Back-to-School 2020Plan for elementary and secondary learning

Back-to-School 2020Plan for elementary and secondary learning

Dear 622 Families,

Thank you for your patience and continued feedback as we finalize our back-to-school plans. Based on guidance from the Minnesota Departments of Education and Health, along with feedback from families and staff, we have decided to temporarily begin our school year in distance (online) learning. With this, we are pleased to announce that this year, every 622 student will receive a district-issued technology device. During the first weeks of school, we will be supporting our families in connecting with our learning platforms (Seesaw for elementary & Schoology for secondary). All K-12 students will begin school on August 31.

Beginning week 3 (September 14) our elementary students will transition to a hybrid model where students will come to school in person two days each week. Our secondary students (grades 6-12) will begin with the hybrid model at the start of week 5 (September 28). Please note all families have the option to choose full-time distance learning instead of hybrid learning.

Student and staff safety is our top priority. As public health data evolves, our plans could change. Please visit www.isd622.org/backtoschool for continued information in the coming days and weeks.

Sincerely,Christine Tucci OsorioSuperintendent

Back-to-School 2020Plan for elementary and secondary learning

Guiding PrinciplesOur Goal

Our goal is to maintain a safe and healthy learning environment while providing the structure and content that will most effectively meet the learning needs of our students.

Safety - reduce the risk to students and staff

Equity - meet the needs of all students

Quality - provide high-quality learning no matter the model used

Flexibility - respond to the challenges of a global pandemic

Elementary Hybrid Learning Schedule

Who Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Group AIn-person

● 4 hours● 2 hours distance

learning at home

In-person● 4 hours● 2 hours distance

learning at home Distance learning for all students

Distance learning

Distance learning

Group B Distance learning

Distance learning

In-person● 4 hours● 2 hours distance

learning at home

In-person● 4 hours● 2 hours distance

learning at home

Elementary Back-to-School Plan

Important Dates for Elementary Students

Aug 31- Sept 11 Distance learning/family meetings (some students on-site for support)

Beginning Sept 14 Hybrid model (most students in person two days per week and distance learning from home three days per week)

Secondary Back-to-School Plan

Secondary Hybrid Learning Schedule

Who Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Group AIn-person

● 4 hours● Classes 1, 3 & 5● 2 hours distance

learning at home

In-person● 4 hours● Classes 2, 4 & 6● 2 hours distance

learning at home

Distance learning for all students(Designed to be

one hour per class)

Distance learning

● Classes 1, 3 & 5

Distance learning

● Classes 2, 4 & 6

Group BDistance learning

● Classes 1, 3 & 5

Distance learning

● Classes 2, 4 & 6

In-person● 4 hours● Classes 1, 3 & 5● 2 hours distance

learning at home

In-person● 4 hours● Classes 2, 4 & 6● 2 hours distance

learning at home

Important Dates for Secondary Students

Aug 31- Sept 25 Distance learning (some students on-site for support)

Beginning Sept 28 Hybrid model (most students in person two days per week and distance learning from home three days per week)

Building Schedules

Building Start time End time

Middle Schools 7:30 AM 11:30 AM

High Schools 8:10 AM 12:10 PM

Elementary Schools(Castle, Cowern, Eagle Point,

Oakdale, Webster)8:50 AM 12:50 PM

Elementary Schools(Carver, Richardson, Skyview,

Weaver)9:30 AM 1:30 PM

Transportation Safety Measures

Student Health● Families should screen their child for symptoms

before they board the bus

Bus Capacity● MDE/MDH guidelines will be used to determine

capacity● Students from the same household need to sit

together● Students may need to sit next to windows to assure

distancing● Seats will be assigned● Buses will be loaded back to front, and emptied front

to back● IEP or 504 accommodations will be set up to meet

individual student needs whenever possible

Face Coverings● Face coverings are required for all bus riders grades

K-12 and recommended for preschool riders

Pick Up/Drop Off ● Each student will have one pick up and one drop off

location designated● Pick up areas at each building will be marked for

social distancing

Bus Cleaning/Safety● Buses will be disinfected after each route with

special attention to high touch areas● Signage will be added to promote safety measures

Note: Additional information, including bus schedules and building-specific information, is coming soon!

Nutrition Services for In-Person LearningMeals available● Breakfast and lunch will be served on site● Students can pick up grab and go breakfast upon arrival● Students will pick up lunch in the cafeteria

Eating locations● Students will eat in their classrooms

Safety measures● Schedules will be staggered to reduce crowding in the hallways and cafeteria

Application for Education Benefits/Free Reduced Meals● Every family should complete an application for Education Benefits/Free or Reduced Meals to help us identify families

who need assistance● The form also allows District 622 to receive federal dollars for classroom programming● Families must complete a new form each school year. Also, families who have completed an application and have

experienced a change in household income or size are encouraged to complete a new application

More information● Additional information will be posted on the www.isd622.org/backtoschool website as it becomes available

Preschool

● Preschool schedules are still being determined.● Early Childhood Special Education (ESCE) schedules are still being determined.

● Before and after-school Adventure Connection will be available. ● Limited, full-day options are also available.● Registration information will take place in Eleyo and will be available at a later date.

Adventure Connection/Childcare

Health & Safety Measures

Signage● Hand washing reminders● Social distancing - posters● Social distancing - floor stickers at 6 foot increments

in high traffic areas● Symptom awareness

Hand washing● Hand washing used when hands are visibly dirty● Hand washing reminder signs● Proper techniques reinforced

Hand sanitizer ● Hand sanitizer stations in high traffic areas● Hand sanitizer in classrooms● Students will sanitize upon entry to and exit from

classroom

Social distancing● Floor stickers in high traffic areas● Reconfigured learning spaces● Transitions between classes on staggered schedules● Individual supply bins provided for students to avoid

sharing (when applicable)● Designated isolation spaces, separate from nurse’s

office, for students who may be ill to wait to be picked up

Building access● Limited access to buildings● Drop boxes added at each site to reduce the need for

visitors to enter building● Directional signage at entrances/exits

Health & Safety Measures

Cleaning procedures● Daytime cleaning protocols● Nighttime deep cleaning protocols● Buses sanitized between routes● Playgrounds sanitized between groups● Cleaning supplies available in classrooms for use on

high-touch areas● Glove use as appropriate by staff

Ventilation● Building filtration systems being assessed;

increasing air exchange in buildings● Increased circulation of outdoor air into buildings● Frequent air filter changes

Drinking fountains● Water bottle filling stations only

Health checks● Families are expected to check students for

symptoms at home● Students who are ill should be kept at home● Temperature checks for students and staff before

entering buildings● Flow charts established for if/then regarding

symptoms, isolations, and communications about COVID

Face coverings● Face masks required for all students grades

Preschool-12 and for staff● Face shields available for staff● Resources about mask wearing

Important Note

● Visit www.isd622.org/backtoschool● Watch your email for messages from District 622● Watch for text messages ● Download the District 622 Mobile App (look for District 622 in your App Store)● Make sure your child’s school has current contact information for your family

Submit your questions about back-to-school

More Information

● Families may choose distance learning for their students no matter what scenario is in place.● The full-time distance learning program, called 622 Online, will be led by District 622 teaching staff.● 622 Online is a new fully-online program for families who are not comfortable with any level of in-person learning. ● 622 Online is a trimester long commitment by families who enroll for the 20-21 school year.● Please complete this registration form by Monday, August 17, 2020, at 9:00 pm, to indicate if your child will participate

in Hybrid Learning or the 622 Online program.