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FALL 2020 BACK TO SCHOOL Re-Opening Campus Policies and Procedures for Parents and Students of St. Joseph School
ST JOSEPH SCHOOL PAGE 01
WELCOME BACK!
We are committed to communicating with you and want to provide a more in-depth look at
what school will look like this fall at St. Joseph School. We have talked with many of our
families over the past weeks and want to assure you that we are doing all we can to keep
everyone safe as we plan to return back to school.
We have developed a phased approach so we are able to effectively react depending on
guidance from the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis and state officials.
A PHASED APPROACH TO RE-OPENING
We will begin with phase 3 on September 8th.
DISTANCE LEARNING
Complete e-learning environment
IN-PERSON AND ONLINE HYBRID
A mixed approach between in-class and e-learning to limit the amount of exposure
IN-PERSON WITH ONLINE LEARNING AS NEEDED
Focus on in-person learning with carefully placed protocols while offering an e-learning
platform for those who are unable to attend
IN-PERSON WITH SOME RESTRICTIONS
In-person learning with looser restrictions regarding social distancing and masks
IN-PERSON WITH NO RESTRICTIONS (BACK TO "NORMAL")
Fully integrated classroom experience with no e-learning option available
PREPARING FOR FLEXIBILITY
At this point in time we are planning for full-
time in-school learning, 5 days per week. As
the environment can change rapidly, we will
work to quickly provide you any updates in
the changes of our return ready plan so that
you and your family can plan accordingly.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Testing & Symptoms of COVID-19
Students or staff who have a temperature reading of over 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or show symptoms of
COVID-19 are directed to stay home from school. In addition, students or staff who become ill or show
symptoms of COVID-19 during the school day will be separated from other individuals and directed to go
home or have parents come and pick them up from school.
8:00 AM
Students or staff who are sick with symptoms of COVID-19 are encouraged to consult with their Primary
Care Physician (PCP) regarding testing. We will defer to your PCP to determine how long to isolate and
arrival
when it is safe to return to the classroom. St. Joseph school will require a written letter time
from students'
doctors confirming it is okay for a student to return to school. A general guideline is that students and staff
must stay home until respiratory symptoms have improved, it has been 10 days since the onset of
symptoms, and there has been no fever for 24 hours without using fever reducing medication.
We will have a separate dedicated room to accommodate students and staff who are showing symptoms
while they wait for someone to pick them up. Please refer to the separate FAQ document for more
information on procedures for handling testing and symptoms.
Communication 2:30 PM
dismissal
St. Joseph School will provide at a minimum, weekly communication to families time
and staff that includes an
update on COVID-19. Communication may be delivered in the form of written information via the weekly
Green Wave, pre-recorded phone messages, emails, Facebook posts, school website posts, and/or
announcement videos. Weekly communication will include the measures St. Joseph school is taking to
reduce the spread of COVID-19, such as daily cleaning procedures, social distancing during school hours,
and the use of masks.
St. Joseph School will release communication to staff and families of a verified case of COVID-19 no more
than 24 hours after being notified or prior to the start of the next school day (whichever comes first). This
communication will be sent via pre-recorded voice message, and email with additional instructions of what
(if any) actions must be taken.
ST JOSEPH SCHOOL PAGE 03 HEALTH, SAFETY & EDUCATION Masks & Limiting Spread In compliance with the state of Minnesota face covering mandate and following recommendations from the CDC regarding the use of masks, everyone entering or exiting the building is required to wear a face mask. Students in preschool will not be required to wear a face covering while in their classrooms. However, K-8 students will be required to wear a face covering while occupying the building. Faculty and staff will wear a variety of face coverings including face shields and/or masks to protect themselves from the potential spread of germs. We are working to have structured breaks throughout the day where face masks can be taken off. For example, all students in grades Preschool-8 will have outdoor recess each day. For some part of each day, teaching and learning will also take place outside (weather dependent). If a student is unable to wear a mask due to a medical or behavioral need, we will work to find a solution. One example would be using a face shield instead. Preschool and kindergarten students will eat lunch in their classrooms. Students in grades 1-8 will eat lunch in the cafeteria limited to only two classes at a time spread out. We also ask that students bring their own water-bottle to use each day. We will shut off water fountains until further notice and will instead have on- site water bottle filling stations. Sanitization Common, high touch areas, such as door handles and railings will be cleaned throughout the day and at the end of day. Classrooms will be fully fogged at the end of each day and after larger programs in the school space, such as Faith Formation on Wednesday evenings. Each class will have their own playground equipment. P.E. equipment will be sanitized after each use. A cleaning log will be used to record what has been cleaned and at what frequency to ensure we are consistently disinfecting all areas of the school throughout the day. On-Site & E-Learning On-Site Learning St. Joseph School believes in a differentiated approach to teaching and learning to best meet the needs of all learners. We strive to find ways that will continue to keep our students active and engaged while still practicing safety protocols. Classroom education will be a mix of individual, small group, and whole group learning. Technology will be used as a tool, but traditional paper/pencil learning will also occur. E-Learning An e-learning option will be offered for students that are unable to attend class in person. Devices (chromebooks & tablets) will be available for check-out. Teachers will record in-person lessons and upload videos for distance learners. From time to time, a teacher may use a Zoom or Google Meets for distance learning students to receive instruction in real-time and be able to ask questions with the class. Students will receive content from specialist teachers through weekly digital assignments (Google Classroom/SeeSaw). Teachers will host virtual meetings each week with distance learning students (individually or as a group) in order to answer questions, clarify, and check-in on how they are doing. We will also have a part-time distance learning liaison that will be a resource to students, families, and teachers.
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YOUR COMMITMENT:
As we work to do all that we can to have a clean and safe environment for our students and staff, we ask
you as parents to help keep everyone safe by playing a critical role in our strategy.
We ask families to do regular health checks on each child each day. Screen for symptoms of COVID and
check/ monitor temperatures prior to sending the child to school. We are also asking staff to monitor their
own symptoms prior to coming into school each day.
Find a face covering that works well for your child, and help your child practice wearing a mask before the
first day of school.
As usual, individual school supplies are needed for each student, which prevents the need to share
supplies. A few additional supplies may be requested--stay tuned!
Getting Involved
If you are looking for ways to support our school re-opening, we have provided a link to the school's wish list
of items to help make our engagement with students more enjoyable and safe: Wish List
MORE INFORMATION TO COME
Increased Nursing and Mental Health Support
Through anticipated grant funding, we are working to increase our nursing staff hours
and mental health support for our school community. Providing resources for teachers,
students, and families in these two important areas is a priority.
Transportation
Until we learn more of District 196's plan to return to school it is uncertain on what
transportation will look like. Please work on a Plan B to get your child to school if bussing
no longer becomes an option. In anticipation of a larger drop-off student base, we are
working on two different drop off locations. More information to come.
Sports
We continue to work with the Catholic Athletic Association to determine if sports will
occur this school year. We will keep everyone up-to-date as information becomes
available.
ADD THESE
ITEMS TO YOUR
SHOPPING LIST: THERMOMETER PERSONAL MASK OR
WATER BOTTLE FACE COVERINGST JOSEPH SCHOOL PAGE 05
FAITH + FAMILIES
TOGETHER
Despite these trying times, St. Joseph School is excited to have our
students' laughter, energy and desire to learn fill our hallways and
classrooms once more.
We will continue to integrate our Catholic faith into every aspect of
our school day! Daily class prayer, religion class, weekly student-
only Mass, service learning, and convocation in new format will
continue.
We ask that everyone respect the opinions of others by following
school guidelines and assuming the best intentions of others in
charity. United in faith and hope, we will successfully navigate the
challenges.
Lord, may you bless the world, give health to our bodies and
comfort our hearts. You ask us not to be afraid. Yet our faith is
weak and we are fearful. But you, Lord, will not leave us at the
mercy of the storm. Tell us again: “Do not be afraid” (Mt 28:5). And
we, together with Peter, “cast all our anxieties onto you, for you
care about us” (1 Pet 5:7).
-Pope Francis
Strong in the Face of Tribulation:
A Sure Support in Time of Trial
OUR RE-OPENING LEADERS: Stay Connected
Brooke Entingh Please keep an eye out for additional
Fr. Paul Kammen
Angie Wells information. We will post it on our website,
Randy Haney
Paul Germann Facebook, and e-mail.
Kelly Roche
Chris Markov
Kayla Rooney
Jessica Smith e-mail: kelly.roche@stjosephcommunity.org
Angie Cummings
Jenelle Kelley website: school.stjosephcommunity.orgYou can also read
