COVID-19 updates 

2020-2021 school year

• All students, faculty, and staff are strongly encouraged to self-screen daily to ensure they are free of the COVID-19 symptoms. 
• Teachers and staff will be screened for COVID-19 symptoms before coming onto campus.  
• All employees will be trained on Covid-19 safety protocols. 
• Students will be screened for their temperature by staff using a laser thermometer prior to entering the building daily.  
• Maintenance staff will clean high touch areas and shared common spaces at regular scheduled times throughout the day.
• Deep cleaning and sanitizing will be conducted in every classroom, restroom, common area and high touch surface NIGHTLY. 
• Oion 4-in-1 True Hepa Air Purifier plus UV-C Sanitizers will be placed in every classroom.
• Students and staff will be trained in proper handwashing protocols to prevent COVID-19 and the spread of germs.
• Students will sanitize their hands upon entering the building and hand wash and sanitize frequently throughout the day. 
• Hand sanitizer will continue to be used in each classroom, and hand sanitizer stations have been added to common areas. 
• Social distancing will be monitored and supervised.
• Water fountains will be turned off. Students should bring 2 full, labeled, insulated water bottles to school each day. 
• Signs outside the classroom will indicate proper spacing and directional flow. 
• Desks will be 3-6 feet apart in each classroom.
• Desks will be equipped with clear 1/8” break resistant acrylic shields.
• All students and adults are required to wear masks inside the building (per latest CSO guidelines, check back for updates) 
• SBS will comply with directives from the Catholic Schools Office regarding face masks and face shields.

• PreK3-K will be self-contained and will have all classes in the “Little Saints” pod.
• Grades 1-5 will learn in their homeroom classes with specials and departmentalized teachers traveling to each class.
• Grades 6-8 will have a modified block schedule to minimize movement and cross contamination. 
•  PE will be taught outside weather permitting.
• Students in grades 4-8 will receive art instruction in the art room on a rotating schedule 
• Students in grades PreK-5 will use the Maker Space on a rotating schedule.
• Students in grades 6-8 will use the STEM lab on a rotating schedule.
• Library will be offered to all students on a rotating schedule.
• Supplies will not be shared.
• Microwaves will not be allowed, please bring food warmed in thermoses and include utensils
• E&E will provide lunches for those wishing to buy, all lunches will be hot and delivered to the student. 
• 5 outdoor learning spaces have been created to allow for varied options for classes and the opportunity to work and learn in a safe, non-traditional setting. 

We are committed to the continued academic progress of each child’s grade level in their faith and in all core academic standards. SBS has created a Resource Gap Plan (RGP), utilizing resource teachers and specials teachers as necessary to help close gaps, all while staying on track to cover required grade-level standards. It is our goal to return students to their proper grade-level performance and mastery of concepts and skills by June 2021.
 
The school has also given thoughtful consideration to providing opportunities for school-wide Eucharistic celebrations, prayer, learning about and celebrating saints, and daily rituals. We will continue to integrate Catholic worldview and gospel values with content lessons. As a school community we will continue our Virtues in Practice program with weekly homeroom meetings and school wide focused studies/activities. This is the Year of Hope and we are committed to nurturing every student’s faith and relationship with Christ.

In order to make sure all our students, parents, and teachers are comfortable with the new rules we are modifying the school calendar for the first two weeks of school. Our new start date is Sept. 02, 2020. 

Our first few weeks of school will be dedicated to the instruction of appropriate hygiene practices, new procedures inside and outside of the classroom, the social and emotional health of our community, identifying instructional gaps and setting targeted learning goals for the new 2020-2021 school year. 

Yes! It is vital for us to plan ahead in the event of unforseen circumstances. Our distance learning model will be made available for planned or unplanned shutdowns and it will allow students to remain enrolled in SBS with all the benefits and support available. We are committed to delivering a high-quality education for our students in a number of ways. Distance learning for those who choose this option will commence on Sept. 8, 2020.