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BACK TO SCHOOL BACK TO SCHOOL

Re-Opening Campus Policies and Procedures for Families and Students of Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

FALL 2020 FALL 2020

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AT-A-GLANCE

the school day

The day-to-day details on our campus life may look a little different this year for parents and their children, but we are going to keep things as simple as possible for the students.

8:15 AM

arrival time

3:00 PM

dismissal time

8.31.20

first day of school

If things move into a hybrid- model online learning, our teachers will still record classes, utilize their online classrooms of Zoom, SeeSaw, and Google

• Classroom. All additional

resources will be provided.

HOW TO ACCESS YOUR VIRTUAL CLASSROOM

To get all up-to-date information

• n COVID-19, school opening,

and any changes please view our website, school newsletter, emails, and social media.

HOW WE WILL COMMUNICATE WITH YOU

Hello Presentation Families, Through the grace of God we are coming back to school this fall. Presentation is unbelievably excited to have the school filled once again. This booklet has been made to help explain our re-opening plan. This plan will ensure your children's safety is put first. Our staff has been working endlessly this summer to help build a plan for a safe and healthy re-opening to our school.

WELCOME BACK!

DISTANCE LEARNING Full distance learning when there is evidence for a spread of illness throughout Presentation's community which necessitates moving all students to distance learning. Teachers will utilize livestreaming and recorded learning along with digital tools. IN-PERSON AND ONLINE HYBRID Surge in COVID-19 which necessitates more restrictions but does not force school building to close for an extended period of time. Additional students may need to shift into distance learning. May discontinue using all common or shared spaces in the school. IN-PERSON WITH ONLINE LEARNING AS NEEDED Most students are in the school building learning daily with some utilization of distance

• learning. Everyone wearing masks. Students have staggered lunch times while physically

distancing in common areas. Extracurricular activities are suspended at this time. IN-PERSON WITH SOME RESTRICTIONS (Re-opening August 31st) Everyone is back to school learning daily in person. Masks are mandatory for everyone who enters the building. Before and After school care are offered. Students have staggered lunch times while properly physically distancing. Extracurricular activities suspended at this time. IN-PERSON WITH NO RESTRICTIONS (BACK TO "NORMAL") Vaccine is available. No face coverings. Extracurricular activities are active. Events are all live for participation for families and students. If things change throughout the year, parents will be informed and we will remain open.

introduction

A PHASED APPROACH TO RE-OPENING

PREPARING FOR FLEXIBILITY

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WE ARE HERE

Presentation's overview on our vision regarding health and safety. Your children's safety, health, and education are of the utmost importance to our Presentation staff. We are fully committed to keeping our school community happy and healthy.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

• ur shared commitment

TEMPERATURE SCREENINGS

Health checks will occur daily at school doors to protect our students and prevent spreading illness.

HAND WASHING

Presentation will teach and reinforce proper handwashing hygiene before and after school, before and after mealtimes, and after restroom.

RESPIRATORY ETIQUETTE

Covering coughs and sneezes with tissue, throwing tissues in trash, and cleaning hands after coughing or sneezing.

FREQUENT SANITATION

Hand sanitizer will be readily available at all entry points for screenings, during school, and in hallways.

NURSING OFFICE

Presentation has two spaces to isolate individuals displaying COVID-19 symptoms to be sent home.

OUR COMMITMENT:

FOLLOW HEALTH + SAFETY PLAN

This is a collaborative effort from school to home to keep Presentation children safe and healthy.

SHOWING SYMPTOMS

Anyone who is displaying symptoms of COVID-19 is required to stay home to ensure the health of students and employees.

PRAYER

Through God's grace we are returning to class this Fall. Pray for our Presentation community that we will have a healthy, joyful year of education.

RESPECT AND CHARITY

We as a community need to work together to protect our teachers and students going foward to sustain continuous education.

YOUR COMMITMENT:

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A DAY IN THE LIFE AT PRESENTATION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

Here are some items to look forward to as we return back to school in the Fall. Presentation staff has been working hard at planning for any possible solution.

putting policies into practice

Students will be "Physically Distancing" with signage in common areas identifying 6 feet of space and proper classroom arrangement and seating charts. Pick up and drop off traffic flow is determined to ensure the safety of children and less congregation by exits and hallways. In hallways and common areas face shields and masks will be used. Presentation will limit groups in hallways indicating proper hallway

• traffic. Specialists will come

to specific classrooms keeping students in their classrooms. Desks will be cleaned 2-3 times a day, and heavy touch points like light switches, bathrooms and door handles will be sanitized multiple times a day. Free and Reduced lunches will still be provided. Hot lunch will be provided. Students may bring cold

• lunch. Lunch will be held in

lunchroom or outside. Prayer will still occur daily in the morning for the whole student body. Mass may occur pending Archdiocese safety protocols Physical education, recess, and other activities will be held outside as much as possible for students to receive adequate physical activity and fresh air. Presentation will refer to Minnesota State High School League and Catholic Athletic Association

• n sports decisions.

Presentation will limit group sizes for gatherings and follow physical distance procedures. Virtual field trips, live streamed assemblies, and Mass will occur. Transportation and dismissal will have bussing, walking, and carpool students. Visitors and guests must receive a health screening and have a scheduled arrival time through the school office. PRESENTATION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY PAGE 04

KEY AREAS OF PREPAREDNESS

Presentation is committed to the safety and health of your children during our school day. We have been following the Archdiocesan guidelines for all Catholic schools in the greater Minneapolis/St.Paul area.

planning for the year

ADD THESE ITEMS TO YOUR SHOPPING LIST:

THERMOMETER 2 PERSONAL WATER BOTTLES MASK OR FACE COVERING

Routine cleaning and disinfecting of classroom surfaces, restrooms, lunchrooms, meeting rooms, and drop-off/pickup locations.

MAINTAINING HEALTHY FACILITIES

Families, students, and employees have been informed of and encouraged to self- monitor for signs and symptoms of COVID-19 through regular health checks.

MAINTAINING HEALTHY OPERATIONS

Families, staff, teachers, and all others in the school community have been educated on health and safety procedures for shared involvement and

• responsibility. Every change will be

communicated to our school families.

COMMUNICATING, TRAINING, AND EDUCATING

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Presentation community was built on faith. Our church and school rely

• n both our faith and families together as we navigate through these

unprecedented times. We all need to continue to pray and hope that God will guide us on this next part of our journey together. Thank you for believing in our school staff who have developed this plan to ensure your family's safety. Thank you for your patience and flexibility as we are trying to create a plan that would result in the highest success for our students. Finally, thank you for being a wonderful part of our

• community. God reminds us that the road we’re traveling together is

ultimately a highway to heaven. When we consider this radiant destination, the terrain of the road ahead becomes a bit easier to travel. Join us in saying this special prayer together at home: Lord, You are my strength and all power belongs to you. I pray for a strong and healthy school year so we can do hard work, engage my mind, exercise, and be with friends. I thank you and trust in You for the strong resistance against illness. I find new strength and soar high like an

• eagle. I will run and not get weary. I will walk and not faint. I thank You

that I am your creation and You watch over me. Amen Jenna Rose Bradshaw Mary Davini Mary Jo Gilbert Sarah Hoppe Jodi Keeley Sarah Lilja

OUR RE-OPENING LEADERS:

FAITH + FAMILIES TOGETHER

final notes

Sue Lovegreen Jessica Nelson Molly Newton Alison Prahl Sam Rita Melissa Rogers For all updates and up-to-date information we will leave all communication platforms

• pen including emails, newsletters, our

website, and social media.

GET THE LATEST INFORMATION

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