Madison Middle School COVID Playbook Updated 10-28-2020
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. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
If the Community Risk Dial moves to 'red' North Platte Public Schools may not resort to Remote Learning as outlined in the information below. 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. 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. We will follow WCDHD and NDE recommendations to provide in-person learning while controlling and reducing the spread of COVID-19. NPPS will continue to collaborate with the WCDHD and NDE to evaluate and adjust our plans according to our community and schools' needs. 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. 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.
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 Madison Middle School, we have highlighted areas that are unique to Madison Middle School to assist parents in understanding the expectations and routines unique to Madison Middle School. 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.
Topic Start of the Day
Green Building back to school as normal.
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Daily prior to school, parents should conduct a symptoms survey for their child including a temperature check.The CDC has published the symptoms The presence of a temperature of 100 degrees or higher and Covid like symptoms should prompt the parents to keep the students home from school. School screenings will be based on dial risk determined by the WCHD. Temperatures may be taken at school if deemed necessary.
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Masks are required when students arrive at school.
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The Adam/Madison bus route ○ There will be 3 busses at this time that will carry 66 students. ○ Students are required to wear a mask on the bus. ○ Students will need to have a bus pass to ride the bus. ○ Students who travel both directions daily will get the first spots with those riding occasionally or just one way being put on a waiting list Parents will drop students off on the south side of the school. Supervision will begin at 7:15. Parents, please no parking or walking into school. ○ Blue team students will enter through the northwest doors. ○ The Gold team students will enter through the northeast doors and the ○ White team students will enter through the south/front doors.
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Students arriving prior to 7:30 am will report to their designated areas by their entry doors or in the gym when there is inclimate weather. Paras and teachers will be assigned designated areas. Students will enter the building between 7:30 and 7:45 and go directly to their Drive classrooms. Students arriving after 7:45am will enter through the south/front doors. Students arriving after 8:00 will need to check in at the office.
Orange The procedures for entering the building will remain the same as Yellow.
Red 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.
If we go to Remote Learning for all students we will go to odd periods (1,3,9) on Mondays and Wednesdays. On Tuesdays and Thursdays we will meet with even periods (2,4,8) We will Zoom for 1 hr with each period. Classes will still be on Google Classroom. Zoom will be used for live instruction. Teachers will report to school for their contracted hours. Afternoons and Fridays will be used for office hours and collaboration.
Breakfast
Breakfast in the classroom
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Breakfast will be picked up on the way into the building Same as yellow and taken to the classroom to eat. Breakfast will be a Grab and Go within the classroom starting at 7:30. Breakfast counts for the next day will be sent in from each 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.
Madison dismissal is at 3:07. Students are required to wear masks. The Blue team students will be dismissed through the northwest doors Gold team students will be dismissed through the north east doors White team students will be dismissed through the south doors. . Parents will stay in their vehicles for contactless pick up. There will be staff on duty to supervise until 3:25 pm.
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 will ask for a pass from their teacher to use the restroom so we can minimize the amount of students in the bathroom at once. Classroom signout sheets used for students leaving the classroom to use the restroom. Masks are required.
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.
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Students will have assigned seating Student assigned desks/ areas will be arranged with accordance to social distancing protocols taken into consideration. ○ Space desks as far apart as possible forward facing ○ no community supplies ○ no grouping desks together
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.
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Masks are required.
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End of the Day
Dismiss from Gym
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Restrooms
Restroom dismissal as normal
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Classroom: Physical Arrangements
Classes as normal
Mon./Wed.
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Students will have their own computers assigned to them to carry from class to class. ○ These are the student ’s responsibility.
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They will have their own supplies of pencils, colored pencils, etc. that they need in class. ○ There will be no sharing of supplies. ○ If a pencil is given to a student it is their’s to keep.
Period 1 8:00-8:45 Period 3 9:00-9:45 Period 5 10:00-10:45 Pathblazers-Reading Or Lexia Tues./Thurs. Period 2 8:00-8:45 Period 4 9:00-9:45 Period 8 10:00-10:45 Pathblazers-Math or IXL Afternoons and Friday -Planning, Grading, PLTs, Office Hours
Lunchroom
Lunch in the cafeteria
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Lunch will be served in the cafeteria. Lunch in the Discontinue - Salad Bars, Share Carts, Ala cart cafeteria and Menu – Reduce menu selections classrooms. Madison Middle School Choices: ○ Pizza, Grill hot Sandwich, Deli/cold sandwich or Salad ○ Sack lunches are okay No outside food to be brought in or delivered to students or staff. This includes by business or by parents. Lunchroom Procedures ○ There will be only 4 students per table. ○ Lunch may also be eaten in alternative classrooms ■ Cold lunch will eat in the classrooms ○ Students will be dismissed by tables to go through the lunch line ○ Social distancing signage will guide students in lines. ○ Students will use the sign out/in sheet to use the restroom ○ only 4 students, 2 or each gender, will be allowed to go to the bathroom at a time. ○ Students will remain at their tables (no moving around).
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.
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Recess
Recess as normal
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Transitions/ Hallways
Passing without limitations
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Drinking fountain Open and sanitized.
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Exploratories
Classes as normal
They will be dismissed by row to dump trays. At this time, they may either return to their table and remain seated until the end of lunch, or go outside (weather permitting)
Students will be allowed to go outside or go to the gym if there is inclimate weather. The playground balls will be fogged/sanitized after each recess. Masks are required. Recess times will be separate for each team Students will report immediately to class after recess
Recess will continue as yellow tier
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 are required Most of the classrooms have been grouped by teams to provide quick and easy transitions. Students will not use restrooms during transitions. ○ They will go to the classroom and get permission to use the restroom. ○ Students will sign out and will get a disposable pass. ○ Students will not use lockers between periods
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 fountains will be closed. Water fillers will be available. 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,
Students will sanitize their hands upon entering all classrooms. ● Masks are required ● Library: Book check-in- wait three days to reshelf. ○ Students wear masks. ● Computers/Keyboarding
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Students wear masks
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Masks are required at all times. Keep social distancing as much as possible Have PE outside as much as possible. PE equipment will be sanitized between each class. Art: Each student will work at their own desk or table.
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.
Band and Vocal ○ Will be socially distanced at 6 ft. ○ Masks are required Orchestra and General Music: ○ Students will be socially distanced of at least 3 feet. If there is singing they will be socially distanced at 6 ft. Masks will be worn.
Disinfecting & Signage
Students will continue to practice good hygiene/sa nitation.
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Students will practice good hygiene/sanitation. Same as yellow ○ Hand Sanitizing Stations in the entryways, ○ Signs posted for social distancing guidelines. ○ Scheduled sanitizing will take place. ■ There are sanitizers in each classroom and the students will learn the procedure of sanitizing on their way into the classroom. ■ They will use a sanitizer wipe to clean their desk on the way out of the classroom. ■ Sanitizer stations will be at each entrance to the cafeteria during lunches.
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.
Nurse
Continued support
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Follow Guidelines for sending students to the office, call the health office ahead of time before sending any student. Students coming to the main office should wear a mask. (Masks on the Move) The school nurse or other personnel will meet the student at the office to take their temperature.
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.
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Temperature checks /student screenings may be conducted depending on incidence of COVID related Nurse/health assistant will triage /assess for symptoms illness according before students enter the main office for health related to WCDHD concerns. After triage students will be directed to the well DialRisk .
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health office area or the holding/isolation area. Morning 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. ○ CDC Nebulizer info
Screening for teachers including temp check and symptom review..(Raptor)
Masks
optional
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Masks are required to keep Madison students and staff safe.
Students, Staff, and the district will operate in the Masks will be worn at all times. 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 welcomed
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No visitors at this time.
No visitors
Communication
Communica tion with parents as normal
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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 Madison Middle School 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. 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.