Physical Space-In Person Learning
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At what length of time does it become unsafe to be in a child’s box for any reason at all, even when facing their backs? And what to do when that time comes and a child still needs an adult?
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Read more →: At what length of time does it become unsafe to be in a child’s box for any reason at all, even when facing their backs? And what to do when that time comes and a child still needs an adult?Look for opportunities to minimize the time that we are within six feet of each other.
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When the lines down the middle do not offer more space – like a tunnel to walk down, is it okay to walk on the taped lines staying as far from the child on either side as you walk down? What do children do as they need to go to the bathroom?
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Read more →: When the lines down the middle do not offer more space – like a tunnel to walk down, is it okay to walk on the taped lines staying as far from the child on either side as you walk down? What do children do as they need to go to the bathroom?When children need to get up and go to the bathroom, then stay on those lines as they head out the door and back from the bathroom. Again, look for opportunities to minimize the time that we are within six feet of each other.
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When can an adult go into a child’s box?
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Read more →: When can an adult go into a child’s box?Going in and out of a box for short periods of time – handing out paper, picking up paper or supporting an emotional child from behind them are all acceptable. If a child needs support academically and there is no other way to do that than to come up behind them in their box, please…
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How is the school implementing six foot distancing?
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Read more →: How is the school implementing six foot distancing?There are many parts of this part of the safety lasagna that come into play here. In class having students stay in their boxes facing forward is essential. We know there will be times when they are not able to always face forward, but a gentle reminder or clever way you have to help that…
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What happens when children pass each other in the hallway going to the bathroom or in another instance?
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Read more →: What happens when children pass each other in the hallway going to the bathroom or in another instance?Children should remain six feet socially distanced when seeing someone in another cohort and continue on with where they were going. Brief encounters are inevitable. Goal is to minimize them.
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Is it acceptable for teachers of 3rd and up to give students a second mask (handing it to them with a glove on) to put in their desk in a bag for a student to access when their mask breaks, allowing teachers to have more time to teach instead of needing to get a new mask every time a student has a mask break during class?
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Read more →: Is it acceptable for teachers of 3rd and up to give students a second mask (handing it to them with a glove on) to put in their desk in a bag for a student to access when their mask breaks, allowing teachers to have more time to teach instead of needing to get a new mask every time a student has a mask break during class?Yes, please distribute 2-3 masks safely to each student in your class (3rd and up is likely the best age for this, but Kristine, Kay and Ashley I leave it to you if you feel 1st graders having extra masks in their desks makes sense) in a paper or ziploc bag. And, it is fine…
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What happens if a child can’t or won’t keep their mask on?
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Read more →: What happens if a child can’t or won’t keep their mask on?If a child can’t, please first step into their box to help them get the mask back on. Brief encounters in and out of a box within 6 feet, working from behind the child is of insignificant risk. If, even with support for a teacher, the mask repeatedly falls off, please be in touch with…
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How will mask breaks be taken?
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Read more →: How will mask breaks be taken?There will be designated mask breaks each day outside only, before and after an outdoor activity. (Example, before going on a hike have all stand six feet apart and take off their masks, take a deep breath and put them back on. Another example, send students out of the classroom one at a time to…
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Will smaller masks be available for younger students?
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Read more →: Will smaller masks be available for younger students?Smaller masks for younger students Beg – 1st have been ordered and will be distributed upon our return to school. If any older students need smaller ones, please be in touch with the nurse or Andrew.
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My child has friends in other grades; will they get to see them at all? Recess, lunch, etc.?
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Read more →: My child has friends in other grades; will they get to see them at all? Recess, lunch, etc.?We will make every effort to foster intergrade connections through letters and video chat; however, in order to maintain the integrity of the class cohort model, we will not be able to allow interactions between grades.