SIA Plans for FALL 2020

Dear SIA Families,

Based on current information and guidance, I'm proud to share that SIA is planning to open 5 days/week for in-person learning on campus for the start of the upcoming school year. While all plans are subject to change should Virginia re-enter Phase I or another period of "lockdown," we are not envisioning a situation that would require us to serve students in-person less than 5 days per week. SIA will use a tiered system as detailed below. At this point, we anticipate opening the year under tier 2.

We are looking forward to welcoming our early years fullcare students on July 6. In preparation, we have redesigned our classroom to allow for social distancing, conducted health and safety training, expanded our clinic and daily health screenings will be required for all faculty staff and students. All of our fullcare families have received a handbook with new policies and procedures for operations during COVID19. There will be several communications outlining what to expect when school opens in the fall that we will share over the course of the summer.

We are currently experiencing a significant increase in the amount of inquiries and applications for the 2020-2021 school year, and are approaching capacity in select grades. If you know a family considering joining us at SIA for the upcoming school year, please encourage them to apply now- please do not wait!

APPLY NOW for the 2020-2021 School Year

Enrollment Questions? Please contact Carin Simon, Admissions Director

Stay healthy,

Heather Moore

Head of School

Strelitz International Academy will use a TIERED SYSTEM

for opening school for the 2020-2021 School year.

TIER 1: A return to normalcy with guidelines given.

TIER 2: Students/Faculty/Staff on campus wearing face covering; Health and Safety Precautions implemented; Access to all schoolwork for any student who needs to be at home.

*most likely opening and operating Tier 2 for the majority of the year*

TIER 3: If the Governor RECOMMENDS public and or private schools to close, SIA is going to do everything it can to remain open (EY-PY); Fullcare would remain open.

TIER 4: If the Governor MANDATES all schools close. SIA will quickly transition to distance learning. If guidance allows, ey fullcare will remain open. We anticipate that utilization of this tier will be rare and short-lived (not more than 2-3 weeks)

*We are paying close attention to the research and new health guidelines and will adjust appropriately*

Frequently Asked Questions:

Will physical distancing be enforced? Primary Years Classrooms will be set up with six foot distancing between desks. Early Years Classrooms will be set up to maximize distancing as developmentally appropriate & feasible. Outdoor learning will be utilized when possible. Students will not be sharing supplies and all manipulative and toys will be sanitized between uses. All students will be need to be dropped off and picked up in the carpool line. Daily health checks will be required.

Will students be required to wear masks? Masks will be encouraged for all Primary Years students, and required in certain circumstances. Early Years students over the age of three are welcome to wear masks, but we will not enforce masks for Early Years & masks are not to be worn during naps. Teachers will be wearing masks when approaching individual students or when social distancing is not possible.

Will common areas be used? Teachers will enter the classrooms as opposed to students leaving the classrooms. One student per time in the restrooms, water bottles can be refilled but no water fountains will be used, hand sanitizers and hand washing will be reinforced and cleaning will be maintained throughout the campus throughout the day.

Will Cardo Lunch be available? Yes, this lunch service will be available as in past years. All lunches will be handed out to students by a masked, gloved adult.

Will students have recess? Absolutely - it is recommended to spend as much time outside for learning or playing as possible, weather permitting. Recess schedules may be staggered and students spread out over our outdoor spaces. Certain outdoor activities will be put on hold for the time being.

KIDS CONNECTION

Kids Connections is the JCC's aftercare program for students in K-5th grade.

Previously Kids Connection included students from outside schools; however, for the 2020-2021 school year, Kids Connection will ONLY BE OPEN to SIA K-5th grade students.

Please note the following adjustments:

On school days, SIA will be running aftercare for students signed up for Kids Connection. Aftercare will run from dismissal time until 6pm on the SIA side of the campus.
On days school is closed, Kids Connection will be open on the JCC Side to students signed up for Kids Connection.

If you need before care, please email: Carin Simon