CSD Special Edition:
Summer news & updates
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Cedarburg Schools Re-Entry Plan Fall 2020 |
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Summer Weekly News & Update
As the summer wraps up, our weekly communication will be provided on an as-needed basis. Our quarterly parent newsletter will resume this year. However, as we receive timely information from the WOPHD, Department of Health Services or need to update families on district programming and COVID-related information regarding the school year learning structure, we will share that information through an update as needed. As always, stay informed by visiting our Re-entry Plan website.
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A Message from Mr. Bugnacki |
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The Start of the School Year is Here!
What made this week so special, was the return of all our teachers and staff!!
I was excited to see the "smiling eyes" of so many. Our teachers exhibit spirit, creativity and determination. I was pumped after walking through our buildings and having conversations with so many staff members; they are tremendous leaders! They lean into the challenges, find solutions and ignite enthusiasm. Our teachers and staff are doing all this while navigating the final days of our construction project in a COVID environment. We have asked our teachers and principals for a herculean effort during these finals days leading up to the start of school. Although we are greeted with a holiday weekend, most of our teachers and principals will be working. There are plenty of last-minute items to address, but know we will be ready on the first day of school. There will be some loose ends that need to be tied, but we won’t let that get in our way of welcoming our students back into a warm, caring and intellectually challenging environment.
Our new indoor and outdoor spaces make this year very unique. Unfortunately, COVID is also making this year a bit unique. COVID will impact all of us in some way throughout this year. The reality is that students and staff will be impacted and some will need to be quarantined for a period of time, but after that quarantine period, they may return to school. We will need to build an understanding of how to manage our behavior and the virus. We can outsmart the virus by following the proper safety measures; wearing face coverings, washing hands and maintaining social distancing. If we all tend to our behavior and model what we expect, we can make this year a success for all.
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Todd Bugnacki, Superintendent |
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Student Services Director, Ted Noll |
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Face Coverings Are Required
A reminder that all CSD students will be required to wear a cloth face covering when inside any school building at the start of the 2020-21 school year. This will remain in effect until the state-issued mandate expires on September 28, 2020, at which point the Cedarburg School District will then put into place the face-covering requirement guidelines that were approved by the School Board on July 29, 2020. Please take a moment to review this Fact Sheet with your student, prior to the start of school, regarding cloth face coverings and healthy practices. We've outlined some key factors to consider when choosing a cloth face covering for your student.
In compliance with the State of Wisconsin face-covering mandate, the Cedarburg School District requires face coverings while on school grounds and engaging in school related activities, unless specifically noted as an exception in the State of WI face-covering order. As such, if students are in need of an exception to the State of WI mandate face covering, we are requiring that parents provide medical documentation of the health condition and the circumstances under which a face covering may or may not be used at certain times by a student. Please have your child’s medical provider complete the applicable portion of the accommodation request form and return the completed form to the District office. All medical documentation submitted to the District is protected by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). If there are medical circumstances when a face covering cannot be worn by the student because of a health condition, the District will need to make reasonable accommodations to protect the health and safety of all students. These accommodations include, but are not limited to, maintaining 6 feet of social distancing at all times when students who are not wearing face coverings are required to be near each other or accessing the student’s educational program via the District’s distance learning program. These forms can also be found on the Re-entry Plan website.
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C&I Director, Alan Groth; Student Services Director, Ted Noll;
Technology & Assessment Director, Kirstin Rose,
Data & Assessment Coordinator, Deanna Nelson and Digital Learning Coach, Krista Penrod
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Elementary Student Chromebooks
Elementary students and their families retrieved Chromebooks today at the CPAC. Thank you to all who waited in line for a longer-than-expected time. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and your patience was greatly appreciated! In addition, today we collected donations for Family Sharing's Food Pantry. Once again, the generosity of our community shone brightly today. Service over self is one of the most profound acts we can do that builds community and supports those in need. Your donations made a difference for many during this challenging time. Family Sharing thanks you for your generosity!
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Canvas Learning Management System for Elementary Students & Families
As you may recall, all 4K-5th grade classes will have their class schedule and necessary virtual content, accessible in each teacher’s Canvas course/class. In your school’s Thursday Folder, you will be receiving a letter that communicates what families can expect and will have a link to a video to watch before the first day of school. Thank you in advance for watching that video.
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District Nurse, Nicole Cofta |
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Guidance for Students with Food Allergies
The Cedarburg School District continues to keep the health and safety of all our students, staff and community members a high priority. As we look to minimize the spread of COVID-19 in our schools, and ultimately in our community, it is important that we look at all facets of the school day, one of which is how to minimize a student’s exposure during the lunch period. At this time, all Cedarburg School District students and staff are required to wear a cloth face covering when inside any school building. Understandably, however, this rule does not apply when a student or staff member is eating and/or drinking. This, combined with the challenges of maximizing social distancing measures in the lunchroom for all students, all elementary school aged students will be eating their lunches in their designated classrooms to start the 2020-2021 school year.
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Important FDA Announcement Regarding Hand Sanitizer
The FDA recently released an article warning consumers that hand sanitizers have been found to be packaged in food and drink containers. Please click here for additional details.
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Aramark Director, Laura Augustine |
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As we manage through these uncertain times, the Cedarburg School District and Aramark are working around the clock to plan and ensure safety for all of our students returning to school in the fall. One of the many changes that we are rolling out in the Food Service Department is going cashless in line. Although the CDC recognizes that COVID is not spread through cash, we recognize that being in close contact for a period of time with individuals who may be infected is not something we take lightly. To ensure safety in our students we are mandating that students will need to pre-pay for all charges on the account regardless of a prior block or message on their account. This will ensure speed, efficiency and safety in line. In addition, we are asking all students to bring their student ID with them and present it at the time of purchasing to minimize high touch areas. Parents are still highly encouraged to pay for their student's lunch balance through RevTrak or by check to their school’s main office. During the next couple of months we will be sending out periodic emails letting you know how we will be serving students in the safest way possible. Thank you for your continued support and we look forward to serving our students. |
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District Communications & Newsletters |
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Stay informed on the reopening of Cedarburg schools by visiting the district website.
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Karen Egelhoff, Communications Coordinator |
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