Lincoln Elementary COVID Playbook Updated October 28, 2020 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 Lincoln Elementary, we have highlighted areas that are unique to Lincoln to assist parents in understanding the expectations and routines unique to Lincoln 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. *Due to ever changing circumstances the playbook is subject to change at anytime
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 Curriculum & Instruction
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. 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
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Grades K-2
8:00-10:00
Grades 3-5
10:00-12:00
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Yellow
Start of the Day Building back to Students arriving prior to 7:45am will report to their designated school as normal. areas on the playground. Paras will be assigned to grade level holding a grade level sign. Students will be walking to their classrooms at 7:45. Walking Club will be designated as following: ● Kindergarten- North grass area inside gate by your designated entry doors (you’ll have to walk through the gate and through the playground) ● 1st- East grass area inside gate ● 2nd- Inside gated playground area ● 3rd- inside gated playground area by entry door ● 4th- By drop off zone by west entry doors
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Orange
*technology will be provided*
Students will be dropped off through the drive through lane to go to their walking area, but they will be required to wear a mask and sit in their designated walking area 6 ft apart. At 7:45 they will enter the building through their designated door and be given hand sanitizer and go to their classroom.
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
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5th- west grass area in between soccer goals. SEE MAP BELOW Students arriving between 7:45am and 8:05am will enter through the following doors. Paras will wait at designated doors marked with signs until Tardy Bell. ● Kindergarten - North Doors off the smaller gated in playground ● 1st- East Doors of the building ● 2nd - West Doors straight from the drop off zone on the left side looking at the building. ● 3rd - West Doors going in from the smaller gated playground ● 4th - West Doors straight from drop off zone on the right side looking at the building ● 5th - Front doors of Lincoln on the south side. ● Special Education Bus - Main East Doors SEE MAP BELOW Students arriving after 8:05am must check into the office. Walking Klub
Walking club as normal.
Students arriving prior to 7:45am will report to their designated areas on the school grounds. Students are only allowed to walk with their grade level in their designated area masks are required at this time. Paraeducator responsible for that grade level will take the students to their classrooms at 7:45 through their designated door. See Map for designated area for walking club.
Students will be dropped off through the drive through lane to go to their walking area, but they will be required to wear a mask and sit in their designated walking area 6 ft apart. At 7:45 they will enter the building through their designated door and be given hand sanitizer and go to their classroom.
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 classroom
Breakfast in the classroom, delivered to each room. Breakfast will be a Grab and Go within the classroom starting at 7:45.
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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.
End of the Day Typical Dismissal
Students will be dismissed through designated doors. Parents need to stay in their vehicles- Contactless pick up. Older students riding with younger students can meet them in their designated area for pick up. ● Kindergarten - North Doors off the smaller gated in playground ● 1st- East Doors of the building ● 2nd - West Doors straight from the drop off zone on the left side looking at the building. ● 3rd - West Doors going in from the smaller gated playground ● 4th - West Doors straight from drop off zone on the right side looking at the building ● 5th - Front doors of Lincoln on the south side.
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.
Restrooms
Access as normal
Students will be limited to 3 students in the restroom and grade Same as yellow levels will be assigned to specific restrooms. Masks will be required to 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.
Classroom: Physical Arrangements
Classes as normal Student assigned desks/ areas will be arranged with accordance Same as yellow to social distancing protocols taken into consideration. Space desks as far apart as possible, forward facing, no community supplies, no grouping desks together, avoid floors as much as possible, manipulatives in separate bags, all supplies in desks, computers assigned to each student. Use precautions when
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
sharpening pencils, using markers, etc. Masks will be required to be worn, but masks breaks built into the day.
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
Lunch will be served in the cafeteria using social distancing as Same as yellow. much as possible in the lines.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.) The class will then go back to their classroom and eat. Cold lunches are allowed, but must come with the student to school. No visitors during lunch hour.
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.
Recess
Recess as normal
Each classroom has their own equipment. (balls, jump ropes, etc.) Same as yellow. 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 be sanitized as scheduled.
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.
Outside Food
Outside food will be allowed.
No outside food deliveries will be allowed in the buildings. This Same as yellow includes lunch deliveries. Birthday treats and snacks need to be pre packaged (store bought not homemade). These items must
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.
be brought to the school prior to the school day.
Transitions/ Hallways
Passing without limitations
Masks will be required to be worn throughout the building.
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. 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.
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.
Students taught good hygiene measures such as handwashing, Same as yellow covering coughs, and face coverings, reviewed regularly. Signage posted in classrooms, hallways, and entrances to communicate how to stop spread, COVID-19 symptoms, preventative measures (including staying home when sick), good hygiene, and school/district specific protocols. Frequently touched surfaces cleaned/disinfected regularly, at least daily and shared objects after each use.
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 their hands before going to specials. ● Library: mask will be worn ● Guidance in the music room masks will be worn. ● Art in the library masks will be worn. ● Music: masks will be worn ● PE: have PE outside as much as possible in order to provide a mask break. If PE inside masks will be worn. PE equipment will be sanitized between each class. Seating charts will be made for specials and social distancing during all specials. Tables, equipment, supplies sanitized between classes.
Disinfecting & Signage
Students will continue to practice good hygiene/sanitation
Nurse
Continued support Follow Guidelines for sending students to the office, call the health office ahead of time before sending any student. Students are recommended to wear a mask on the move especially when coming to the office due to an illness. Nurse/health assistant will triage, temp check, review symptoms and direct to the well area or holding/isolation area depending information gathered during triage. Medications & treatments should be given at home prior to school. Nebulizer treatments should be given at home due to current recommendations. Inhalers with spacers are recommended. Nurse may come to the classroom to evaluate the students before going to the nurses office. 24 hour fever free without
Students, Staff, and the district will operate in the orange Staff temp check and symptom category guidelines if the community risk dial moves to red. survey(Raptor) If NPPS, WCDHD, and NDE Student screenings/temp determine that in-person learning checks conducted if needed is not safe due to the spread of due to COVID related cases/ the coronavirus, classrooms, Risk Dial per WCDHD schools, and/or the district will Masks will be worn at all close and resort to remote times. learning as a safe alternative. More detailed information will be
Same as yellow
medicine before sending students back to school. (Nurse may take students temp upon return to school.)
provided if we resort to remote learning.
Masks
Optional
Masks will be worn at all times.
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 limited
No visitors at this time. Students will meet parents at the front doors if they are picked up during the day.
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.
Communication Communication with parents as normal
Communication will primarily come from District Same as yellow Administration. Please refer to the district webpage for current guidance. There will be communication specific to Lincoln that will be shared as necessary concerning COVID through email or school messenger calls, and our Facebook page. 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.
Class Cancelation
Class continued as Due to a shortage of substitute teachers for the 2020-2021 Same as yellow normal 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 Programming as normal
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 afterschool program will be operational in a limited, reimagined capacity.
Same as yellow
Lincoln Walking Club/ Entrance Map