Top 5 Things You Need to Know about Reopening in ASD
Greetings ASD Community!

As we continue to finalize plans to return to in-person teaching and learning in ASD, here are the top 5 things you need to know about reopening. Each week, we will provide further updates to share information and expectations with our staff, families, and the entire community as we get closer to potentially returning to ASD buildings.
ASD Wellness App
One of the key ways to prevent the spread of COVID-19 is to stay home when you are sick.

The ASD Wellness App will allow students and staff to self-screen for COVID-19 symptoms before they go to school each day.

Users will answer a series of questions individuals should answer each morning.

ASD staff will need to create an account using the link that is provided in their district email.

Families can download the app and create their own accounts by following the instructions in this video tutorial.
Special Education FAQ
Special education students in ASD receiving services primarily in the special education setting for the majority of the school day (self-contained) will participate in-person learning 4 days a week.

These students will return to buildings on Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday and virtual learning on Wednesdays

ο»ΏThe Special Education Department has created an FAQ to help families with this transition.
Building Readiness
Final preparations are underway, and this week administrators will visit each school to conduct COVID preparedness walk throughs. These will ensure that each building has:

  • Cafeteria, Arrival/Dismissal Plans are in place and have been communicated to families
  • Signage requiring masks is visible in all areas
  • Hand sanitization / hygiene protocol visible in all areas
  • Directional flow arrows visible in all areas
Attendance Outreach Campaign
For the two weeks leading up to the return of students, over 200 volunteers have been canvasing our neighborhoods to connect with students and their families as we get ready to transition to hybrid learning! 

WFMZ joined district admin for some of the visits, check out the story here!

Remember, it is important to finish the school year strong and make sure to attend school every day - in person AND online!
2020-2021 Student Handbook
The 2020-2021 Student and Family Handbook is available on the ASD website in English, Spanish, and Arabic.

Parents/guardians are expected to review the Handbook with their children.

Printed versions of the Handbook will be provided to all students who return for hybrid learning.

We can't wait to see our elementary students back next week!
31 S. Penn Street
Allentown, PA 18102
484-765-4000
April 15, 2021