2020-21 School Year E-News
Week of August 23, 2020
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IMPORTANT REMINDERS – PLEASE READ
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Masks must be worn at all times in the building. Bandanas are not considered a mask and should not be worn when entering the building.
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Stomach Discomfort: A common manifestation of COVID-19 in teenagers are the gastrointestinal symptoms of nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. In many cases, teens are exhibiting these symptoms over others. If students have these gastrointestinal symptoms or stomach discomfort, they are asked to remain home.
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Hair and Appearance: Hair should be neatly cut. Hair should be no longer than collar length and the length on top is limited. Dyed hair, streaks, braids, cornrows, designs, or colored highlights are not acceptable. Students are to be clean shaven at all times (no mustaches, beards) unless accompanied by a note from a dermatologist. Students in violation may be suspended from classes, parents notified, and students sent home.
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Return to School Checklist |
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Familiarize yourself with Safety Measures & Precautions. Please note: Freshmen and Sophomores should use the Main Entrance off Belmont Ave. Juniors, Seniors, Faculty and Staff should use the Atrium Entrance off the Belmont Parking Lot. Students should allow extra time in the morning for temperature and symptom checks. Students, faculty and staff should be able to answer no to the following questions before attending In-Person Learning:
- Have you traveled internationally or domestically to an area with community spread in the last 14 days?
- Have you come in close contact with anyone who has traveled internationally or domestically to an area with community spread in the last 14 days?
- Have you had prolonged, close contact with or directly cared for someone who tested positive for or has been suspected of having COVID-19 within the last 14 days?
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Do you have any symptoms of COVID-19 as outlined by the CDC (fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea)?
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Discuss importance of adhering to Social Distancing Guidelines. Masks must be worn at all times in the building (except when eating during Lunch Period). Students should be prepared with multiple masks and personal hand sanitizer for In-Person Learning days. Students should be reminded to wash their hands frequently and stay to the right in hallways, maintaining social distance as much as possible.
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Remember Dress Code for In-Person Learning days consists of khaki colored and style shorts or khaki style pants with Saint Patrick polo and belt. Gym shoes are permitted. School ID's must be worn with school-issued lanyards at all times on In-Person Learning days. Students should see Coach Guerra in the Cafeteria during their assigned Lunch Period to replace a lost ID or for a lanyard. Please note: Saint Patrick polos must be worn on Remote Learning Days.
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Students must check their iPads to ensure the camera is enabled. If the camera is not enabled, students should email ipad@stpatrick.org as soon as possible. They will receive an automatic response with directions to assist them in resetting their iPad or to do a hard reset of the device if that does not work. Please Note: iPads should be fully charged at the start of every In-Person Learning day.
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Read the letter from Quest Food Management Services regarding menu, service modifications, and safety and sanitation enhancements and practices for the 2020-21 School Year. For more information about Cafeteria Services, including how to set up a MealTime Account and an August Lunch Menu, click here.
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Parking Permits may be purchased from Coach Guerra on the first days of school in the Cafeteria during a student's assigned Lunch Period. Permits are $50 payable by cash or check made out to Saint Patrick High School.
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Anyone who has traveled to a community on the City of Chicago's Emergency Travel Order (Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Nebraska, Nevada, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas) is required to self-quarantine for 14 days prior to attending In-Person Learning.
Parents should contact Sergio Muro, Director of Student Services, at smuro@stpatrick.org if your son needs to self-quarantine and discuss a plan for Remote Learning during this time.
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Freshmen/Transfer Student Reminders |
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MEDICAL REPORTS
All students should have their medical records, updated immunization information, vision and dental screenings, and a COURT-ISSUED (not photocopied or scanned) birth certificate turned in to Mr. Perez as soon as possible. If any of these documents are missing, Mr. Perez will be contacting you shortly so that we can be in full compliance with the State.
Click here for the necessary State of Illinois Medical Forms.
ParentPlus Portal System
New families will receive their registration information for the ParentPlus Portal System this week. To use this system, we must have an accurate email address for the parents/guardians. If we do not have an accurate email, please email Mr. Perez at cperez@stpatrick.org so that the correct information can be added to the system.
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To read more about Remote Learning expectations, behavior and attendance, click here.
For E-Learning Tips established by the Archdiocese of Chicago, read below.
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Establish a specific space/place: Students need a consistent, structured environment for learning. Designate a space or area of the home where there is limited distractions and noise to help your child’s focus and motivation.
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Set a daily schedule and routine: The schedule of e-learning is not always the same or similar in-person learning – there should be some variance in the timing and overall schedule. Screen-time should be limited to two-three hours total depending on age of student and should be broken out in multiple blocks throughout the day. Providing specific breaks for physical movement, going outside, and “free-play” supports increased focus for instruction. Routines are important; developing a routine that is consistent including specific times for sleep, eating and breaks will prove helpful for overall student and family wellbeing.
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Build in daily checkpoints for reflection and discussion: In a traditional classroom, students are provided frequent time for questions and just general conversations with their peers. In most situations, your student will receive live, daily check-ins from their teachers. If possible, a parent or guardian can also schedule check-ins with your child throughout the day to discuss what they’re learning, asking them questions and just engaging with your child about the day.
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Communicate with the school: It’s about the child and not the work. If you notice your student is struggling with content or the schedule, reach out to the school. The partnership between the school and family transcends the building. In addition, please read all communications from the school as they will be sending a lot of information about the e-learning process. This is also a way that you can remain connected.
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Fogging & Disinfecting cleaning will take place every Wednesday at 7 pm. In order to complete this process, no one is allowed in the building during the hours Cosmopolitan Cleaning Services will be performing the service.
Cleaning & Surface cleaning (including, but not limited to, high touch surfaces such as doorknobs, desks, railing, tables, etc.) is being performed every day. Students are asked to immediately leave the building following the conclusion of the school day as the building will be locked after 3 pm to allow for daily cleaning and disinfecting.
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For any member of the Class of 2021 who missed Senior Photos, makeups are scheduled for Thursday, September 3 (Green group) and Friday, September 4 (Gold group) for students who are In-Person. A schedule will be posted at school by the first full week of classes. This is a formal portrait; coat and tie are required. Poses will be limited but parents may make an appointment with Lifetouch Portrait Studios in Elmhurst at (630) 910-6800 option #5 for a full package.
For seniors who have chosen full-time Remote Learning, or if you have any questions, please contact Jeff Troxell '72, Assistant Principal, at jtroxell@stpatrick.org.
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- Monday, August 24 – Schedule A: Green In-Person; Gold Remote
- Tuesday, August 25 – Schedule A: Gold In-Person; Green Remote (Underclassmen Yearbook Photos)
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Wednesday, August 26 – Schedule A: Green In-Person; Gold Remote (Underclassmen Yearbook Photos)
- Thursday, August 27 – Schedule A: Gold In-Person; Green Remote
- Friday, August 28 – Schedule A: Green In-Person; Gold Remote
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Monday, August 31 – Schedule B: Gold In-Person; Green Remote
Tuesday, September 1– Schedule B: Green In-Person; Gold Remote
Wednesday, September 2– Schedule B: Gold In-Person; Green Remote
Thursday, September 3 – Schedule B: Green In-Person; Gold Remote (Senior Photos)
Friday, September 4 – Schedule B: Gold In-Person; Green Remote (Senior Photos)
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Monday, September 7 – Labor Day – No classes
Tuesday, October 6 – Class of 2021 ACT Exam – Remote Learning Day for rest of school
Wednesday, November 25 to Sunday, November 29 – Thanksgiving Break
Monday, December 14 to Friday, December 18 – First Semester Exams
Saturday, December 19 to Sunday, January 3 – Christmas Break
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The 2020-21 School Year E-News will be sent to Students, Parents and Faculty/Staff of Saint Patrick High School. The weekly e-communications will include important information related to the 2020-21 school year. If you have any questions or need to update your parent email address, please contact Jennifer Sloan, Director of Communications, at jsloan@stpatrick.org. Please note: If you unsubscribe to any email sent via Constant Contact from Saint Patrick High School, you will automatically be unsubscribed from all emails, including the 2020-21 School Year E-News.
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