance needed to pass ● A table will be set up out front to receive student medication and provide Plan of Care

medical forms for students ● Parents/Guardians are asked to fill in forms at home or in their vehicle and return back to

the school

*Students are asked to return their Chromebooks to class on the first day of school*

LATE ARRIVAL If you child arrives late:

1. Drop off your child at the main entrance doors 2. Parents please do not enter the building 3. If arriving between 8:45 and 8:55 your child can go

straight to class 4. If arriving later than 8:55, please call the office 519-837-9582 and someone will meet

your child at the door to provide a late slip

At entry and dismissal times, parents are to remain outside the school and adhere to physical distancing protocols. Please help us to make this successful by dropping off or picking up your child and quickly exiting the school property.

DESIGNATED ENTRY DOOR/CLASS LOCATION

To facilitate speedy entry in the morning and to limit unnecessary travel through the building, each grade/class will be assigned an entry/exit door. This will be the only door that students will use for entering the building, for accessing outdoor activities (and recess) and departing at the end of the school day. Door A – Primary Door Door B – Intermediate Door (black top) Door C – Intermediate Door (back of school) Portable Lines (Entry Lines Map will be sent next week)

ENTERING THE BUILDING

● Entry to school by class, single file, maintaining physical distancing led by the teacher ● Students will enter and exit the building in an orderly, controlled manner ● All students and staff must sanitize their hands and put on masks upon entry into school

and stay physically distanced

● Regular hand washing will take place ● Students will walk on the right-hand side of the hall while keeping space and following

arrows on the floor.

RECESS

● Class entry/exit will be staggered ● Students will play at a designated zone with their class and will

not be allowed to cross into other cohorts. ● Limited play equipment will be allowed. This will be reviewed

with students

LUNCH PROCEDURES

● Classes will be eating in their designated classroom with their cohort

● Students will not be allowed to go home for lunch. Please pack enough food for your child for the day

● Lunches cannot be dropped off at the school to ensure limited contact.

● Hand washing routines will be in place for before and after lunch

APPOINTMENTS

● If parents/guardians need to pick up their child for an appointment or enter the school late due to an appointment, please call the school well in advance to provide the time needed to transition your child

● We will have your child ready at the door for the pick-up time

END OF DAY PROCEDURES

● Students in grade 1-3 will wait in their line for parent/guardian pick-up. Please exit promptly

● Parents should be physically distance on school property; no congregating ● Parents/Guardians are asked to wear masks, maintain social distance and stay clear of

entry and exit pathways to provide the distance needed to pass ● Cars are not allowed in the front drive thru bus loading zone or in the school parking lot