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PRESCHOOL NEWS HERE!
The first week of Preschool has been a blast!!  

Please check out our Preschool Press Newsletter each week for information about all things Preschool related.

Look what's happening in Preschool!
 Weekly Lesson Plans

The Preschool Calendar will be sent home in next week's folder but until then...
 Preschool Calendar
 
The lunch menu is a 2 week rotation of meals.  
Click below to see what's on the menu!
HELPING HANDS
Can you help out the preschool program with donations?
We currently need:
buttons
gently used or new sand toys
cloth placemats
Just place items in a labeled bag in your child's backpack - Thanks!

Contact Katie Hartz regarding preschool at khartz@communityofsaints.org
Lunch Menu
Basic Reminders
K-8 School Drop Off Window: 8:15am-8:30am 
School End Time: 3:00pm 
Daily Schedule Lay Out Below
Families and Visitors are NOT allowed in building
Spirit Wear and Uniform Gear
is available to order!
SPIRITWEAR DAYS ARE NOW ON WEDNESDAYS!
Money and order forms are due by 9/30/20
From Ms. Kramer

Dear Community of Saints Families,

We want to thank everyone for their patience, grace, and collaboration these first few days of what is comparable to opening a new school.  We know there have been a few hiccups here and there, but overall we feel very good about how everything is going-and we hope you and your students feel the same way too!  We know this is all a big adjustment-it is for us too--we will all get better together.  We will ask for family feedback in two weeks once everything is up and running in full routine.  

A reminder that our families are required to screen each of their students at home before leaving to school.  Below is helpful information to guide families on screening their students and when to keep them home, etc.  
 
 
A Guide for Families for School Attendance HERE

When students arrive to school, they will be screened again by COS staff--this will occur while students are still in the vehicle and before walkers enter the building.  Bus riders will be screened before loading onto their bus, and won't be screened upon entry into school unless staff observes new symptoms.  Students and staff who do not pass morning screenings will not be allowed into the building.  

Another screening will occur midday.  Any students who do not pass the screening will be further observed by office staff, and families will be contacted to pick up their student right away.  Students will not be allowed to return until they have consulted with one of our designated COVID contacts: Ms. Kramer, Mrs. Lopez and/or Mr. Yannarelly.  

It is ESSENTIAL that we all commit to these procedures and practices--our goal is to have in person learning offered for as many days as possible this school year, and the most important variable in achieving this is by individual social responsibility.  

K-3 Technology Resources:

How to Log in to a Chromebook

https://www.loom.com/share/a8db9c23f7ff491dbec24b4ba5ff9d91

How to Navigate Seesaw for Students 

https://www.loom.com/share/59ac54cee42b4368a095e5889f6dbf51

How to Navigate Zoom

https://www.loom.com/share/408af048ec0a42f2a6f0e81f0618e3ec


Grade 4, 5 and Middle School Websites: HERE.  

Spanish Class Distance Learners

Next week Señora Alex will begin meeting live with distance learners who have Spanish class 1st Trimester.  

Thursdays, 9:30-10:15am--2nd Grade Full Distance Learners (Link will be on SeeSaw)
Thursdays, 2:10-2:55--4th Grade Full Distance Learners (Link will be on Google Classroom)
Week Three: Señora Alex will begin working with K-1 as well!  Details in next week's newsletter!

After School Activities: Begin Next Week!  Please note the time change for Art Club and Drama Club start time.  See information below on how to participate!  

COS Response to COVID19: Please be sure to check this section below WEEKLY.  There are some important updates that were added today. 

 
STAR Students Begin Next Week!  

Every week we will be acknowledging a student from each of our K-8 grade level classrooms, as well a K-5 and 6-8 student in specialists' classes.  These individuals will be recognized for going above and beyond in either the STAR tip of the week, or in one or more of our S.T.A.R. domains (Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Respect).

STAR students will be announced during our morning announcements on Fridays, as well as in our newsletter!  Also, instead of an out of uniform pass this year, weekly STAR students will receive a Chick-fil-A treat card!  Full distance learners are included in this and we will send certificates and treat cards through the mail as needed.  We look forward to celebrating our students' successful behaviors!
COS Response to COVID19
 
MDH Family Guidelines for Student School Attendance: HERE

Face Masks at COS: HERE

MDH Decision Tree for People in Schools, Youth, and Child Care Programs: HERE

MDH Screener to Complete at Home and at Entrance Into School: HERE

Our NEW Student Pick Up Procedures-ALSO, K-8 students with PreK siblings will go to Preschool pick-up zone at end of day: HERE

Our Cafeteria Layout for Safe Lunch Procedures: HERE

Frequently Asked Questions Page from Family Zoom Sessions: HERE

"Back to School Plan" that We Shared Six Weeks Ago:
 

English
Spanish

In Person SoS Club:

In Person Study or Serve Club is offered for students in grades 4th-8th after school from 3:00-4:15 Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Library.  Students need to sign up for Study or Serve (SoS) each week using the attached SOS Google Form. Please note: there is a cap of 15 students for each SoS session to ensure proper social distancing and safety for each student in the Library. If you are Group A, you need to sign up by Monday each week. If you are Group B, you need to sign up by Wednesday each week. SoS is supervised by Ms. Hager.  Students have the opportunity to ask questions, work on their schoolwork, and use their Chromebook (for academic purposes) or to complete service projects.  

Virtual Art Club:

Virtual Art Club will begin on Monday, Sept. 21. via Zoom and meets each Monday from 3:30-4:30pm. Art Club is for students grades 3rd-8th. This is a fun and free after school activity taught by Ms. Guiffre (Ms. G). Please sign up using the attached Art Club Google Form by Thursday 3pm each week you can pick up your Art Pack the next day Friday for Group B or the  following Monday for Group A. Students will explore and create art by practicing drawing, painting, oil pastels, 3D art, and much more. Please join us on Monday each week and let’s create some fabulous art together!

Virtual Drama Club:

Virtual Drama Club will begin on Wednesday, Sept. 23 via Zoom. Drama Club meets via Zoom on Wednesdays from 3:30-4:30 for grades 3-8. This is a fun and free after school activity taught by Ms. Guiffre (Ms. G). Please sign up using the attached Drama Club Google Form by Tuesday each week. We are going to work on scenes, improv, movement, and a film element once a month. This is also a great way to help learn how to channel nervous energy when you have to give a presentation in class, which is a life skill that will serve you for many, many years!
School Year 2020-21 Calendar: HERE
City Connects List of Local Resources: HERE
Emergency SNAP Benefits are available.  Click HERE. 

Online Recovery Resources.  Click HERE.
 

OUR MISSION

We are committed to providing every one of our students a sense of belonging within a community rooted in faith, inclusivity, and love. Together with their families, we create a foundation to achieve excellence by developing each students' unique God-given talents.
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