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FALL 2020 FALL 2020 BACK TO BACK TO SCHOOL SCHOOL Re-Opening Campus Policies and Procedures for Families and Students of Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

PRESENTATION OF THE PAGE 01 BLESSED VIRGIN MARY the school day AT - A - GLANCE The day-to-day details on our campus life may look a little 8 . 31 . 20 different this year for parents and first day of school their children, but we are going to keep things as simple as possible for the students. HOW WE WILL COMMUNICATE WITH YOU To get all up-to-date information on COVID-19, school opening, 8 : 15 AM and any changes please view our arrival time website, school newsletter, emails, and social media. HOW TO ACCESS YOUR VIRTUAL CLASSROOM If things move into a hybrid- model online learning, our 3 : 00 PM teachers will still record classes, dismissal time utilize their online classrooms of Zoom, SeeSaw, and Google Classroom. All additional resources will be provided.

PRESENTATION OF THE PAGE 02 BLESSED VIRGIN MARY introduction WELCOME BACK ! Hello Presentation Families, Through the grace of God we are coming back to school this fall. Presentation is unbelievably excited to have the school filled once again. This booklet has been made to help explain our re-opening plan. This plan will ensure your children's safety is put first. Our staff has been working endlessly this summer to help build a plan for a safe and healthy re-opening to our school. A PHASED APPROACH TO RE - OPENING IN-PERSON WITH NO RESTRICTIONS (BACK TO "NORMAL") Vaccine is available. No face coverings. Extracurricular activities are active. Events are all live for participation for families and students. IN-PERSON WITH SOME RESTRICTIONS (Re-opening August 31st) Everyone is back to school learning daily in person. Masks are mandatory for everyone who enters the building. Before and After school care are offered. Students have staggered lunch times while properly physically distancing. Extracurricular activities suspended at this time. IN-PERSON WITH ONLINE LEARNING AS NEEDED Most students are in the school building learning daily with some utilization of distance learning. Everyone wearing masks. Students have staggered lunch times while physically WE ARE HERE distancing in common areas. Extracurricular activities are suspended at this time. IN-PERSON AND ONLINE HYBRID Surge in COVID-19 which necessitates more restrictions but does not force school building to close for an extended period of time. Additional students may need to shift into distance learning. May discontinue using all common or shared spaces in the school. DISTANCE LEARNING Full distance learning when there is evidence for a spread of illness throughout Presentation's community which necessitates moving all students to distance learning. Teachers will utilize livestreaming and recorded learning along with digital tools. PREPARING FOR FLEXIBILITY If things change throughout the year, parents will be informed and we will remain open.

PRESENTATION OF THE PAGE 03 BLESSED VIRGIN MARY our shared commitment HEALTH AND SAFETY Presentation's overview on our vision regarding health and safety. Your children's safety, health, and education are of the utmost importance to our Presentation staff. We are fully committed to keeping our school community happy and healthy. OUR COMMITMENT: NURSING HAND RESPIRATORY OFFICE FREQUENT WASHING TEMPERATURE ETIQUETTE SANITATION SCREENINGS Presentation has two spaces to Presentation will teach and isolate individuals displaying Covering coughs and sneezes Hand sanitizer will be readily reinforce proper handwashing Health checks will occur daily COVID-19 symptoms to be with tissue, throwing tissues hygiene before and after school, available at all entry points at school doors to protect our sent home. in trash, and cleaning hands before and after mealtimes, for screenings, during school, students and prevent after coughing or sneezing. and in hallways. and after restroom. spreading illness. YOUR COMMITMENT: PRAYER SHOWING RESPECT AND FOLLOW HEALTH SYMPTOMS CHARITY Through God's grace we are + SAFETY PLAN returning to class this Fall. Anyone who is displaying We as a community need Pray for our Presentation This is a collaborative effort symptoms of COVID-19 is to work together to protect our community that we will have from school to home to keep required to stay home to teachers and students going a healthy, joyful year of Presentation children ensure the health of students foward to sustain continuous education. safe and healthy. and employees. education.

PRESENTATION OF THE PAGE 04 BLESSED VIRGIN MARY putting policies into practice A DAY IN THE LIFE AT PRESENTATION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY Here are some items to look forward to as we return back to school in the Fall. Presentation staff has been working hard at planning for any possible solution. Presentation will limit Students will be Pick up and drop off traffic groups in hallways "Physically Distancing" In hallways and common flow is determined to indicating proper hallway with signage in common areas face shields and ensure the safety of traffic. Specialists will come areas identifying masks will be used. children and less to specific classrooms 6 feet of space and proper congregation by keeping students in their classroom arrangement exits and hallways. classrooms. and seating charts. Desks will be cleaned 2-3 times a day, and heavy Free and Reduced lunches Prayer will still occur daily Physical education , recess , touch points like light will still be provided. Hot in the morning for the and other activities will be switches, bathrooms and lunch will be provided. whole student body. Mass held outside as much as door handles will be Students may bring cold may occur pending possible for students to sanitized multiple times a lunch. Lunch will be held in Archdiocese safety receive adequate physical day. lunchroom or outside. protocols activity and fresh air. Presentation will limit Presentation will refer to group sizes for gatherings Minnesota State High Transportation and Visitors and guests must and follow physical School League dismissal will have bussing, receive a health screening distance procedures. and Catholic walking, and carpool and have a scheduled Virtual field trips, live Athletic Association students. arrival time through the streamed assemblies, and on sports decisions. school office. Mass will occur.

PRESENTATION OF THE PAGE 05 BLESSED VIRGIN MARY planning for the year KEY AREAS OF PREPAREDNESS Presentation is committed to the safety and health of your children during our school day. We have been following the Archdiocesan guidelines for all Catholic schools in the greater Minneapolis/St.Paul area. MAINTAINING HEALTHY FACILITIES Routine cleaning and disinfecting of classroom surfaces, restrooms, lunchrooms, meeting rooms, and drop-off/pickup locations. MAINTAINING HEALTHY OPERATIONS Families, students, and employees have been informed of and encouraged to self- monitor for signs and symptoms of COVID-19 through regular health checks. COMMUNICATING, TRAINING, AND EDUCATING Families, staff, teachers, and all others in the school community have been educated on health and safety procedures for shared involvement and responsibility. Every change will be communicated to our school families. ADD THESE ITEMS TO YOUR THERMOMETER 2 PERSONAL MASK OR SHOPPING LIST : WATER BOTTLES FACE COVERING

PRESENTATION OF THE PAGE 06 BLESSED VIRGIN MARY final notes FAITH + FAMILIES TOGETHER Presentation community was built on faith. Our church and school rely on both our faith and families together as we navigate through these unprecedented times. We all need to continue to pray and hope that God will guide us on this next part of our journey together. Thank you for believing in our school staff who have developed this plan to ensure your family's safety. Thank you for your patience and flexibility as we are trying to create a plan that would result in the highest success for our students. Finally, thank you for being a wonderful part of our community. God reminds us that the road we’re traveling together is ultimately a highway to heaven. When we consider this radiant destination, the terrain of the road ahead becomes a bit easier to travel. Join us in saying this special prayer together at home: Lord, You are my strength and all power belongs to you. I pray for a strong and healthy school year so we can do hard work, engage my mind, exercise, and be with friends. I thank you and trust in You for the strong resistance against illness. I find new strength and soar high like an eagle. I will run and not get weary. I will walk and not faint. I thank You that I am your creation and You watch over me. Amen OUR RE-OPENING LEADERS: GET THE LATEST INFORMATION Jenna Rose Bradshaw Sue Lovegreen For all updates and up-to-date Mary Davini Jessica Nelson information we will leave all Mary Jo Gilbert Molly Newton communication platforms Sarah Hoppe Alison Prahl open including emails, newsletters, our Jodi Keeley Sam Rita website, and social media. Sarah Lilja Melissa Rogers

1695 Kennard St. Maplewood, MN 55109 https://presentationofmaryschool.org/ | (651) 777- 5877 PRESENTATION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY P roviding a Catholic community that fosters the religious and academic development of the individual student in a safe and welcoming learning environment