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?

Eric UthusOctober 2, 2020

Look for opportunities to minimize the time that we are within six feet of each other.

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?

Eric UthusOctober 2, 2020

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 Read More

When can an adult go into a child’s box?

Eric UthusOctober 2, 2020

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. Read More

How is the school implementing six foot distancing?

Eric UthusOctober 2, 2020

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 Read More

What happens when children pass each other in the hallway going to the bathroom or in another instance?

Eric UthusOctober 2, 2020

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.

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?

Eric UthusOctober 2, 2020

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 Read More

What happens if a child can’t or won’t keep their mask on?

Eric UthusOctober 2, 2020

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 Read More

How will mask breaks be taken?

Eric UthusOctober 2, 2020

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 Read More

Will smaller masks be available for younger students?

Eric UthusOctober 2, 2020

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 Read More

My child has friends in other grades; will they get to see them at all? Recess, lunch, etc.?

Eric UthusAugust 27, 2020

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 Read More