Hello friends and neighbors,
I want to share with you the latest information about Colonial School District’s plan for bringing students back for face-to-face learning.
Below you will find the district’s schedule of anticipated return dates just released last night. These dates are tentative and district officials will continue evaluating the impact of COVID-19 on our community and make adjustments deemed necessary. Any changes will delay the timeline, not move it up.
Families who have requested to return to in-person learning will receive all relevant information, including transportation details, prior to their return date.
As always, you can reach out to my office with any questions by emailing nicole.poore@delaware.gov.
Thank you,
Nicole Poore
Senator, District 12
COLONIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT FACE-TO-FACE RETURN TO SCHOOLS UPDATE
Anticipated Student Return Dates
For Students Who Have Opted in
For In-Person Learning
Phase 1 – 10/22/20
- Integration A at Southern, George Read, and William Penn; Communication and Social Learning (CASL) at Southern, Intensive Learning Center (ILC) at Southern
Phase 2 – 10/29/20
- Leach, Adult Integration at Leach, Colwyck Pre-K Program
Phase 3 – 11/9/20
- All Elementary Schools, Intensive Learning Center (ILC) at Gunning Bedford, Communication and Social Learning (CASL) at Gunning Bedford, Integration B at George Read, Identified Classes at William Penn High School
Phase 4 – 11/30/20
- Middle Schools, Wallace Wallin Intensive Learning Center (ILC), William Penn High Integration B
The majority of William Penn High School will continue virtual learning throughout the remainder of the first semester (January 29, 2021). The anticipated decision for the 2nd Semester will be communicated to families prior to winter break.
If you are a family with students remaining in the Colonial Virtual Academy, the district will continue to provide high-quality learning experiences for your child.
Please keep in mind that the timeline listed above is based on information available now and can change at any time. The district will continue to monitor the spread of COVID-19 in our community, the availability of staff, and its building preparedness to keep everyone as safe as possible.
Bring a Water Bottle!
When students return to face-to-face instruction, they will be asked to bring in a non-glass water bottle, filled with water every day.
Please put your child’s name on the bottle with a label or tape.
If needed, there will be small water bottles in the classroom to supplement their supply.
The Nutrition Services Department will continue providing milk with all school breakfasts and lunches each day.
Expectations for in-person learning for students in grades K-8:
- Parents must complete a COVID-19 self-screener for their child each morning
- All students must wear a face covering at all times unless eating.
- Students must be spaced 6 feet apart in classrooms with approximately 15 to 25 students per room.
- Students will remain in the same seat/desk in one classroom throughout the day and staff will rotate into the classrooms, this includes lunchtime.
- Students will continue to use technology on a daily basis and are expected to bring devices to and from school.
- Students must follow all safety protocols regarding handwashing, use of hand sanitizer and social distancing.
- All bus riders must wear masks, sit socially distanced, and sanitize hands before boarding.
- There will be no in-person clubs or sports for K to 8 students.
- Students may not have the same teacher for in-person that they have had for virtual learning.
- If the school nurse determines that your child is sick, they must be picked up as soon as you are notified.
- Students will be required to follow all Division of Public Health (DPH) guidance on self-quarantining if necessary.
A Mask Is A Must At Feeding Sites
When visiting Colonial School District’s mobile feeding sites, please remember faces masks are REQUIRED for anyone over the age of 5.
Social distancing should also be practiced when approaching the buses, so stay 6-feet away from anyone other than your family. WE can help stop the spread of COVID-19 if WE all work together! For bus schedules and times for food pick-up, check our website at www.colonialschooldistrict.org.
Register for Testing
Students returning to face-to-face instruction will need to complete a daily health screener prior to coming to school. Students/Families do not need to send screener results to their teacher or school nurse.
This screener will ask the following two questions:
- Have you had close contact (within 6 feet for at least 15 minutes) with a confirmed COVID-19 case?
- Have you experienced any COVID-19 symptoms over the past 48 hours?
If a student answers “yes” to either of these questions, they must NOT attend school at their building. Families should contact their primary care physician to discuss the next steps and follow up with their school nurse.
Free COVID-19 testing opportunities are listed below:
How to Wear A Mask
The video below explains how to properly wear a face mask.
Please have your child practice wearing a mask for a long period of time because that will be required in the classroom at all times except when eating or drinking.
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