This framework is provided by the Department of Education and appies to the entire province.
https://www.nlesd.ca/families/schoolreopening.jsp
This plan is provided by the NLESD and applies to all English schools in the province (including FICA)
Take the time to practice with your child at home. Hand washing is a vital tool to keep our students, their families, and our staff members safe.
Check out this great article from CBC Kids:
https://www.cbc.ca/kidscbc2/the-feed/handwashing-101-how-to-become-a-handwashing-artist
Tips:
Sing "Happy Birthday" twice while washing. That way you know you have spent enough time washing.
Wash your hands before and after sitting down to eat
Wash or sanitize your hands upon leaving your house or when entering a new location
Prescreening for our staff and students will be one more way to ensure we can all return safely to school. Print of a copy of the prescreening questionnaire and place it in a highly visible area.
All students and staff must complete the School Screening Questionnaire daily to decide if they should attend school.
Learning in the new school year Students will return to school daily at the beginning of the new school year. There are health and safety measures that everyone must follow to reduce the risk of COVID-19.
While FICA is developing a plan to meet Public Health recommendations, everyone will have a role to play!