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Re-Entering Horizon School Division

Learning, Health & Wellness, and Engagement Plan

NOKOMIS SCHOOL August, 2020

PLEASE NOTE: The Nokomis School plan will be adjusted as necessary to align with the most current health requirements.

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Box 129, 203 5th Avenue East,

Nokomis, SK, S0G 3R0

(306) 528-2191

Preamble:

On June 9, 2020, the Government of Saskatchewan announced that in-classroom learning will resume for the

2020-21 school year. This plan complies with the guidelines prescribed by Saskatchewan’s Ministry of

Education and the recommendations of the Chief Medical Health Officer (CMHO). It has been developed with

input from Administrators and Horizon Teachers’ Association (HTA) and takes into consideration the

experiences shared by teachers across Horizon School Division during the COVID-19 Pandemic Emergency

Remote Learning Phase. This plan is intended to support teachers and administrators in the decisions around

ensuring the safety and well-being of children while offering optimal instruction and programming. In addition,

it will provide assurances to parents and caregivers that Horizon School Division (and its community of

educators) hold the best interest of children’s safety and education as its highest priority. 1

Schools will respond to the needs within their communities using these guidelines as the framework for key decisions. This document is responsive in nature and will be updated as new information or circumstances arise. Nokomis School recognizes the importance of implementing prevention and mitigation efforts. When necessary, we must act upon well-established procedures when disruptive events threaten the safety of a person, property, or learning. We are committed to protecting the health and safety of our staff and communities. In an effort to reduce the risk of spreading the COVID-19 virus.

Beginning August 24, 2020 all employees will be required to report to their place of work respecting these guidelines. We will continue to review and modify the COVID-19 work and instructional arrangements as necessary based on recommendations from the Chief Medical Health Officer. Physical distancing of 2 metres shall be maintained as much as possible, as well as staying away from worksites when sick. Nokomis School recognizes the need to be flexible due to the varying nature and configuration of schools, however, the guidelines listed should be adhered to.

1 Consideration will be made for staff and students who have compromised immune systems, or other medical accommodations as recommended by the Ministry of Education and the CMHO.

Creating a better world, one student at a time 2

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Purpose With the introduction of Phase IV of ‘Reopen Saskatchewan’ we will be shifting from a Learning From Home environment (during the initial stages of the Pandemic), to all students returning to school. This document outlines the processes and procedures that will be followed to assure parents, students, and families, as well as staff members that all necessary precautions will be taken to provide a safe and caring learning environment.

Part I: Learning

As per recommendations and direction from Horizon School Division, the Ministry of Education, and

Saskatchewan’s Chief Medical Officer, Nokomis School will support the the following parameters:

● ALL students are required to participate with no “opting out” option available;

● Full Saskatchewan curriculum will be delivered. Horizon School Division takes the position that all

curricular outcomes are essential. Students will be expected to to access and learn all outcomes set

out by the Ministry of Saskatchewan;

● The school will minimize the number of Instructional teachers per student;

● Differentiation of instruction will be prioritized as students experienced supplemental learning in

varying ways;

● The focus will be on teaching of outcomes, rather than amount of time per subject (a cross-curricular

approach is recommended where possible);

● We will focus efficient learning opportunities and approaches that are conducive to flexible learning

spaces and interaction time with teachers;

● Subjects impacted by the physical environment will be delivered using an approach that allows for

flexible learning spaces and considers safety;

● Physical distancing of 2 metres shall be maintained as much as possible and other health precautions

will be followed according to the Chief Medical Health Officer’s direction;

● Teachers will use their professional discretion to determine the appropriate assessment practices

within the current context and recommendations of Horizon School Division;


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● Our school acknowledges the experience of staff and students since March, 2020 and this plan

includes considerations for assessment, transition to safety and sanitization, mental wellness, physical

safety, and reassurances around these items);

● Horizon teachers have prepared for any contingency, working collaboratively to prioritize outcomes

and share resources and learnings that occurred during the supplemental learning phase in March

2020 and will continue to be responsive to the needs of students and families in our community;

Learning From Home

Some families may choose to “learn from home” even when the option to return to school is offered. These

situations should be based on a medical need to accommodate the child or family members in the home.

Students who are “learning from home” shall register with their local school. Public assurances and

communication will continue to be shared in order for parents/caregivers to make informed choices around

their child(ren)’s learning. Horizon School Division is prepared to offer options for learning from home that may

include the following options;

● Children may video conference into classrooms with their peers but are not physically present. This

option may not be practicable in every situation.

● In the event that families who have children or adults in the home or extended family who are

immunocompromised and who, as a result, need an option for learning from home. Horizon will have

a Learning From Home (LFM) teacher meet the needs of children;

○ Based on the number of students needing this option, a cohort/classroom will be

created and a teacher shall be assigned to support the learning of that cohort; however

If a parent chooses to keep their child(ren) at home, the student must be registered

with the local school. 2

Students with Intensive/Additional Needs:

● Updated assessments and appropriate goals will be completed as needed when students return;

● Inclusion and intervention plan goals of all students with intensive needs shall be reviewed by the

school team to ensure student health and safety;

2 Home-based (Homeschooling) Programming will follow the Ministry of Saskatchewan guidelines.


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● Appropriate goals based on time that has gone by/supplemental learning that occurred will be set;

● CMHO safety orders will be in place for students who require a more hands-on approach and have

personal care needs;

○ Where there is a requirement around PPE, Horizon School Division will provide such materials;

● When utilizing specialized areas for instruction for students with compromised immunity every effort

should be made to ensure students feel included and safe;

● All health and safety measures must be in place and communicated with the relevant staff and family

prior to the provision of the service;

○ Students with compromised immunity will receive their classes or service in consultation with

parents, medical professionals, and Horizon Student Services;

● Students with intensive needs will continue to be supported unless otherwise advised;

○ It may not be possible to support all students with intensive needs in-school due to health and

safety guidelines. In such instances, supports will be provided in consultation with family,

Student Services and the appropriate professionals;

● Specialized therapies, professional assessments and unique transitions that can’t be provided virtually

may be provided face-to-face as per guidelines from the CMHO;

● Students with intensive needs shall have an individual orientation prior to the start of the school year

in consultation with parents; and school staff.

● Students will not be attending supported employment workshops, such as those at MDSI, Interlake

Human Resources, or other supportive agency programming.

Mental Health and Social-Emotional Supports:

● Support for students and staff health and wellness will be provided, including helping students

understand the importance of preventative measures that are in place and practicing proper hand

hygiene and coughing/sneezing etiquette. Hygiene materials will be provided by Horizon School

Division including hand sanitizer, paper products, gloves and masks. These materials have been

stockpiled in the event of a shortage to maintain continuity;


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● Social emotional support shall include personal wellness and safety protocols;

● As needed, Nokomis School staff will connect students and families with additional mental health

supports that are available within the school division, and the Ministry of Education.

● During the first few days of school, teachers will be explicitly teaching all students about proper hand

washing and hygiene, coughing and sneezing etiquette, proper physical distancing, the importance of

wearing a mask in certain situations and areas of the school, and any other new procedures that the

school has implemented to ensure the safety of everyone. We will promote and encourage student

independence in supporting the new guidelines and procedures implemented at the school. Learning

about health, well-being and safety will be ongoing throughout the school year.

● The Ministry of Education supports for mental wellness, including but are not limited to: a resource

posted on saskatchewan.ca to assist parents and caregivers; working with Kids Help Phone to promote

their professional counselling services, which are available 24 hours a day via phone, online chat or

text, as well as their database of local community resources; working with SaskTel to prevent and

respond to bullying, cyberbullying and promote healthy relationships through the Be Kind Online

website, which includes a number of resources and tools; providing a provincial license for Respect in

Schools training for all staff; and, offering grants to school divisions to support mental health and

student safety training initiatives.

Part II: Health and Wellness In accordance with the guidelines set out by the Ministry of Education, physical distancing of 2 metres shall

be maintained as much as possible.

Guidelines for Being At School:

● Student and employee safety is our primary concern. Staff are expected to maintain a safe and secure work environment and follow directions from the Government of Saskatchewan and/or Chief Medical Health Officer;

● At Nokomis School the designated ‘Isolation Room’ will be the PAA room. If a child is sick and requires close contact and care, staff will continue to care for the child in the sick room until the parent is able to pick the child up. Staff will be required to wear a procedural/surgical mask and eye protection during all interactions with the sick child, and should try to avoid contact with the child's respiratory secretions. Once the child leaves, staff will wash their hands and ensure all areas that the sick child touched are cleaned and disinfected. All items used by the child while isolated should be cleaned and disinfected as soon as the child is picked up. (See Horizon School Division AP 166.1 - Illness in Care)


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● Teachers and staff will engage in frequent handwashing and sanitization following recommended processes. Sanitization products in public or shared places will be provided by the school division;

● Vangard (or a comparable product) will be provided by the school division for sanitizing of surfaces;

● When in close contact with a sick student, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including masks and eye protection are required and will be made available by Horizon School Division;

○ See guidelines around personal protective equipment;

○ See AP166.1 - Illness in Care; and

● This plan is intended to ensure that everyone (including parents, staff, and students) will maintain physical distancing of 2 metres as much as possible.

Part III: Returning to School: Nokomis School cannot eliminate all risk of COVID-19 spread in our schools and workplaces. It is our desire to minimize risk as much as reasonably possible by following appropriate cleaning, disinfection, and physical distancing protocols, providing hand sanitizers, scheduling caretakers to clean before and after building use, and using personal protective equipment (PPE) when appropriate.

Staff:

● Horizon School Division will be implementing mandatory masking for all staff and for students in grades 4 to 12 in common areas and in classrooms where physical distancing of 2 metres cannot be maintained. At this time, the CMHO has not recommended mandatory masking for students below grade 4. Horizon Division recommends that all staff wear masks when physical distancing of 2 metres cannot be maintained;

○ For staff, masks shall be worn at all times when a physical distance of 2 metres cannot be maintained.” staff will be responsible for supporting the sanitization of classroom touchpoints and materials as required;

○ All PPE (including masks, gloves, and face shields) will be available at each site and provided by Horizon School Division;

■ See Personal Protective Equipment for guidelines around personal protective equipment;


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● Sanitization materials will be provided for each classroom and other spaces as required by the Division. Nokomis School will be provided with Vangard (or a comparable product) as a sanitizing product. It is safe to use and hospital grade quality;

● When using photocopiers and/or teacher workrooms employees will ensure that procedures for the use of these spaces are aligned with COVID-19 sanitization protocols and appropriate physical distancing guidelines;

● Whenever reasonable employees should limit their movements as much as possible, adhering to sanitization and hand-hygiene protocols when transitioning between locations; and

● Employees will access their place of work via established one point access to enter and exit the building.

Students:

● Horizon School Division will be implementing mandatory masking for all staff and for students in grades 4 to 12 in common areas and in classrooms where physical distancing of 2 metres cannot be maintained. At this time, the CMHO has not recommended mandatory masking for students below grade 4. Horizon Division recommends that all students wear masks when physical distancing of 2 metres cannot be maintained;

○ Masks for students will be required in hallways, entrances, and common areas within the school;

■ Students will be trained in mask wearing protocol (See Personal Protective Equipment);

■ Students shall take their mask off as they get outside the porch doors and put their mask back on prior to re-entry;

■ Masks will be mandatory in classrooms where a two metre physical distance cannot be maintained and only for students grade 4 and up;

■ Horizon School Division will provide one reusable mask to each student. Parents are requested to purchase reusable masks for their children.




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○ Disposable masks will be available at the school, provided by Horizon School Division;

■ See Appendix A: Personal Protective Equipment for guidelines around personal protective equipment;

● Horizon School Division is recommending masks be worn as stated above for students Pre-K to Grade 3;

● All students regardless of grade are required to wear a mask while riding the bus; and

● Nokomis School will minimize physical contact and maintain physical distancing whenever possible. This will include:

○ Students in hallways are limited to no more than 2 cohorts passing on opposite sides of

the hallway;

○ Students in grades pre K-8 will remain in a single classroom for the entire day with the

exception of gym classes.

○ Teachers will travel to the classrooms (no more than three teacher cohorts (i.e. teacher,

Educational Assistant, other adult observing or supporting the class for the learning block)

per cohort; students will remain with a single class/cohort for as much of the day as

possible;

○ Student interaction with teachers and staff members will be minimized so students shall

have no more than three teachers (or group of adults) in an instructional block each day;

○ Educational assistants shall be scheduled to ensure a minimum number of classroom

contacts;

○ Students shall have designated entrances at the school;

○ Students shall be limited to no more than three classrooms per day; and

○ Staggered timetabling and dismissal times shall be implemented by the principal.

○ At Nokomis School there will be 2 separate bell schedules, one for the K-4 and another for

the 5-8

○ For recess and lunch hour, the K-1 and the 2,3,4 will stay together as will the 5-6 and 7-8

group.


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○ Separate entries and exit points will be used by each group. Grades K-4 will use the West

entrance and grade’s 5-8 will use the new North entrance.

○ At the end of recess, students will line up outside their designated entrance while

maintaining appropriate physical distance until the teacher on supervision lets them in.

NOKOMIS SCHOOL BELL SCHEDULE

K-4 5-8

8:50 am Entry 8:40 am Entry

8:54 am Period 1 (53 min) 8:44 am Period 1 (54 min)


Recess Recess

10:40 am-10:54 am (14 min) 10:21am -10:35 (14 min)


Lunch Lunch

11:47 am-12:04 pm Eat 11:47am -12:04 pm Out

12:04 pm -12:21 am Out 12:04 pm -12:21 pm Eat

12:25 pm Period 4 (52 min) 12:25 pm Period 4 (52 min)

1:17 pm Period 5 (52 min) 1:17 pm Period 5 (43 min)

Recess Recess

2:09 pm-2:19 pm 2:00 pm -2:10 pm

2:19 pm Period 6(52 min) 2:10 pm Period 6 (50 min)

3:11 pm Dismiss 3:00 pm Dismiss

Access to the School

● All division facilities will maintain restricted and controlled access for the public outside of scheduled

deliveries. Until further notice, community functions in school facilities are suspended unless specific

permission is granted by the Director of Education;


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● Groups such as play schools, pre-schools, before and after school programs, sport camps, dance

groups, outside music groups, etc. are not permitted access to or use of the building at this time;

● Parents, caregivers, or community members (including outside agencies) entering the building:

● Must wear a mask while in the school building;

● Are declaring that they have no flu-like systems, have not been outside of the country in the

past 14 days, and have not been in contact with anyone that is not voluntarily being tested or

has tested positive for COVID-19;

● Parents are respectfully asked to remain outside during pick up and drop off of students. By having

parents remain outside, we will be able to maintain proper physical distancing in the hallways during

these times.

● When entering Nokomis School parents will be required to sanitize their hands and sign in and out of

the log book in the main entrance.

● Parents who wish to meet in person with a teacher or school administrator are encouraged to email

them directly to set up an appropriate time to meet or call the main office 306-528-2191.

● Parents will pick up and drop off students at the main entrance only. As is current policy, all doors

will remain locked at all times and individuals wishing to enter the building will need to be buzzed

in. Individuals refusing to adhere to school policy will not be permitted access to the school.

● Upon arrival, students are to enter Nokomis School using only their specific grade’s designated

entrance. Students must stay within their designated playground zone while outside and not mix

with another cohort. See attached map for locations of designated entrances and playground

zones.

● The Exterior doors to Nokomis School will continue to be locked at all times.

● Families should not send their children to school prior to 8:30 am.

● All individuals within Nokomis School will practice safe physical distancing protocols which include

maintaining a two meter distance between any other person and washing and sanitizing hands

often. Visual cues for distancing and directional flow of movement through areas will be put in

place to help facilitate this.


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Nokomis School School Map

NORTH

West Entrance

(K-4)

KG - Ms. Maxwell

Gr.1- Ms. Maxwell

WF

Gr. 7/8 Mr. Johb

Boys Wash room

Water Fill Station

North Entrance

(5-8)

GYM

Principal Office

Secretary

Girls Wash room

Home Ec Room

Isolation

Room

East Entrance (Emerg.

Exit)

Traffic Flow

→→→→→→→→→ ←←←←←←←←←

Lockers

Staff Room

Work Room

Main

Entrance

Library

LRT Room Gr. 5-6 Mrs. Liska

Gr. 2-3-4 Mrs.

Richard

Collabratory

SOUTH


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Nokomis School Playground Zones

→ → → → → → → → → → → ↴

Hill

↑

Teeter Totters

Tractor & Tires

↓ ↑

↓ ↑

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ZONE 1 Swing

Set

↓ ↓ ↑

↓ ↓ ZONE 2 ↑

WEST

NOKOMIS SCHOOL

EAST

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← ← ← ← ↲ ↓ Play

Structure

↑

↓ ↑

↓ ↑

→ → → → → → →

→ ZONE 3 → → → → → → ↴

↓ ↓

↓

Field

↓

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Staff Expectations

● It is the expectation classroom materials used by students will be disinfected and maintained as per guidelines outlined by the Chief Medical Health Officer;

● All staff are required to have online WHMIS Training as a requirement of employment;

● Caretakers will work regular daily cleaning schedules as outlined by their direct supervisor/principal;

● Itinerant staff (SLP/OT and other student services or curriculum staff) will be in our building on scheduled days and will not be in multiple schools on the same day. They will also minimize the number of cohort classrooms they work in;

● Horizon professional student services staff will provide face to face therapy and assessment support for students during the school day;

○ All contact surfaces will be sanitized prior to every appointment. Materials used with a student will need to be sanitized prior to each usage or sit for a minimum of three days before using with a new student;

● Itinerant staff will keep a log of which groups, students, or other persons they were in contact with at each site;

● No individual with compromised immunity will be provided additional support at the school but an alternate plan may be created to meet their learning goals/needs;

● Substitute teaching/staff will be expected to comply with these guidelines; and

○ Substitute staff (including teachers, EAs, librarians, janitorial and others) will be briefed on procedures when they are requested to work.


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Staff Wellness ● Any employee entering Nokomis School has

declared that they have no flu-like symptoms, have not been outside of the country in the past 14 days, and have not been in contact with anyone that is not voluntarily being tested or has tested positive for COVID 19;

● Any employee who exhibits symptoms of illness/COVID-19 is to stay home. The employee must request their absence using the normal process established at the school level and enter the absence into Aesop and make direct contact with Human Resources Services for direction; and

● All employees are expected to self-monitor for COVID-19 symptoms. It is recommended employees use the online Saskatchewan COVID-19 Self-Assessment Tool at https://public.ehealthsask.ca/sites/COVID-19/ .

Student Wellness

In accordance with the guidelines set out by the Ministry of Education, maintaining physical distance,

wherever possible should be facilitated. The priority in this plan is to ensure limited physical contact is

maintained and “practical” physical distancing is provided as best schools are able to do so. 3

● Students who exhibit signs of illness are not permitted to attend school as per AP 166.1 - Illness in Care;

● All parents, guardians, children and staff who are under mandatory self-isolation must not attend the facility. Instead, they must stay home and self-isolate. Children can return once they are cleared by public health as recommended by the CMHO and AP 166.1 - Illness in Care;

3 The term “practical” in this instance refers to the reasonable-ness and common sense of the adults in charge. It is not practical to have an arbitrary distance of 2 meters but it may be practical to have students at arms length or not touching one another, or having physical distance measures such as desk spacing or alternate locker use to mitigate the opportunities of inadvertent physical contact.


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● All students/parents are expected to self-monitor for COVID-19 symptoms. Use of the online Saskatchewan COVID-19 Self-Assessment Tool is recommended; . 4

● Should a student who exhibits signs of illness during the school day, the school will follow the Guidelines set out by AP 166.1 - Illness in Care whereby;

● Should a student who exhibits signs of illness during the school day, the school will follow the Guidelines set out by AP 166.1 - Illness in Care whereby;

○ The student will be immediately removed from the classroom and taken to a

designated sanitary space. A designated adult will remain with the student until a

parent or designated adult is able to take them home. That adult will follow

appropriate protocols for physical distancing and appropriate PPE (personal protective

equipment).

○ The parent will be contacted immediately to come and pick up the child or send a

designated adult to do so.

○ If the symptoms are severe and an adult is unavailable to retrieve the student, the

school will call Emergency Medical Services to transport the student to the closest

hospital or healthcare facility.

○ All areas that have been contacted by the student prior to removal will be sanitized.

○ The student must be cleared by a medical professional before returning to school.;

● Students will be expected to comply with handwashing and sanitation requirements upon entering the school, classroom, or when changing activities or physical spaces in the building as outlined by the Chief Medical Health Officer; and

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○ At Nokomis School a designated sanitizing station will be set up at each student entrance as

well as other high traffic areas. Students will be required to sanitize their hands upon entry

into the building before heading to their lockers.

○ Students will be required to sanitize their hands anytime they leave the classroom and again

upon re entry.

○ ALL students and staff are expected to sanitize their hands before entering and exiting their

classroom. When using the washroom students and staff are expected to sanitize their hands

before leaving the classroom, wash their hands with soap for a minimum of 20 seconds after

using the washroom, and sanitize their hands again upon re-entering the classroom.

Part III: School Day Structure

In order to minimize physical contact and maintain physical distancing during student breaks it the school

will ensure the following:

● Classroom Cohorts – During instructional time, all students K – Grade 8 will remain with the same

student cohort, their homeroom class, throughout the day.

○ Cohorts will not be mixed as they re-enter the school. Students will line up with their

homeroom class outside of their designated entrance and wait for the teacher to

direct them inside.

● At Nokomis School, students will be split into 4 cohorts a k-1, 2-3-4, a 5-6 and a 7-8. The k-1 and the

2-3-4 cohorts will run on the first bell schedule and the 5-6 and the 7-8 will run on the second. At any

time during the day and at lunch hour and recess there will only be the k-4 and the 5-8 out at the

same time.

● Each cohort will have a separate bell schedule which will ensure that there is no mixing of students.

● If students arrive prior to entry they will only be permitted to play in their designated zones. It will

be essential that students do not come to school early.

● Nokomis School will provide an individual set of playground supplies (ex. Balls, skipping ropes, etc.)

for each cohort to ensure that the sharing of equipment is limited to within each grade. Cleaning of

the classroom equipment will be the responsibility of each homeroom classroom.

● In order to maintain safe physical distancing, arrows and signage directing traffic will be added to the

main hallway and only one cohort will ever be in the hallway at a time.


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● Cohorts will not be mixed as they re-enter the school. Students will line up with their homeroom

class outside of their designated entrance and wait for the teacher to direct them inside.

● Student traffic flow - Only 2 homeroom classes/cohorts will be allowed in the same section of

hallway at any given time. Students and staff will be required to walk single file, physically distanced

on opposite sides of the hallway.

● Desks will be spaced out and forward facing within the classroom to ensure physical distancing.

Special provisions will be given to the learning environments in Pre-K and Kindergarten.

● During a regular day at Nokomis School students will remain in their classrooms as much as possible

and teachers will transition to them.

● All couches, mats, bean bag chairs etc. that cannot be sanitized have been removed.

● For classes such as Physical Education and Band, students will need to move locations. At this time

outside PE will be encouraged and Band will be located in the gym where students can safely

physically distance.

● High School students catching the bus from Nokomis School will practice safe physical distancing and

while in the vestibule are required to wear a mask. It is requested that when able, students wait

outside the vestibule for the bus.

● Students will only use their personal supplies. Necessary shared items such as texts used for small

group instruction, centre materials, classroom libraries, assessment, devices, etc. may be used with

caution but will be sanitized or allowed to sit for three days prior to another group using it.

● Students will be required to use their own individual water bottles. Students will not have access to

water fountains with the exception of bottle fill stations.

Nokomis School Bell and Playground Schedule

Zone #1: Teeter Totter to the Swing Set

Zone #2: Hill and Play Structure

Zone #3: Field


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K, 1-2, 3-4

WEST ENTRANCE

5-6, 7-8

NORTH ENTRANCE

8:50 Entry ● Zone 1 (10 kids) KG ● Zone 2 (14 kids) gr 1-2 ● Zone 3 (9 kids) gr 3-4

8:40 Entry ● Zone 1 (14 kids) gr5-6 ● Zone 2 (15 kids gr 7-8

8:54 Period 1 (53 min) 8:44 Period 1 (54 min)


Recess 10:40-10:54 (14 min)

● Zone 1 gr 3-4 ● Zone 2 KG ● Zone 3 gr 1-2

Recess 10:21-10:35 (14 min)

● Zone 1 gr-5-6 ● Zone 2 gr 7-8


Lunch 11:47-12:04 Out

● Zone 1 gr 1-2 ● Zone 2 gr 3-4 ● Zone 3 KG

12:04 -12:21 Eat

Lunch 11:47-12:04 Eat 12:04 -12:21 Out

● Zone 1 gr 7-8 ● Zone 2 gr 5-6



Recess 2:09-2:19

● Zone 1 KG ● Zone 2 gr 1-2 ● Zone 3 gr 3-4

Recess 2:00-2:10

● Zone 1 gr 5-6 ● Zone 2 gr 7-8


3:11 Dismiss 3:00 Dismiss


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Nokomis School Lunch Plan

○ Lunch break will be staggered so that the K-4 cohort is outside first and the 5-8

cohort is eating and at 12:04 they will switch.

○ Students will be permitted to go home for lunch. It will be the responsibility of the

parents to inform teachers of siblings that would like to go home together.

○ Students will be expected to sanitize their hands and desks before and after eating.

○ No Microwaves - Students will NOT have access to a microwave to warm up their

lunch. Parents will need to send lunches and snacks that do not require reheating or

cooking.

○ Any students who plan to regularly go home for lunch may continue to do so.

○ Any students who do not plan to go home for lunch must stay on Nokomis School

property for the duration of lunch.

○ Students will continue to eat their lunches in their classrooms at their desks.

Students must stay at their desks while eating.

Nokomis School Snack Plan

○ Our morning snack time will be brought to the students classrooms and handed to

the student before their respective recesses.

○ Snack preparation will be completed by staff and adult volunteers. No students will

be able to help with snacks at this time. Masks and gloves will be worn when

preparing and distributing food at all times.

○ Snack will be brought to students in their classrooms by staff or parent volunteers

○ After students have sanitized their hands and workstations, staff will distribute the

snack to students using gloves.

○ Students will sanitize their hands and workstations upon completion of snack time.

○ At Nokomis School we will continue with our Canteen Cart once per week. Each

classroom will have their own cart that will only service their classroom.


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● Nutrition programs or food preparation will comply with the recommendations found in the

Educational Institution Guidelines - June 18. Students who are not part of a credited

commercial food preparation program are not permitted to prepare food for public

consumption. (See PAA Food Studies Programs)

Students Leaving the Classroom:

● Due to concerns with respect to student flow and minimizing physical contact with surfaces while

maintaining physical distance , students will not be excused or removed from class (either voluntarily

or by invitation of the teacher);

○ Should a student need to be removed from a classroom during an unscheduled time, the

classroom teacher will call the principal and the principal will escort the student out minimizing

the contact that the student has with other students or surfaces. The student will be taken to

work in an independent spot in the office area. Students will not be asked to leave the room

and wait in the hallway.

○ Student Behaviour - in the event that a student is displaying inappropriate behaviour, the

school will continue to follow the Horizon School Division Student Discipline Procedure

(AP-350)

○ Students will not be asked or permitted to leave the classroom multiple times to retrieve

supplies. Much care will be taken to ensure that all materials needed for a lesson will be

brought to the classroom at the beginning of the class.

● Teachers will document all times students leave the classroom at unscheduled times (e.g. bathroom

breaks, movement breaks, etc.).

● Teachers can exclude any student from the class setting for overt opposition to the teacher’s

authority, or other gross misconduct where the safety of others may be at risk. If this occurs, the

classroom teacher will call the office and an administrator will supervise the removal of the student

from the classroom into an alternate safe space. Parents/guardians will be contacted by the school.

By the conclusion of that day, the teacher will report in writing to the principal the circumstances of

that exclusion.


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Band or Music Classes:

Band classes will follow the recommendations of the CMHO. (See Performing Arts Guidelines in the Re-Open

Saskatchewan Plan, p. 118) ; 5

The COVID-19 virus is spread between individuals from exposure to droplets and aerosols generated in an

individual’s respiratory system (mouth, nose, throat, lungs, etc.). Droplets are created when talking, singing,

playing instruments that require air to be blown into them, and through activities that require physical

exertion, resulting in heavier breathing. The greater the force that droplets are expelled from the respiratory

system, the greater the distance they can travel;

● Physical distancing measures will be put in place. The Re-Open Saskatchewan plan requires that

physical distancing of two metres must be maintained between individuals.

● Frequent and effective hand hygiene and respiratory etiquette must be practised and promoted;

● Sheet music will not be shared between instrumentalists;

● There will be no sharing of wind instruments, reeds, mouthpieces, or recorders;

● Under the current understanding Band/Music classes will still move forward with the

recommendation that the instructional or theoretical components happen during class time and the

instrumental and practice components happen at home;

○ Band directors will use alternate delivery methods learned and used during supplemental

learning to have students practice and perform at home and share with the teacher through a

remote platform. This includes band instruments, recorders, or any shared instruments used by

multiple students in multiple classes;

● Students will be able to continue to travel to other schools for music classes as has been the previous

practice while following the aforementioned guidelines as well as the transportation guidelines as

stated in this document;

● Musicians, regardless of the type of instrument, must remain two metres from each other. For

woodwind and brass instruments, this distance should be measured from the end of the instrument;

5 Saskatchewan.ca/COVID19. (2020). Re-Open Saskatchewan | Re-Open Saskatchewan Plan | Government of Saskatchewan. Retrieved 29 July 2020, from https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/health-care-administration-and-provider-resources/treatment-procedures-and-guidelines/emerging-public-health-issues/2019-novel-coronavirus/re-open-saskatchewan-plan/re-open-saskatchewan


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● Instruments, drumsticks/mallets, music stands and other items must not be shared between

participants, unless cleaned and disinfected between uses. Items that can’t be disinfected (e.g. sheet

music) must not be shared;

● The conductor will maintain a minimum distance of four metres from performers;

● Band/Choirs are not permitted to hold public performances at this time;

● Choral or music classes where students are singing must follow strict physical distancing protocols as

stated above. In addition, the Re-Open Saskatchewan Plan recommends that:

○ All participants must wear a non-medical or procedure mask and maintain at least two metres

of separation from other participants;

○ Choir participants must face forward;

○ The conductor should maintain a minimum distance of four metres from singers.

Fine Arts Classes:

● At Nokomis School Arts Ed classes will take place in the students' classroom. Shared tools must be

properly sanitized or isolated where a single student will be the sole user (pencils, brushes, other tools

labeled and stored away from each other - ziploc bags are suitable so long as they are properly sealed

and sanitized once the tools are securely zipped.)

● Students in Nokomis School will no longer utilize the Collaboratory for art class, all supplies will be

brought to the classroom.

Physical Education:

● Masking will be required in PE classes where physical distancing cannot be maintained.

● Shared equipment is discouraged unless equipment is sanitized between users/classes;

● At Nokomis School physical education outcomes will be viewed through the lens of physical fitness

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● Intentional physical contact or instructional activities that involve the passing of objects between

students is discouraged, and

● Changing clothing for PE will not be required as a condition of participation.

Grade 7-8 PAA Programs: ● Students will learn about safety and sanitation in the preparation and storage of food;

● Students will not be involved in the preparation of foods for public consumption.

Libraries: ● Library circulation will happen at the classroom level this year. As a result, students will not be led to

the library to pick out books. Instead librarians, with the support of the teacher, will provide a

selection of books that will be brought back to the classroom for students to choose from.

● Classroom drop-off: Once per week, the librarian will drop off a box of books outside the classroom

door. The books would all be checked out under the teacher's name. A list of all the books in the

box will be provided so that the teacher can simply write the name of the student who chooses a

particular book. The teacher would keep this list. It will be the teacher's responsibility to track this

and gather the books from the students for returning. The list should make it easier for her/him.

● Voracious readers: Students can go onto the L4U tab and browse books by title, subject or author.

They can send the librarian an email with their requests. Then, the librarian will do a "curbside" drop

off outside the classroom door. The book(s) would be in a plastic bag with the student's name on it,

and it would be checked out under the student's name. They can return their books in the same box

as the books mentioned below.

● Returning books: Returned books will be left until the end of the workday. Librarians will then put

on gloves, masks and face shields, collect and check in the books, put them in sealed containers with

the "when to open" date labelled on the the container, then disinfect everything the books and their

gloved hands have touched (counters, keyboard, scanner, chair, desk, the outside of the sealed

containers, etc, etc).

● Classroom libraries - student selections will need to be kept in an individual place - student desk or

ziploc bag and upon return will need to be removed from circulation for three days.


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Extracurricular Activities:

● All extra-curricular activities are on pause until further notice. Plans for extracurricular activities will

be developed in consultation with Horizon School Division in consideration of the CMHO guidelines.

Noon Period Activities:

● Noon period clubs, intramural sports, etc. will be postponed until further clarification is provided by

Horizon School Division in consultation with the CMHO guidelines.

Emergency Drills:

● Previously, schools completed two announced fire drills during the initial two weeks of school

operation (per AP 162 - Fire Drills). With our return to school following the school closures, schools will

have individual classrooms walkthrough fire drill procedures and muster points to replace these two

drills. Fire alarms will not be used during these walkthroughs;

● Previously, schools completed their first lockdown drill during the initial two weeks of school operation

(per AP 163 - Lock Down Drills). Classroom teachers will walk through the lockdown procedures for

their classroom sometime during the first two weeks of school. A lockdown announcement will not be

made over the intercom system; and

● Bus evacuation drills will be delayed until the month of November (per AP 557 - Bus Evacuation Drills).

Educational (Field) Trips:

● All Educational/Field Trips will be postponed until direction is provided from Horizon School Division in

consideration of the CMHO guidelines; and

● Individual programming for students with intensive needs will continue as appropriate under the

direction of Horizon School Division in consideration of the CMHO guidelines. Students will not be

traveling off-site.

Supplies and Resource Materials:

● All students should label materials, supplies, belongings, or other items brought from home. They will

be separated and kept in designated spaces for individual students. They are not to be shared.


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● Locker use: At Nokomis School, students of opposite cohorts will be assigned lockers beside each

other so we can abide by physical distancing guidelines. Masks will be worn by students when using

lockers.

● Student papers will be contained in an individual student hand in folder and not a shared hand in

folder.

● Wherever possible, paperless classrooms and assignments are encouraged.

● Materials received through the mail or from couriers including inter-office mail will sit for a minimum

of three days prior to opening.

● Technology use will follow the protocols in Horizon’s Technical Guidelines for COVID-19;

○ Students must wash their hands / use approved hand sanitizer before signing out a

device

■ All shared devices must be sanitized prior to returning the device to the cart

using the Approved cleaning and disinfecting procedures;

■ Students must wash their hands / use approved hand sanitizer once the device

is returned.

● At Nokomis School we have 46 Chromebooks, therefore, most students will receive a

designated Chromebook. For those that have to share, devices will be thoroughly sanitized or

left to sit for 3 days in between use.

Early Learning (K/1) Considerations:

● Nokomis School has been given an additional Educational Assistant to help the Kindergarten

learn and become familiar with our new processes and protocols for the month of September

● While masking is not mandatory in the k-1 we will be practicing. Hand washing and sanitizing

protocols will be used.

● Kindergarten students at Nokomis School will start on September 9, 2020 using the K-4

cohort bell schedule.

● Nokomis School has two separate classrooms for the K and the grade one and both will be

used respectively.


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● Shared materials that cannot be sanitized from these classrooms will be removed from use;

● The majority of play materials will be put into individual containers for independent play. Play

opportunities may include mini cohorts of students. Throughout the day all items will be

sprayed with the disinfecting spray being provided by the school division. All play items will be

cleaned before they are shared with a different student or another mini cohort of students.

Any centers that cannot be sanitized will be removed from the classroom (ie: sand table,

sensory bins).

● A deep clean will be done at the end of the day.

● Seating and play opportunities will encourage maximum distancing between students.

Students will be encouraged to focus on minimum physical contact.

● Handwashing techniques and routines will be taught and reinforced during the Kindergarten

day. Students will have access to a sink in the classroom. Handwashing times will be

scheduled into the day. When handwashing is not available hand sanitizer will be used.

Students will use hand sanitizer before leaving the classroom and again upon entering the

room. Students will also sanitize their hands before and after leaving another learning space

such as the gymnasium, and before and after using technology such as an iPad or Chromebook.

● Scheduled bathroom breaks for the entire class will be built into the daily schedule. These

breaks will take place in the school bathrooms in the hallway outside the classroom. Each time

students use the hall bathroom it will be documented on a tracking sheet which will be kept

inside the classroom.

● Washrooms will be sanitized throughout the day after high traffic times.

● Hands on learning activities will focus on individualized practice opportunities and may take

place independently or within mini cohorts

● Students will be required to use their own individual water bottles. Students will not have

access to water fountains with the exception of bottle fill stations. If students do not have a

water bottle disposable cups will be provided.


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Playschool Considerations:

● At this time if our local playschool would like to hold playschool out of Nokomis School they must

follow Playschool will follow the Guidelines for Playschools, Preschools and Before and After School

programs. Permission to host playschool programs in our school must be given by the Director of

Education or designate.

Part IV: Engagement of Students, Families, and Staff

Communication is key to the success of Phase III of re-entry. This safety and instructional plan document will

be shared with parents/caregivers and students.

School- Wide Communication to Home

● Nokomis School will be using the following means of communication to connect with all

families when important information needs to be shared. In addition, Nokomis School will

continue to send a weekly email detailing the upcoming week.

1. Email 2. School Website:

https://www.horizonsd.ca/school/nokomis/OurSchool/Pages/default.aspx#/= 3. Social Media: Nokomis School on Facebook

Teacher Communication to Home

● Individual classroom teachers may use additional forms of communication to connect with

parents. These may include student agendas or programs/apps such as SeeSaw, and, or

Google Classroom. Specific details will be provided by the classroom teacher on how to sign-up

if necessary.

Parent Communication with the School

● For general inquiries, please contact the Humboldt Public School main office by phone

(306)528-2191 or by email at [email protected].

● Access to the school - as already stated earlier in this document.

○ At this time, parents of Grade K-8 students are respectfully asked to not enter the

school during drop-off and pick-up times. By having parents remain outside, we will

be able to maintain proper physical distancing in the hallways during these times.

○ All parents and guests are to use the Nokomis School Main Entrance doors on the

south side of the school by the flagpole. Parents and guests will be required to press


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a button in the entrance to notify the office they have arrived and be let in. Upon

entering, all parents and guests are required to sign-in at the main office and wear a

mask for the duration of their visit.

● When there are concerns or questions, it is important that we communicate to understand the

situation. Parents are encouraged to discuss specific concerns directly with the teacher

involved. If there are still concerns, please contact the Principal, Mrs. Kalie Hendry.

● Parents/Guardians who wish to meet in person with a teacher or school administrator are

encouraged to email them directly to set up an appropriate time to meet or call the Nokomis

School main office at 306-528-2191.

Parent Roles/Responsibilities The following areas have been identified as priorities in learning in Horizon School Division. Parents/caregivers participate as full partners in this endeavor. The following reflections will help parents to understand their role in this process:

Classroom Instructional Hub: ● I am aware of where to access information, instructions, and resources for my child(ren).

Two-Way Communication

● I am aware of expectations around frequent and predictable contact with my child’s teacher(s); ● I know how to contact the school; ● I know where to get information about what is happening at the school; and ● I recognize my responsibility in communicating with the school about my child(ren)’s well-being.

Equitable Access

● I know how to access information and resources to support my child(ren)’s learning.

Instructional Time

● I have had a conversation with my child’s teacher about expectations for learning at home. Effective Instruction

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● I know that there are many factors outside of school that impact my child’s learning and I have

discussed these with my child’s teacher(s). (Social emotional support includes personal wellness and safety.)

Learner Agency Learner Agency encompasses the following : 6

1. Growth mindsets : “I can learn.” 7

2. Self - Efficacy: “I can do this.” 3. Relevance and purpose: “This is important to me.” 4. Social belonging: “I belong here.” 5. Goal setting and management: “These are my goals, and I can reach them.” 6. Metacognition: “I know myself and what I need to do.” 7. Social capital: “I can get help when I need it.”

● I know that I need to support my child in achieving learner agency but that I also need to find my way as a co-learner in this endeavor.

Ready Reference for Parents

6 Fancsali, C., Jaffe-Walter, R., & Dessein, L. (2013). Student Agency Practices in the Middle Shift Learning Networks. IMPAQ International. Retrieved 29 May 2020, from https://www.impaqint.com/work/project-reports/student-agency-practices-middle-shift-learning-networks. 7 Davis, L. (2020). The Importance of a Growth Mindset During Distance Learning. Schoology.com. Retrieved 29 May 2020, from https://www.schoology.com/blog/importance-growth-mindset-during-distance-learning.


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https://www.impaqint.com/work/project-reports/student-agency-practices-middle-shift-learning-networks

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Transportation Considerations:

● Staff will not transport students in personal vehicles at any time without explicit permission to do

so; and

● When transporting students in a division vehicle, the driver and supervising staff shall wipe all contact

surfaces between transports and exercise strict hand-washing. Permission to transport students with a

division vehicle must follow division guidelines for approval.

Transportation Considerations for Busing:

● All students are required to wear masks when utilizing Horizon Transportation Services;

● All adults riding or entering the bus must wear a mask. If they do not have access to a mask but are

required to board the bus, a disposable mask will be provided. (This includes parents/caregivers of

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● Students will be assigned seats;

○ One student per seat as much as possible, with the exception of siblings;

● Family members shall be required to sit together;

● Seating plans shall be shared with the school and Horizon School Division;

● All surfaces shall be sanitized between trips;

○ Sanitizing products: Bus drivers have been, and will continue to be, provided with Vangard (or a

comparable product). This is the same product currently used in our schools. It is safe to use

and is hospital grade quality;

● Students may carry personal use hand sanitizer, stowed securely in their backpack;

● Guest riders will NOT be allowed;

● Alternate stop locations for occasional riders will not be allowed except in the case of childcare.

There will be a schedule for this arrangement;

○ Drivers shall keep an attendance record for the riders who are approved for this service; and

○ These children will also be accounted for on the seating plan.

Personal Protective Equipment Resources Please note the following recommended guidelines for the proper use and disposal of masks, gloves, and other

personal protective equipment. These signs should be posted to any sanitation station located within the

facility.

There are a number of video tutorials on effective use of PPE available online. Please see the following videos

that have been developed by public health agencies in order to assist the public in wearing PPE effectively.

● Putting on Gloves – Public Health Ontario

● Taking Gloves Off – Public Health Ontario

● How to Wear a Mask – Health Canada


https://www.publichealthontario.ca/en/videos/ipac-gloves-on

https://www.publichealthontario.ca/en/videos/ipac-gloves-off

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Videos

● Putting on Gloves – Public Health Ontario ● How to remove disposable gloves – Health Canada ● How to wear a non-medical mask or face covering properly – Health Canada ● Assembling and putting on face shield – The Canadian Shield ● Four piece PPE Usage (gown, mask, gloves, face shield) – Isolation Room Protocol –

The Canadian Red Cross


https://www.publichealthontario.ca/en/videos/ipac-gloves-on

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/video/covid-19-how-to-take-off-disposable-gloves.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/video/covid-19-wear-non-medical-mask-face-covering-properly.html

https://www.canadianshieldppe.ca/pages/assembly-instructions

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9nErx249i4

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● Mask Usage Information for Sanitation Station – Reference: World Health Organization


https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public/when-and-how-to-use-masks

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Glove Usage Information for Sanitation Station – Reference: World Health Organization

Ready Reference Single Page Document to Share with Parents:


https://www.who.int/gpsc/5may/Glove_Use_Information_Leaflet.pdf?ua=1

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