Lake Maloney Elementary COVID Playbook Updated 10/29/20
Our goal is to provide a safe learning environment for all students that mitigates the risks during the COVID pandemic. North Platte Public Schools has developed a playbook that addresses the daily operations of our schools. At Lake Maloney Elementary, we have highlighted areas that are unique to Lake to assist parents in understanding the expectations and routines unique to Lake Maloney Elementary. Students will be taught expectations the first day and continue throughout the school year. Students will learn proper social distancing, washing hands, masks, and sanitizing. For more in-depth plans in regards to COVID, access the District Return to School Plan.
Update 10-28-20: NEW GUIDELINE SURROUNDING RED ON THE COMMUNITY RISK DIAL At NPPS, the health and safety of our students, staff, and the families we serve is of utmost importance to us. We will continue to err on the side of caution when making decisions regarding teaching and learning as we move through this pandemic together. 1. If the Community Risk Dial moves to 'red' North Platte Public Schools may not resort to Remote Learning as outlined in the information below. 2. If the Community Risk Dial elevates into the 'red' zone, NPPS will continue to work with the West Central District Health Department (WCDHD) and the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) to implement plans and protocols for continued in-person learning. 3. Along with using the Community Risk Factors, NPPS will continue to use District Internal Factors, including the number of students and staff who are either quarantined or isolated weekly to make an informed decision. 4. We will follow WCDHD and NDE recommendations to provide in-person learning while controlling and reducing the spread of COVID-19. 5. NPPS will continue to collaborate with the WCDHD and NDE to evaluate and adjust our plans according to our community and schools' needs. 6. Our primary objectives are to keep students and staff safe and school operating in-person learning. We know that the best place to provide educational, social, and emotional support to our students is in the school buildings. 7. If NPPS, WCDHD, and NDE determine that in-person learning is not safe due to the spread of the coronavirus, classroom, schools, and/ or the district may resort to remote learning as a safe alternative.
Topic If NPPS, WCDHD, and NDE determine that in-person learning is not safe due to the spread of the coronavirus, classroom, schools, and/ or the district may resort to remote learning as a safe alternative. If this situation occurs the following will be implemented. Curriculum & Instruction
Students will attend one assigned zoom session per day. Reading Whole Group, Math, Writing and Grammar will be provided during this session. Sessions will be recorded for those students unable to join the live session. Recorded sessions will be in their assigned google classroom to view at your convenience. Kindergarten through Second Grade will be given 1.5 Hours of Instruction via Zoom. Third Grade through Fifth Grade will be given 2 Hours of Instruction via Zoom. Recorded lessons for PE, Music, Art, and Counseling will be pre-recorded and given on a rotating basis. Individual school session schedules & directions will be shared in the occurrence of the community/school/classroom risk dial moving into red. Students receiving additional services/interventions will have additional lessons set up with them in small groups with the teacher providing the services/interventions. *Students currently in remote learning will no longer follow the remote learning teacher, they will adjust to this plan by following their classroom teacher. K-5 Red Remote Learning Schedule
Topic
Grades K-2
8:00-10:00
Grades 3-5
10:00-12:00
Green
Yellow
Orange
Red ​*If Remote learning - devices will be provided.
Normal Instruction
Normal Instruction
Students, Staff, and the district will operate in the orange category guidelines if the community risk dial moves to red. If NPPS, WCDHD, and NDE determine that in-person learning is not safe due to the spread of the coronavirus, classrooms, schools, and/or the district will close and resort to remote learning as a safe alternative. More detailed information will be provided if we resort to remote learning.
Start of the Day Building back to school as normal.
Parents will drop students off through the drive-through lane. Supervision will begin at 7:15. Parents, please no parking or walking into school. Students will enter through the gym doors if arriving prior to 7:45 am and will report to their designated areas. Teachers will pick up students at 7:45 am from the assigned area. Students arriving between 7:45 am and 8:05 am will enter through the gym doors and go directly to their classroom. Paras will greet until 8:05. Students arriving after 8:05 am must check into the office.
Same as yellow. Masks and social distancing will be required.
Students, Staff, and the district will operate in the orange category guidelines if the community risk dial moves to red. If NPPS, WCDHD, and NDE determine that in-person learning is not safe due to the spread of the coronavirus, classrooms, schools, and/or the district will close and resort to remote learning as a safe alternative. More detailed information will be provided if we resort to remote learning.
Walking Klub
All in gym.
Walking Club will be designated as follows: Students are only allowed to walk with one student per day from their class in the gym. Masks and social distancing will be required ● 1st and 2nd - Gym designated areas ● 3rd, 5th, - Blacktop outside of cones ● 4th - Side parking lot by the back of gym
Same as yellow. Masks and social distancing will be required.
Students, Staff, and the district will operate in the orange category guidelines if the community risk dial moves to red. If NPPS, WCDHD, and NDE determine that in-person learning is not safe due to the spread of the coronavirus, classrooms, schools, and/or the district will close and resort to remote learning as a safe alternative. More detailed information will be provided if we resort to remote learning.
Breakfast
Breakfast in the gym.
Breakfast in the classroom. Delivered to each room. Breakfast will be a Grab and Go within the classroom starting at 7:45.
Same as yellow. Masks must be worn.
S tudents, Staff, and the district will operate in the orange category guidelines if the community risk dial moves to red. If NPPS, WCDHD, and NDE determine that in-person learning is not safe due to the spread of the coronavirus, classrooms, schools, and/or the district will close and resort to remote learning as a safe alternative. More detailed information will be provided if we resort to remote learning.
End of the Day
Dismiss from gym.
Students will be dismissed through gym doors at 3:20. Parents will stay in their vehicles for contactless pick-up. ● Parents will drive through our pick up lane and students will be dismissed to the vehicles.
Same as yellow. Masks must be worn.
Students, Staff, and the district will operate in the orange category guidelines if the community risk dial moves to red. If NPPS, WCDHD, and NDE determine that in-person learning is not safe due to the spread of the coronavirus, classrooms, schools, and/or the district will close and resort to remote learning as a safe alternative.
Curriculum & Instruction
Normal Instruction
More detailed information will be provided if we resort to remote learning.
Restrooms
Access as normal.
Students will be limited to 3 students in the restroom and Same as yellow grade levels will be assigned to specific restrooms. Masks Masks must be and social distancing will be required worn.
Students, Staff, and the district will operate in the orange category guidelines if the community risk dial moves to red. If NPPS, WCDHD, and NDE determine that in-person learning is not safe due to the spread of the coronavirus, classrooms, schools, and/or the district will close and resort to remote learning as a safe alternative. More detailed information will be provided if we resort to remote learning.
Classroom: Physical Arrangements
Classes as normal.
Student assigned desks/ areas will be arranged in Same as yellow. accordance with social distancing protocols taken into Masks must be consideration. Space desks as far apart as possible, worn. forward-facing, no community supplies, masks must be worn, avoid floors as much as possible, manipulatives in separate bags, all supplies in desks, computers assigned to each student. Use precautions when sharpening pencils, using markers, etc. Masks must be worn.
Students, Staff, and the district will operate in the orange category guidelines if the community risk dial moves to red. If NPPS, WCDHD, and NDE determine that in-person learning is not safe due to the spread of the coronavirus, classrooms, schools, and/or the district will close and resort to remote learning as a safe alternative. More detailed information will be provided if we resort to remote learning.
Lunchroom
Lunch in the gym.
Outside Food
Outside food will be allowed.
Recess
Recess as normal.
Lunch in the classrooms. Masks must be worn as possible.
Students, Staff, and the district will operate in the orange category guidelines if the community risk dial moves to red. If NPPS, WCDHD, and NDE determine that in-person learning is not safe due to the spread of the coronavirus, classrooms, schools, and/or the district will close and resort to remote learning as a safe alternative. More detailed information will be provided if we resort to remote learning.
No lunch deliveries will be allowed in the buildings. Birthday treats and snacks must be pre-packaged (store-bought- not homemade). These items must be brought to the school prior to the beginning of the school day.
Same as yellow.
S tudents, Staff, and the district will operate in the orange category guidelines if the community risk dial moves to red. If NPPS, WCDHD, and NDE determine that in-person learning is not safe due to the spread of the coronavirus, classrooms, schools, and/or the district will close and resort to remote learning as a safe alternative. More detailed information will be provided if we resort to remote learning.
Each grade level has its own equipment. (balls, jump ropes, etc.) Masks will be used on the move. Assigned storage for masks will be provided. Recess times will be separate for each grade level. Playground equipment will
Same as yellow. Masks must be worn.
Students, Staff, and the district will operate in the orange category guidelines if the community risk dial moves to red. If NPPS, WCDHD, and NDE determine that in-person learning is not safe due to the spread of the
Handwashing will occur in the classroom before going to the lunchroom. There will be two choices given and it will be placed on their tray by cafeteria staff (no salad bar.) Lunch will be served through the cafeteria line using masks and social distancing. Students will then move to the classroom or outside to eat. Pre-Teaching of expectations/ routines will occur.
coronavirus, classrooms, schools, and/or the district will close and resort to remote learning as a safe alternative. More detailed information will be provided if we resort to remote learning.
be sanitized as scheduled. Masks on the move.
Transitions/ Hallways
Passing without limitations.
Masks on the move and while in common areas, such as hallways and restrooms.
Same as yellow.
Students, Staff, and the district will operate in the orange category guidelines if the community risk dial moves to red. If NPPS, WCDHD, and NDE determine that in-person learning is not safe due to the spread of the coronavirus, classrooms, schools, and/or the district will close and resort to remote learning as a safe alternative. More detailed information will be provided if we resort to remote learning.
Drinking fountain
Open and sanitized.
Drinking fountains will be closed except for bottle fillers. Students are asked/ encouraged to bring water bottles.
Same as yellow.
Students, Staff, and the district will operate in the orange category guidelines if the community risk dial moves to red. If NPPS, WCDHD, and NDE determine that in-person learning is not safe due to the spread of the coronavirus, classrooms, schools, and/or the district will close and resort to remote learning as a safe alternative. More detailed information will be provided if we resort to remote learning.
Specials
Classes as normal.
Students wash/sanitize their hands before going to specials. ● Library, Art & Music: masks and social distancing will be required ● PE: Masks and social distancing will be required. Masks storage is provided if we are outside. Have PE outside as much as possible. PE equipment will be sanitized between each class. Seating charts will be made for specials. Tables, equipment, supplies sanitized between classes.
Specials will be taught in the classrooms if necessary. Masks must be worn.
Students, Staff, and the district will operate in the orange category guidelines if the community risk dial moves to red. If NPPS, WCDHD, and NDE determine that in-person learning is not safe due to the spread of the coronavirus, classrooms, schools, and/or the district will close and resort to remote learning as a safe alternative. More detailed information will be provided if we resort to remote learning.
Masks
Optional
Masks and social distancing will be required.
Masks must be worn.
Students, Staff, and the district will operate in the orange category guidelines if the community risk dial moves to red. If NPPS, WCDHD, and NDE determine that in-person learning is not safe due to the spread of the coronavirus, classrooms, schools, and/or the district will close and resort to remote learning as a safe alternative. More detailed information will be provided if we resort to remote learning.
No visitors
Students, Staff, and the district will operate in the orange category guidelines if the community risk dial moves to red. If NPPS, WCDHD, and NDE determine that in-person learning is not safe due to the spread of the coronavirus, classrooms, schools, and/or the district will close and resort to remote learning as a safe alternative. More detailed information will be provided if we resort to remote learning.
Same as yellow.
Students, Staff, and the district will operate in the orange category guidelines if the community risk dial moves to red. If NPPS, WCDHD, and NDE determine that in-person learning is not safe due to the spread of the coronavirus, classrooms, schools, and/or the district will close and resort to remote learning as a safe alternative. More detailed information will be provided if we resort to remote learning.
Visitors
Visitors will be No visitors at this time. Students will meet parents at the limited. front doors if they are picked up early during the day.
Disinfecting & Signage
Students will continue to practice good hygiene/sanit ation.
Students taught good hygiene measures such as handwashing, covering coughs, and face coverings reviewed regularly. Students will practice good hygiene/sanitation.
Nurse
Continued support.
Follow Guidelines for sending students to the office, call Same as yellow. the health office ahead of time before sending any Masks must be student. Students must wear a mask on the move worn at all times. especially when coming to the office due to an illness. The nurse/health assistant will triage, temp check, review symptoms, and direct to the well area or holding/isolation area depending information gathered during triage. Nurses may come to the classroom to evaluate the students before going to the nurse’s office. 24-hour fever free without medicine before sending students back to school. (Nurse may take students temp upon return to school.)
S tudents, Staff, and the district will operate in the orange category guidelines if the community risk dial moves to red. If NPPS, WCDHD, and NDE determine that in-person learning is not safe due to the spread of the coronavirus, classrooms, schools, and/or the district will close and resort to remote learning as a safe alternative. More detailed information will be provided if we resort to remote learning.
Class Cancellation
Class continued as normal.
Due to a shortage of substitute teachers for the 2020-2021 Same as Yellow. school year, North Platte Public Schools may have to ask a class to stay home. Families will be notified as soon as possible if this occurrence takes place.
Students, Staff, and the district will operate in the orange category guidelines if the community risk dial moves to red. If NPPS, WCDHD, and NDE determine that in-person learning is not safe due to the spread of the coronavirus, classrooms, schools, and/or the district will close and resort to remote learning as a safe alternative. More detailed information will be provided if we resort to remote learning.
Kids Klub
Registration and
Kids Klub afterschool program will be operational in a limited, reimagined capacity. Information outlining the new after school experience and enrollment procedures
Students, Staff, and the district will operate in the orange category guidelines if the community risk dial moves to
Hand Sanitizing Stations provided. Scheduled sanitizing will take place. Frequently touched surfaces cleaned/disinfected regularly as scheduled.
Same as Yellow.
Programming will be shared the week of August 10th. Programming for students enrolled in Kids Klub will begin on Monday, as normal. August 31st.
red. If NPPS, WCDHD, and NDE determine that in-person learning is not safe due to the spread of the coronavirus, classrooms, schools, and/or the district will close and resort to remote learning as a safe alternative. More detailed information will be provided if we resort to remote learning.
Kids Klub may be canceled Communication Communicatio Communication will primarily come from District Same as yellow. n with parents Administration. Please refer to the district webpage for as normal. current guidance. There will be communication specific to Lake that will be shared as necessary concerning COVID through email or school messenger calls. At all times, student and staff confidentiality will be honored.
Students, Staff, and the district will operate in the ​orange category guidelines​ if the community risk dial moves to red. If NPPS, WCDHD, and NDE determine that in-person learning is not safe due to the spread of the coronavirus, classrooms, schools, and/or the district will close and resort to remote learning as a safe alternative. More detailed information will be provided if we resort to remote learning.