WELCOME2020-2021

God of wisdom and might, we praise you for the wonder of our being, for mind, body, and spirit. Be with our children as they begin a new school year. Bless them and their teachers and staff. Give them the strength and grace as their bodies grow; wisdom and knowledge to their minds as they search for understanding; and peace and zeal to their hearts. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.

Mission Statement

St. Anthony Catholic School celebrates each individual as a unique child of God, provides a safe, Christ-centered

environment that promotes cultural diversity, academic achievement and challenges each of us to serve the school,

parish, and community.More than a school, we are a family.

Welcome Back!

• Teachers are excited to have students back in the building!

• Three weeks of preparing and preplanning.

• Teachers are refreshed and excited.

• Please respect their personal time. Balancing students in the building and online will be a challenge. Do not expect them to reply to your emails and texts after work hours.

Parent Resources

• Calendar and Handbook will be emailed this week and will be available in the Resources in our FACTS/RenWeb Family Portal.

A Code of Conduct for

Parents, Guardians, Caregivers, Volunteers, and Visitors

of Catholic Schools in the

Diocese of Orlando

Parents, Guardians, and/or Caregivers, when signing off on accepting the school’s policies in the Enrollment Application Form, and by the act of accepting enrollment at a Diocese of Orlando Catholic School, are accepting this Code of Conduct in its entirety.

Covid-19 Procedures

New For 2020-2021

Arrival

• Before Care

• Morning Carline 7:30am-7:55am Daily

• Once in the by the school building, students should not exit car until temperature is taken.

• Beginning Monday, August 31, students that have not exited the vehicle BY 7:55 am will be tardy and will go to office.

• Students will go directly to their classrooms.

Masks

• Required of all students Kindergarten through Grade 8.

• STRONGLY ENCOURAGED for VPK.

• School issued mask lanyards will be REQUIRED for ALL students Kindergarten through Gr 8.

• Masks must be solid in color and free of logos.

• Masks worn much of the day, but there are times when students will be able to remove their mask.

Some Covid Protocols

• Students remaining in homeroom class. Teachers are moving to them.

• Bathroom capacity.

• Hired a person to disinfect/sanitize common areas.

• Lunch will be in the classroom for the beginning of the year.

• Quarantine area in the Media Center

• Limit students/staff in office. We will go to the student.

• Spacing of desks. Barriers at tables/desks.

Activities

• Beginning the year with a dimmer switch approach.

• Will discuss having extra activities after October 1st

• Limiting groups in any of our buildings.

• Cleaning between groups.

Meetings and Volunteers/Visitors

• Visitors and Volunteers are not permitted.

• All meetings with school personnel will be virtual.

Water Fountains/Water Bottles

• Water fountains have been covered or removed due to Covid.

• We are purchasing water bottle fillers.

• Students should bring clear water bottles. Clearly labeled with student’s name.

• Water only.

Mass

• We will begin school mass in late September.

• 2 grade levels will attend mass in church. Rest will participate via livestream.

• Minimal student participation in the church – no choir, minimal readers, etc.

Attendance Policy

• Whether learning from home or coming to school, it is critical that your child is fully engaged in classes on time daily.

• Parents will receive an email from school when student is absent.

• MOST CRITICAL THAT STUDENTS STAY HOME WHEN THEY ARE SICK. Please contact the school if your student is sick at home (Virtual or Face-to-Face)

Virtual Learning for Sick Students

• If a student is out sick for 3 days or less, student should rest and will receive make up work upon returning to school.

• If a student is out for an extended time with Covid symptoms or having to quarantine, it is possible that the student will be able to join the virtual class.

Be Sure You Have….

• An original signed Covid Waiver on file in the office.

• Updated on immunization records in the office –particularly K and 7th grade.

• Current emergency card completed in the office.

• Cell phone numbers and email addresses updated on Renweb.

• FACTs account is set up and Step Up letters submitted

Birthdays at SACS

• You may send individually wrapped treats for your child’s class on his/her birthday. Box of Little Debbies or snack size bag of cookies, etc. No cupcakes, donuts, etc.

• Invitations for birthday parties can be distributed at school ONLY IF all students in class are invited.

DNAUP and iPads

• All students will need to sign a DNAUP. The policy has been emailed and is in the Knights’ News Newsletter on ClassDojo and the School Website.

• 5th – 8th grade school students will receive a school issued iPad once DNAUP and iPad Agreement have been signed.

Setting Your Child Up For Success

• Attend school daily• Arrive on time• Morning sets the tone for the day• Adhere to all policies and procedures; your

children are watching you. You are a role model. • Establish rapport with your child’s teacher.

Communicate. • Read ALL correspondence that comes from

school: Sunday email blasts, Knights’ News, class newsletters

Uniforms

• Masks are part of the uniform. Solid colors.

• School issued lanyard is part of the uniform. fit –5+ months since wore uniforms.

• PE uniforms on PE days – shorts should be loose fitting. PE Days will be announced on Friday.

• Don’t forget to check out the shoe policy.

Academic Needs

• 5+ months since students have been in school.

• Teachers expecting gaps and have plans

• Beacon Assessment in early September

Meet the Child

• Teachers meet the individual student and differentiate for him/her

• Our goal is to hold high expectations for each individual child and help him/her reach his/her maximum potential.

Reminders from Mrs. Becker

• Policies and Procedures are established for many reasons. Your children are watching how you respond to those expectations.

• All communication from the school will be electronic – watch for it – use it

• Truly no excuse for not being informed Tuesday emails

Knights’ News

Emails from teachers

Upcoming Dates

Aug. 18 and 19: Mandatory Meetings for Virtual Parents. Link coming by email today.

Aug. 21: Class Orientation Videos emailed to parents. 10 am test of class Zoom for Virtual Students.

TBA: All teachers available on Live Zoom between for you to pop in and ask questions.

Aug. 25: VPK First Day – No Wraparound or Aftercare

Aug. 26: First Day