Washington Elementary COVID Playbook Updated 10/28/20
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 Washington Elementary, we have highlighted areas that are unique to our building to assist parents in understanding the expectations and routines specific to Washington Elementary. Students will be taught expectations the first day and continue throughout the school year. Students will learn proper social distancing, washing hands, Face coverings 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 Curriculum & Instruction
In the occurrence of the community/school/classroom risk dial moving into the red zone: 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 uploaded into their google classrooms on a rotating basis. Individual school session schedules & directions will be shared when/if the community/school/classroom risk dial moves 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’s lesson plans and classroom. They will adjust to this plan by following their classroom teacher’s plans and google classroom. 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
Orange
Red
Start of the Day
Building back Students arriving between 7:45am and 8:05am enter through the Same as yellow following doors: to school as ● Kindergarten - West Door normal. ● 1st - West door ● 2nd-South door on West side ● 3rd - South door on West side ● 4th - South door on East side ● 5th - South door on East side ● Preschool - Main Northh Doors, preschool parents must check-in students on school i-pad or personal smartphone. Screening questions asked daily on the app as part of check-in process. Students arriving after 8:05am enter through the Main North Doors and must check into the office.
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 Club
All in gym
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
Students arriving prior to 7:45am report to designated areas on the playground. Students only allowed to walk with grade leve students, in designated area. Face coverings required. Supervisor sends students to classrooms at 7:45 through designated doors.
Student sit/stand in designated area on blacktop
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 For grades K-5, Grab and Go breakfast delivered to each classroom by Same as yellow the classroom 7:45. As students enter classrooms, may take breakfast and eat in classroom. For preschool, staff serve students at tables and students request what they want.
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.
End of the Day Typical Dismissal from West and South doors
Students dismissed through designated doors (same as drop-off Same as yellow doors). Parents stay in vehicles when possible for contactless pick-up. Older students riding/walking with younger students meet at younger students’ designated pick-up area. ● Kindergarten - West Door ● 1st - Doors North of the Modular ● 2nd-South doors on West side ● 3rd - Classroom door walk to southwest corner of playground ● 4th - Recess door walk to south east corner of playground ● 5th - South door on the East side ● Preschool - Main North Doors, preschool parents sign-out students with personal smartphone or school’s i-pad. If there is a change in who will be picking up a student, parents notify the teacher through app.
Restrooms
Preschool, Kindergarten and 1st grade use restrooms within Same as yellow. Students, Staff, and the district will operate in the orange category guidelines if the community classrooms, one student at a time. 2nd-5th grade students limited to risk dial moves to red. If NPPS, WCDHD, and 3 students in restroom at one time. Face coverings required. 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: Classes as Physical normal Arrangements
Student-assigned desks/tables arranged to allow for maximum Same as yellow distancing within each classroom. Desks not placed in groups, spaced as far apart as possible, facing the same direction. Students use personal school supplies rather than sharing supplies within classroom. Students given individual manipulatives when possible. Each student assigned computer/device. Face coverings 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.
Lunch
Lunch in the gym
Students wash hands before lunch. Face coverings required in hallways and serving lines. K-5th grade students use distancing waiting in line in cafeteria. Food and milk placed on tray by cafeteria staff. Condiments dispensed by staff. Kindergarten eat in cafeteria, spaced out at lunch tables. 1st-5th grades walk with trays back to the classroom to eat. Preschool students served and eat in the preschool classroom. No visitors will be allowed during lunch. Home lunches remain in backpacks in hallways until lunch.
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.
Recess
Recess as normal
Each grade level has equipment (balls, jump ropes, etc.). Face Same as yellow coverings required in the hallways. Assigned mask storage provided for each classroom. Recess times separate for each grade level. Playground equipment sanitized daily.
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.
Transitions/ Hallways
Passing without limitations
Face coverings required as students move throughout building in hallways, restrooms and other common areas. Students strongly recommended to “Sanitize in, sanitize out.” as enter and exit classrooms.
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 closed. Students 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.
Disinfecting & Regular Signage cleaning, minimal signage posted
Students taught good hygiene measures such as handwashing, covering Same as yellow 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.
Nurse
Nurse/Health Staff available daily. Isolation area available for students/staff who might be contagious. Medications & treatments given at home prior to school. Nebulizer treatments given at home due to current CDC recommendations. Students 24 hour fever-free without medicine before returning. (Nurse may take temp upon return to school.)
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.
Face coverings required.
Face coverings 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
Specials
Classes as normal
Continued support
Face Coverings Optional
Seating charts made for special classes, students arranged to allow for maximum distancing within area. Tables, equipment, supplies santized between classes. ● Art in the classroom
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. limited
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.
Outside Food
Outside food will be allowed.
No lunch deliveries. Birthday treats and snacks prepackaged (store bought) and brought in prior to start of day.
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.
Class Cancelation
Classes continue as normal
Due to a shortage of substitute teachers for the 2020-2021 school Same as yellow 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/
Kids Klub afterschool program will be operational in a limited, reimagined capacity.
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.
Programming as normal
Same as yellow