After much work, our school reopening plan has been approved. This will help you make an informed decision as to what type of learning you want to request for your child.
Eastwood Elementary Condensed Reopening Plan
Communication and training
• Teachers will receive training where they will be able to give feedback and seek for understanding during professional development.
• Para educators will be given this same opportunity after school begins.
• Teachers will train students on the first day of school and throughout the school year as needed.
• Naomi Hopf is the point of contact for Eastwood. Contact information: nwhopf@graniteschools.org Phone:(385) 646-4816.
Accommodating Individual Circumstances (e.g., High-Risk, Personal Decisions)
• The school district nursing department working under the direction of the Utah Health Department will provide a list of COVID-19 symptoms. We will have copies available for teachers and patrons.
• Staff will be provided information on symptoms of ‘high risk’.
• If needed, ‘high risk’ employees will be directed to Human Resources for guidance in possible accommodations.
• All families will be given the choice prior to each quarter in selecting face-to-face learning or on-line distance learning.
• Our school nurse and assigned staff will go over all 504’s, IEP’s, & IHP to look for those who need additional support to address risk for exposure and accommodations for those with special health care needs.
• The school psychologist will be tasked with monitoring staff as well as working with students for social and emotional needs, in conjunction with our Behavior Health Aid. This may include one-on-one support, a calm down space and classroom training.
• Indicate assurance: Develop increased cleaning and hygiene protocols for custodian, teachers, paras, and students.
• Wear face coverings when not social distancing.
• Provide hand sanitizer, soap, water, disinfecting solution and cloths in various location in school.
• Provide contact tracing when required by health department.
• Disinfect touch services at least twice daily.
• Have adequate supply of PPE supplies, sanitizer, soap, etc.
• Use floor markings and signage for distancing and expectations.
School Schedules
Granite School District has three schedules that they are prepared to implement depending on what may be happening due to the virus. The three schedules are Regular, Modified, and Dismissal.
• With the Regular Schedule students will be allowed to attend every day using the board approved school calendar with increased safety and mitigation measures in place. We plan to use this schedule unless notified a change is required. Additionally, distance learning is available during the Regular schedule.
• On a Modified Schedule, school will operate on a split A/B schedule M-Th (Half the students in a class will come on Monday/Wednesday and half on Tuesday/Thursday.) Students not receiving face to face instruction will utilize distance learning or paper-based modules. On Fridays, all students will receive distance learning. Teachers will also use Fridays for planning, small group meetings, and interventions. Students would be divided alphabetically so students in the same families can be on the same schedule. Accommodations will be made on a case-by-case basis.
• The third schedule would be Dismissal. A dismissal may only include a class, a grade level, or a school. These decisions would be made in the event of an outbreak and in conjunction with the Health Department.
At Eastwood we are considering staggering start times according to last names. This is still to be determined when an accurate count of students returning to school is known. Further communication will be forthcoming. In any case:
• Students will be assigned a line up spots – each class has its own unique stencil and each student will be assigned a number space coinciding to their class stencil.
• Staggered recess is being discussed but would require additional personnel.
Monitoring Incidents
• Ensure that all staff recognize symptomology through district provided flowcharts.
Containing Potential Outbreaks
• Learn and share CDC protocol for tracing positive COVID cases.
• Train all employees on the protocol.
• Isolation room will be the nurse’s office to be supervised by principal or by school nurse.
Transition Management Preparation
• Everyone will be notified by Blackboard email and phone, Facebook, website posting, and notes home if there is a temporary dismissal.
Mitigating Tactics for Specific School Settings
Classrooms
• All students will have assigned desks
• Desks/students will face the front of the classroom
• Desks will be placed using all available space
• Teachers will use Class Dojo to distribute SOAR tickets (Eastwood’s Behavior reward system) to eliminate paper copies
• Behavior Health Assistant will visit each classroom to distribute prizes earned from SOAR program
• Each student will have their own materials box that will be provided
• Each student will be provided with a clean cloth each day and will clean their own space on a schedule: before 1st recess, before lunch and end of day
• Teachers will use disinfecting spray on each desk and student will be responsible for wiping their own area
• Mesh bags for collecting, washing, and sanitizing used rags are provided in each classroom
• Hand sanitizer, soap and self-feeding paper towels are available in each classroom
Transitions
Transitions will be limited. To do this, we will provide the following:
• Staggered lunch times
• No large group activities
• Specials and Library go to classrooms to distribute books and instruction
• Doors will be propped at recess and entry times to eliminate touching
• Allow for increased time for all transitions
• Volunteers must be invited by the teacher and must be healthy
• There will not be more than one volunteer per day in any classroom, and only 2 per week
• Face coverings required while at school
• Increased cleaning and sanitation of classrooms and building
Entry/Exit Points
• Doors will be propped open during entry and exit
• Teachers will be with students while entering and exiting building
• Students must exit the building using their assigned doors and plan an area to meet siblings outside
• Visitor table is in vestibule will contain hand sanitizer.
• Signs are placed on all doors requiring masks
• Temperature checks may be instituted
Transportation
• All students will wear masks on bus that will be provided by district
• Drivers will have plexiglass
• Maximize space by assigned seats
Restrooms
- Signs showing proper hand cleaning will be placed in each restroom
• Wait here and spacing dots will be in place indicating appropriate space
• Increased supervision will be in place
• Limit number of students in restrooms at a given time
Lunch/Cafeterias
• Each student will be assigned a spot they will use every time they are in the lunchroom to allow for tracking as needed
• One grade level will be in the lunchroom at a time and all tables will be used to maximize spacing
• Each table will be sanitized before and after each grade level
• Students will line up using social distancing dots on the walls as indicators
Large Group Gatherings (e.g. assemblies, performances)
• If any assemblies are presented, they will be presented online to each classroom
Unique Courses with Higher Risk of Spread
N/A
Recess and Playground
• Paraeducators will spray down outdoor equipment at the end of each session
• Encourage walking program through Behavior Health Assistant
• Classroom recess equipment will be sanitized as it is returned to the classroom
Special Education, Related Services, or School Counseling (e.g. School Psychologist, Speech Language Pathologist, etc.)
• Teachers will wear shields/masks
• Services provided in home room as much as possible
• Eliminate use of small groups and replace with one on one support
PD/Faculty Meetings
• Eastwood faculty meetings will be held in our gym and will use banquet sized tables, one per person
Before/After Student Supervision
• Eastwood will need additional volunteers or paras to supervise during this time
• Staggered start times will assist with this
Drop Off/Pick Up Areas
• Staggered drop off and pick up times will help with this
• Stencils will be added to the pick-up waiting area to ensure social distancing
• Students will be encouraged to immediately move to their assigned line up stenciled space in the morning and at the end of recess
• Students will wait on their space and will be called by name to move to their car as their parents come to pick them up
• Parent Pick up passes will be updated as previous years
Front Office
• Plexiglass will be installed in the open area where patrons can speak to office personnel
• Patrons must sign in at the table located in the vestibule prior to visiting the office
P/T or SEP Conferences
• SEP’s can be held either virtual or face to face at teacher and patron preference
• If held face to face, all parties will wear masks
• For face to face conferencing, our gym will be set up to maximize social distancing
Safety and Fire Drills
• Fire Drills will be announced in advance to allow for exiting the building at staggered times
• Emphasis will be on safety and not on time
Patron Meetings
• Meetings can be held either virtual or face to face at teacher and patron preference
• When held face to face all parties will wear masks
Library/Media Centers
• Media specialist will bring library books to classrooms
• Upper grades students will order books online.
• Younger grades will have several preselected books to choose from
• Materials returned will remain untouched for three days
• Our media person will wear a mask and gloves when handling books
• Students will be taught to use SORA (electronic library) by the media specialist
IEP/Special Ed Meetings
• Meetings can be held either virtual or face to face at teacher and patron preference
• When held face to face all parties will wear masks
Multi-Purpose Room
• See section under PE
PE/BTS classes
• PE classes will be taught outside weather permitting
• All activities will require social distancing, both inside and outside
• If space does not allow for social distancing in the gym using regularly assigned PE times, one class at a time will go to PE
Hallways
• Social distancing dots are placed along the walls on both sides of the hall
• Hallway usage will be limited to necessary movement only
