Check out the latest update from the Oregon Health Authority at https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/ORDHS/bulletins/2a390fb. This bulletin includes a link to the World Health Organization's COVID-19 mythbusters page.
In-person classes for CAL SD students remain off limits as Lane County COVID-19 rates continue record spike. The September 22 Metric Tracker is at https://5il.co/jtz2. For information on Applegate Elementary's water line break, please see the story in the news column.
To exhibit the amount of flexibility we all need to demonstrate this year, it became obvious to staff that students and teachers need more transition time in-between classes. Our classes will start at the exact same time, but we will have them ending earlier, giving students nine minutes to transition rather than four. A link to the new schedule is below.
Thank you for understanding,
Principal Rodemack
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ddp4OHV0744JVENymiA9LuL7sapFkKzcy0hO5Aog7S0/edit?usp=sharing
Updated Lane County School Reopening Metrics Tracker (as of 9/15/2020) is available at https://5il.co/jtz2. This is the first time in two months that two of the three indicators exceed reopening limits for grades 4-12. Conditions remain good for K-3 in-person classes.
Three new protocol graphics have been added to the "20/21 INFO" tab on our home page. 1) General Quarantine Protocol - https://5il.co/l1ri.
2) COVID-19 School Response Examples - https://5il.co/l1qb
3) School Scenarios: How to Manage Exposure to COVID-19 - https://5il.co/l1qa
The Crow-Applegate-Lorane Board of Directors will meet at the Lorane Grange this coming Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. The agenda is available at https://5il.co/l1gg.
Updated (9/8/20) Lane County School Reopening Metrics Tracker is available at https://5il.co/jtz2. The Lane County case rate of 23 per 100,000 is the highest level since early July (two months). Now, the earliest students in grades 4-12 could attend in-person is October 12.
CAL SD buildings will be closed tomorrow for hazardous air quality, and
uncertain power (https://laneelectric.com/ will shut down substations tonight at 6:00pm). We will consider options for lost CMHS registration & preparation days for the Sept 14 start date. Take good care.
With power currently out at both schools we are rescheduling registration for CMHS appointments from today 9/8 to Friday 9/11. Those who had an appointment today should be recieving a call soon to reschedule. Sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused.
Principal Rodemack
CAL SD is hiring. We are looking for 1) a skilled childcare/daycare specialist, 2) an aide with classroom instruction skills OR to experience with special education students, and 3) custodian pool applicants. https://www.cal.k12.or.us/o/cal/page/employment-opportunities--415
NOTICE - Applegate Elementary School is closed today as staff, including office personnel, are engaged in training (Thursday, Sept. 3). Messages may be left at 541-935-2100.
NEW - Updated Lane County Reopening Metrics Tracker. https://5il.co/jtz2. County case rate spoiled the week for 4-12 in-person learning (must meet all 3 metrics for 3 straight weeks). We're still on schedule for K-3 in-person classes starting Sept. 14.
UPDATED Lane County Metrics Tracker for the week ending 8/23/2020. https://5il.co/jtz2
In-Person attendance is good for K-3 students. Grades 4-12 missed the State Test Positivity metric by 0.1%. Must meet all 3 metrics for 3 straight weeks to open in-person.
Worried about school supplies? Applegate Elementary School has you covered! The Crow Booster Club has made sure that we have ample startup supplies for every K-3 student from paper and pencils to water bottles. We LOVE our boosters!!!
This graphic (https://5il.co/ju43), issued jointly by the Oregon Dept. of Education and the Oregon Health Authority illustrates the criteria that must be met in order for schools to open the doors to students in grades 4-12 for in-person classes (in stable cohorts, hybrid model).
New! School Reopening Metric Tracker. CAL SD 4th-12th graders can attend hybrid in-person classes in stable cohorts (groups) when all 3 conditions (metrics ) are met for 3 weeks straight. Nearly met all 3 marks for the first time last week. Wear Your Mask! https://5il.co/jtz2.
The Crow-Applegate-Lorane Board of Directors will meet this Thursday, August 20, in the Applegate Board Room at 7:00pm. Seating is extremely limited for this public meeting. Please see the agenda (https://5il.co/js83) for dial-in instructions to attend via phone link.
Follow the Facebook account listed below if you want to ask question, and connect over things that are specific to CMHS. Updates and news will still be posted to our website and CAL Facebook page, but this is to help parents connect directly to Principal Rodemack. Friend requests are welcome.
Thanks!
https://www.facebook.com/principal.rodemack.3
The Crow-Applegate-Lorane SD Board of Directors will meet on Thursday, August 6, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will focus on the 2020-21 school reopening Operational Blueprint. Seating is extremely limited. Agenda with phone-in audio link: https://5il.co/j3gi.
Nearly 60% of our anticipated fall enrollment have added input on our fall reopening planning, and we thank you. Family input is vital in our planning. If you haven't already done so, please add your voice. The survey closes August 5th. https://www.cal.k12.or.us/