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C.W. Morey School

Family Orientation In-Person Learning

September 2020

We can’t wait to welcome your children back to the Morey School!

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Welcome!!!

Safety Measures in Place

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Safety has always been our primary concern. This year we have added additional safety measures due to the Covid-19 pandemic. ▫ In-person classrooms are set up with student work spaces six feet apart.

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Safety Measures in Place

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▫ Only 10-12 students will be in each classroom space. ▫ Hallways are marked with 6 foot distancing markers. ▫ Schedules have been set up so different grade levels will be transitioning at different times.

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Safety Measures in Place

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▫ All rooms utilized have working windows ▫ Air purifiers ▫ HVAC system has been inspected and is running correctly ▫ PPE: hand sanitizer, disinfectant in each classroom, disinfectant fogging schedule, gloves, gowns, masks and face shields available for staff who need to be within 6 feet of your child (for diapering as an example) ▫ Schedules have been set up so different grade levels will be transitioning at different times.

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YOU are our first line of defense!

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If your student is showing symptoms they should

remain home and get tested ▪ If negative student can return to school 24 hours after showing no symptoms (without medication) ▪ If positive student should remain home for 10 days and will be evaluated by a public health care professional during that time. Please notify the school ▫ Students showing symptoms at school ▪ Wait in an isolated space away from others ▪ Parents called to pick student up

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Health Department will notify parents of positive cases in which their student had close contact

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A Parent’s Role:

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Covid Exposure Plan

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Maintain typical routines for school days, such as early bedtimes and wake up times to be at school on time.

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Make sure that we have accurate phone numbers and email addresses for you and anyone allowed to pick up your child from school.

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Send your child to school each day wearing a clean

• mask. Send a second mask in their backpack.

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We will provide bottled water with both meals, but please send your child with a water bottle marked with his or her name to use throughout the day.

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Students are welcome to bring their own hand sanitizer and individual pack of tissues. ▫ Reach out to us with any questions. We are here to help you!

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How can I help as a parent?

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Family Responsibilities for In-Person Learning

Grade 1 7:30-7:50 Breakfast/ Morning Meeting 7:50-9:00 Reading Workshop 9:00-9:15 Recess & Mask Break 9:20-9:50 Phonics Workshop 9:55-11:00 Writing Workshop 11:05-11:20 Recess & Mask Break 11:25-11:50 Lunch 11:50-12:50 Math & ST Math

12:50-1:40 Specials

1:40-1:50 Dismissal or Class Meeting

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Sample Schedule & Expectations

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Daily Schedule

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Synchronous

(Live) &

Asynchronous

(Independent work)

Sessions

Grade 4 7:30-8:15 Breakfast & ST Math

8:20-9:10 Specials

9:15-9:30 Recess & Mask Break 9:35-10:45 Math 10:50-11:50 Reading Workshop 11:55-12:20 Lunch 12:25-12:40 Recess & Mask Break

12:40-1:40 Writing Workshop

1:40-1:50 Dismissal or Class Meeting

Procedures & Expectations

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• Children will eat breakfast and lunch in their classrooms

to avoid large gatherings and cross contamination.

• All bathrooms will be single use bathrooms and will be

disinfected regularly.

• All classrooms will be “fogged” at regular intervals

throughout the school day. During this time, students will have time to play outside (or in the cafeteria space in bad weather) and enjoy a mask break while remaining socially distant.

• Teachers and other school staff will interact with specific

groups of students in person.

• NO visitors will be allowed into the building, due to

COVID, unless scheduled. NO field trips or in person open house.

Recess Protocols

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• Recess is an important more social, less structured part of

the school day for children.

• Teachers will bring students outside for recess (weather

permitting) daily.

• Children will remain six feet apart and can remove their

masks

• Games that include physical touch (like tag) will be

replaced with games that can be played with sufficient space (such as switch or Simon says)

• Students will be able to use equipment. Any used

equipment will be disinfected between student use.

• Children will wash their hands or use hand sanitizer after

recess.

▫ All children and adults will wear masks at all times during the school day. ▫ Please make sure your child has a mask that fully covers his or her nose and mouth and is secured behind his or her ears. ▫ As part of the daily schedule, all children will have regular mask breaks.

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Masks

Arrival and Dismissal Procedures

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Our school day starts at 7:30. We will open the Wilder Street door promptly at 7:30. Please have children wait with you in the car until Dr. McLaughlin and Mrs. Woodlock open the school doors. If you are walking to school, please stay socially distant from others while waiting. ▫ Due to Covid, we will not be able to bring children into the building early as we have in the past. When children arrive, they will enter the building and walk directly to their classrooms. School staff will be in the hallways to direct them. ▫ Arrival and dismissal may take longer than usual to ensure social distancing. Thank you for being patient as we work to keep everyone safe.

Arrival and Dismissal Procedures

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ARRIVAL: 7:30-7:45 PreK: Morey Street--Back Door Walkers (On foot/no car): FRONT DOOR Car Drop-Offs: Wilder Street Door Buses: Morey Street--Back Door

• Only children can enter the building
• Must have a mask on
• Must sanitize hands upon entry
• Must maintain 6 feet of distance upon entry
• We must maintain our distance from your cars, etc.

Arrival and Dismissal Procedures

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DISMISSAL 1:35-1:50 PreK: Morey Street--Back Door Kindergarten: “Art Door” on Wilder Street Grade 1: “Grade 1” Door on Wilder Street Grades 2-4: Front of building Buses: Morey Street--Back Door

• Maintain social distancing and be patient
• Must have a mask on
• Children will sanitize hands as they leave the building

Contact Information

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Morey School Phone: 978-937-7662

Please call us to let us know if your child will be absent. Please do not send your child to school if he or she is sick.

• Mrs. Crowley is our school clerk.

Morey School Fax: 978-937-7663

Principal: Kate McLaughlin kmclaughlin@lowell.k12.ma.us

• Asst. Principal: Keliann Woodlock kwoodlock@lowell.k12.ma.us

Social Worker: Tara Gabriel tgabriel@lowell.k12.ma.us

Technology Help Desk: 978-674-2024

Help Desk Email: helpdesk@lowell.k12.ma.us Entering an IT ticket at www.http://helpdesk.lowell.k12.ma.us/

Grade levels will be using the same electronic platforms for learning: PreK-2 will be using Seesaw Grades 3-4 will use Google Classroom Teachers will communicate through the Classdojo app, their email and by school phone. Devices and supplies will all be provided to your child. Your child will usually keep their devices at school unless the teacher deems they are needed at home that night or if we need to close the building. Available passwords for platforms will be provided when you pick up the computers.

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Communication

Device Pick-up Information

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For Grades 1-4 students: Although your child will be attending school in person, you still need to come and pick up a device for him or her. You can pick up technology on

• Tuesday, September 15th from

11:00 AM until 7 PM

• Wednesday, September 16th from

7:30 AM until 2 PM

Device Pick-up Information

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For PreK and K students: Remote Learners ONLY: You can pick up materials on

• Friday, September 18th

○ 8:00 AM until 11 AM OR ○ 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM

There are THREE forms families can expect when you arrive to pick up the device: ▫ Acceptable Use Form - this 4 page document explains exactly what is considered acceptable use of a LPS computer device and supplies- you will take this home with you. ▫ Device Receipt Form - a staff member will help you complete this form for our records that documents your student’s information and the exact device received ▫ Insurance Information and web-link - you will receive information about an optional insurance program which covers damage and/or loss of the device for $24 for the full year

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What to expect when you pick up your student computer device:

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Device & Materials Distribution Plan

We look forward to seeing you on the first day of school! ▫ Thursday, September 17th at 7:30 AM for Grades 1-4 ▫ Monday, September 21st for Kindergarten and PreK

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