A. MacArthur Barr 5-6 Academy for Excellence

Arrivals:

• Prior to entering the building, all entrants must complete a screening attestation
• Link to Required COVID-19 Screening Attestation Form: https://entry.neric.org/NanuetUFSDOpens in a new browser tab
• Students riding the bus in the morning will be required to load the bus from back to front.
• Students will be required to wear a mask while riding the bus and students (aside from siblings) will be seated to allow for social distancing and windows will be cracked open when weather permits
• Busses will be lined up on the bus platform and will be unloaded beginning at 7:30
• Grades 5-8 students being dropped off by car  will drop off on the side of the building as in the past
• Students being dropped off should have masks on by the time they step onto the bus platform
• All students arriving to school will be supervised to maintain social distancing as much as possible
• 7th and 8th grade students that arrive prior to 7:30 should proceed directly to the new gym until it is time to go to homeroom
• 6th grade students that arrive prior to 7:30 should proceed directly to the old gym until it is time to go to homeroom
• 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students that are getting breakfast will be given directions for doing so
• 5th grade students will be assisted to go directly to the cafeteria upon arrival to the school and if getting breakfast, can do so at that time
• New students to the building- both fifth graders and new registrants, will be greeted upon arrival and assisted to navigate their day
• All entrants to the building (staff, students, parents) must complete a quality assurance questionnaire

Dismissals:

• Busses will be lined up on the bus platform in numerical order as in the past
• Students riding the bus home will have assigned seats- this information is available on the bus cards mailed home
• Students must keep masks on while boarding busses and for the ride home
• Students being picked up after school will wait in the lobby
• Parents can pull in to the bus platform immediately following the busses at 2:40
• Students will exit the building when their parent pulls up to the bus platform and move efficiently so that all pick-ups can take place in a timely manner
• At this time, all students should go directly home after school each day
• At this time, there will be no after school activities and the public library will not be available after school

Lunch/Recess:

• Grades 5 and 7 will be eating lunch and having recess in their homeroom classrooms and go outdoors when space and weather allows
• Grade 6 and 8 will be split for lunch and recess with half of the students going to the new gym for recess and half going to the cafeteria for lunch. Midway through the period, students will move to the opposite location.
• Students buying lunch will complete a lunch request slip in homeroom so that lunches can be prepared and ready for pick up/delivery. Sixth grade students will come to each homeroom with a basket to collect lunch orders
• Students arriving late to school will complete their lunch request slip when signing in if arrival is before the end of first period, otherwise students should bring their own lunch
• Students can remove masks while eating lunch, but must wear them during recess unless the recess location allows for consistent and safe social distancing
•  
• Prior to entering the building, all entrants must complete a screening attestation
• Link to Required COVID-19 Screening Attestation Form: https://entry.neric.org/NanuetUFSDOpens in a new browser tab
• Students riding the bus in the morning will be required to load the bus from back to front.
• Students will be required to wear a mask while riding the bus and students (aside from siblings) will be seated to allow for social distancing and windows will be cracked open when weather permits
• Busses will be lined up on the bus platform and will be unloaded beginning at 7:30
• Grades 5-8 students being dropped off by car  will drop off on the side of the building as in the past
• Students being dropped off should have masks on by the time they step onto the bus platform
• All students arriving to school will be supervised to maintain social distancing as much as possible
• 7th and 8th grade students that arrive prior to 7:30 should proceed directly to the new gym until it is time to go to homeroom
• 6th grade students that arrive prior to 7:30 should proceed directly to the old gym until it is time to go to homeroom
• 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students that are getting breakfast will be given directions for doing so
• 5th grade students will be assisted to go directly to the cafeteria upon arrival to the school and if getting breakfast, can do so at that time
• New students to the building- both fifth graders and new registrants, will be greeted upon arrival and assisted to navigate their day
• All entrants to the building (staff, students, parents) must complete a quality assurance questionnaire

Dismissals:

• Busses will be lined up on the bus platform in numerical order as in the past
• Students riding the bus home will have assigned seats- this information is available on the bus cards mailed home
• Students must keep masks on while boarding busses and for the ride home
• Students being picked up after school will wait in the lobby
• Parents can pull in to the bus platform immediately following the busses at 2:40
• Students will exit the building when their parent pulls up to the bus platform and move efficiently so that all pick-ups can take place in a timely manner
• At this time, all students should go directly home after school each day
• At this time, there will be no after school activities and the public library will not be available after school

Lunch/Recess:

• Grades 5 and 7 will be eating lunch and having recess in their homeroom classrooms and go outdoors when space and weather allows
• Grade 6 and 8 will be split for lunch and recess with half of the students going to the new gym for recess and half going to the cafeteria for lunch. Midway through the period, students will move to the opposite location.
• Students buying lunch will complete a lunch request slip in homeroom so that lunches can be prepared and ready for pick up/delivery. Sixth grade students will come to each homeroom with a basket to collect lunch orders
• Students arriving late to school will complete their lunch request slip when signing in if arrival is before the end of first period, otherwise students should bring their own lunch
• Students can remove masks while eating lunch, but must wear them during recess unless the recess location allows for consistent and safe social distancing

Llegadas:

Antes de ingresar al edificio, todos los participantes deben completar una certificación de detección

Enlace al formulario de atestación de detección COVID-19 obligatorio: 

https://entry.neric.org/NanuetUFSD

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Los estudiantes que viajen en el autobús por la mañana deberán subir el autobús de atrás hacia adelante.

Se requerirá que los estudiantes usen una máscara mientras viajan en el autobús y los estudiantes (aparte de los hermanos) estarán sentados para permitir el distanciamiento social y las ventanas se abrirán con grietas cuando el clima lo permita.

Los autobuses estarán alineados en la plataforma de autobuses y se descargarán a partir de las 7:30

Los estudiantes de los grados 5-8 que sean dejados en automóvil se dejarán en el costado del edificio como en el pasado

Los estudiantes que se dejen deben tener las máscaras puestas cuando suban a la plataforma del autobús.

Todos los estudiantes que lleguen a la escuela serán supervisados para mantener el distanciamiento social tanto como sea posible.

Los estudiantes de séptimo y octavo grado que lleguen antes de las 7:30 deben dirigirse directamente al nuevo gimnasio hasta que sea hora de ir al salón principal

Los estudiantes de sexto grado que lleguen antes de las 7:30 deben dirigirse directamente al antiguo gimnasio hasta que sea hora de ir al salón principal

Los estudiantes de sexto, séptimo y octavo grado que estén desayunando recibirán instrucciones para hacerlo.

Se ayudará a los estudiantes de quinto grado a ir directamente a la cafetería al llegar a la escuela y, si van a desayunar, pueden hacerlo en ese momento.

Los estudiantes nuevos en el edificio, tanto los de quinto grado como los nuevos inscritos, serán recibidos a su llegada y asistidos a navegar su día.

Todos los que ingresan al edificio (personal, estudiantes, padres) deben completar un cuestionario de garantía de calidad

Despidos:

Los autobuses estarán alineados en la plataforma de autobuses en orden numérico como en el pasado.

Los estudiantes que viajen en el autobús a casa tendrán asientos asignados; esta información está disponible en las tarjetas del autobús enviadas a casa

Los estudiantes deben mantener las máscaras puestas mientras suben a los autobuses y para el viaje a casa.

Los estudiantes que se recojan después de la escuela esperarán en el vestíbulo

Los padres pueden entrar en la plataforma del autobús inmediatamente después de los autobuses a las 2:40

Los estudiantes saldrán del edificio cuando sus padres se detengan en la plataforma del autobús y se muevan de manera eficiente para que todas las recogidas se realicen de manera oportuna.

En este momento, todos los estudiantes deben ir directamente a casa después de la escuela todos los días.

En este momento, no habrá actividades después de la escuela y la biblioteca pública no estará disponible después de la escuela.

Almuerzo / recreo:

Los grados 5 y 7 comerán el almuerzo y tendrán recreo en sus salones de clases y saldrán al aire libre cuando el espacio y el clima lo permitan.

Los grados 6 y 8 se dividirán para el almuerzo y el recreo, la mitad de los estudiantes irán al nuevo gimnasio para el recreo y la otra mitad a la cafetería para almorzar. A mitad del período, los estudiantes se trasladarán al lugar opuesto.

Los estudiantes que compren el almuerzo completarán un formulario de solicitud de almuerzo en el salón principal para que los almuerzos puedan estar preparados y listos para recoger / entregar. Los estudiantes de sexto grado vendrán a cada salón con una canasta para recoger los pedidos de almuerzo.

Los estudiantes que lleguen tarde a la escuela completarán su formulario de solicitud de almuerzo al registrarse si la llegada es antes del final del primer período; de lo contrario, los estudiantes deben traer su propio almuerzo.

Los estudiantes pueden quitarse las máscaras mientras almuerzan, pero deben usarlas durante el recreo, a menos que el lugar del recreo permita un distanciamiento social constante y seguro.

NOTES FROM THE NURSE...….FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS/ANSWERS:

How can I support a healthy return to school?

Please make filling out the Health Evaluation Waiver part of your morning routine each day.

What should I provide the nurse in my child’s school?

The nurse should be advised of any chronic medical conditions such as: asthma, allergies, and chronic gastrointestinal conditions. Please send in a note from your health care provider listing the chronic conditions if you have not done so previously.   

What if my child goes to the nurse during the day without a Covid-19 identified symptom?

If they come to the nurse, the nurse will be checking their temperature but also assessing the student’s complaint. If the complaint is not associated with Covid-19 the student will be treated by the nurse and will return to class when ready.

What is my responsibility if my child expresses one of the identified Covid-19 symptoms?

The DOH has advised that any student who exhibits or complains about any of the common Covid-19 symptom be isolated and picked up by a parent or guardian within 45 – 60 min. You will be advised to have your child seen by their Health Care Provider in order to return to school. The note must state they are clear to return to school AND must state they have been diagnosed with another condition.

* If a fever was involved the child must be fever free without any fever reducing medicine for at least 24 hours & a note from a doctor.  

What if I do not take my child to a Health Care Professional?

Your child will need to remain home for 14 days on the All-Virtual platform. If symptom free after 14 days, they can return with a parent note stating they quarantined.

Symptoms:

There are a wide range of symptoms reported-ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. The following are common COVID symptoms:

• Fever
• Cough
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• Fatigue
• Muscle or body aches
• Headache
• New loss of taste or smell
• Sore throat
• Nausea or vomiting
• Diarrhea

This list is possible/common symptoms. CDC will continue to update this list as we learn more about COVID -19.

**Please fill out the Pandemic Emergency Contact form if you have not already done so.  It can be returned to Kathleen Maier kmaier@nanuetsd.org or Maura Hanigan mhanigan@nanuetsd.org.

Barr Student Daily News

NOTE:   No PE uniforms this Fall

Welcome to the 2020-2021 School Year!!

Mask Protocols:

• Masks must be worn at all times with the exceptions of mask breaks and while eating lunch
• Mask Care:
  • NEVER share masks
  • NEVER borrow or lend a mask
  • Change your mask at least daily
  • Make sure your mask is clean
  • Make sure your mask fits snugly but not too tight

Mask Breaks:

• Mask breaks will not take place in the classrooms
• For mask breaks/bathroom breaks during class time only one child per classroom will be allowed to leave the classroom at a time

• For most classes, mask breaks can be taken as needed

• Teacher will bring class to the door near the side of the building (near teachers room)
• Teacher will exit the building and lead the class for a short walk down the bus platform- allowing everyone to remove their mask while maintaining social distancing
• As the class re-enters the building at the front entrance, masks must be back on before coming back into the building

• Classrooms in the new wing will use the back-of-building access points to allow mask breaks similar to those conducted on the bus platform

Bathroom/hall access:

• Only one student per classroom will be allowed in the hallway at a time for purposes of an individualized need for a mask break or to use the bathroom
• Only one person will be allowed in the bathroom at a time
• Upon arriving at the bathroom, knock before entering and wait in the hallway while social distancing to enter the bathroom
• Always wash hands thoroughly before heading back to class

Transitions:

• All common areas will be labeled with arrows to keep to the right and to remind occupants to maintain social distancing
• All hallway/stairwell traffic will move at a safe pace while keeping to the RIGHT and social distancing
• Staggered access may be implemented when needed to avoid crowding

Classrooms:

• Classrooms will be equipped with fans, placemats, wipes, and sprays
• Furniture in each classroom has been set up with the maximum amount of desks allowed based on the size of the room (in most cases the number of student desks is 15)
• Student and teacher desks will be arranged to allow social distancing

Arrivals:

• Prior to entering the building, all entrants must complete a screening attestation
• Link to Required COVID-19 Screening Attestation Form: https://entry.neric.org/NanuetUFSD
• Students riding the bus in the morning will be required to load the bus from back to front.
• Students will be required to wear a mask while riding the bus and students (aside from siblings) will be seated to allow for social distancing and windows will be cracked open when weather permits
• Busses will be lined up on the bus platform and will be unloaded beginning at 7:30
• Grades 5-8 students being dropped off by car  will drop off on the side of the building as in the past
• Students being dropped off should have masks on by the time they step onto the bus platform
• All students arriving to school will be supervised to maintain social distancing as much as possible
• 7^th and 8^th grade students that arrive prior to 7:30 should proceed directly to the new gym until it is time to go to homeroom
• 6^th grade students that arrive prior to 7:30 should proceed directly to the old gym until it is time to go to homeroom
• 6^th, 7^th, and 8^th grade students that are getting breakfast will be given directions for doing so
• 5^th grade students will be assisted to go directly to the cafeteria upon arrival to the school and if getting breakfast, can do so at that time
• New students to the building- both fifth graders and new registrants, will be greeted upon arrival and assisted to navigate their day
• All entrants to the building (staff, students, parents) must complete a quality assurance questionnaire

Dismissals:

• Busses will be lined up on the bus platform in numerical order as in the past
• Students riding the bus home will have assigned seats- this information is available on the bus cards mailed home
• Students must keep masks on while boarding busses and for the ride home
• Students being picked up after school will wait in the lobby
• Parents can pull in to the bus platform immediately following the busses at 2:40
• Students will exit the building when their parent pulls up to the bus platform and move efficiently so that all pick-ups can take place in a timely manner
• At this time, all students should go directly home after school each day
• At this time, there will be no after school activities and the public library will not be available after school

Lunch/Recess:

• Grades 5 and 7 will be eating lunch and having recess in their homeroom classrooms and go outdoors when space and weather allows
• Grade 6 and 8 will be split for lunch and recess with half of the students going to the new gym for recess and half going to the cafeteria for lunch. Midway through the period, students will move to the opposite location.
• Students buying lunch will complete a lunch request slip in homeroom so that lunches can be prepared and ready for pick up/delivery. Sixth grade students will come to each homeroom with a basket to collect lunch orders
• Students arriving late to school will complete their lunch request slip when signing in if arrival is before the end of first period, otherwise students should bring their own lunch
• Students can remove masks while eating lunch, but must wear them during recess unless the recess location allows for consistent and safe social distancing

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August 2020

Hello everyone,

I am beginning to get that back-to-school itch and cannot wait to see everyone!!  I hope you too are looking forward to the new school year.  We are in a new world, but I am confident that we will work together to provide a wonderful learning experience for all of our children!!

There are some commonly asked questions that I’d like to touch upon.  Attendance and grading are two critical components for consideration with this year’s school experience.  These are both things that we are working on as we prepare during the upcoming weeks.  Once more details are available I will send an update.  

Offering an open house is not going to be possible this month.  Therefore, I am working with the fifth grade team of teachers to add this to their plans during the first week of school.  Students will be taken through the building to see the art, technology, home/careers, music, and PE areas of the building.  Additionally, teachers will show students where the cafeteria is and how to navigate the dining experience this year.  

In a few short weeks, you will be able to see your child’s schedule.  Although students choosing the hybrid model this year will be in the building two days per week, all students both at home and in school will follow their daily schedules accordingly.  Students at home should be participating in each class throughout the day by utilizing the links and resources in the online  platform.  For students new to the building and/or not familiar with the online platform, teachers will spend time during the first days of school showing them the tools, resources, and links necessary to engage in the learning experience.  

Because classes from home or school will follow the same schedule, we are not able to place courses in specific parts of the school day or for specific days of the week.  Details about ensembles, lessons, etc. will be shared once plans are finalized.  We are trying to keep students together as much as possible.  If and when we are able to keep them in the same location we are.  However, there are unfortunately reasons we cannot guarantee this for the entire day as student schedules are dependent on the ensemble choices.  Also, some courses will require certain locations due to materials needed for the presentation of lessons, for example many of the science lessons.  

It is important that you complete surveys that are going home.  This is critical for us as we plan for classes and bus routes to maintain social distancing.   If changes to your preferences are needed once the school year begins, please alert us of any changes right away so we can plan and adjust for the impact this will have on social distancing.  Updated contact information must be confirmed in home access.  This is critical this year as we will rely on parental prompt responses to call to pick up.  We want to maintain a safe space within the nurse’s suite, including numbers of occupants in our designated isolation room.  

Because we are preparing to open the school year with strict guideline compliance, we will not be requiring plexiglass in the classrooms.  Student desks will be spaced apart and all occupants will be required to wear face masks.  We plan to create a schedule to allow mask breaks, as the only time we can clearly allow them to be removed is when students are eating lunch.  Social distancing will also be enforced during lunch. Masks will be worn at all times except during planned mask breaks, when safe to do so during recess and/or PE classes.  

Chromebooks will be provided for all students.  The details of this plan will be shared in a separate alert.  It will be important for you to read the entire letter and use the link within the doc to indicate your acceptance of our usage policy.  

Students are encouraged to carry their own refillable water bottles at school.  We will not be having snacks in fifth grade this year.  We will be adjusting the fifth grade lunch time to alleviate the need for a snack.

Thank you for taking the time to read through this very packed letter, I hope that it answers more of our many questions.  During the upcoming weeks, if/when you have questions, need assistance, or just want to check in, please do not hesitate to call or email me.  

Stay well!!

Anne Chen

Principal

5-6 Academy for Excellence

845-627-4040

annchen1@nanuetsd.org

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Student Locker Clean-out: Parent Survey

Una Encuesta para los Padres de los Armarios/Casilleros de los Estudiantes
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