August 4, 2020
Dear Families,
As our neighboring public schools are unveiling their plans for reopening, some of you may have questions regarding our plans for in-person learning. This is a quick message to keep you informed about the start of school.
As we see BVSD and St. Vrain make decisions to go 100% virtual, we understand that their conditions are very different than ours. They are dealing with sealed buildings, large numbers of students, limited outdoor space, and a wide dearth of factors very different to Jarrow’s.
As we continue on our path to reopen, we feel confident the measures we are putting in place will allow us to open safety. Here is a reminder of what we are doing to help mitigate risk:
- All children re-entering school must quarantine for 14 days prior to school starting if they have travelled, attended overnight camp, attended large group gatherings or are showing symptoms.
- All students over the age of 2 must wear a mask when indoors.
- All desks and classrooms are designed for 6ft social distancing and outdoor learning will be set up so time indoors will be limited.
- The outdoor spaces will be divided, so all classes can be outdoors without groups mixing.
- Each class is a pod with numbers ranging from 9-11 Toddler, 11- 13 Primary, and 14 -16 Elementary students. Pods are designed around spaces that accommodate 6ft distancing and licensing.
- We have installed new HVAC/air conditioning units with upgraded filtration systems or filters.
- Carpool procedures will be modified and a video will be sent soon to walk you through the process.
- Daily temperature and wellness checks will be used to screen children upon arrival at school.
We are updating specific policies and procedures, which we will share next week. Our public health nurse will be in close contact with us and any time we have a question regarding a suspected case, cluster of symptoms, or any questions related to the virus, she and her team will advise us on next steps and how to proceed. Parents will be notified immediately regarding a suspected case and how the school will respond. Here is the link if you would like more information on the procedures: https://covid19.colorado.gov/press-release/guidance-released-to-help-schools-respond-to-covid-19-cases-and-outbreaks.
We want to reassure you that the safety of our students, teachers and whole community is our number one priority. If at any time we believe it is unsafe to open campus, parents will be notified immediately and we will transfer to on-line learning.
Thank you for your patience and understanding,
Debbie
