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EXECUTIVE SUMMARYBACKGROUND CONTEXT AND TIMELINEBetween May 15 and July 31, 2020, over 90 school parents, teachers, staff members and administrative teammembers participated in and/or contributed to the research, conversations, meetings, plan development, reporting,vetting, revisions and finalization of this document, in a Steering Committee-led structure with 22 workingcommittees.The Steering Committee began meeting weekly on June 4 with the Administrative team. This group bringspandemic-specific expertise to the Administrative team and has pledged to remain available for weeklyconsultation as needed, through the starting months of school. Additionally, the broad array of individual andorganizational input, review and support from many SMOS stakeholders working in subcommittees contributed toa robust, well-considered Plan.In the summer of 2020, four surveys have informed the recommendations for SMOS’ return to learning – twowere generated by the Archdiocese of St. Louis and two were generated by the Survey Subcommittee. InNovember 2020, a two more surveys were generated by the Survey Subcommittee to gather feedback fromparents and teachers regarding their experience with first quarter and their feedback for second semester.The Thursday newsletter provided weekly updates to the Return to Learn plan, unless an immediate need forcommunication was necessary. Updates to the Return to Learn plan can also be found via the website at:www.stmargaretstl.org/school/returntolearn.In November 2020, important information shifted to being circulated with a COVID-19 specific newsletter Thisnewsletter to distributed every Friday to school families and teachers.GUIDING PRINCIPLES, FRAMEWORK AND CONSIDERATIONSThis plan was guided by the mission and statement of beliefs set forth at the beginning of this document.Our guiding framework: Together, we are planning for a Safe, Flexible and Enriching Return to School, withattention to the most vulnerable in our community and in response to the local and global conditions surroundingthe COVID-19 pandemic.Our guiding question: How does this decision affect the most vulnerable in our community?This Plan is a living, breathing, working document subject to change at any time. Over time, aspects of this Planmay change to meet the needs of students, teachers, and families.KEY DECISIONS AND PARTNERSHIP MEASURESIn addition to SMOS’ internal stakeholders – the families, teachers and staff of St. Margaret of Scotland and theparish of whom the school is a ministry – SMOS has relied on external stakeholders:the Archdiocese of St. Louis, the St. Louis City Department of Health and the St. Louis City Office of the Mayor.St. Margaret of Scotland Parish School Fall Opening Plan for Academic Year 2020-21Safe. Flexible. Enriching. Together.7

EXECUTIVE SUMMARYIn the process of planning, the Administration, Steering Committee and Subcommittee workgroups have relied oninformation from the Centers for Disease Control, specifically Considerations for Schools and the Academy ofPediatrics’ COVID-19 Planning Considerations: Guidance for School Re-entry.RETURN TO LEARN TEAMSt. Margaret of Scotland assembled a team to work together to create a plan to safely reopen school in August.This team consisted of several committees and subcommittees as shown in the graphic below. These committeesworked in conjunction with the Archdiocesan task force and under the guidance, recommendations, and advice oflocal health and government officials. This work was continued in November of 2020 by the St. Margaret ofScotland School Board.As with the Return to Learn Plan that we developed over the summer, the plan for third-quarter was created withthe guidance of multiple committees and the valuable input received from both parents and teachers. We havebeen fortunate to achieve the early goals set forth by the planning committees, namely hiring additional staffmembers.St. Margaret of Scotland Parish School Fall Opening Plan for Academic Year 2020-21Safe. Flexible. Enriching. Together.8

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARYSteering Committee MembersFr. Matthew O’ToolePastorChairClare YoungPrincipalChairChristine BurkeAssistant PrincipalChairChris StephensAdministrative SupportCo-ChairBridget AndrewsSchool Board President,School ParentCo-ChairMary Lisa PenillaSchool Board, SchoolParentSherry LeBlancSchool Parent, SchoolAuction ChairChris Heisig, PhDSchool Parent, SchoolBoard Past PresidentCliff ReynoldsSchool Parent & FinanceCommitteeMichael MillerSchool ParentParish CouncilRyonnel JacksonSchool ParentShannon GrassSchool Parent, SchoolBoard Past PresidentJennifer Schmidt MDSchool ParentTom ReitenbachSchool ParentFaculty and Staff Committee MembersAudralynn Leonhard2nd GradeAnna Wilson4th GradeDeborah ElliottParish AdministratorJenny WorshamTeaching AssistantScott WesemannFacilities & MaintenanceKristyn NollLearning ConsultantRita HarvatinKindergartenSam Stahl8th GradeMary Jo Rhoda1st GradeMegan KeanTeaching AssistantCarole LanderMindfulnessMelanie DonovanLearning ConsultantMark Mulligan7th GradeMegan MohsPreschoolLibby Kiddoo3rd GradeBob Cymber6th GradeKaren Kuppinger7th GradeKatie Komos5th GradeAmy Smith5th GradeAnn DaughertyTeaching AssistantCaitlin O’Toole4th GradeEmily Edgell, LCSWTeen Outreach ProgramJennifer ShearerSchool SecretaryJanet ReidPreschoolJeff RanekPhysical EducationRuth PeraFaith FormationCoordinator and SchoolParentCailin CarelKindergartenAmy HellerTeaching Assistant andSchool ParentSt. Margaret of Scotland Parish School Fall Opening Plan for Academic Year 2020-21Safe. Flexible. Enriching. Together.10

EXECUTIVE SUMMARYFaculty and Staff Committee Members (cont.)Kim AckermanTeaching Assistant andSchool ParentKenzie Berhorst3rd GradeAnjanette GonzerKindergartenKen CookSMB TechnologiesLinsey CalzaMusicBecky Finnegan8th Grade MathJen KavanaughFormer SMOS TeacherSarah Henderson8th GradeMaggie BuchmillerTeaching AssistantBetsy KarakoMusicAngie BodelArtKathy Zegarra-BallonSpanishSarah ClarkTeacherSchool Board, Athletic Association, PTA and Finance Committee MembersHannah MillerSchool Parent &School BoardKristen WimbleySchool Parent & SchoolBoardAmy RoitherSchool Parent & SchoolBoardMiguel GarciaSchool Parent & SchoolBoardAmy GarlandSchool Parent &School BoardBridget JacksonSchool Parent & SchoolBoardCharley K’NucklesHarperSchool Parent & SchoolBoardSarah DaytonSchool Parent &Finance CommitteeBriann OverbergSchool Parent andAthletic AssociationPeggy TaylorSchool Parent and AthleticAssociationRyan KennedySchool Parent & AthleticAssociationJulia MeridethSchool ParentPTA Past PresidentEbony IngramSchool ParentPTA PresidentMichael SonntagSchool ParentPTA President-ElectSchool ParentsJulie BradshawChad HenryBrian SchmidtSarah Chilenski, PhDJackie MartinCourtney McDermottErin BakerLiz ClyneDaniel Herleth, MDSamantha MarquardRN, MSNChelsea DietersMichelle SearcyRN, VSNCarrie McGrathMichelle HydeShannon Fogarty-FisherKristen EdlerHeidi KlostermanSarah HenryMegan BiegackiValerie HahnAngela FaulCeleste Herleth, MDRochelle AlbrightSt. Margaret of Scotland Parish School Fall Opening Plan for Academic Year 2020-21Safe. Flexible. Enriching. Together.11

HEALTH AND SAFETY: Measures to Reduce Transmission RisksIn order to maintain the health and safety of all students, faculty, and staff, the following health andsafety protocols will be in place.BEFORE ARRIVING AT SCHOOL All staff/students must perform temperature/symptom check prior to arriving at school each day. Student Covid-19 Checklist Screener - to be completed at home Faculty and Staff Covid-19 Checklist Screener Temperature checks and a standardized health assessment screening will be performed on all faculty,staff, and students prior to entering the building in order to identify and isolate students withcommunicable disease. This includes not only COVID-19, but also influenza, strep throat, commoncold, etc. Additional guidance can be found on the Exclusion Guidance - Decision Tree for SymptomaticPeople in Schools and Child Care ProgramSt. Margaret of Scotland Parish School Fall Opening Plan for Academic Year 2020-21Safe. Flexible. Enriching. Together.12

HEALTH AND SAFETY: Measures to Reduce Transmission RisksARRIVAL AT SCHOOL We will extend arrival time from 7:20 am - 7:50 am to allow for screenings Late students must go to the office for a temp check, and then will be sent directly toclass with a tardy slip that states the temperature check was done.A parent, guardian, oradult must be present with their child at drop off during the temperature check and healthassessment screening, and remain with their child until they are cleared to safely enter theschool building. If a temperature of 100.4 or above registers at screening, the student will be excluded from schooland immediately sent home with his/her parents. When a student is sent home from school, parents will be instructed to call their child’shealthcare provider for further instructions and be given guidelines for SMOS forreturning to school. Staff members will Administer temperature checks with students before they enter their classrooms.Staff will take student temperature prior to allowing students to enter the building and send studentsdirectly to their classrooms. Students will enter the building at their designated door. 6th, 7th, 8th - Purcell Main Entrance 4th, 5th - Faith Hall Glass Door Entrance Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd - Entrance of St. Joseph on school parking lot Preschool - Lawrence doors Building entrances will be designated as “entrance only” and “exit only” to separate students asmuch as possible and create routine for students and teachers.St. Margaret of Scotland Parish School Fall Opening Plan for Academic Year 2020-21Safe. Flexible. Enriching. Together.13

HEALTH AND SAFETY: Measures to Reduce Transmission RisksDURING SCHOOL/WITH SCHOOL SUPERVISIONPhysical DistancingPhysical distancing, sometimes referred to as social distancing, is simply the act of keeping peopleseparated with the goal of limiting spread of contagion between individuals. It is fundamental tolowering the risk of spread of SARS-CoV-2, as the primary mode of transmission is through respiratorydroplets by persons in close proximity. The CDC recently released new guidelines stating thatelementary students should be at least 3 feet apart (and masked). At St. Margaret of Scotland, all desksand classroom furniture will be arranged to maintain the CDC and WHO recommended 3 ft distance.See classroom setup below for more information.We will continue to maintain 6 feet of distance in the following settings: Between adults, and between adults and students, at all times in the school building. When masks cannot be worn, such as when eating. Students in 3rd, 4th, and 6th grades will splitinto three groups for lunch in order to maintain 6-feet distance. During activities when increased exhalation occurs, such as singing, shouting, band, or sportsand exercise. In common areas.Mask Wearing Requirements at SchoolFor the safety of students and faculty, all students and staff members are required to wear a mask whileindoors on campus. All staff members and students in pre-kindergarten through 8th grade must wear aface covering when in the school building.Face coverings are not required when providing outdoor instruction and students and staff are able tomaintain the recommended physical distance (6ft) between others. Face coverings may be removedduring lunch, so individuals can eat their meal. Students will be eating in their classroom. All studentsand staff must wear a mask when in hallways, bathrooms, or any areas where they may come in contactwith students who are not in their cohort/class.What kind of cloth face covering is best?Homemade or purchased cloth face coverings are fine. For children, the right fit is most important.Pleated face coverings with elastic are likely to work best for kids. Adult cloth face coverings areusually 6x12 inches, and even a child-sized 5x10 inch covering may be too large for small children. Tryto find the right size for your child's face and be sure to adjust it for a secure fit. Gaiter style masks canalso be used. They may be easier for children as they can easily be pulled up and down as needed foreating/drinking. For more information, visit the CDC website explaining how to wear a mask correctly.CDC - How to Wear a Mask CorrectlySt. Margaret of Scotland Parish School Fall Opening Plan for Academic Year 2020-21Safe. Flexible. Enriching. Together.14

HEALTH AND SAFETY: Measures to Reduce Transmission RisksDue to very limited supply now, professional grade masks like N-95 masks should be reserved formedical professionals on the front lines who have increased risk of exposure to coronavirus.Is there a “right way" to wear a cloth face covering?Yes. Place the cloth face covering securely over the NOSE AND MOUTH and stretch it from ear to ear.Remember to wash your hands before and after you wear it and avoid touching it once it's on your face.When back inside, avoid touching the front of the face covering by taking it off from behind. Cloth facecoverings should not be worn when eating or drinking. Cloth face coverings should be washed after eachwearing. Masks should be changed if they become soiled or wet.Student Masks: All students PreK- 8th grade, staff, and parents must wear a mask during arrival and dismissal. All students PreK- 8th grades should wear a mask to school each day, while in their classrooms,hallways, and shared spaces. Gaiter style face coverings are recommended, especially in the preschool to 3rd grade population,due to ease of use. Gaiter style face coverings should be made with two layers, or folded to make ittwo layers. Masks can be removed for snack and lunch times when students eat in the classroom. Masks can be removed outdoors when children are able to maintain a physical distance of 6ft fromone another. Teachers will schedule outside mask breaks for students while maintaining a physical distance of 6ftfrom one another.Faculty & Staff: Staff must wear masks at all times when in the classroom with students or any other shared areas. Mask breaks will be provided for all teachers during the day.Mask Exceptions: Students with a documented condition (note from MD/NP) that prohibits the use of mask/facecovering for safety or health reasons.Mask wearing guidelines: In order for your children to safely return to school and adjust to these new requirements, here aresome things to practice at home before the first day of school. Instruct your child on keeping nose and mouth covered; Discuss avoiding touching face, sanitize/washing hands after touching face; All parents need to practice with students prior to the first day of school. The first day ofschool SHOULD NOT be the first time students are wearing masks for long periods oftime.St. Margaret of Scotland Parish School Fall Opening Plan for Academic Year 2020-21Safe. Flexible. Enriching. Together.15

HEALTH AND SAFETY: Measures to Reduce Transmission RisksAt School Masks must be labeled to avoid students wearing someone else’s mask. Each student must have 3 personal masks at school each day (one will be worn by the student andtwo will be kept with the teacher). Each mask should be stored in individual ziplock bags labeled with student name. If a mask is lost/soiled/contaminated the teacher will give the student one of their extra masks, andhave the student place the soiled/contaminated mask in a ziplock bag and send it home to be washed. SMOS will have extra masks if needed.Classroom SetupStudent Desks: Desks will be rearranged to maximize the space between students. As recommended by the CDC new guidelines, all desks and tables will be positioned in a way tomaintain physical distance with a 3 ft apart to reduce transmission caused from virus-containingdroplets (e.g., from talking, coughing, sneezing).Classroom Procedures to Mitigate Risk: Visual aids will be placed around the school to support physical distancing. When possible, windows will be open for better ventilation. Scheduled frequent hand washing/sanitizing for students and staff. Additional handwashing sinks have been purchased for each floor in all three buildings.Shared Equipment Students will wash their hands before and after using shared equipment (manipulatives, computers,classroom supplies). Shared equipment will be disinfected multiple times a day or as needed.Recess Recess times will be staggered by grade level cohorts. Students will be considered grade-level cohorts instead of class cohorts. This means that studentswill be able to play with others in their grade level outside at recess. Students may also play competitive sports, like soccer, at recess while remaining masked. Outdoor spaces will be utilized for recess. The play structure will be available for students at scheduled times and will be disinfected multipletimes a day or as needed. High touch areas of the play structure will be cleaned routinely throughout the school day.LunchSt. Margaret of Scotland Parish School Fall Opening Plan for Academic Year 2020-21Safe. Flexible. Enriching. Together.16

HEALTH AND SAFETY: Measures to Reduce Transmission Risks Students will eat lunch in their classrooms. Students in 3rd, 4th, and 6th grades will split into threegroups for lunch in order to maintain 6-feet distance. Students will be eating in their classrooms at their own individual desks. Classes that include children or teachers with serious food allergies will be asked to refrain frombringing those food items for snack or lunch. (Example: Peanut Free Classroom) Students will be allowed to remove their masks while they eat. All students PreK-8th grade will be required to bring their own lunch and drink to school each day. Pizza Friday, Gregory’s Creative Cuisine hot lunch, and milk orders will not be available.Throughout the school year, we will re-evaluate whether and when it is safe to return to these lunchoptions.Specialty Classes Specialty Classes include: PE, Music, Art, Mindfulness, Spanish, Russian, and French. Students will remain in their classroom. Specialty teachers will travel to students who will remain intheir own classroom or will instruct via Zoom or Google Hangout. Specialty teachers will remain 6 feet away from students, remain masked, and sanitize their handsupon entry to each new classroom. PE will be outdoors as much as possible and as long as weather allows. Students will be able to takeoff their masks in PE class when they are able to be outside and maintain 6ft physical distance.RESTRICTED VISITORS AND VOLUNTEERS No visitors or volunteers will be allowed inside school buildings. Congregating groups of adults on campus are not allowed Parents/Guardians picking up their child(ren) for appointments will call the school office when theyarrive, and will be met at the door by SMOS staff to sign out their child(ren). No outside use of school facilities will be allowed (i.e., renting the gym for personal use, CYCgames, sport practices) There will be limited exceptions: Administration-approved essential visitors must enter through the main office door, weara mask at all times, and have a temperature/symptom check done when checking in. Recess duty volunteers will be limited to a specific group of individuals and only foroutside recess. Volunteers will be asked to perform a temperature/symptom check prior toarriving. Volunteers must wear a mask at all times while on school grounds.St. Margaret of Scotland Parish School Fall Opening Plan for Academic Year 2020-21Safe. Flexible. Enriching. Together.17

HEALTH AND SAFETY: Measures to Reduce Transmission Risks In order to minimize visitors inside the building, volunteers should notify the office they havearrived using the intercom at the office door and the keys/bell can be brought outside to recessvolunteersOUTDOOR CLASS PROCEDURES TO MITIGATE RISK PE and Recess will take place outside whenever possible. Recess spacing that alternates between blacktop use and a walk to a nearby playground and also thatdoes not include more than one grade level per period Utilizing the Drago

2020-21 School Board St. Margaret of Scotland Parish School Fall OpeningPlan for Academic Year 2020-21 Safe. Flexible. Enriching. Together. 6. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY B ACK G RO UND CO NT E XT AND T IM E L INE B e t we e n Ma y 15 a nd Jul y 31, 2020, ove r 90 sc hool pa re nt s, t e a c he rs, st a ff m e m be rs a nd a dm i ni st ra t i ve t e a m