November 25, 2020
Dear AES Families, I am writing to inform you that Alexander Elementary will return to in-person learning on Monday, December 7th 2020. On December 7th, the previously adopted school schedule will be in place, with school starting at 8:00 AM and dismissing at 1:30 PM. The school department’s decision for this date, based on feedback from families, local health indicators, and consideration of information from the Maine CDC - which reports at this time, “evidence continues to suggest a relatively low risk of school-based transmission of COVID-19 and affirm the importance of keeping some level of in-person instruction for students whenever possible,” comes with an emphasis on the importance of maintaining required safety measures as students return to in-person learning. One such safety measure, masks/face coverings in schools, has received updated guidelines from the State. These updated guidelines can be found here: https://www.alexanderelementary.org/announcements/update-masks-in-schools As families and staff prepare for the return, the school website provides important information for parents, guardians, caregivers, and students to re-familiarize themselves with:
Please continue to monitor your emails and the school website to ensure you are aware of the latest information and announcements. We are looking forward to seeing the students in-person again. If you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to contact me at the school. Sincerely, Trevor Flood Principal From the Maine Department of Education (11/20/20)
Increase structure around mask breaks: In addition to the time during which students may be eating or drinking with a minimum of 6’ physical distancing, school staff should offer only highly structured and well supervised mask breaks during the school day. Such mask breaks should be limited to 5 minutes each, up to a maximum of 15 minutes per day. Breaks should take place in a classroom cohort when possible. During mask breaks, individuals:
November 12, 2020
Dear AES Families, I am writing to you on behalf of the Alexander School Committee. At the School Committee meeting on November 10, 2020 held via ZOOM, it was discussed and voted on that Alexander Elementary School will extend remote learning to November 30th, 2020. The School Committee will reconvene prior to that date to reassess the need to either continue remote learning beyond November 30th, or to adopt one of the models of in-person learning. The School Committee remains committed to returning to in-person learning as soon as possible while also considering local health and safety indicators. With the continual rise in cases of COVID-19 in the area - the health of the students, the staff, and their families is of the highest priority. Sincerely, Trevor Flood Principal Alexander Elementary School Free Meal Program During Closure
We are offering free cold breakfast and lunch to anyone in Alexander under 18 years of age during our school closure. Meals will be delivered on Monday for Monday and Tuesday and on Wednesday for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Deliveries/pick up will be between 11:00-12:00pm. To enroll call 207-454-2623 and select ext. 3 for the kitchen to sign up. To ensure I get your message A.S.A.P., please do not leave a message for the office or the principal. Once enrolled, you do not have to contact me unless you want to discontinue meals. You can enroll at any time during the closure. Sample meal: Milk is included with all meals Breakfast: Either Pop Tart, bagel, cereal, cereal bar, whole grain waffles, pancakes, cinnamon roll, whole grain donut, served with either juice, dried fruit, apple sauce, or fresh fruit. Lunch: Either Pretzel, DIY pizza, ham and cheese sandwich, turkey and cheese sandwich, nacho’s, yogurt and cheese stick or a Smuckers Uncrustable served with dried fruit, apple sauce, or fresh fruit. MENU IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE |
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