Dear Emmanuel Family,

We are now preparing for the move into the next phase of our building return plan. Administration has been in constant contact with the local health department as well as collaborating with other county schools and their plans.

We will begin a “phased” return to school on February 8th (details below). This “phased” return will begin with getting our upper elementary students back into the building while using additional classroom space, especially for our 6th grade class. Then, we will plan for a gradual return of 7th - 12th graders as we continue to monitor our building, Clark County, and the other mitigating factors. Of course, families will still be able to stay remote if they choose.

The considerations that we are still working to manage are:

• Continued average of over 7,000 new cases daily in Ohio

• Slower than hoped for roll out of the vaccine for our teachers and staff

• Several positive student cases identified and quarantined in the last two weeks

We appreciate your continued support and cooperation. Let us know if you have any questions.

Blessings,

Dan Moore, Building Principal
John Essig, Superintendent

NEXT PHASE BUILDING PLAN

The Next Phrase Building Plan accounts for a segmented and phased approach to returning the 5th - 12th grade back to the building.

RATIONAL:

In the past two weeks, ECA has had four positive student cases in the 5th - 12th grade and one in TK - 4th grades. However, due to distancing and following protocols, these cases have had minimal impact on other students. Previously, with all students in the building, a significant number of students would have been quarantined to remote learning.

Our institutional goal is to continue to provide a healthy and safe atmosphere for our teachers, staff, and students. The return to the school building has had a positive impact on our student body as well as our teachers. Our goal is the continued academic growth of our students without having to take a step back to remote learning. Gradually easing into another modality change will benefit the students from a perspective of consistency and habit.

SUMMARY

In accordance with our priority to get elementary students back into the building, we will bring back the 5th and 6th grade classes on February 8, 2021. The 5th grade will be contained in one (1) classroom, but the 6th grade will be split into two (2) classrooms.

PHASED ENTRY PLAN

FEBRUARY 8TH

• TK - 4th Grade: (continue) Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Wednesday 8:00PM - Noon (Wednesday from Noon - 3:00PM Planning)

• 7th - 12th Grade: (continue) “Hybrid” Group A is Monday and Tuesday, Group B is Thursday and Friday (Workday Wednesday)

• 5th & 6th Grade Students Only: Return to school phased schedule

  • 5th/6th: “Hybrid” groups brought back into the building

  • 5th grade in one classroom; 6th grade in two areas (Room 210 or other)

  • Dates to Attend:

    • February 8, 9, and 12 (2/10 is Remote Workday Wednesday, 2/11 Parent Teacher conferences off)

    • February 16, 18, and 19 (Monday, 2/15 is President’s Day off; 2/17 is Workday Wednesday remote)

    • February 22, 23, 25 and 26 (Workday Wednesday on 2/24 is remote)

    • March 1: Students resume school Monday through Friday

MARCH 1ST

• TK - 4th Grade: Students resume to school Monday through Friday

• 5th - 6th Grade: Students resume to school Monday through Friday

• 7th - 12th Grade: Students return to school Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday (Workday Wednesday for student projects, student intervention)

MARCH 15TH:

• 7th - 12th Grade: Students resume school Monday through Friday