saint aloysius catholic church...benefits, utilities, and maintenance at current levels and does not...
TRANSCRIPT
August 9, 2020 – Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Fr. Clinton P. Honkomp, O.P. (303) 522-0196 Pastor
Deacon Mick Palazzolo Social Justice/Campus Ministry
Deacon. Jim Dodge Adult Education/Hospital Ministry
Mrs. Denise Reavis Principal
Mrs. Debbie Mandeville Parish Administrative Assistant
Mr. Rich Harkins Business/IT Manager
Mrs. Angie Daniels School Administrative Assistant
Mr. Joe Dinardo Maintenance
Mrs. Alice Hill Liturgy & Music
Mr. Robert Dilley Homebound Ministry
Mr. Dave Klestinski Homebound Ministry
Mass Times: Saturday (vigil) 4:30 pm
Sunday 8:00 am, 10:30 am
Holy Days: As announced
Daily Mass: W, Th, F: 6:20 am
Tuesday: 8:20 am
Communion Service: Monday: 6:20am
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday, 3:30pm
Eucharistic Adoration:
First Friday/Saturday: Friday 7:00 am to Sat 8:00 am
Other Fridays: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Parish Office Hours: M - F: 8:30 am - 4:00pm
School Office Hours: M - F: 7:45 am - 3:30 pm
2000 E. Sangamon Avenue (mailing address: 2125 N. 21st Street)
Springfield, Illinois 62702
Church: (217) 544-4554 Fax: (217) 544-4963
School: (217) 544-4553 Fax: (217) 544-1680
www.saintaloysius.org
Dear Friends in Christ,
“He said, “Come.” Peter got out of the boat and began to walk
on the water toward Jesus.” (Mt. 14:29). When you hear Jesus
calling, do you respond immediately and trust that He knows
what He’s doing? If so, you are walking on water! When we say
“yes” to Jesus, we feel the power of His presence in our
lives. We can feel the freedom it gives us! Listen to how Jesus
is calling you to live the extraordinary life He has intended for
you.
The Rite of Christian Imitation of Adults (RCIA) is about to
begin again. If you know of anyone who wishes to enter the
Catholic Church or to complete their sacraments of initiation
(Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation) and is over 16 years of age,
please contact me or the parish office. At this point, enrollment
Saint Aloysius Catholic Church A Discipleship Parish
in the program does not commit anyone to the final celebration
of the sacraments but only to enter into a phase of inquiry.
Please pray for the success of our 2020-2021 RCIA program
and for those who may already be considering entry into the
Church.
As you may or may not know, St. Al’s School is planning to
open for fall classes on August 17th. Following the mandates of
the State of Illinois and the Catholic Diocese, we are able to
open five days each week for full days of school for everyone
along with before and after care. We have a large school build-
ing which permits us to keep safe social distancing along with
maintaining the integrity of each classroom. We have also de-
cided to cap the enrollment in each class to 15 students. By
doing this we hope to maintain our style of education and fami-
ly environment. Already, you need to know, we have a waiting
list for some of our classes due to other school’s reopening
decisions. Along with this bulletin is a copy of the reopening
plan for our school for your consideration. If you have any
questions about this, please call Denise Reavis, our principal, at
the school. Please pray for our school, students, faculty, parents
and administration. There are many challenges still ahead of us.
Do you benefit from the lower tuition asked by our school? If
so, you need to realize that this amount is kept low by our
weekly BINGO game at Caritas Hall. Bingo is held mid-day
each and every Saturday for the benefit of our school. If you
have children in our school, it is important that you volunteer to
help out at Bingo! Also, special thanks to Ronda Mills and Ed
Strode for their continued leadership at our school’s weekly
bingo. Last Saturday we had another successful day as we
banked $1,088.00. You will notice a new “Bingo Box” in our
bulletin on the financial run-down for the week. You will be
able to keep track of the on-going Bingo finances there. Please
volunteer a Saturday or two by calling Ronda, Ed, or the parish
office.
Thanks to all who extended to me happy feast day greetings
yesterday on the feast of St. Dominic. Your continued concern
and expressions of love for me mean a lot. May God bless each
of you as richly as you bless me.
St. Aloysius intercede for us that we might find the courage to
care for others during our pandemic like you did during yours.
Be assured of my prayers for your and your family’s health…
see you on-line!
With Pastoral Affection,
Fr. Clint, O.P.
Pastor
2
Pastoral Council
Mikki Buhl
John Cernich
Mary Coady
Joseph Lesko
Gary McCandless
Michelle Stewart
Pam Tipps
Bob Wheatley
Finance Council
Paul Brown
Karl Kohlrus
Amy Neal
Matt Noonan
Ryan Spearie
Earl Schroeder
Paul Palazzolo
Troy Washko
School Board Joel Washko (Chair)
Tom Kohlrus
Nicholas Gilmore
Scott McCamant
Rachel Towner
Marianne Stremsterfer
Joan Bestudik
Nancy Ray
Liturgy Committee
Alice Hill, Chair Linda Vono
Mikki Buhl
Paula Petrilli
Rita Lesko
Gary McCandless
Rachel Schrenk
Mary Coady
Discipleship Committee
Terri Maze
Kim Lesko Michelle Daniels
Lisa Fowler
Ed Strode, Chair
Kathy Paoni
Tom Paoni
Mary Ann Mann
Social Justice Committee
Judy Cervellone
Patti Crouch
Matt Daniels Dave Klestinski
Nancy Schrenk
Michelle Stewart
Greg Stumpf
Principal’s Page Mrs. Denise Reavis
WELCOME to a new school year at St. Aloysius School! What a journey it
has been for our school family! With our hearts focused on TRUE NORTH, our faith
will surely see us through these trying times! God never promised the path would be
smooth! But he did promise to be our companion on this journey! Throughout all the
trials and tribulations of the COVID pandemic, I continue to be reminded of all our
blessings! Our number one priority is to provide a safe and healthy learning environ-
ment for our students. We plan to start school in-person on Monday, August 17.
We will host a Meet the Teacher night on Monday, August 10 from 4:00-7:30pm!
Parents and students can meet the teacher, drop off supplies, and see the classroom!
You can stop by the school office and pay school fees via check or credit card. We are
using Sign Up Genius to limit the number of people in the building at a time. We re-
spectfully request that parents and students wear a mask and enter the gym doors. A
link for sign up will be sent at the beginning of August!
Don’t forget to join us for Bingo at Caritas Hall, 909 E Converse, on Saturday, Au-
gust 15 at 10:45am for Early Bird, other games begin at noon. If you can volunteer to
help please call the school office. Play bingo during our times, help make this a fun
and profitable activity for St. Aloysius School! Please consider volunteering. You can
text or call Rhonda (217) 670-4458. Last week bingo made a profit of $1,088.00.
Thank you to our volunteers last week: Richard Camden, Ron Kohlrus, Karen
McKee, Danielle Huff, Rhonda Mills, and Ed Strode. Please remember to volunteer a
Saturday, call Ronda, Ed, or the parish office.
Forms needed from all new students and Kindergarten include: Birth Certificate, cur
-rent Health Exam, Dental Exam and Vision Exam. Students entering grades PS/PK,
and 6 must have a current Health Exam (updated physicals and immunizations).
Grades 2 and 6, must have proof of an updated Dental Exam. All 3 examinations
should be performed within one year prior to the start of school on August 17 to be
current. Proof of these exam forms are due no later than October 15, 2020.
Supply lists can be found on our webpage at https://saintaloysius.org/classroom-
supply-lists.
Help wanted… Help is needed with our After care program this school year. Please
contact Ashlie Carlisle if interested@ [email protected].
PTO Members wanted!!! If you are interested in joining the PTO please notify the
school office (544-4553).
Have you been to the school Facebook page lately? Keep up on the latest events in
our school community! Make sure to follow us as we use Facebook as one of our
communication tools to share information with the school community.
Thank you for choosing St. Aloysius School! We look forward to seeing you
next week. Do not hesitate to call if you have any questions!
“Love is the True North that always leads us home.”
3
— Parish Data —
In charity, please remember in your prayers… 2017… Donald Drendel, Denzil DeVanney, Walther Fliege, Barbara Todd, Helen Richardson, Mary Bedolli, Donald Mroscak, August Papilli, Frances Emmons, Rob-ert Berberet Sr. Katie Raffa, John Williams, Barbara Veseling, Mike Timko, Richard Neal Sr. Marianne Charles, Robert Wolf, Virginia Wagner and Betty Andretta. 2018… Larry Brooks, Katherine Stoecker, Betty Chernis, Kathy Martin, Beatrice Nimpson, Fredrick Bedolli, Mary Kulek, Bernie Hagele, Dorothy Warrington, Mary LeMasters, Peg Wilson, Annette Hickman, Edna Kennedy, Joseph Carlove, Bernadine Seitz, Joseph Crowe, Patricia Rigdon, Janet Coe, Jeannette O’Ravis. 2019... Lena Ostenburg, Bonnye Locke, Alda Bretz, Della Maurer, Leonard Naumovich, Leanne Schleyhahn, Delores Anthony, Carl Venvertloh, Elmer
Schuster, Norman and Helen Reeves, Pat Capranica, Richard Murawski, John Wolosick, William Eck, Leonard Jann, Laura Palazzolo, Christine Kohlrus, Carole Wetherell, Larry Tebrugge Sr. 2020... John Power Jr., Ceil Trello, John Trstensky Matt Cosgrove, Dominic Titone, Patricia Mathews and Marian Reinbold.
Parish Ministry Schedule - Sat-Sun - August 15-16
Saturday, 4:30pm Sunday, 8:00am
Music
Lector
E.M.
Servers
Total
79 96 175
Weekly Attendance-August 1-2
PARISH CALENDAR
The budgeted amount is the minimal required to maintain services, employee
benefits, utilities, and maintenance at current levels and does not provide for
debt payment, unbudgeted repairs or improvements for the Parish. Weekly Offerings budget for the month of August is $40,000.00. We have received
24% of needed funding to meet essential budget obligations.
PARISH CALENDAR
PARISH CALENDAR
PARISH CALENDAR
PARISH CALENDAR WEEKLY PARISH OFFERING
Week 5 August 2 Total to Date
Weekly Offertory $9,788.00 $39,646.00
Bingo $1,088.00 $3,355.00
Other Revenue
(SOS)
$260.00
$260.00
Special Prayers and Blessing
Please pray for the repose soul of:
Marilyn Missel Eternal Rest Grant to him, O Lord and let perpet-
ual light shine on him.
August 9 8:00am Sunday Morning Mass
August 9 8:45am Communion Service
August 10 4:00-7:30pm Meet the Teacher
August 11 8:00am Morning Mass
August 11 3:00pm Rosary
August 12 8:00am Morning Mass
August 12 3:00pm Rosary
August 13 8:00am Morning Mass
August 13 3:00pm Rosary
August 14 8:00am Morning Mass
August 14 3:00pm Rosary
August 15 4:30pm Saturday Evening Mass
August 15 4:45pm Communion Service
August 16 8:00am Sunday Morning Mass
August 16 8:45am Communion Service
PARISH CALENDAR
ANNUAL CATHOLIC SERVICES APPEAL-2019
Assessment (2019) $51,458.00
Total Pledge (June 9, 2020) $24,500.00
Amount owed $26,958.00
ANNUAL CATHOLIC SERVICES APPEAL-2018
Assessment (2018) $49,968.00
Total Pledge (June 30, 2019)
$25,225.00
Amount owed $24,743.00
St. Aloysius Catholic Church: A Discipleship Parish
Around the Church
If you know someone who may be interested in learning more
about their faith invite them to join RCIA (Rite of Christian Initi-
ation of Adults) and find out if it is for them. You could accompa-
ny them (give them moral support) to the sessions as they explore
our faith. RCIA will begin in mid September. You can contact the
parish office (544-4544) to register or obtain more information.
Now is the time to talk to that friend or family member and invite
them to RCIA. Your word or deed can make a difference!
Right To Life Prayer Service Saturday, September 12, 2020
11:00am-12:00pm, 601 N. Bruns Lane. Please join us for a prayer
service to honor the children whose lives have been taken too
soon by abortion. This will be a solemn memorial service in
memory of God’s precious children. White crosses will be placed
on the city property between the sidewalk and the street. Pastors
and prayer warriors will be invited to speak. Those who wish to
bring flowers to place by the crosses are encouraged to do so.
Lawn chairs are welcome. Cold bottled water will be provided.
For more information or to volunteer to help set up, call: Terri
Everett: 217- 602-9177, Kathy Cinotto: 217-691-4230 or Dave
Klestinski: 217-741-8230.
Share your story. The Office for Pro-Life Activities and Spe-
cial Ministries is accepting stories, photos and drawings for the
Catholic Times’ October Respect Life edition. This year’s theme
is: Live the Gospel of Life: to imitate Christ and follow in his
footsteps. For more information, a flyer is located at: https://
www.dio.org/plasm or call the Office for Pro-Life Activities and
Special Ministries - 217-698-8500, ext 161.
Back-to-school expert advice in COVID-19 world - Dive Deep, the official podcast of the Diocese of Springfield in Illi-nois, welcomes Dr. Bill Moredock, principal at Little Flower
Catholic School in Springfield and a clinical psychologist, to dis-
cuss how parents should talk to their children about the COVID-
19 pandemic, what school will look like, and how to help children
cope with all the changes. Go to dio.org/podcast to listen.
Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Sunday, August 9,
2020 Jesus Shows Us God. In his time of trail, Elijah is looking
for the Lord to save him. The psalmist pleads for God’s salva-
tion. Paul recounts the covenantal bond between God and all the
People of God. And Jesus. Jesus feeds those who hunger. Jesus
tries (again!) to go off and pray. But he sees his disciples in peril
and walks on troubled water to offer courage and safety. How
will I keep looking for God in this troubled time? How will I act
because God choose me – and us? How will I take courage and
not be afraid trusting in Jesus’ power to save?
The Assumption... Saturday, August 15th, is the traditional
day of the Assumption of Mary - a holy day of obligation. Since it
falls on a Saturday, the obligation is removed. If you wish to at-
tend Mass for this day, the Cathedral will have Mass on Saturday
morning at 8:00am.
Unsaid
I love the story of Jesus walking on the water. With Peter try-
ing to walk on the water. And failing.
Jesus pulls him into the boat. And afterwards says to Peter,
“Oh you of little faith, why did you doubt?” Which is Jesus’
way of saying, “Why are you worrying? I’ve got this.”
The best part? What Jesus doesn’t say.
When Peter cries out for help, Jesus doesn’t say, “You know,
Peter, you really need to get yourself together if you expect Me
to help you.”
Jesus doesn’t say, “What have you done to deserve My help?”
Or “How many times am I going to have to do this?” Or
“What’s in it for Me?”
Jesus simply pulls Peter into the boat. Before He says anything.
Why is that the best part?
Because it shows us that Jesus isn’t keeping score.
Jesus isn’t looking at you or me or Peter, to see whether we
deserve His love, His help.
Because if it was left to what we actually deserved, Peter
would still be in the water.
Jesus is looking at us through His eyes of Love. The same
Love that’s looking for you right now.
Let’s be clear.
The Love that’s looking for you has nothing to do with who
you are.
The Love that’s looking for you has everything to do with who
He is.
-Deacon Jim
St. Aloysius Catholic Church: A Discipleship Parish
Parish Bulletin Board
Going to Mass. Please arrive tot church at least 10 minutes before Mass begins. Masks
are required if you wish to enter church. Hand sanitizers will be availa-
ble in the vestibule. The ushers will direct you to your seat. Every
other row of pews will be taped off and tape marks will be placed on
the pews for social distancing. Families living in the same house may
sit together, but otherwise you are asked to observe the mark-
ings. There will be no missalettes (they have been taped off and there
will be no bulletins( emailed on Fridays). You may bring your own missal but please take
with you when you leave. The collection basket will be placed in the middle of church for
your donation. You can still drop your envelopes off at the rectory mailbox or by mail.
Following social spacing and guidelines it was certainly a successful start to what will
hopefully be a steady return to regularity. Bulletin are online only. Thank you for your
cooperation.
The dispensation from the Sunday obligation remains. Anyone feeling sick should stay
home and anyone who has been in close contact with COVID-19 individuals should self-
quarantine for 14 days. Go to dio.org/coronavirus for a video about what the Mass looks
like with people returning to the pews, including the precautions being taken, cleaning
protocols being implemented, and instructions for the faithful. The website also includes
more detailed information for lay Catholics as we make the transition back to public cele-
brations of Mass.
Face Masks … We continue to hear about the increase of cases in Sangamon County due
to COVID-19. Out of an abundance of caution we ask everyone to wear a face coverings at
mass or while in church. And as always it is recommended to wear a mask during your
entire time in the church building for the safety of all. To maintain safety and proper pre-
cautions, you are asked not to congregate in the vestibule or even outside church. We must
adhere to proper distancing.
Act of Spiritual Communion... A Prayer by St. Alphonsus Liguori … My Jesus, I be-
lieve that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I
desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramen-
tal, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and
unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.
Prayer for Protection from the Corona Virus... Our Father Who Art In Heaven,
please blanket our nation in protection from the Corona virus. Thank you
for healing our land and protecting those who are most vulnerable. Give
peace to those who struggle with loneliness and isolation, and endurance to
the many businesses that are affected by our feeble attempts to control Co-
rona. Come to the bedside of those who are struggling with the effects of
contracting the virus. Please protect and give guidance to those healthcare workers who
place themselves in danger caring for the sick. Hear our prayer O Lord. We pray this in the
powerful and victorious name of your only Begotten Son, Jesus Christ of Nazareth, Amen .
We will continue to live stream Mass on Sunday, weekday Mass and the rosary. We will
also provide communion services after the weekend masses to those unable to go to Mass.
COVID-19 has hit the needs of the homeless on our streets greatly. The Social
Justice Committee/Street Ministry are trying to help the homeless with both breakfast and
lunch. We are in need of breakfast or granola bars, lunchbox size fruit cups and juice box-
es. Items can be dropped off at the weekend masses (there ill be a tub in the back of
church) or at the Parish office (Monday –Thursday 9:00-noon). Thank you for your love
and support of the homeless and their needs in our community.
Thank you for your contributions
that keep us current on
bills, utilities, payroll,
benefits, and so much
more. Whenever there is a
challenge or a need, St.
Aloysius always steps up. THANK
YOU SO MUCH!
St. Aloysius Prayer Chain... If you
have a special intention or someone
whom you would like prayers offered
please call Mrs. Vikki Warren @ 217-
544-2299.
Stewardship … Gracious and loving
God, we understand that you call us to
be stewards of your
abundance, the caretak-
ers of all you have en-
trusted to us. Help us to
use your gifts wisely
and to share them gener-
ously. May our faithful stewardship be
the hallmark of our discipleship, a
visible sign of our commitment to
Christ. We pray with grateful hearts,
in Jesus’ name. Amen.
August 10 St. Lawrence
August 11 St. Clare
8:00am All Parishioners+
August 12 Weekday 8:00am Pat Capranica+ August 13 Weekday
8:00am Timko Family+
August 14 St. Maximilian Kolbe 8:00am Eugene Heldorfer+ August 15 Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary August 16 20th Ordinary Sunday Sat 4:30pm Katie Raffa+ Sun 8:00am Carole Wetherell+
READY. SET. START SMART!ST. ALOYSIUS SCHOOL’S GUIDE FOR REOPENING
PARENT & STUDENT EDITION2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR
A Note from the Principal :The COVID-19 pandemic has caused disruption and changes to life as we
know it. Thank you for your prayers, patience, and unending support as we
have planned for our reopening.
This document is a compilation of guidelines developed by the CDC, the
Diocese of Springfield in Illinois, the Illinois State Board of Education, the
Illinois Department of Public Health, the Sangamon County Department of
Public Health, parent survey data, and staff input.
Due to the nature of COVID-19, we need to be flexible and adapt to changing
conditions. Our plans are subject to change based on future conditions and
recommendations/requirements put in place by state and local health
agencies and the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois.
Despite all the challenges, we will keep our hearts focused on TRUE NORTH!
Out of love for our students, our goal is to provide an environment that is
safe, academically rich, socially rewarding, and grounded in our faith as a
Catholic community.
We look forward to seeing our students for the 2020-2021 school year!
Sincerely,
Denise ReavisPrincipal
Parents:
Before I come to school, I will assess my symptoms; if I have a
fever of 100.4 or higher, or a cough, shortness of breath, or
loss of taste or smell, or if I have been in direct contact with
someone who has COVID-19, I will stay home and contact my
medical provider.
If I ride in a car to school, my parent or guardian will pull in the
designated area. I will have my temperature taken from the car
and then walk into school through my designated door with my
face covering on. I will walk directly to my classroom. My
parents will not be able to walk me to my classroom.
If I ride my bike or walk to school, I will enter the school
through my designated door with my face covering on after my
temperature is checked.
MAKE THE CHOICE THAT IS RIGHT AND SAFE FOR YOUR CHILD:
Option 1:I plan for my child(ren) to return to a traditional classroom setting when school
resumes on August 17, 2020. They will commit to following the safety
guidelines outlined below to protect themselves, their peers, and their teachers.
Students:GETTING TO SCHOOL SAFELY:
Option 2:I prefer for my child(ren) to start the school year with remote e-learning
provided by St. Aloysius School and to return to the traditional classroom when
a vaccine is available, or conditions further improve. Homeroom teachers will
provide lessons and needed materials. Video instruction will be provided when
possible. School policies and procedures apply, and each day of remote e-
learning will count as a day of attendance. I will notify the school of this option
by August 1, 2020.
Students:SAFETY IN THE CLASSROOM, HALLWAYS, and CHURCH :
When I arrive at school, I will have my temperature checked by staff. I
will wear my face covering and walk directly to my classroom. Drop off
will begin at 7:45 AM.
I will bring a water bottle to school, as water fountains will be closed for
regular use; water fountains may only be used to refill water bottles
throughout the day. My water bottles will go home daily to be cleaned.
When I am moving around the classroom, I will wear my face covering
and practice social distancing.
When I am in the classroom and socially distanced, I may remove my
face covering if I am working independently at my desk or when my
teacher is providing whole group instruction.
I will wear my face covering when working in small groups with the
teacher or my peers.
Desks and tables will be spaced six-feet apart and will face in one
direction.
I will wash my hands frequently and/or use hand sanitizer throughout
the day.
When I am changing classes or going to a special area class, I will wear
my mask and practice social distancing. I will follow directional signs in
hallways and on stairways.
I will continue to attend weekly Mass in person or virtually. The number
of grade levels attending Mass in the church will be based on Diocesan
reopening capacity and distance guidelines for our church.
If I am preparing to receive a Sacrament, my preparation will continue.
Students:SAFETY IN SPECIAL CLASSES, LUNCH, AND RECESS:
When I am in the Computer Lab, I will use my own headphones. I will
use hand sanitizer before and after I complete my computer
tasks. Computer stations will be sanitized between uses.
When I am in Music class, I will practice social distancing and wear
my face covering when singing. If music class is outside, I will
practice social distancing and may remove my mask.
When I am in PE, I will practice social distancing and may remove my
face covering. Equipment will be sanitized after each use.
When I am in the Art Room, I will practice social distancing and wear
my face covering. If I am in my classroom for Art class, I may
remove my face covering when working independently at my desk or
when the teacher is providing whole group instruction. There will be
no shared supplies for Art.
In the cafeteria, I will wear my face covering when waiting in line for
food and I will practice social distancing. Once seated, the lunch
tables will face in one direction and my peers and I will be spaced six
feet apart. I may remove my mask while eating but will put my mask
back on before leaving the table.
At recess, I will use the playground equipment labeled for my class.
Recess equipment will be sanitized daily.
Students eating a cold lunch are encouraged to use disposable items.
Pre-packaged individual snacks should be used instead of shareable
snacks or unwrapped food.
To keep occupancy to less than 50 in the cafeteria and on the
playground during lunch and recess, an additional shift has been
added. Arrival and dismissal will be staggered. Tables will be sanitized
between each shift.
Students:DISMISSAL AND GETTING HOME SAFELY:
If I am a Car Rider, my teacher will walk my class to our designated
door for dismissal. My teacher will make sure I find my car. My
parent(s) will wait at the car. I will wear my face covering when I
leave the school building.
If I am a Walker/Biker, I will exit the school building with my teacher
and class through our designated door with my face covering on. I
will wait in the Walker/Biker area, socially distanced from my peers,
until a teacher can safely cross me.
If I am an Aftercare student, I will be dismissed to the gym where an
Aftercare supervisor will wait for me. I will wear my face covering
for dismissal and maintain social distance from my peers.
If I am on a sports team, I will follow the guidelines set forth by
IESA for practices occurring after school in the St. Aloysius
gymnasium.
If I participate in an extracurricular activity, I will be dismissed from
my classroom with the Aftercare students to the appropriate
classroom and will wear my face covering. When I am in the
classroom for my club or activity, I may remove my face covering
when at my desk and practicing social distancing.
If my parents arrive after 3:15, I will go to Aftercare to be picked up.
Fees will apply.
Parents and Students:SAFETY AT BEFORE AND AFTER CARE
Before arriving to Before Care, I will assess my symptoms; if I
have a fever of 100.4 or higher, or a cough, shortness of
breath, or loss of taste or smell, or if I have been in direct
contact with someone who has COVID-19, I will stay home and
contact my medical provider.
My parent or guardian will walk me into the Church basement
for Before Care where my temperature will be taken; My parent
and I will wear a face covering to enter Before Care.
Before Care Staff will wear face coverings. Students will
maintain social distance. When a child is served breakfast, staff
will wear gloves.
When possible After Care will utilize outdoor space, otherwise
students will be in the Church basement. Social distancing
guidelines will apply where necessary.
Snack will be served by staff wearing gloves and face
coverings.
When being picked up, parents will ring the doorbell and be
met by staff. Children will be brought to the door where
parents will sign out. Parents must wear a face covering to pick
up children from After Care.
Parents and Students:SAFETY PROCEDURES FOR EVERYONE
Access to campus will be limited to students and staff members
only.
No more than 50 students will be allowed in the gymnasium or
cafeteria at one time. Students will wear their face coverings
unless they can practice social distancing. Students may
remove face coverings to eat lunch.
Field trips will be limited to virtual learning opportunities.
Pep rallies, assemblies, and other special events will also be
virtual.
Furniture will be limited in the classrooms to accommodate
added space between desks, tables, and chairs.
Students will remain with their classmates or their cohort all
day; special area teachers will travel to classrooms, when
possible.
Parents who will be picking up a child for early dismissal due to
illness or a medical appointment will be expected to call the
front office when they arrive at the school and remain in their
vehicle in front of the main office. A staff member will bring the
child to the vehicle, check your identification, and assist you in
signing out the student. There is no early dismissal within 10
minutes of the regular end of the school day, and only parents,
guardians, or other individuals identified on the student's
contact list, with appropriate identification, will be allowed to
leave with the student.
Parents and Students:SAFETY PROCEDURES FOR EVERYONE (continued)
Parents dropping students off after 8:15 will be expected to call the
front office when they arrive at school and remain in their vehicle in
front of the main office. A staff member will come to your vehicle,
take your child’s temperature, sign them in, and assist the child into
the school.
All buildings and workspaces will be cleaned nightly.
Hand hygiene will be reinforced throughout the day -
arrival/dismissal; before, during, and after preparing or eating food;
after using the bathroom; after blowing one’s nose, coughing, or
sneezing; after touching objects that have been shared; before and
after the use of any shared equipment.
The school will have a designated isolation area if a child or a staff
member presents COVID-19 symptoms at school. Parents will be
contacted to pick ill students up immediately. Contact tracing will be
used to identify students or staff members who may need to self-
quarantine for 14 days. Students will transition to digital learning
during the self-quarantine period using the Google Classroom or
See Saw platform.
The school requires physician’s notes for students who are not able
to wear a face covering.
There will not be a uniform face covering required. Students should
wear clean coverings each day that fit properly and follow the dress
code – no offensive wording or messages, etc.
Parents and Students:SAFETY PROCEDURES FOR EVERYONE (continued)
Building Response for a Confirmed Case:
If there is a confirmed case of COVID-19 from a student or a staff member, the
school will communicate with families.
Following a confirmed case, the area of the school used by the individual will be
closed off immediately, and it will not be used until after proper cleaning and
disinfection procedures have been completed. If possible, windows will be
opened to increase air circulation, and the maintenance staff will wait as long as
possible to clean the location in accordance with the CDC recommendations.
The school will communicate any confirmed cases with the families involved. All
personal, identifiable information will remain confidential when reporting
confirmed cases.
Any confirmed case may result in the closure of the school building for an
extended period. If school is closed due to a confirmed case, all students will
transition to Remote Learning until the building is reopened.
Handling Suspected or Confirmed Positive Cases of COVID-19 in Individuals
Individuals who did not have close contact with the person who is sick can
return to school immediately after disinfection of the area.
Those who had close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19 or
is suspected of having COVID-19 infection should isolate at home and monitor
for symptoms for 14 days. Close contact means the individual was within 6 feet
of the individual with symptoms for more than 15 minutes.
In the case the individual is in isolation with a family member with COVID-19,
they should isolate until the family member meets the criteria to discontinue
home isolation.
Parents and Students:SAFETY PROCEDURES FOR EVERYONE (continued)Individuals Diagnosed with Covid-19
Individuals who have had symptoms or a diagnosis of COVID-19 should stay
home and not return to school until they meet the criteria to discontinue home
isolation and have consulted with a healthcare provider or state or local health
department. There are two sets of criteria:
Option 1: If, in consultation with a healthcare provider and local public health
authorities knowledgeable about locally available testing resources, it is determined
an individual will not have a test to determine if they are still contagious, the
individual can leave home and return to school after these three conditions have
been met:
● The individual has had no fever for at least 72 hours (that is, 3 full days of
no fever without the use of medicine that reduces fevers) AND
● respiratory symptoms have improved (for example, cough or shortness of
breath have improved) AND
● at least 10 days have passed since their symptoms first appeared
Option 2: If, in consultation with a healthcare provider and local public health
authorities knowledgeable about locally available testing resources, it is determined
the individual will be tested to determine if the individual is still contagious, the
individual can leave home after these three conditions have been met:
● The individual no longer has a fever (without the use of medicine that
reduces fevers) AND
● respiratory symptoms have improved (for example, cough or shortness of
breath have improved) AND
● he/she received two negative tests in a row, at least 24 hours apart. The
doctor should follow CDC guidelines.
Students and staff who test negative are required to provide a doctor’s note or
the documented COVID-19 test results before being allowed to return to
school. They will be subject to current policies and procedures for illness as
identified in the student handbook.
Students and staff who test positive or who do not receive a negative diagnosis
are required to follow isolation and quarantine guidelines.
Following isolation or quarantine, all students and staff members will be
required to check-in with the school office staff prior to returning to school.
Parents and Students:PROCESS FOR SAFETY SCREEN
HOME SCREENING
1. Presence of symptoms of
FEVER >100.4
COUGH
DIARRHEA
VOMITING
NEW LOSS OF SENSE OF
SMELL/TASTE
2. Household member with
COVID-19?
Yes
STAY HOME
AT SCHOOL SCREENING QUESTIONS
1. Are you having any of the
following:
Fever greater than 100.4
Cough
Shortness of Breath or difficulty
breathing
New Loss of smell/ taste
sore throat
Chills/ shakes
Severe fatigue
Headache
Conjunctivitis
Rash on skin, or discoloration of
fingers or toes
Congestion or runny nose
Muscle and body aches (flu-like)
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
2. Have you or a household member
tested positive for COVID-19?
No No
OK TO
ATTEND
SCHOOL
• Fever greater than 100.4:
• Cough
• Shortness of Breath or
difficulty breathing
• New Loss of smell/ taste
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Conjunctivitis
• Rash on skin, discoloration
of fingers and toes
Household Contact
with COVID
• Chills/ shakes
• Severe fatigue
• Headache
• Nausea
• congestion or
runny nose
• muscle and body
aches (flu-like)
• Sore throat
Yes
• Send Home
• Counsel
patient to
contact their
physician by
phone.
• Provide
testing
information.
• Counsel patient to stay at home until 10 days after
last exposure, always maintain social distance (at
least 6 feet) from others.
• Monitor for symptoms (check temperature twice a
day, watch for temperature above 100.4, cough or
shortness of breath, and call a respiratory center if
symptoms develop or worsen.
• If breathing becomes difficult, persistent chest
pain/pressure, new confusion, inability to arouse,
bluish face/lips-they should call 911 immediately
• Avoid contact with people at higher risk for severe
illness until test can be obtained. Patient should
discuss scheduling a Hotline call with nurse or
telehealth appointment with provider.
Send to personal care physician
to determine clinical suspicion
for COVID-19
Yes
Yes
Low High
OK TO
ATTEND
SCHOOL
• Send Home
• Follow up
with
personal
care
physician for
clearance to
return to
school
• monitor
symptoms
Parents and Students:REMOTE LEARNING
Absence Due to Illness Remote Learning
We understand that there may be times a student may be required to stay at
home to recover from illness or to follow self-quarantine guidelines. The
learning plan for these students is to provide continuity between in-class and
distance learning on a short-term basis (two weeks or less) to minimize the
disruption to learning. This plan is not meant as a replacement for in-class
instruction; individual live instruction is not available due to teacher
instructional schedules. Students who are home due to illness or quarantine
will be able to access daily lesson plans, assignments, and resources through
their individual teachers and FACTS SIS, Google Classroom, or See Saw.
Parents and students can keep up with assigned work and follow along with the
pace of the class. Students are encouraged to stay connected with their
teachers via email.
School Closure Remote Learning
Remote learning is necessary if at any time a stay-at-home order is reinstated
or for a closure for cleaning. If it becomes necessary to move to remote
learning, we will use a combination of live (virtual) and pre-recorded lessons.
Some instruction provided by teachers will be pre-recorded video, resources
and tasks/assignments. Students can access learning at a time that works for
them and their families.
Some Instruction will occur when students and teachers are engaged online
and learning at the same time through Zoom or Google Meet.
Expectations will be clearly defined for students, parents, and teachers.
Specific models of learning experiences for each grade level, such as how
often virtual instruction will occur and how assignments and tasks will be
communicated, will be shared once school resumes.
Plans will be developed with both staff input and feedback from parents
through the school survey.
Remote Learning models may include:
● Predetermined times for communication regarding tasks
● Video conferencing
● Daily assignment completion and submission
● Optional social grade-level and/or homeroom virtual meet-ups
● Weekly teacher office-hours
Parents and Students:REMOTE LEARNING (continued)
Full Time Remote Learning
Currently, St. Aloysius School will offer a full-time remote learning program
for families who wish to have their children stay at home rather than return to
school.
Homeroom teachers will provide lessons and needed materials. Video
instruction will be provided when possible.
All school policies and procedures apply since the students are fully enrolled
in school, including standard tuition rates.
Each day of remote learning counts as a day of attendance at school.
To begin the school year as a fulltime remote learning student, parents must
communicate this with school officials by August 1, 2020.
Families must register for full time remote learning on a semester basis and
cannot change during that time period (unless health dictates otherwise for
those choosing the in-person option).
Phase 5 Learning
When the region or state is declared to enter Phase 5, all students will return
to school buildings as normal for in-person learning.
Parents and Students:COMMUNICATION
While this Reopening Plan is outlined to let parents know
what to expect to start the 2020-2021 school year, please
note that policies and procedures may change as new
information and data becomes available.
Communication between school and home is very important. The
following methods of communication will be utilized:
● Email: The school will use email to notify and inform parents
about time sensitive COVID-19 information
● Text: The school will use text messaging to communicate
emergency information and/or to notify parents to check their
email for a school message
● Newsletter: We will continue to send a newsletter every
Wednesday. Newsletters will only be sent via email.
The office staff may be contacted with any COVID-19 concerns:
Denise Reavis: [email protected]
Angie Daniels: [email protected]
