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September 14, 2021
 
Upcoming Dates to Remember
  • Sept. 14 - Middle School Gatherings
  • Sept. 19 - Last Day to Order From CS Spirit Store
  • Sept. 21 - Teacher Workday (No Classes)
  • Sept 22 & 23 - Individual Student Photos
Online School Calendar

Community School’s Quarantine Guidelines

As we watch the schools all around us have to quarantine students, I know that we may face a similar situation. While our staff is fully vaccinated, the majority of our students are not eligible at this point. We encourage everyone that is eligible to take advantage of the vaccinations for their family and their children 12 and over.  Below, I’ve outlined Community School’s Quarantine Guidelines for the vaccinated and unvaccinated.

Anyone who is fully vaccinated: 

  • Does NOT have to quarantine if they are in close contact with a positive case of COVID-19 and can return to school. 

  • Should continue to wear a mask, adhere to social distance protocols, and monitor for symptoms.  

  • Should consider getting tested 3-5 days after exposure.  If they test positive, they will need to isolate for 10 days (from date of symptom onset or date of test-first day is considered day 0) and may return if symptoms have improved and they have been fever-free without medication for 48 hours.

Unvaccinated students: 

  • Will need to quarantine for 14 days from date of close contact if they are not tested.  

  • Should consider getting tested at 5-7 days after exposure 

    • If NEGATIVE may return after 10 days (day of contact is considered 0) but should continue to monitor for symptoms.  

    • If POSITIVE, will need to isolate for 10 days (from date of symptom onset or date of test-first day is considered day 0) and may return if no symptoms or if symptoms have improved and they have been fever-free without medication for 48 hours.

Community School’s guidelines follow a stricter interpretation of the VDH and CDC guidelines for schools since we do not want to rush students back and have to extend quarantines with new cases. Please monitor our COVID Updates page for the most up-to-date information on our COVID policies.
Picture Days!
It's time for individual student photos! While there will not be siblings pictures again this year, here is a breakdown of which day each class/level will be having their photos taken.

Wednesday 9/22
3-5 year olds (the ones out on Wed will be done first thing Thursday am)
5-7 year olds - All Classes
6-8 year olds- All Classes
8-10 year olds - Devin's Class only

Thursday 9/23
8-10 year olds - Danielle and Kiera's classes
All Middle School

(Rain dates: Sept 24 & 27)

Drop Off Reminder

Drop off begins at 8:15 a.m.  We do not have staff covering the playground until then, so please do not drop off early unless you are walking your child to the Before School Care.  Teachers responsible for this are Danielle (Room 108) or Delonte (Room 103).

Thanks for your help in keeping your children safe.
Soccer Shots will be offered again this year beginning September 23rd.

For more information please see their link: https://swvirginia.soccershots.com/search?st_t=1072&st_ti=1439&loc=20

The CS Spirit Store is open now! Grab your To the Stars t-shirt and check out our other offerings. The store is only open until September 19. Shirts, hats and hoodies are pre-order ONLY. 
Tuition Reminder

For those families on the monthly payment plan, the 3rd installment is due September 20. Please contact our Business Manager, Kathy Schiers kathys@communityschool.net with questions about your account.

 

Shop and Support Community School…It’s that easy!

Support Community School by making everyday purchases through two of your favorite retailers.
 

Link your Kroger Rewards account to Community School through Kroger’s Community Rewards program. Simply log into your Kroger account and select Community School as your charity. Once you’ve completed this step, simply enter your own rewards number at check out and then pat yourself on the back for giving back to your school!



Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of your eligible Amazon Smile purchases to Community School whenever you shop Amazon Smile. The next time you're making a purchase, follow this link to give back to Community School. Same products, same prices, same service…awesome bonus for CS.

Have a fundraising idea? We’d love to hear about it! Email us at Meganl@communityschool.net 
IMPORTANT INFORMATION & REMINDERS
 

Drop Off & Pick Up
Drop off and pick up times have changed since last year.
 
Drop off for all students will begin at 8:15 a.m. The first bell for classes is at 8:40 a.m. and classes begin at 8:45 a.m. 
 
Pick up begins at 3:10 p.m. for all students.  
After School Care (ASC) begins at 3:45 p.m.
Before & After School Care 

Before School Care (BSC) will be available from 7-8:15 a.m. daily. Elementary teachers, Delonte (room 103) and Danielle (room 108), will share the responsibility and alternate months. Danielle will be doing September. Please walk your child(ren) up to the room when you arrive.
 
Due to the ongoing restrictions related to Covid19, we will need to limit the number of spaces available for Before and After School Care. If you need to utilize the service, you can sign up in advance on our Current Families page at CommunitySchool.net/Current-Families. Please select the appropriate age group for your child.

If you have any questions concerning the Before/After School programs, please contact Patrick at patrickc@communityschool.net.
Our mailing address is:
7815 Williamson Rd, Roanoke, VA, 24019

Phone: 540.563.5036     Web: www.communityschool.net             Fax: 540.362.1183

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