Close Search. Office of the Registrar. Academic Calendar Current Academic Year: Dates in this calendar are subject to change without notice. Past Calendars Academic Calendars from onward. Final Examination Schedules View the current year's final examination schedules and guidelines. Drew Perine, The News Tribune. Hopkins is one of about 20 students currently attending school in-person at Mary Lyon Elementary in Tacoma.
Tacoma Public Schools has been operating schools since October for more than students needing special education services, in accordance with state COVID guidelines.
Now, the district is preparing for a new group to arrive: kindergarten students. TPS announced in December kindergarten students would return for face-to-face instruction starting Jan. Preschool students will return on Jan. The district said it expects to announce plans to phase in grades in early As for middle and high school students, the district said it is in the process of making recommendations for middle and high school and hopes to finalize those plans soon.
Kindergarten students will attend two days a week. In February, that will shift to four days a week if COVID case counts drop below cases per , people over a two-week period. Changes to state guidance in December lowered the threshold for schools to return to in-person learning. High-activity counties can phase in in-person learning in groups of 15 or fewer students for pre-K through grade 5 and students with highest needs.
Pierce County is a high-activity county at The six-day lag allows for accuracy. The district said it used a number of factors when developing its reopening plans, including revised guidance from the state Department of Health and OSPI around in-person learning and the risk of transmission of COVID in school environments. Families in Tacoma want to know — what precautions is the district taking to keep students and staff safe?
Tacoma Public Schools showed The News Tribune on Tuesday what precautions are being taken for students already learning on-site. For example, if someone is sick with confirmed COVID 19, close contacts should stay home for 14 days after their contact. Depending how many people this involves, this may influence your decision for how long to close. Anyone with symptoms should contact their healthcare provider. Is it safe to bring my kids to the park?
What can I do to minimize the potential for germ spread in a childcare environment? To reduce the of spread germs: Remove toys that aren't easy to clean like stuffed animals and pillows. Rotate toys out. Clean and sanitize between rotations. Provide space between children during play time and other gatherings.
Stagger time in playrooms and playground to reduce the number of children in one space. Upon entry each day, take the child's temperature and check for symptoms. If you can't take their temperature, ask the caregiver to take the child's temperature and check for symptoms at home before they arrive. Then ask them to complete and sign a form reporting this information. Remind families to stay home if they are unwell or have: Cough.
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing. Fever, chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, loss of taste or smell. Develop activities that encourage individual play like as reading, puzzles and coloring. If you do family-style meals, have one staff member handle utensils and divide food. What is the recommended group size for childcare facilities? Reduce group sizes to no more than 32 people total, including children and adults.
If it's not possible to separate groups by rooms, create a physical barrier e. What questions should I ask during a health screening at my childcare facility? Staff, or children sick with any illness must stay home. Ask the parents or guardians: Does your child have any of the following symptoms that are not caused by another condition? If it is the first day after a break or for a new child, please ask about the past 3 days.
Fever Within the past 14 days, has a public health or medical professional told your child to self-monitor, self-isolate, or self-quarantine because of concerns about COVID infection? What role or responsibility do schools have if a student or staff member tests positive for COVID? What safety precautions should we take at school meal distribution sites? What should childcare providers do if they are at higher risk of serious illness?
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