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/in COVID-19 update, Parent Information /by Whitney McNeillyLo que debe saber
Saber c6mo detectar los síntomas de COVID-19
Examina a tu hijo para detectar síntomas todos los días antes de ir a la escuela. Los estudiantes deben quedarse en casa si se sienten mal. Cada persona debe hacer su parte para proteger a los demás y no venir a la escuela si están exhibiendo algún síntoma de COVID-19.
Si su hijo tiene cualquiera de los síntomas a continuación, o ha estado ausente para estos síntomas, debe hacerse una prueba de PCR para COVID-19 antes de regresar a la escuela. La alternativa es permanecer en casa en auto aislado durante un mínimo de 10 días desde el inicio de los síntomas.
- Fiebre (100,0 F o superior), escalofríos o escalofríos temblorosos
- Tos (no debido a otras causas conocidas, como la tos crónica)
- Dificultad para respirar o dificultad para respirar
- Nueva pérdida de sabor del olfato
- Dolor de garganta
- Dolor de cabeza, cuando en combinación con otros síntomas
- Dolores musculares o dolores corporales
- Náuseas, vómitos o diarrea
- Fatiga, cuando en combinación con otros síntomas
- Congestión nasal o secreción nasal, cuando en combinación con otros síntomas
Cierre la informaci6n de contacto:
Un contacto cercano se define como estar dentro de 6 pies de la persona durante 15 minutos acumulados en un periodo de 24 horas, mientras que la persona era infecciosa.
Si se le notifica que su hijo fue un contacto cercano de un caso COVID-19, la enfermera de la escuela o la enfermera de salud pública estará en contacto y ayudará a determinar las directrices para el periodo de cuarentena de su hijo. Hay 3 opciones:
Opción 1: Liberaciones de cuarentena el día 8: Los estudiantes que no tienen síntomas y tienen un PCR negativo tornado en el día 5 o posterior, pueden ser liberados el día 8 (después de 7 días completos de cuarentena). La monitorización de los síntomas continúa durante 14 días.
Opción 2: Liberaciones de cuarentena el dia.11. Si el estudiante no se hace una prueba y no tiene síntomas, se le puede permitir salir de cuarentena el día 11 (después de 10 días de cuarentena). La monitorización de los síntomas continúa durante 14 días.
Las familias deben controlar activamente los síntomas y tomar la temperatura una vez al día. SI incluso se presentan síntomas leves o el individuo tiene una temperatura de 100.0 F, debe autoaislarse inmediatamente, ponerse en contacto con la autoridad de salud pública que supervisa su cuarentena y hacerse la prueba
Opción 3: Liberaciones de cuarentena el día 15: Los estudiantes que no estén dispuestos o no puedan llevar a cabo un monitoreo activo de los síntomas deben permanecer en casa durante 14 días de cuarentena. Además, aquellos con cualquier síntoma en absoluto, incluso con una prueba negativa de Covid, deben permanecer en casa durante 14 días completos de cuarentena. Conozca los sitios de prueba:
Planifique a d6nde ir para las pruebas de Covid
Comuníquese con el medico de atencion primaria de su hijo para obtener más instrucciones o visite www.ma.gov/stopthe
Sepa qué hacer cuando obtenga los resultados de COVID-19 de su hijo
Llame a la enfermera de la escuela para discutir los resultados del examen de su hijo tan pronto como usted los reciba, ya sean positivos o negativos. La enfermera le dará más instrucciones. Para obtener un resultado positivo de la prueba, espere hacer lo siguiente:
- Permanezca en casa durante al menos 10 días y hasta que los síntomas hayan mejorado y el niño no haya tenido fiebre durante al menos 24 horas.
- Responda a la llamada del equipo de rastreo de contactos (Junta de Salud local o Community Tracing Collaborative) y ayude a identificar y notificar contactos cercanos para ayudar a prevenir la transmisión. El equipo de rastreo de contactos en última instancia limpiará a su hijo para regresar a la escuela.
Para obtener un resultado negativo, el regreso a la escuela dependerá de tener mejores síntomas y no tener fiebre durante al menos 24 horas sin medicamentos para reducir la fiebre. Consulte con la enfermera de la escuela antes de regresar a la escuela.
Conocer las cuatro medidas para prevenir la propagación de COVID-19 en la escuela Usar máscaras
Todos los estudiantes deben usar máscaras que cubran adecuadamente la nariz y la boca en todo momento, excepto las pausas designadas, que ocurrirán durante todo el día. Se deben hacer excepciones a los requisitos de cobertura de máscaras/caras para aquellos para quienes no es posible debido a condiciones médicas, impacto de discapacidad u otros factores de salud o seguridad. Usted debe proporcionar a su hijo una máscara para usar en el camino a la escuela y durante el día escolar (considere también proporcionar una máscara de respaldo en caso de que la máscara se rompa o se ensucie). Las máscaras de tela deben lavarse diariamente. Las mascarillas faciales desechables adicionales estarán disponibles si es necesario.
Higiene de las manes
Su hijo deberá realizar la higiene de las manos (lavado de manos o desinfección) a su llegada a la escuela, antes de comer, antes de ponerse y quitarse las máscaras, y antes del despido.
Ayude a su hijo a aprender a lavarse las manos con agua y jabón 6 o desinfectante de manos durante 20 segundos a la vez.
Distancia física
Como COVID-19 se transmite a través de gotas respiratorias, la distancia entre individuos reduce el riesgo. En los ambientes del aula, se recomiendan seis pies de separación cuando sea posible. Cuando seis pies no es factible, un mínimo de tres pies de distancia es aceptable siempre y cuando todos lleven una máscara. Su escuela asignará asientos y designará cohortes de estudiantes para ayudar a mitigar la transmisión del virus. Por favor anime a su hijo a seguir estas instrucciones.
Quédate en casa cuando estés enfermo
Por favor, mantenga a su hijo en casa con cualquier signo de enfermedad.
RECUERDOS IMPORTANTES:
VOLVER A LOS REQUISITOS ESCOLARES
- Si su hijo es enviado a casa, o mantenido en casa, de la escuela con cualquiera de los síntomas de Covid-19, debe tener un examen négative de Covid antes de regresar
- a la escuela.
- Comuníquese con el proveedor de atención primaria de su hijo y solicite una prueba de PCR para COVID- 19 antes de regresar a la escuela.
- Las pruebas de PCR son la prueba aceptable.
- Los resultados de la prueba deben ser recibidos por la enfermera de la escuela antes de que su hijo regrese a la escuela.
- La alternativa es permanecer en casa en auto aislado durante un mínimo de 10 días a partir del día de la aparición de los síntomas.
- Para obtener un resultado negativo, el regreso a la escuela dependerá de tener mejores síntomas y no tener fiebre durante al menos 24 horas sin
- Medicamentos. Consulte con la enfermera de la escuela antes de regresar a la escuela.
INFORMACi6N DE CONTACTO CERCANA
- Un contacto cercano ahora se define como: Alguien que está a menos de 6 pies de un individuo positivo de Covid-19 durante 15 minutos acumulados en un periodo de 24 horas, mientras que la persona era infecciosa.
- Para una persona positiva sintomática, el periodo infeccioso comienza 2 días antes de que comiencen los síntomas.
- Para una persona positiva asintomática, el periodo infeccioso comienza 2 días antes de la fecha del examen.
- Si se le notifica que su hijo fue un contacto cercano de un case COVID-19, le recomendamos que se le haga la prueba.
Un contacto de cierre debe entrar en Cuarentena. Per CDC/MDPH Quarantine tiene 3 opciones:
- Opción 1: Liberaciones de cuarentena el día 8: Los estudiantes que no tienen síntomas y tienen un PCR negative tornado en el dia 5 o posterior, pueden ser liberados el dla 8
- (después de 7 días completos de cuarentena). La monitorización de los síntomas continúa durante 14 días.
- Opción 2: Liberaciones de cuarentena el día 11: Si el estudiante no se hace una prueba y no tiene síntomas, se le puede permitir salir de cuarentena el día 11 (después de 10 días de cuarentena). La monitorización de los síntomas continúa durante 14 días. Las familias deben controlar activamente los síntomas y tomar la temperatura una vez al día. SI incluso se presentan síntomas leves o el individuo tiene una temperatura de 100.0 F, debe autoaislarse inmediatamente, ponerse en contacto con la autoridad de salud pública que supervisa su cuarentena y hacerse la prueba
- Opción 3: Liberaciones de cuarentena el día 15: Los estudiantes que no estén dispuestos o no puedan llevar a cabo un monitoreo activo de los síntomas deben permanecer en casa durante 14 días de cuarentena. Además, aquellos con cualquier síntoma en absoluto, incluso con una prueba negativa de Covid, deben permanecer en casa durante 14 días completos de cuarentena.
Tenga en cuenta: Si su hijo NO es identificado como un contacto cercano, NO necesita poner en cuarentena.
El Distrito se comunicara con el personal y las familias si ha habido un caso positivo de un miembro de la comunidad dentro del entorno de la escuela durante la línea de tiempo sintomática
INFORMACIÓN DE VIAJE
- Si su familia viaja fuera de Massachusetts a un estado de alto riesgo (rojo) o fuera de las Estados Unidos, su hijo no podrá asistir al aprendizaje en persona hasta que se cumplan las siguientes condiciones:
- Su hijo tendrá que poner en cuarentena durante 10 días o tendrá que producir un resultado negativo de la prueba Covid-19 que se ha administrado hasta 72 horas antes de su llegada a Massachusetts.
- Los niños, de 10 años o menos, no tienen que hacerse la prueba (a menos que tengan síntomas de Covid}, y necesitan seguir los resultados de las pruebas de los adultos de su hogar. Los resultados de las pruebas del adulto (s) deben presentarse a la enfermera de la escuela antes del regreso del niño a la escuela. Esta directriz sólo se aplica a los viajes. Las pautas de viaje cambian semana a semana – ¡Por favor, consulte el sitio de Mass.gov a menudo!
- Por favor, asegúrese de consultar el enlace de pedido de viaje a continuación antes de su viaje.
- Enlace de pedido de viaje de Massachusetts: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19- pedido de viaie
El distrito entiende que navegar por las Directrices para la seguridad con respecto a Covid-19 puede ser difícil y estresante, apreciamos su adhesión a todas las regulaciones de seguridad. Todos necesitamos hacer nuestras partes para mantenernos saludables tanto dentro como fuera del entorno escolar. Se agradece enormemente la cooperación de todos los miembros de la comunidad de DPS.
Por favor, no dude en ponerse en contacto con su enfermera de la escuela o director del edificio para obtener orientación con cualquier pregunta o inquietud.
O que você deve saber
Saiba coma testar os sintomas do COVID-19
Procure sintomas todos os dias antes de ir para a escola. Os alunos devem ficar em casa se não se sentirem bem. Todos devem fazer sua parte para proteger os outros e não vir à escola se estiverem apresentando algum sintoma COVID-19.
Se seu filho tiver algum dos sintomas abaixo, ou estiver ausente para esses sintomas, ele deve obter um teste de PCR para COVID-19 antes de retornar a escola. A alternativa é permanecer em casa em auto-isolamento por um mínimo de 10 dias a partir do início dos sintomas.
- Febre (100,0 F ou superior), calafrios ou calafrios
- Tosse (nae devido a outras causas conhecidas, como tosse crônica)
- Dificuldade para respirar ou falta de ar
- Nova perda de sabor de olfato
- Dor de garganta
- Dor de cabe9a, quando em combinação com outros sintomas
- Dores musculares ou dores no corpo
- Náusea, vômito ou diarreia
- Fadiga, quando em combinação com outros sintomas
- Congestão nasal ou coriza, quando em combinação com outros sintomas
lnforma 96es de contato próximo:
Um contato próximo é definido como estar dentro de 1,80 m do indivíduo por 15 minutos acumulados em um período de 24 horas, enquanto a pessoa era infecciosa.
Se você for notificado de que seu filho foi um contato próximo de um caso COVID-19, a enfermeira da escola ou enfermeira de saúde pública estará em contato e ajudará a determinar a diretriz para o período de quarentena do seu filho. Há 3 opy5es:
Opção 1: Liberação da quarentena no dia 8: Estudantes que não tenham sintomas e tenham um PCR negativo tornado no dia 5 ou posterior, podem ser liberados no dia 8 (após 7 dias completos de quarentena). O monitoramento dos sintomas continua por 14 dias.
Opção 2: Liberação da quarentena no dia 11: Se o aluno não fizer um teste e não liberar sintomas, poderá deixar a quarentena no dia 11 (após 10 dias de quarentena). 0 monitoramento dos sintomas continua por 14 dias.
As famílias devem monitorar ativamente os sintomas e tomar temperatura uma vez por dia. Se mesmo os sintomas !leves se desenvolverem ou o indivíduo tiver uma temperatura de 100,0 F, ele deve imediatamente se auto-isolar, entrar em contato com a autoridade de saúde pública que supervisiona sua quarentena e ser testado
Opção 3: Liberação da quarentena no dia 15: Estudantes indispostos ou incapazes de realizar o monitoramento ativo dos sintomas devem permanecer em casa por 14 dias completos de quarentena. Além disso, aqueles com qualquer sintoma, mesmo com um teste de Covid negativo, devem permanecer em casa por 14 dias completos de quarentena.
Conhe A os locais de teste:
Planeje para onde ir para os testes de Covid
Entre em contato com o médico da atenção primária do seu filho para obter mais instru96es ou visite www.ma.gov/stopthe se espalhe
Saiba o que fazer quando receber os resultados do COVID-19 do seu filho
Ligue para a enfermeira da escola para discutir os resultados dos exames do seu filho assim que você recebê-los, sejam eles positivos ou negativos. A enfermeira fornece mais instruções. Para obter um resultado positivo do teste, espere fazer o seguinte:
- Fique em casa por pelo menos 1 O’Dias e até que os sintomas melhorem e a criança não tenha febre há pelo menos 24 horas.
- Atenda a chamada da equipe de rastreamento de cantata (Conselho local de Saúde ou Community Tracing Collaborative) e ajude a identificar/notificar cantatas próximas para ajudar a evitar a transmissão. A equipe de rastreamento de cantatas finalmente libera seu filho para retornar à escola.
Para um resultado negativo, o retorno à escola dependerá de ter sintomas melhorados e de não ter febre por pelo menos 24 horas sem nenhum medicamento redutor de febre. Verifique com a enfermeira da escola antes de voltar para a escola.
Conhe;:a as quatro medidas para evitar a disseminação do COVID-19 na escola Usando máscaras
Todos os alunos serão obrigados a usar máscaras que cobrem adequadamente o nariz ea boca
o tempo todo, exceto para pausas designadas, que ocorreram ao longo do dia. Exec:: os requisitos de cobertura de máscara devem ser feitos para aqueles para os quais não é possível devido a condições médicas, impacto por incapacidade ou outros fatores de saúde ou segurança. Você deve fornecer ao seu filho uma máscara para usar no caminho para a escola e durante o dia da escola (considere também fornecer uma máscara de backup no caso da máscara quebrar ou ficar sujo). Máscaras de pano devem ser lavadas diariamente. Máscaras faciais descartáveis extras estarão disponíveis se necessário.
Higiene das mãos
Seu filho será obrigado a realizar a higiene das mãos (lavagem das mãos ou higienização) na chegada à escola, antes de comer, antes de colocar e tirar máscaras, e antes da demissão.
Por favor, ajude seu filho a aprender a lavar as mãos com água e sabão ou desinfetante para as mãos por 20 segundos de cada vez.
Distância física
Como o COVID-19 é transmitido através de gotículas respiratórias, a distância entre os indivíduos reduz o risco. Em ambientes de sala de aula, seis pés de separação é recomendado quando viável. Quando seis pessoas não são viáveis, um mínimo de três metros de distância é aceitável desde que todos estejam usando uma máscara. Sua escola designará assentos e designará coortes de alunos para ajudar a mitigar a transmissão do vírus. Por favor, encoraje seu filho a seguir estas instruções.
Fique em casa quando estiver doente
Por favor, mantenha seu filho em casa com qualquer sinal de doença.
LEMBRETES IMPORTANTES:
VOLTAR ÀS EXIGÊNCIAS ESCOLARES
- Se seu filho for enviado para casa, ou mantido em casa, da escola com qualquer um dos sintomas de Covid-19, ele deve ter um teste com video negativo antes de retornar a
- escola.
- Entre em contato com o Provedor de Atenção Básica do seu filho e solicite um teste para COVID-19 antes de retornar a escola.
- Os testes de PCR são o teste aceitável.
- Os resultados do teste devem ser recebidos pela enfermeira da escola antes do seu filho retornar à escola.
- A alternativa é permanecer em casa em auto-isolamento por um mínimo de 10 dias a partir do dia do início dos sintomas.
- Para um resultado negativo, o retorno a escola dependerá de ter sintomas melhorados e nao ter febre para pelo menos 24 horas sem qualquer tradu9ao da febre
- Medicamentos. Verifique com a enfermeira da escola antes de voltar para a escola.
INFORMA<;:6ES DE CONTATO PRÓXIMO
- Um contato próximo agora é definido como: Alguém estar a menos de 1,80 m de um indivíduo Covid-19 positivo por 15 minutos acumulados em um período de 24 horas, enquanto a pessoa era infecciosa.
- Para uma pessoa sintomática positive, o período infeccioso comeca 2 dias antes dos sintomas começarem,
- Para uma pessoa positiva assintomática, o período infeccioso começa 2 dias antes da data do teste.
- Se você for notificado de que seu filho foi um contato próximo de um caso COVID-19, recomendamos que seu filho seja testado.
Um contato próximo deve entrar em quarentena. Por CDC/MDPH a quarentena tern 3 op96es:
- Opção 1: Liberação da quarentena no dia 8: Estudantes que não tenham sintomas e tenham um PCR negativo tornado no dia 5 ou posterior, podem ser liberados no dia 8 {após 7 dias completos de quarentena). 0 monitoramento dos sintomas continua por 14 dias. Opção 2: Liberação da quarentena no dia 11: Se o aluno não fizer um teste e não liberar sintomas, poderá deixar a quarentena no dia 11 (após 10 dias de quarentena). 0 monitoramento dos sintomas continua por 14 dias. As famílias devem monitorar ativamente os sintomas e tomar temperatura uma vez por dia. Se mesmo os sintomas leves se desenvolverem ou o indivíduo tiver uma temperatura de 100,0 F, ele deve imediatamente se auto-isolar, entrar em contato com a autoridade de saúde pública que supervisiona sua quarentena e ser testado
- Opção 3: Liberação da quarentena no dia 15: Estudantes indispostos ou incapazes de realizar o monitoramento ativo dos sintomas devem permanecer em casa por 14 dias completos de quarentena. Além disso, aqueles com qualquer sintoma, mesmo com um teste de Covid negativo, devem permanecer em casa por 14 dias completos de quarentena.
Por favor, note: Se seu filho NÃO for identificado como um contato próximo, ele precisa colocar em quarentena.
O Distrito comunicará com funcionários e famílias se houver um caso positivo de um membro da comunidade dentro do ambiente escolar durante o cronograma sintomático ou assintomático definido descrito acima.
INFORMAÇÕES DE VIAGEM
- Se sua família viajar para fora de Massachusetts para um estado de alto risco (vermelho) ou fora dos Estados Unidos, seu filho nao podera assistir ao aprendizado presencial até que as seguintes condições sejam atendidas:
- Seu filho precisará ficar em quarentena por 10 dias ou precisará produzir um resultado negativo do teste Covid-19 que foi administrado até 72 horas antes de sua chegada a Massachusetts.
- As crianças, menores de 10 anos, não precisam ser testadas (a menos que tenham sintomas de Covid}, e precisam acompanhar os resultados dos exames dos adultos de suas famílias. Os resultados dos exames dos adultos devem ser apresentados à enfermeira da escola antes do retorno da criança à escola. Esta diretriz só se aplica a viagens.
- As diretrizes de viagem mudam semana a semana – Por favor, verifique o site Mass.gov com frequencia!
- Por favor, certifique-se de verificar o link do Pedido de Viagem abaixo antes da sua viagem.
- Link da Ordem de Viagem de Massachusetts: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19- ordem de viagem
O distrito entende que navegar nas Diretrizes de Segurança sobre o Covid-19 pode ser difícil e estressante, apreciamos sua adesão a todas as normas de segurança. Todos nós precisamos fazer nossas partes para manter um ao outro saudável dentro e fora do ambiente escolar. A cooperação de todos os membros da comunidade do DPS é muito apreciada.
Por favor, não hesite em entrar em contato com sua enfermeira escolar ou diretor de construção para orientar com quaisquer dúvidas ou preocupações.
COVID Next Steps
/in Community, COVID-19 update, Parent Information /by Whitney McNeillyDear DPS Community,
We are writing to you today to share three updates this afternoon:
Feedback Forums
The daily average of positive cases reported to the Danvers’ Board of Health has recently moved us from a low risk (green) community to a moderate one (yellow). Given this change, we are moving the level-based Feedback Forums to virtual meetings. You will receive a link to your Forum on the day of the event.
Community Statement
Please read this joint Community statement from the Town of Danvers and Danvers Public Schools on how the recent rise in COVID-19 rates is anticipated to affect the Town’s services over the coming weeks and beyond.
Please see the District Wide Nurse’s Update with a revised DPS Family COVID Information Sheet including information on return to school requirements, close contact information and travel information.
Kind regards,
Lisa Dana, Keith Taverna and Mary Wermers
DPS October/November Feedback Forums
/in Community, COVID-19 update, Parent Information /by Whitney McNeillyDistrict Family Letter: September 30, 2020
/in Newsletter, Parent Information /by Whitney McNeillyDear Families,
It is hard to believe that we just finished the second cycle of hybrid and remote learning. It has been wonderful to see students learning back in our schools and online! Thank you for your patience and flexibility as we opened school with two very different learning models – hybrid and fully remote. This unprecedented time has turned our way of educating students upside down.
We would like to take this opportunity to clarify our hybrid model along with the fully remote option. In the hybrid model, classroom teachers are working with groups of students throughout the four days of in-person learning – 2 days for Cohort A (Mon/Tues) and 2 days for Cohort B (Thurs/Fri). Therefore, in order to support hybrid students on their remote learning days, we are relying on another group of teachers working in the fully remote learning model. In grades K-8, this means hybrid students receive synchronous time during their remote learning days from remote teachers. This synchronous time is meant to provide some instruction and support for the remote learning assignments. The fully remote teachers are balancing instruction of both the fully remote students and the hybrid students on their remote days.
That being said, we also want to take time to thank you for being our partners in educating your children during remote learning! We are aware of the different needs of our families and are working to support you as your child(ren) engage in remote learning. From our emails with families, we have found that the following strategies have been helpful for some families:
- Check your child’s Google Classrooms for links to synchronous learning sessions and for the remote learning assignments. At HRMS, you can also check the Team’s website.
- Help your child advocate for themselves during synchronous sessions with the remote teacher. This is their time to ask questions and get clarifications about the assignments they are working on at home.
- Help your child create a daily/weekly schedule of synchronous meetings along with asynchronous work time. This should mirror the school schedule but, if you are unable to work during the scheduled time, plan for when your child will complete the assigned asynchronous work.
- Email or have your child meet with their hybrid teacher after school to get the help or clarification for any remote work.
- Use the DPS Student Online Help Desk to report any technical issues you are experiencing during remote learning.
- If you are unable to join a Google Meet or Zoom class session, please email your teacher so they are aware of your technical difficulty.
Finally, the Danvers Recreation Department has an update on their Remote Learning Program to support children during the remote learning portion of the hybrid model which is now adjusted to $50 per day: “New lower price effective October 1st! You asked, we listened. In an effort to better support our community we have adjusted our fees and expanded our program to include K-8 going forward. Financial aid is available for those in need.”
Remember, we are opening school at an unsettled time in a very different way. We need to give ourselves permission to take the time to adjust to our new way of learning and being at school. In order to provide some support in helping your family as we settle into hybrid / remote learning, we would like to share this resource for helping your child learn at home.
With appreciation,
Lisa Dana, Keith Taverna and Mary Wermers
First Day of School Family Resources
/in COVID-19 update, Parent Information, Remote Learning /by Whitney McNeillySeptember 15, 2020
Hello Danvers Community,
Tomorrow, September 16th, marks the start of the 2020-2021 school year! We are really looking forward to seeing all of our students online for the first day of school. Thursday will be the first in person day for Cohort B and Monday will be the first in person day for Cohort A. Please note that your teacher will provide full details of your child’s schedule tomorrow.
If you encounter any technology issues, please fill out the Google Form below so a technology specialist from Danvers Public Schools can assist you. Our technology team will be responding to tickets as soon as possible. Please know that we understand the need for flexibility with all our students during this transition to the remote and hybrid settings.
Student DPS Online Help Desk
We wanted to remind you that you can find helpful resources on our website. Our website has been updated with details on the 2020-2021 Reopening including information on the Safety Protocols for Elementary, Middle School, and High School students as well as protocols across K-12.
Our nurses have provided information for families on what they need to know for a safe return to school, along with a video highlighting health and safety information. As noted in the DPS Family COVID info sheet, please remember to screen your child for symptoms of COVID-19 each morning before attending school. Everyone must do their part to protect others and stay home when feeling unwell.
We greatly appreciate our collaborative partnership with our families.
Thank you,
Lisa Dana, Keith Taverna, Mary Wermers
Update 8/14: Danvers Family Reopening Survey and FAQs
/in Community, COVID-19 update, Parent Information, Remote Learning /by Whitney McNeillyHello Danvers Community,
The Danvers Public Schools plan is to open for the 2020-2021 school year in a hybrid model. Our reopening plan was shared at the August 6th School Committee meeting and can be found here. We appreciate the feedback from our families and staff. This week, we have been able to put together a full remote learning alternative taught by Danvers teachers with Danvers curriculum. (This is a revision from the original reopening plan.)
In order to help us plan for this hybrid model, we ask that you fill out a survey for each child attending the Danvers Public Schools.
This survey requires you to commit to the learning model for your child to participate in for the coming school year (Danvers Hybrid Learning Model or the Danvers Full Remote Learning Alternative). This information will assist us in scheduling cohorts, transportation, after school care, etc. For families who do not complete this survey by Wednesday, August 19th, your child will be automatically assigned to the Danvers Return To School model – the hybrid model.
We have received many emails from parents and staff with questions that have helped us update our new Reopening FAQ’s. Please review this document before filling out the survey so you are able to make the best decision for your child’s placement.
In regards to transportation, please note, families will receive transportation registration information in an email next week.
Thank you,
Lisa Dana, Mary Wermers, Keith Taverna
Quick Family Survey 8/10/20
/in Community, COVID-19 update, Parent Information /by Whitney McNeillyLetter to the Community from Danvers Public Schools Leadership
/in Community, Parent Information, School Committee /by Whitney McNeillyUpdate 6/1: End of 19-20 School Year, Survey, Parent Resources
/in Community, COVID-19 update, Parent Information, Remote Learning /by Whitney McNeillyDear DPS Families,
As we head into our last two and half weeks of remote learning, we want to take a moment to once again thank you for being our partners in educating your child(ren). We consider our collaborative work in remotely educating the students of Danvers as a marathon. If we were actually running the Boston marathon, we’d be coming off of Heartbreak Hill, running past the BC campus, and beginning our downward descent through Brookline. As we enter the month of June, we are in our downward descent to the end of the school year; we’ve made it over Heartbreak Hill, we are tired, but the end is near! In order to support you through the final weeks, we’ve provided resources that we hope you will find useful in supporting your child(ren) to sustain their engagement in remote learning. Our newest resources are:
As we close out the year, you’ll find that we have two strong weeks of remote learning remaining, with the third short week spent celebrating and closing out the school year. Your principals and teachers will be sending out school-specific information.
Finally, we want to thank those of you who have completed our Family Remote Learning Survey. This information has helped us understand your views on the current remote learning plan and will inform the development of future remote learning plans. If you have not had the chance to respond, please feel free to take the survey: link to the survey
Take care,
Lisa Dana
Keith Taverna
Mary Wermers
Update 5/18: Remote Learning, Survey, and Family Resources
/in COVID-19 update, Parent Information, Remote Learning /by Whitney McNeillyDear Danvers Families,
We hope that this letter finds you and your family safe and well. It is hard to believe that we have been away from school for 9 weeks and are starting our 3rd week in Phase III of our remote learning. As part of this communication, we are sharing a letter from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education which highlights the different phases of remote learning we have experienced and provides a brief picture of Phase IV – preparing for the next school year. In addition, the letter also includes a 2-page handout on School Connectedness which highlights the Commissioner’s guidance for Phase III of remote learning.
We also want to take the time to thank you for being our partners in educating your children. This unprecedented time has turned our way of educating students upside down. Not only are many of you working remotely or as an essential worker, but you are also working to support your children as they participate in remote learning experiences. We are aware of the different needs of our families and have planned our remote learning approach with equity in mind. That being said, we wanted to provide other resources, as you may need something different to keep your child(ren) engaged for the last four and half weeks of the school year. First and foremost, please know that our number one goal for remote learning is to keep your children engaged in their learning and connected to their school community.
Finally, since we have completed two weeks in Phase III of our remote learning plan, we would like to get your feedback on this plan. We would appreciate it if you would take a few minutes to complete this survey. Once we’ve completed the school year, we will focus our energies on Phase IV – planning for the opening of school in the fall. While our hope is that we are all together in school in person, the reality is that we may have a need for remote learning for some periods of time during the next school year. Your feedback will be important as we plan for the next phase of reopening our schools.
Take care,
Lisa Dana, Keith Taverna, and Mary Wermers
Update 5/4: Remote Learning Update, Resources, and Expectations
/in COVID-19 update, Parent Information, Remote Learning /by Whitney McNeillyThe beginning of May brought beautiful weather along with the reality that we are not going back to school today and will end the school year away from one another. Given this new reality, on April 24th, the Commissioner of Education released new guidance for the state’s approach to remote learning. The good news is that we are on the right path with our remote learning plans. The Commissioner’s guidance highlighted two areas we’ve begun to strengthen – new academic content and student connectedness.
During the week of April 6th, many of our teachers started to shift to teaching new content after spending the first weeks of remote learning reinforcing previously taught content. With the Commissioner’s guidance document released on April 24th, we are now able to focus our work on prerequisite standards – content that all students should learn this school year. This past week, teachers at all levels reflected on what they taught in the first two-thirds of the school year and determined which standards they must cover for the remaining weeks. They embarked on collaborative lesson planning and will begin to transition to covering these new standards as soon as they close out the content they are currently covering.
In addition to focusing on new content, our teachers also strengthened their commitment to connect with students. The Commissioner stated in his guidance: “A quality remote learning program will ensure that opportunities for connection are woven throughout core instruction and enrichment opportunities. Separate group or individual check-ins focused on students’ social-emotional health and well-being are also highly encouraged for all students.“
In Danvers, we were on that path by setting up varied opportunities for teachers to connect with students. To that end, in our family communication on April 24th, we sent guidance on the use of Google Meet by stating our expectations for students while participating in these sessions (see below). Our approach to student connectedness looks different at each level. At the Elementary level, teachers are providing two forms of live virtual meeting opportunities. Currently, classroom teachers are hosting a class meeting once or twice a week as an opportunity for students to connect with their teacher and their classmates. In addition to this, beginning the week of May 11th, each grade level team will offer office hours twice a week. These are optional opportunities for families to join a Google Meet and ask questions about content or particular assignments and get feedback from their teacher. At the secondary level, teachers will continue to hold daily 30-minute office hours to provide feedback to students on new academic content as well as host opportunities for students to connect in other ways (Team meetings, co-curricular activity check-ins, etc).
This week, May 4-8th, is teacher appreciation week! We’d like to express our gratitude for the Danvers teachers especially as they have quickly transitioned to remote learning while balancing the care of their own families. During this pandemic it has become clear that teachers play a very important role in the lives of our students and families. Please join us this week in showing appreciation for teachers, teacher aides, and Title I tutors along with our nurses for Nurses’ Day (May 6th). Also, know that we appreciate our families who have become our partners in teaching through our time in quarantine. We know you may find it challenging to work with your child(ren) on school work but we hope that we’ve provided the structure and materials to assist with this important task. Please find some additional resources to support you at the end of this letter.
Finally, we are mindful that each and every family has unique circumstances that they are facing during these challenging times so we want to remind you that we are here to support you – be it the need for support with a daily lunch, support with technology or Chromebook repairs (please contact school principal), or support with remote learning. Do not hesitate to reach out to us with any questions or concerns.
Take care-
Lisa Dana
Keith Taverna
Mary Wermers
Resources for supporting your student with remote learning:
District Remote Learning Website
Helping Children Cope With Changes Resulting From COVID-19
How Parents Can Help Their Kids While Managing Distance Learning (secondary)
How to Support Your Children in Learning at Home (elementary)
Expectations for students during Google Meet sessions:
Here are some guidelines for student participation in a Google Meet (Hangout). All students must follow the Danvers Public Schools Acceptable Use Policy .
Expectations for students during Online Class Meetings:
- Appearing in a video meeting is a choice. You are also welcome to be a silent observer by simply muting your microphone or camera.
- Our teacher and classmates will see what is behind you. Make sure it is appropriate and not personal.
- Find a quiet space where you will not be distracted by family members. Let your family members know that you will be participating in an Online Class Meeting.
- Think of the space you are using as your classroom. This means dress as if you were in school and keep your conversation school appropriate.
- You should only be having a teacher led conversation while the teacher is present. When the Online Class Meeting is over the teacher will end the call for the entire class.
- You may not record the video call as video, audio, or still images (screen captures, etc.) because it is illegal to record or take pictures without the person’s consent.
- You may not invite others (share the link) to any Meet hosted by a Danvers Schools staff member.
An age-appropriate form of this statement will be read at the start of each Online Class Meeting: “Whenever we participate in remote learning through the use of video communication, it is important that we continue to respect the privacy/confidentiality and intellectual property rights of our school community for both students and teachers. By participating, you as students agree that you may not save, record, share, or post a session or any photos/screenshots from a session. I also agree that I will not save, record, share, or post a session or any photos/screenshots from a session. Please remember that all school rules and acceptable use policies apply during these remote learning sessions.”
Update 4/24: Use of Google Meet
/in COVID-19 update, Parent Information, Remote Learning /by Whitney McNeillyGood Afternoon DPS Families,
As we continue to evolve our remote learning, we wanted to share clear expectations for students while utilizing Google Meet (Hangout).
Here are some guidelines for student participation in a Google Meet (Hangout). All students must follow the Danvers Public Schools Acceptable Use Policy .
Expectations for students during Online Class Meetings:
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Appearing in a video meeting is a choice. You are also welcome to be a silent observer by simply muting your microphone or camera.
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Before you start, be aware of your background. Your teacher and classmates will see what is behind you. Make sure it is appropriate and not personal.
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Find a quiet space where you will not be distracted by family members. Let your family members know that you will be participating in an Online Class Meeting.
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Think of the space you are using as your classroom. This means dress as if you were in school and keep your conversation school appropriate.
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You should only be having a teacher led conversation while the teacher is present. When the Online Class Meeting is over the teacher will end the call for the entire class.
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You may not:
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record the video call as video, audio, or still images (screen captures, etc.) because it is illegal to record or take pictures without the person’s consent.
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invite others (share the link) to any Meet hosted by a Danvers Schools staff member.
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An age-appropriate form of this statement will be read at the start of each Online Class Meeting:
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“Whenever we participate in remote learning through the use of video communication, it is important that we continue to respect the privacy/confidentiality and intellectual property rights of our school community for both students and teachers. By participating, you as students agree that you may not save, record, share, or post a session or any photos/screenshots from a session. I also agree that I will not save, record, share, or post a session or any photos/screenshots from a session. Please remember that all school rules and acceptable use policies apply during these remote learning sessions.”
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With this week’s announcement by Governor Baker extending the school closure until the end of the school year, we are finalizing our Phase 3 (May 4- June 18th) remote learning plans and will provide an update later next week. Additionally, we will keep you updated during the Month of May for June end of the year events.
We greatly appreciate your support and collaboration.
Take good care,
Lisa Dana, Keith Taverna, Mary Wermers
Update 4/24: MIAA Announces Spring 2020 Sports & Tournaments Cancelled
/in Community, COVID-19 update, Parent Information /by Whitney McNeillySpring Sports and Spring Tournaments cancelled for the remainder of 2019-2020 School Year | |||
April 24, 2020
In accordance with Governor Charles Baker’s announcement Tuesday that Massachusetts schools will be closed to in person learning for the remainder of the school year, the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) regretfully has cancelled all spring sports and spring tournaments. Today’s decision by the MIAA Board of Directors was difficult, disappointing, and one that was deferred for several weeks as Association staff, Association members from the Tournament Management Committee (TMC) and the Board worked aggressively to construct optional structures to save the opportunity for our MIAA 80,000 student-athletes to enjoy a spring season. Despite this disheartening but unavoidable action, it is paramount to applaud our constituents, principals, athletic directors, coaches and student-athletes for their positive power of example and cooperation during this unprecedented crisis. The “life lessons” inherent in the games we play will be our resiliency to provide mental and physical strength to focus on the discipline and teamwork to make a difference in the challenging chapters in the Game of Life. #OneTeamOneMIAA |
Update 4/21: School Closure through June 18, 2020
/in COVID-19 update, Parent Information, Remote Learning /by Whitney McNeillyGood Afternoon DPS Families,
We hope you and your families are doing well and staying healthy.
This afternoon the Governor announced that schools will remain closed through the end of the school year in June. We expect additional guidance from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education by the end of the week around priority curriculum standards to focus on to prepare for the next school year in addition to logistics for closing out this school year. We will be in touch next week to address how we will approach our remote learning and the close of school.
As always, please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions you may have.
Take care,
Lisa Dana, Mary Wermers and Keith Taverna
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