Top 5 Things You Need to Know about Reopening in ASD
Greetings ASD Community!

As we continue to finalize plans to return to in-person teaching and learning in ASD, here are the top 5 things you need to know about reopening. Each week, we will provide further updates to share information and expectations with our staff, families, and the entire community as we get closer to potentially returning to ASD buildings.
Staff Returns to Buildings
On April 6, ASD welcomed our staff back to the buildings for the first time in over a year!

As the district prepares to return to in-person instruction later this month, remember it is important to wear a mask, stay socially distant and practice good hygiene habits to keep our entire community safe! 
ASD Wellness App
One of the key ways to prevent the spread of COVID-19 is to stay home when you are sick.

The ASD Wellness App will allow students and staff to self-screen for COVID-19 symptoms before they go to school each day.

Users will answer a series of questions individuals should answer each morning, determining whether they should stay home or report to school based on any symptoms they are experiencing. 

ASD staff will need to create an account using the link that is provided in their district email. More to come from HR!
Classroom Layouts
Wondering what a socially distant classroom looks like in ASD?

We know classrooms come in all shapes and sizes and have created a helpful guide to give families an idea of what different spaces might look like. From a Kindergarten classroom to a secondary science lab, check out this guide to get an idea of what to expect when it is safe to return to in-person learning.
Health and Safety Video
To prepare for a successful return to school buildings, ASD worked with students and staff to create a helpful video to highlight the health and safety measures that will be in place this spring.

ο»ΏTake a look at some of the ways that the district is working to keep our students, staff, & families safe when buildings reopen to students this month!
Uniforms
On Thursday, March 25, the Allentown Board of Directors passed a resolution to temporarily suspend the uniform policy for the fourth quarter of the 2020-2021 school year ONLY and revert back to the dress code that was in place prior to the implementation of the uniform policy.

For students who have elected to return to hybrid learning, these guidelines should be followed on in-person instruction days.

The dress code guidelines can be found in our FAQ! 
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Allentown, PA 18102
484-765-4000
April 8, 2021