EAST MIDDLE SCHOOL

RAPTORS TOGETHER AGAIN

PLAN

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EAST MS will follow the RCAS District

Together Again Plan

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HOME PAGE● EAST MS BLOCK SCHEDULES ○ E-learning schedule for Fridays or Level 3

● CANVAS HOME PAGE/COMMUNICATION INFORMATION● PLAN FOR EXTENDED ABSENCE STUDENTS● PRECAUTIONS IN SCHOOL

○ PROMOTING PHYSICAL DISTANCING○ PHYSICAL WORKSPACE○ LIMIT SHARING○ PROMOTE HEALTHY HYGIENE

● HALLWAYS● BREAKFAST/LUNCH● BUILDING ACCESS● ILL STUDENT PROTOCOL ● COMPUTERS● CLASSROOMS

○ ELECTIVES/FINE ARTS GUIDELINES● EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES● SUPPLIES/SUGGESTIONS

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EAST MS BLOCK SCHEDULEBack to

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EAST MS BLOCK SCHEDULEBack to

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6TH GRADE LEVEL 1 BLOCK SCHEDULE Back to Home Page

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6TH GRADE LEVEL 2 BUILDING BLOCK SCHEDULE

A - K

L - Z

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7TH GRADE LEVEL 1 BLOCK SCHEDULEBack to

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7TH GRADE LEVEL 2 BUILDING BLOCK SCHEDULE

A - K

L - Z

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8TH GRADE LEVEL 1 BLOCK BLOCK SCHEDULE Back to Home Page

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8TH GRADE LEVEL 2 BUILDING BLOCK SCHEDULE

A - K

L - Z

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STUDENT EXPECTATIONS FOR FRIDAY/E-LEARNING DAYSBack to

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OFF-CAMPUS LEARNING SCHEDULE FOR LEVEL 3Back to

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STUDENT EXPECTATIONS FOR OFF-CAMPUS LEARNING FOR LEVEL 3Back to

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TEACHER EXPECTATIONS FOR FRIDAYS AND OFF-CAMPUS LEARNING FOR LEVEL 3 Back to Home Page

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CANVAS HOME PAGE/COMMUNICATION INFORMATION

COURSEWORK LEARNING TOOLKIT ASK A QUESTIONE-LEARNING

/OFF-CAMPUS INFORMATION

This button will move students to the modules of

instruction within the curriculum. It will

include video instruction,

assignments, links to other sites, etc.

This button will provide students

with helpful information that is

coursework specific. Examples: notes,

graphic organizers, instructional/how-to video links, links to outside resources,

etc.

This button will provide specific

information on how to contact teachers,

office hours, appointment

information, phone numbers, and email

information/links.

This button will provide grade level meeting schedules

for Friday’s E-learning and

off-campus learning. Student

expectations for Friday’s E-learning

and off-campus learning are also

included here.

All students will have a Canvas LMS with a home screen that has these 4 buttons:

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PROMOTING PHYSICAL DISTANCING

● Student/Staff groupings will be as static as possible. ● Minimal mixing between groups is preferred. ● Nonessential visitors, volunteers, and activities involving other groups will be

limited by appointment only.● Signage throughout the building and daily announcements will encourage

healthy hygiene and physical distancing. ● Floor tape placed for direction flow in high traffic areas. ● Lunchroom will have tables spread out and multiple areas to eat including

outside (weather permitting). ● Classroom workspaces will have six feet separation where possible. ● Masks will be worn by students and staff as directed by district plan.

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PHYSICAL WORKSPACE STAFF● Staff must practice routine cleaning and disinfection of frequently touched

objects and surfaces such as workstations, keyboards, telephones, handrails, and doorknobs.

● Staff should avoid using other employees’ phones, desks, offices, or other work tools and equipment, when possible. Clean and disinfect them before and after use desired.

● Maintain physical distancing, staying at least 6 feet from others. ● Staff breakroom chairs and tables must be placed 6 ft apart. ● Staff should not approach a coworker’s workplace without being able to

maintain 6 ft distance (i.e. stopping in front of someone’s desk/cubicle). ● Staff should evaluate their own workspace and see if changes need to be

made to allow for 6ft distance.

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PHYSICAL WORKSPACE STAFF● Consider removing personal items that may make it difficult to properly wipe

down and clean your workspace. ● Use videoconferencing or teleconferencing when possible for work-related

meetings and gatherings. ● Cancel, adjust, or postpone large work-related meetings or gatherings that can

only occur in-person in accordance with state and local regulations and guidance.

● When videoconferencing or teleconferencing is not possible, hold meetings in open, well- ventilated spaces continuing to maintain 6 feet distance and wear cloth face coverings as directed by district.

● Use verbal announcements, signage, and visual cues to promote physical distancing.

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PHYSICAL WORKSPACE STUDENTS● Staff will practice routine cleaning and disinfection of frequently touched objects

and surfaces such as workstations, keyboards, telephones, handrails, and doorknobs.

● Students will have their District assigned laptop and charging cord with them when attending on campus courses.

● Students should avoid using or touching other students’ desks, supplies, or other work tools and equipment, when possible.

● Students will maintain physical distancing, staying at least 6 feet from others, when possible.

● Students should not approach another student’s work space or teacher’s work space without permission (i.e. stopping in front of someone’s desk/cubicle).

● Students will adhere to verbal announcements, signage, and visual cues to promote physical distancing.

● Students will pick up their work area before they leave the classroom.

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LIMIT SHARING● Parents/Guardians are encouraged to label EVERYTHING with your child’s

name. ○ Students are encouraged to bring their own supplies (pencils, markers, colored pencils pens,

etc.)○ Students will be allowed to carry a backpack with supplies.

● Staff will limit use of supplies and equipment shared by groups of students. Supplies and equipment should be cleaned and disinfected, when possible, before another group uses the same items.

● Avoid sharing electronic devices, toys, books, and other games/learning aids.● Avoid sharing masks, bags, lockers and water bottles with others.● Students will be allowed to carry laptop/charging cord and individual

classroom supplies in a backpack or drawstring bag to reduce number of locker visits and number of students in locker bays.

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PROMOTE HEALTHY HYGIENE● Students will learn and be encouraged to wash hands regularly, cover coughs

and sneezes, etc.● Handwashing times will be encourage as often as possible throughout the

day● Hand sanitizer bottles or dispensers, and cleaning wipes, will be stationed in

all classrooms and high-traffic areas for regular students/staff use. ● Students and staff will use hand sanitizer when entering the classroom and

cafeteria.● Hand sanitation dispensers will be placed in high-traffic/community areas

such as near main entries/office, cafeteria and multipurpose rooms.● Tissues will be available for students/staff.● The use of face coverings is required when physical distancing is not

possible. District guidance will be followed.

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HALLWAYS

● Masks will be highly encouraged in Level 1 and REQUIRED in Level 2● Touchless water bottle fillers have been installed in all schools.● Hand sanitation dispensers will be placed in high-traffic/community areas. ● Only one student released from classroom at a time for bathroom breaks.● Students will be encouraged to exit the building by 3:15 PM and not congregate in

groups. ● Students will be encouraged to use backpacks/drawstring bags to limit locker use.● Walking on right of halls and limiting number of students in halls will be designed for

operational practicality. Time spacing has been built in between lunches.● Use verbal announcements, signage, and visual cues to promote physical distancing. ● Students will adhere to signs, tape marks, or other visual cues such as decals or

colored tape placed 6 feet apart, to indicate where to stand/sit to maintain social distancing

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BREAKFAST AND LUNCH● Follow safe food handling procedures when handling, preparing, or serving food● Clean cafeterias and high-touch surfaces throughout the school day● Time spacing between grade level lunches provides distancing and cleaning

opportunities ● Follow District PPE guidelines for staff and students ● Encourage physical distance among staff while preparing and serving food● Encourage physical distance among students in serving and dining areas with

marks on the floor and tables● Implement alternative seating arrangements and/or locations to decrease the

number of students dining together during each serving session● Utilize signage designating entrances, encouraging physical distance, and

directing traffic● Implement touch less point-of-sale or disinfect keypad between uses ● Hand sanitizer station set up in service line for student to sanitize before and

after meals

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BUILDING ACCESS● Limited visitor access (by appointment; official school business only)● Visitors REQUIRED to wear face covering if entering the building. District

guidance will be followed.● Late Arrival: Guardian will bring student no further than entrance/vestibule● Early Pick-up: Guardian will enter the vestibule and wait for student● Parents will be buzzed in by Office staff.

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ILL STUDENT PROTOCOL

● If a staff member observes any signs of illness in a student, they may send that student to the nurse’s office

● Students with temperatures greater than 100.4 will be sent home● All students with a temperature at or above 100.4 will be isolated until

parent, guardian, or emergency contact can pickup, including bused students

○ SICK STUDENTS MUST BE PICKED UP AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AND WILL NOT BE SENT HOME ON THE BUS

● School Nurse/Staff will use personal protective equipment (PPE) while caring for the sick,

● Symptomatic student/staff must wear masks while in the isolation area. ● Health Services will work with SD Department of Health on contact tracing

and notification of close contacts and other applicable student and staff groups.

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COMPUTERS● Students will be assigned a district computer laptop and charging cord

○ Students will take care of the technology they are issued○ Students will be expected to transport computer/cord back and forth from home to school○ Students will be issued a bag for their computer and charging cord○ Labels will be issued to Focus teachers to place on students’ computers and cords when

distributing computers/cords● Students will be expected to report any damage or technology issues to their

FOCUS (Period 8) teacher as soon as possible● Students will not be allowed to share computers● Students are reminded that laptops are Rapid City Area Schools property and

are for school use only.

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CLASSROOMS● Staff/student masks are required when the 6ft social distancing requirement cannot be

met.● Student desks and/or tables will be spread apart to the greatest extent possible.● Water bottles are highly encouraged. Please label with student name. Water fountains

will be disabled but water bottle fillers will still be available.● Hand sanitizer bottles or dispensers, and cleaning wipes, will be stationed in all

classrooms and high-traffic areas for regular students/staff use. ● All classroom room doors should remain open during passing periods and should be

opened/closed by teacher to minimize touch-points. ● Students will be required to enter and exit the building by their grade level assigned

entry/exit ways○ 6th grade Front main entrance (lower parking lot)○ 7th grade NE corner entrance (upper parking lot)○ 8th grade North entrance by bus loading zone/football field

■ Reminder to parents: Bus loading zone is off limits for thru traffic● Only one student released from classroom at a time for bathroom breaks

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SUPPLIES & SUGGESTIONS On return to school, these items will be necessary:● mask● water bottle/hydro flask● backpack ● earbuds/headphones

Suggested supply list for students to keep in their backpack for personal use to limit sharing:● Pencils/Pens● Glue sticks● Markers● Highlighters● Colored Pencils● Composition notebooks (2)● Folders (4)● Ruler● Scissors

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Please label all items with your name! A donation box

will be available if you want to help another student at East. THANKS! 31

SOME THINGS YOU WILL SEE! Back to Home Page

BARRIERS + DISTANCING + MASKS + BACKPACKS

DISTANCING + MASKS + WATER BOTTLES

BACKPACK + MASK + WATER

BOTTLE CAFETERIA MARKED OFF SEATING

FLOOR TAPE

HAND SANITIZERS + WATER BOTTLE FILLERS 32