Elementary 4 Day Hybrid Model Transition by Amy Drowne https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp Please offer your commendations/questions in regards to the phase in model of moving to a four days a week hybrid model. en-us 2021-01-28 20:38:08 UTC 2025-10-04 16:28:12 UTC hello@padlet.com Social Distancing gilgallant1_1 https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166290034 When we say "social distancing is off the table" will we allow carpets, morning meetings, outdoor recess on all equipment?

]]> 2021-02-04 22:06:50 UTC https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166290034 Alignment with Vaccinations mahons2 https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166290976 If vaccinations are not going to occur within the phased in period, why don't we wait until the process in play - perhaps after the first shot? March 1st is a goal that now seems pinned to the vaccination timeline. Why not adjust to that timeline then?]]> 2021-02-04 22:07:16 UTC https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166290976 Most students learn best in -person. https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166291891 2021-02-04 22:07:41 UTC https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166291891 Specials gilgallant1_1 https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166293323 How will specials schedules work when K is in first all other grades halfout?]]> 2021-02-04 22:08:20 UTC https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166293323 Secondary Health Concerns burnst26 https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166293359 Information is just being released from medical professionals about secondary health concerns as a result of Covid-19. It is important that we know the risks. ]]> 2021-02-04 22:08:21 UTC https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166293359 Sue Muir https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166293875 I am really concerned about getting vaccinated. I am a little older than most teachers and I am becoming anxious about getting the vaccine, sooner rather than later, ]]> 2021-02-04 22:08:34 UTC https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166293875 It will be a relief not to have to create ELP's and packages to send home to both cohorts and Viking 4's :-) gilgallant1_1 https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166296115 2021-02-04 22:09:26 UTC https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166296115 Masks gilgallant1_1 https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166298316 We are hearing that with the more virulent strains of COVID 19 two masks may be more effective, or better masks?

]]> 2021-02-04 22:10:21 UTC https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166298316 Hybrid Model and PPE mahons2 https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166298412 We have been successful in the hybrid model, albeit we know it is not best. Will there be enough PPE to seriously mitigate risk? What plans are being acted upon right now to ensure that?]]> 2021-02-04 22:10:23 UTC https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166298412 Do we have enough supplies/materials for each child to have their own within the classroom? Teachers are cleaning supplies everyday. https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166298619 2021-02-04 22:10:29 UTC https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166298619 Chris Majchrzak https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166300051
















]]> 2021-02-04 22:11:03 UTC https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166300051 I support this transition. I wish you would start to plan for MS and HS as well. Those students are impacted greatly with mental health issues and depression. In reality the older ones will remember this time...how many of us remember as far back as K? All ages count. https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166300166 2021-02-04 22:11:07 UTC https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166300166 It will be refreshing to be able to give 100% of my time and energy teaching the children in the classroom rather than scrambling to come up with meaningful learning plans for asynchronous days. https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166301184 2021-02-04 22:11:35 UTC https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166301184 Planning for students under quarantine https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166302660 What will be the teacher responsibility to prepare for students out on quarantine?  Who will pick up or deliver materials?]]> 2021-02-04 22:12:12 UTC https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166302660 It will be great to be back in the classroom and teach students in person. vaudrl1 https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166302734 2021-02-04 22:12:14 UTC https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166302734 Wednesdays teifi123 https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166302758 Wednesday's were also available to do a deep clean without students in the building.  Has that been discussed?  Is it still necessary to do these "deep cleanings"?

]]> 2021-02-04 22:12:15 UTC https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166302758 I feel that MS & HS have more emotional and mental health concerns than small children. Not phasing the older kids in seems like a mistake. https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166303152 2021-02-04 22:12:26 UTC https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166303152 Vaccination Schedule christianmajchrzak1_1 https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166303291 If vaccinations are expected to be pushed back beyond early March, why can't we to begin the phase in until at least one vaccine injection can be given.  It would provide  safety to staff and set the phase in back only a few weeks.

]]> 2021-02-04 22:12:30 UTC https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166303291 Technology gilgallant1_1 https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166304044 Will the Ipads continue to go home daily or just on Tuesday evenings?

]]> 2021-02-04 22:12:51 UTC https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166304044 Please consider Integrated Preschool in your new specials schedules that are created. https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166304650 2021-02-04 22:13:09 UTC https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166304650 Will we be able to get the needed PPE and in time? As the school nurse I know that gloves are at a premium and the wipes in order to wipe chairs and cot down between student visits to the health room https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166305309 --Toni Pederson/Niantic Center]]> 2021-02-04 22:13:27 UTC https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166305309 Will teachers get to opt out gilgallant1_1 https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166306268 Will teachers be able to choose Virtual Viking or medical leaves if necessary?

]]> 2021-02-04 22:13:54 UTC https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166306268 Lunch/hand washing/bathroom breaks https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166306996 How will bathroom breaks, washing hands before lunch work- especially with limited students in allowed in the bathrooms at one time?]]> 2021-02-04 22:14:14 UTC https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166306996 I am so excited to return to some sort of normal. https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166307291 2021-02-04 22:14:22 UTC https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166307291 Looking forward to being ONE class and not two cohorts! vaudrl1 https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166308882 2021-02-04 22:15:05 UTC https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166308882 Can we deliver more paper tasks than Seesaw activities on Wednesdays? https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166308992 2021-02-04 22:15:09 UTC https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166308992 Lunch Coverage https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166310816 If students are to eat lunch in the classrooms- how will this be staffed for classroom coverage?]]> 2021-02-04 22:16:00 UTC https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166310816 Social distancing and cleaning will not be possible when all the students are in Specials. https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166311706 2021-02-04 22:16:24 UTC https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166311706 It is important for students to be able to move throughout the day. It is equally important for teachers to have time in their classrooms to clean up from the morning and prepare for the afternoon. It would be great to have specials and lunch out of the classroom. https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166312778 2021-02-04 22:16:51 UTC https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166312778 Leave of Absence christianmajchrzak1_1 https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166312835 If a para is concerned for their health and well being due to the full return can they take a leave of absence for the remainder of the year?]]> 2021-02-04 22:16:53 UTC https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166312835 this is mainly a comment than a question: I have noticed that parents are generally been very good about keeping their symptomatic student at home. It may be a good statement to send out to parents and staff reiterating the need if any one is feeling sick or has any symptoms, to stay home until one is feeling better. https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166313689 --Toni Pederson/Niantic Center

]]> 2021-02-04 22:17:18 UTC https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166313689 Can K begin to use the outdoor playground shortly after returning March 1st? https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166313813 2021-02-04 22:17:21 UTC https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166313813 Transparency burnst26 https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166317509 I appreciate the communication from the district regarding positive Covid 19 cases and the information included in the presentation about rates of infection in our region. This  communication will be important as we bring more students back and as the other variants of Covid 19 are possibly spreading. Thank you. 

]]> 2021-02-04 22:19:01 UTC https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166317509 Teacher vaccines should be a priority https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166320317 2021-02-04 22:20:29 UTC https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166320317 Specials and lunch should be out of the classroom in order to break up the day for the kids. Plus it is difficult on the Specials teachers not being in their own classrooms. https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166325969 2021-02-04 22:21:58 UTC https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166325969 I think we need to consider how the phasing in process will impact families with children in multiple grades at the elementary level. Families have had to work hard to establish routines that work and now this could really disrupt that. Are most districts going back in phases and is this being medically recommended? Would consideration be given to group the 2 lower grades first and then 2 weeks later the other 3 grades? This time frame seems more workable for families. https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166326982 2021-02-04 22:22:27 UTC https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166326982 I support this transition. The elementary kids need to be in school with a more consistent learning routine. https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166327545 2021-02-04 22:22:44 UTC https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166327545 https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166328129 Why not start with K & 1 phase in when K has smaller class size? It will get the 3rd and 4th grades in sooner]]> 2021-02-04 22:23:02 UTC https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166328129 This will bring a stronger sense of community to the class. abbotj2 https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166331285 2021-02-04 22:24:21 UTC https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166331285 Spring Break burnst26 https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166333234 It is important to keep in mind that families may travel over spring break. Grades 3-4 are scheduled to return to school after spring break.
 ]]> 2021-02-04 22:25:18 UTC https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166333234 Thank you christianmajchrzak1_1 https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166338308 Thank you for the thoughtful plan you have created to get our students back in school. We know that is what is best for the students, but PLEASE keep your staff's health a top priority moving forward and get us vaccinated first.]]> 2021-02-04 22:27:45 UTC https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166338308 The May 3 timeframe to return to 5 days a week seems to align with when (under current information being provided by the state) teachers should be vaccinated. Is this a projected date that will ensure that vaccinations will have taken effect before going into effect? Without the safety of a vaccine and the concern of highly contagious variants, I am very concerned about my ability to feel comfortable and teach effectively in my classroom without a day of cleaning to help mitigate potential spread. https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166342481 2021-02-04 22:29:44 UTC https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166342481 Will books still need to be quarantined? https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166342638 2021-02-04 22:29:49 UTC https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166342638 It is very concerning that there is no plan to get middle and high schoolers back. Why not transition all of the schools simultaneously. The mental health of the middle and high schoolers needs strong consideration. https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166350701 2021-02-04 22:34:00 UTC https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166350701 It seems likely that the number of students quarantining will increase- it will be very challenging for teachers to create Seesaw/other materials for students who are quarantining when we are no longer in a hybrid model (since those lessons have already been created in many cases) https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166360911 2021-02-04 22:39:17 UTC https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166360911 Can students share materials? https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166364278 2021-02-04 22:41:09 UTC https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166364278 Will parents be allowed to switch back and forth between virtual and in-person as they wish? https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166367065 The transitions are incredibly disruptive to classroom routines, groupings, and schedules. Could we consider telling families that their decision for VV vs. in person will endure for the remainder of the year to prevent the constant switching (with exceptions for special circumstances of course)]]> 2021-02-04 22:42:40 UTC https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166367065 amandacappon1_1 https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166367776 We will stay on the week 1/week 2 schedule until everyone is back?]]> 2021-02-04 22:43:03 UTC https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166367776 Specials and Lunch https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166431040 Currently students are able to eat lunch in the cafeteria and have specials in specials teachers' classrooms. This allows for some sense of normalcy for students who are attending school in person. To take that away from them would be very disruptive, not to mention teachers having no time to themselves to decompress or meet to plan or conference.]]> 2021-02-04 23:20:45 UTC https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166431040 https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166444348 While numbers across town are lower than they were 3 weeks ago they are still quite high. Districts should be putting pressure on State to prioritize teachers if they want us back in full.]]> 2021-02-04 23:28:58 UTC https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166444348 Positivity rates https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166451114 Positivity rates fluctuate daily.  I'm glad to see the downward trend.  However, rates could spike quickly especially with these new variants in play.  It is concerning that we are headed in this direction before vaccinations have even begun for teachers and staff. 

]]> 2021-02-04 23:33:21 UTC https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166451114 Positive cases in school https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166464615 Although the majority of cases have been at the middle school and high school level, elementary has had its fair share of cases and quarantining.  All it takes is one positive case, adult or student, to affect an entire class.  Regardless of whether anyone else ends up testing positive, other people still have to quarantine and/or go remote. This has already caused staffing shortages and those shortages in some cases is the sole reason those classes have had to go remote or a school building close. Has any consideration being given to hiring extra staff or how to cover classes in such instances which will surely rise with more students in the building?
 ]]> 2021-02-04 23:41:36 UTC https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166464615 Will students remain with their cohort for recess and will swings and playscapes still be closed? https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166529376 2021-02-05 00:18:44 UTC https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166529376 What is the district doing to push the state to get teachers the vaccine sooner than later? Getting both rounds of the vaccine makes more sense, then go back with full class sizes. https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166546358 2021-02-05 00:27:33 UTC https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166546358 Decreasing Numbers https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166591870 Thank you for sharing that numbers have been decreasing for the last 3 weeks and for your commitment to hybrid from September to the present due to the numbers.  I appreciate that it wasn't easy to stay the course for that long.]]> 2021-02-05 00:50:49 UTC https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166591870 Visitors https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166598435 Will we continue to prevent parents and visitors in schools--for visits, PPTs, parent pick up and dismissal, etc.--to reduce the number of potential risks to students and staff? ]]> 2021-02-05 00:54:28 UTC https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166598435 Transparency https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166604254 Do you have a plan to go back to hybrid should the variants cause the numbers to increase? The rate of transmission in our schools has been low, but it has happened. If that starts to rise, will we go back to hybrid?]]> 2021-02-05 00:57:30 UTC https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166604254 Air Filtration https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166610009 Are we paying attention to ensuring enough air changes in an hour to keep us safe? Do you have MIRV filters installed in our HVAC systems to catch the virus particles?  I would think this would be important with buildings closer to capacity.  ]]> 2021-02-05 01:00:24 UTC https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166610009 Phase In https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166620884 I appreciate the thoughtful, considered approach--a phase in. I think it is respectful of colleagues and also allows us to trouble shoot as we go. It may be disruptive to families, but we are the first profession really that is trying to get back to full capacity in the middle of this pandemic. Businesses, government offices, large scale professions are not spending full days with this many people in a building. That needs to be considered.]]> 2021-02-05 01:05:48 UTC https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166620884 Staffing https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166629617 Who will be able to help with staffing in cafeterias, classrooms, transitions, dismissals, and other duties? We don't have enough staff currently. With more students back, we need more people to help.]]> 2021-02-05 01:10:27 UTC https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166629617 Please consider special education and related services when revising schedules. If lunch/recess times and/or specials times need to change this will greatly impact service providers, especially those that see multiple grade levels. https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166633154 2021-02-05 01:12:20 UTC https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166633154 Student Services https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166633996 Please do not pull related services staff to cover. We are already trying to see as many students as possible to keep them from going to PPT.]]> 2021-02-05 01:12:48 UTC https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166633996 Vaccine https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166647491 If teachers are not able to be vaccinated by the March 1st date, is there a consideration to postpone? Is there any other profession other than healthcare workers who are back in full without vaccines?]]> 2021-02-05 01:19:52 UTC https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166647491 https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166907408 Right now students don’t share supplies and have a duplicate set at home for Wednesdays and for the possibility of having to go remote. If VV students come back will we have more supplies for them or will students have to share?]]> 2021-02-05 04:05:31 UTC https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1166907408 It seems as though the roll out is taking a very long time... could we start with K, send 1 & 2 back in the next phase and then 3 & 4 back 2 weeks later? Elementary would be all in by the end of March and this would (hopefully- if all goes well) make it possible to get most of middle school students back during the month of April. https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1167727662 2021-02-05 11:17:16 UTC https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1167727662 https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1167737793 Please remember to include VVs Special Area classes when thinking about and creating the Special Areas schedule. ]]> 2021-02-05 11:20:39 UTC https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1167737793 Why are we not waiting for faculty to get vaccinated first. We need to think about the safety and mental health of adults in this situation, too. https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1168018017 2021-02-05 13:05:36 UTC https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1168018017 Why are we surveying the parents before we survey the faculty? The parents are not in the schools everyday seeing the bigger picture and issues that WILL occur with lack of social distancing. Please ask the people you hired as the EXPERTS in education what their thoughts are BEFORE asking the parents. https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1168026556 2021-02-05 13:07:56 UTC https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1168026556 Jeff mentioned that there are a "low number" of cases that have been traced back to transmission in schools. If contact tracing is only going back 24 hours from a positive test result, how can we be certain the numbers aren't higher? COVID is contagious before a positive test. Maybe we should wait to roll this out until we get vaccines and a better contact tracing system in place. https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1168036602 2021-02-05 13:10:50 UTC https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1168036602 Who is going to clean the classrooms after the children eat their lunches in there? It seems like COVID protocols will just "go out the window" during lunch. https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1168066282 2021-02-05 13:18:48 UTC https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1168066282 I would have tables instead of desks and will need the plastic dividers divided into fourths. https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1168104731 2021-02-05 13:29:09 UTC https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1168104731 Adult Safety https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1168109247 I really feel that we should all be vaccinated before taking this step. We are the ones in the front lines here at school, not the head of CDC or anyone else in government that is pushing for this. It seems that our safety is not a concern. This will put all of us at a higher risk, which is frightening considering the new variant. It is not fair to any of us (including our families). We are doing our best to teach the children ad stay afloat mentally. Have you thought about how this will affect staff mentally? ]]> 2021-02-05 13:30:22 UTC https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1168109247 The main concern I hear from parents is how their child will continue to get work and learn. Now, with distance learning if a child is out because of quarantine they still can 'zoom in' as long as they feel up to it. With hybrid gone, how will a student who needs to quarantine at home for 14 days, get their work? https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1168136661 2021-02-05 13:36:55 UTC https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1168136661 Town buildings are still closed to the public (as far as I know) and we don't have vaccinations scheduled for staff in the school buildings, so why is it considered safe to come back to school with all students at this time? https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1168160088 2021-02-05 13:42:17 UTC https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1168160088 Arrival and dismissal https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1168161670 With more students in the building arrival and particularly dismissal will take longer. Extra staff may be needed to facilitate this. Has consideration been given to allow IAs to work longer hours to provide staff as needed. Also, will parents still have to wait outside to pick up their children and what steps are being taken to address larger ridership on the busses?]]> 2021-02-05 13:42:37 UTC https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1168161670 table divders https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1168227632 Will table dividers or trifold barriers be effective if students are sitting next to each at a table and the divider only extends to the edge of the table? We should be sure we order PPE that will actually be useful not just appear to provide safety.

]]> 2021-02-05 13:57:03 UTC https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1168227632 Thank you so much for your transparency. This is the right move for our children and for our teachers. It is becoming more difficult with each passing day to maintain a high quality of teaching in a model where we are constantly torn between synchronous and asynchronous instruction. I am also seeing an impact of students academic achievement and overall well being. This change cannot come soon enough. https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1168364739 2021-02-05 14:24:29 UTC https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1168364739 Can Specials happen in the cohort classroom? PE be outside? https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1168468828 2021-02-05 14:44:22 UTC https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1168468828 As a teacher and parent in our school community, this change cannot come soon enough. Whenever I feel a sense of doubt or fear creep into my head, I look at all our surrounding communities, schools throughout the state, and schools throughout the country that are full time and have minimal Covid transmission. We now know that Covid is not likely to be transmitted in schools when students are wearing proper PPE and I am so glad we are having this discussion to bring our students back. Our students need to be back. For us to think they are doing well on their own at home 3 days a week is a huge mistake. Students need the structure of being in school and being with a teacher. https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1168516167 2021-02-05 14:52:31 UTC https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1168516167 NURSES OFFICE https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1168543927 2021-02-05 14:57:43 UTC https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1168543927 Specials https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1168652552 It would be extremely difficult/not possible to implement much of the specials curriculum if they cannot be held in the specials classrooms.

]]> 2021-02-05 15:18:05 UTC https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1168652552 Special Education teachers, teaching assistants, and related services should not be covering recess/ lunch/handwashing waves. https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1168996893 It is important to remember, when scheduling, that special education staff (including teaching assistants) are responsible for providing IEP service hours and are already struggling to meet those hours due to increased case loads. Special education teachers and teaching assistants should not be considered when determining who covers lunch/recess/handwashing waves.  In fact, many days, special education teachers do not get to have a plan period or eat lunch. Please consider the mental toll it is taking on Special Education Teachers when discussing scheduling changes and needs. We cannot adjust our schedules easily, as it becomes a domino effect for all service providers. We need more instructional assistants that can assist with lunch/recess/handwashing waves.

]]> 2021-02-05 16:21:34 UTC https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1168996893 Deep Cleaning needs to happen on Wednesdays https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1169053837 Under the original plan to return to schools, it was determined that Wednesdays would be used for a Deep cleaning to reduce transmission rates. Will this continue? More kids in classrooms=more germs. It seems as though Wednesdays would allow the rooms to be aired out as well as the DEEP cleaning to take place and provide the ability to quarantine materials from Tuesday to Thursday. I see you have May 3rd as the FULL 5 days per week. Have you considered keeping with the 4 days and allowing Wednesdays as a deep cleaning day?]]> 2021-02-05 16:31:48 UTC https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1169053837 SBAC? https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1169196550 Will Grade 3/4 only be back for a few weeks and then be asked to take SBAC-- which will contribute to lost instructional time and stress for students?

]]> 2021-02-05 16:58:43 UTC https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1169196550 Do we really need to invest in additional PPE? Masks are effective when worn throughout the day. https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1169202935 2021-02-05 16:59:59 UTC https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1169202935 Glad students can return https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1169220928 I am glad students can return to some normalcy in such a chaotic time. Students will benefit from the four days per week schedule. One thing that I feel is important for everyone to remember is that everyone has a different level of comfort when it comes to being in public. All teachers need support during this time and need to feel appreciated through action of additional supports in the buildings. Everyone should remember less judgement and more caring goes a long way. ]]> 2021-02-05 17:03:22 UTC https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1169220928 https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1169222405 During the Summer Instructional Committee, it was discussed how much academic growth happens during the K-4 years.  Given that these are foundation years, I am so grateful that we are moving to full-time instruction. We all know that students learn best and are happiest when they are in the classroom. Hoping we can move the entire district back soon! ]]> 2021-02-05 17:03:39 UTC https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1169222405 Is it possible to have Grades 3 and 4 come back sooner than April? Can all elementary students be phased in during March-- which will allow for one trimester of learning in person for all students? Please consider that Grade 4 students need to be prepared to transition to the middle school which is a huge transition for many of them. https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1169251080 2021-02-05 17:08:59 UTC https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1169251080 While our schools do not seem to be transmitting COVID, we have had a number of rampant cases causing remote learning to be enacted. Schools in our local area do not. at this time, appear to have re-opening plans in their immediate future. We do not have small classes sizes like many fully opened schools nor do we have an abundance of plexi glass for protection. We are adults going to work but many businesses (ex. Electric Boat) still have their employees working from home. Have our numbers been okay because of hybrid? If that's the case, why would we change? https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1169469147 2021-02-05 17:50:25 UTC https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1169469147 I feel as though students in higher grades, such as grade 3 and 4, need to prioritized over K students. Students in these grades are learning more complex concepts, and are expected to know so much going into the following grade, especially 4th graders going to middle school. With tougher concepts and overall larger workloads than lower grades, wouldn't it make sense to prioritize the students that need the most help first and then push in the younger groups? The overall mental health aspect of it all is important for every student however, from what I have noticed, the older students seem to need more time in the classroom to learn concepts they may not have understood on their own at home. Most concepts in grades 3 and 4 tie together, and without a strong foundation, there will be greater issues, in for instance math, in the foreseeable future. https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1170130401 2021-02-05 20:13:01 UTC https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1170130401 Will VV students still have instruction every other week for specials? https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1170185219 2021-02-05 20:28:15 UTC https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1170185219 Will Virtual Vikings student's schedule change at all? Will they continue seeing specials every other week? https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1170187585 2021-02-05 20:29:03 UTC https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1170187585 What are the exact guidelines we are following on a safe number of cases? I would feel more comfortable if that was made very clear to the teachers. https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1170200990 2021-02-05 20:33:07 UTC https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1170200990 It seems imperative that the district should provide N95 masks if we can't social distance. https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1170210699 2021-02-05 20:36:15 UTC https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1170210699 What kind of testing will you be offering for teachers? Schools in neighboring Rhode Island offer free, onsite, asymptomatic testing weekly for all school staff. https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1170264086 2021-02-05 20:53:34 UTC https://padlet.com/amydrowne1_1/22oguxnh84jdjpfp/wish/1170264086