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SCHOOL RE-ENTRY PLAN
God is our
refuge and
strength
STRONGER
TOGETHER.
Please notify the
school office if you are
selecting a hybrid or
elective full-time
virtual learning
program by emailing
calling the office at
(417) 883-5717.
LEARNING OPTIONS
at SLS
Choosing the Best Fit for your Family
Every family has unique considerations and needs during the
COVID-19 situation. Recognizing that a "one-size fits all"
approach to school may not work during a pandemic, SLS is
pleased to offer three learning programs this year. Families
may select the learning program that is the best fit for their
situation, and can choose to adjust their program selection
with the approval of parents, teachers, and school leadership.
Tuition is the same for all three learning program options.
#2 - Hybrid
Two days in the building
Three days virtual learning at home
In-person days must be approved and be
consistent each week*
Attendance, work submission, and
grading remains the same as the full-time
program
Home-based learning days will
coordinate with in-person class schedules
Adult support may be required*Middle school students must choose back-to-back
in-person days to accommodate block scheduling.
#3 - Full-Time Virtual
Full-time home-based
learning using technology
to participate in
classroom activities
Attendance, work
submission, and grading
remains the same as the
in-person program
Lessons will coordinate
with in-person class
schedules
Adult support may be
required
#1 - Full-Time in-Person
Five days a week in the school building
At any time, local or state health officialsmay require schools to close due to
COVID-19 exposures or outbreaks. Allstudents will then switch to full-time
home-based learning until further notice.
Coming to SchoolStarting the Day Off Safely
School officially begins at 8:00 a.m. Students may be taken to Extended Care beginning at 6:30 a.m. Adults may use
the door access code to enter the building before 7:30 a.m.. One masked adult should take the child to the
Extended Care classroom, where students will participate in a short health screening. Adult escorts should not enter
the Extended Care classroom. Immediately following a health screening, students must wash their hands or use
hand sanitizer with 60% or higher alcohol content.
Beginning at 7:30 a.m., staff will be located at two designated entrances to conduct a short health screening on all
students and visitors entering the building. Students in preschool, prekindergarten, and kindergarten may be
walked into the building with one masked adult. Adult visitors may walk students to the door, but should not enter
classrooms or go to other locations within the building.
Adults are welcome to walk their child to the school door and give hugs outside of the school building. To limit the
number of individuals in the building, students in first through eighth grade should enter the building without an
adult.
Students in preschool through third grade are asked to enter the school using the main school entrance doors.
Students in fourth through eighth grade may choose enter the school building using the west Redeemer Lutheran
Church office doors between 7:30-8:00 a.m. Fourth through eighth grade students may enter the main school
entrance doors with siblings, if they would prefer.
Any tardy students, regardless of age, must enter the building at the school entrance after 8:00 a.m.
4th-8th Grade EntrancePS - 3rd Grade Entrance
Students in preschool - 3rd grade enter in thisdoorPreschool - Kindergarten may enter with onemasked adult1st - 8th grade should enter the buildingwithout any adults4th - 8th grade siblings may escort youngerstudents through the main school door
4th - 8th grade may choose to enter thisdoor between 7:30-8:00 a.m.Students arriving after 8:00 a.m. must enterthrough the main school doorsSiblings in preschool - 3rd must not enterthis door4th - 8th grade students may escort siblingsthrough the main school door
(Main School Door) (Redeemer Lutheran Church Door)
Visitors
Visiting Conditions
Protecting our Community
Social Distancing
strongly encouraged
Protective Equipment
Cleaning Practices
Parents are expected to perform a daily
screening, including temperature, before a
student arrives at school to reduce the likelihood
that a student will need to be isolated at school
and/or sent home after experiencing COVID-19
symptoms.
Please report any student absence to the school
office and teacher by calling the office, emailing
the office at [email protected] or texting the word
"ABSENT" to 417-217-7337.Students must have a doctor’s note to return to
school if exhibiting symptoms of respiratory
illness.
Hand washing and infection prevention will be
taught to students.
Water fountains will not be functional. Water
bottle filling stations will be available. Students
should bring a fresh water bottle to refill daily.
Students without a water bottle will be given a
disposable cup.
Spacing will be increased between desks and
tables.
Use of shared (community) supplies will be
discouraged. In the event that shared materials
must be used, items will be disinfected after each
use.
Field trips are postponed until further notice.
When practical, special area teachers will travel to
individual classrooms to avoid unnecessary
student transitions.
Lunch will be eaten in classrooms. At this time,
no visitors will be permitted to come to the
school to eat lunch with students.
Birthday treats to share with classes must be
commercially produced AND commerciallyindividually wrapped. No packaged items in
groups, such as doughnuts or cupcakes, will be
distributed at school unless commercially and
individually wrapped.
Teachers will share assignments and
communicate with parents through the Seesaw
app.
Teachers will assign a few assignments for
students to complete on Seesaw each week to
prepare students for any school closures/required
virtual learning.
Daily ProceduresPractical Procedures to Keep All Safe
Always Be Prepared!In the event of a school closure due to COVID-19, students should have school
supplies at home and should take the following items home each evening:
ChromebookCharging cord for Chromebook
Important text or materials used in class
School Wide Procedures Classroom Procedures
Report StudentAbsences Daily
Text "ABSENT" to (417) 217-7337
Students and staff are required to wash hands before and after eating.
Lunch will be eaten in classrooms. Hot lunches and milk will be delivered to the
classrooms.
Visitors are not permitted to come to the school to eat lunch with students.
Birthday treats to share with classes must be commercially produced ANDcommercially individually wrapped. No items packaged in groups, such as
doughnuts or cupcakes, will be distributed at school unless commercially and
individually wrapped.
All food, including lunches, treats, and snacks, must be served by a gloved adult.
Food should never be served “buffet style” or “family style.”
Gloves must be changed after touching any food items that may have been in an
individual’s mouth, etc.
Fresh gloves must be worn for any food distribution, even with items commercially
and individually wrapped.
Food at School
Safe eating practices are an excellent way to protect students from exposure to
illness. Springfield Lutheran School will implement the following practices during
the 2020-2021 school year:
Safe Eating Practices
Consider celebrating birthdays with non-food treats such as pencils, stickers,
or erasers.
Special ActivitiesHaving Fun - Safely
Springfield Lutheran School loves to have fun together as a school family. We want everyone to
remain healthy so they can stay in school and still have fun. While SLS loves music, competing
athletically, or hosting school-wide fun activities for the whole family, we are committed to
putting the health and safety of your family first. With safety in mind, we are willing to make
whatever small changes are necessary to protect others. We are also willing to be creative with
ways to connect with one another and have fun, even during a pandemic.
We will reevaluate all special activities quarterly to determine if itis safe to resume, or if we need to make changes.
Band and Choir Athletics Social EventsOur beginner, advanced, and jazz
band programs will be postponed for
the first quarter. We suggest that
band students consider private
lessons until we are able to resume
band.
We will also be postponing choir for
the first quarter.
Both of these musical opportunities
are very important to us, and we are
anxious to resume them as soon as
we safely can!
Fall competitive sports are being
postponed. However, we still
want students to have those
important physical outlets. SLS
will be offering volleyball and
running fun clubs. These will be
hosted after school and will just
be co-ed, fun competitions
against SLS students only. This
keeps our students from traveling
to "hot spots" to compete, and
gives the kids a chance to laugh
and have fun!
SLS loves a good party, and
connecting with one another!
However, we love our families
enough to postpone any events
that could put anyone's health in
danger. We are not hosting our
typical fall social events, but will
be actively working on ways to
creatively connect families to one
another. We are also planning
ways we can make sure that the
kids have fun as well. It's been a
tough year, and we all need good
friends and some joy!
SymptomsSection 1
Close Contact / Potential ExposureSection 2
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Illness and School
Avoid travel, especially to areas that are COVID-19 "hot spots."If you choose to travel, we strongly recommend that you
self-quarantine for 14 days when you return to Greene County.
Wellness Procedures
Parents are expected to perform a daily screening (see below) before a student arrivesat school to reduce the likelihood that a student will need to be isolated at school andsent home.Staff will monitor students for symptoms, including daily temperature checks andscreenings.Staff are expected to follow the same temperature check and screenings daily.Employees are required to stay home if they are exhibiting symptoms.
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Screening Process
What Happens if
there is an Exposure?Springfield Lutheran School is taking proactive measures to ensure the health and safety of
our students, family, and school community. In the event of any confirmed COVID-19
exposures at SLS, our school leadership will defer to the guidance of the Greene County
Health Department. We will support any guidance or required directive that is advised for the
protection of both our school constituents and the community as a whole.
Staff will be trained on how to appropriately isolate symptomatic students or staff members
at school, handling positive cases, and conducting contact-tracing in conjunction with the
Greene County Health Department. Similarly, the health department will notify SLS of any
potential exposures to COVID-19 in the school building, and SLS will implement follow-up
work. Anyone determined to be at potential risk for exposure will be contacted directly and
will receive appropriate guidance. SLS will communicate with necessary parents and/or staff
within the building regarding the potential exposure.
SLS will not share private information regarding specific individuals. We have a legalobligation to protect the identity and privacy of any affected individuals.
If a Student or Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19Springfield Lutheran School will notify families of students who have had close contact with a
COVID-positive employee, student, or visitor.
The Greene County Health Department will conduct contact tracing and notification will be
made to individuals who may have had extended close contact with a COVID-positive
individual.
A COVID-positive individual may return to the school when they have met the guidelines
established by Greene County Health and the Centers for Disease Control.
Potential School Closures
Making Learning a Priority - At Home or At School
Springfield Lutheran School may close school in the building as a means to prevent
further spread of COVID-19 in the building, or when advised to do so by local or state
health officials. If the school receives confirmation of a COVID-19 case in the school
building, SLS will work with the Greene County Health Department to assess the
possibility of exposure to employees and students, the number of cases in the
building, or other factors. Closure will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
If temporary school closures are necessary, all students and staff will transition to
full-time home-based learning. Virtual instruction will take place on school issued
devices using Seesaw, Google Classroom, and live video streaming. Teachers will be
utilizing Seesaw as a means of instruction and communication for in-person, hybrid,
and full-time virtual learning to ensure that parents and students are comfortable
with this platform. Utilizing Seesaw all year will help make any required transitions
to home-based learning a smooth experience.
It is important to notify the school office of any changes in email address or phone
number so we are able to quickly notify parents of any potential issues. Please
review the contact information for your family that is listed in FastDirect.
Don't Forget!In the event of an unexpected school closure,
students should have basic school supplies
available at home. Students also need to
remember to take home the following items
daily:
ChromebookCharging Cord for ChromebookNecessary textbooks or supplies
Thank You for Being a
Valued Part of the
SLS Family.
It is our honor to serve your family, especially in times of such uncertainty and
challenge. God has called the faculty and staff of Springfield Lutheran School to
not just challenge our students' minds, but to also nourish their spirit. Partnering
with each one of you to build a strong faith foundation in your child's life is a gift.
We know that attending school during a pandemic is going to require us to make
changes to the way we typically operate a school, but we are committed to doing
whatever it takes to keep our students healthy and happy at school. We value their
physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health and are willing to make small
changes to help our students regain some normalcy. We are thrilled to be able to
walk together as a school family in the hope and peace that only Jesus Christ can
give. We pray for each one of you, and thank you for your support.
Add a little bit of body textThe mission of Springfield Lutheran School is to provide a Christian environment for the growth and
development of children's souls, minds, and bodies (Matthew 22:37), equipping each child to strive towardswhat God intended him or her to be (Mark 10:14).
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