IN-Person Classroom Guidelines for covid-19
“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.” ~Philippians 2:3-4
Keeping in alignment with the CDC and ISBE recommendations, the following guidelines will be implemented at Learning Vine until further notice. The guidelines communicate the utmost importance of the health, safety, and well-being of our families and staff.
In an effort to eliminate the sharing of items, students should have the following supplies on hand at all times: face covering (mask or shield), hand sanitizer, small pack of tissues, sharpened pencils, erasers, pens, scissors, glue stick, fine tip dry erase marker, crayons or colored pencils, and water bottle. Students will also need to keep their lunch, lunch towel, and coat with them.
Check-in procedures
*Face coverings must be worn-must cover the mouth and nose. Face shields may be used as an alternative ONLY when Admin is presented with a doctor’s note.
*Temperature/symptom check will be done upon arrival-a temperature of over 100.4 and/or symptoms of COVID-19 will be sent home immediately.
*ALL students must be checked in by a parent to assure passing of the temperature/symptom check. Junior/Senior High students are no longer able to sign themselves in.
*Sanitize/wash hands upon arrival.
*Social distancing (minimum of 3 ft., 6 ft. distance preferred) between families while awaiting check-in. Only 2 families will be allowed in the downstairs check-in area at a time. Others may wait upstairs until notified.
*No collecting of lunches or hanging of coats/backpacks will be done. All lunches, backpacks, and supplies must be kept with the student at all times-Coats may be left with a parent or worn and carried by the student all day as well.
Hallway procedures
*Face coverings must be worn.
*Social distancing must be observed when possible.
*Staggered dismissal times will be utilized to avoid congestion.
*No congregating in the hallways by students or parents.
*The drinking fountain will be unavailable for actual drinking. Students must bring water bottles that may be filled up throughout the day.
Bathroom procedures
*Avoid congregating in the restrooms. No more than 2 people at a time.
*Hands must be washed prior to leaving restrooms
*Frequent cleaning of the restrooms will be performed throughout the day
Lunch Guidelines
*Students must sanitize/wash hands prior to and after lunch.
*Students will bring all of their own lunches including supplies like napkins, silverware, and beverage.
*Lunch will be held in the gym on the floor to maintain social distancing. Families may sit together.
*Students will bring a large towel (beach towel size) to sit on during lunch. The student must remain seated during the lunch time until dismissed to dispose of trash and head to the next class.
*Face coverings may be removed and put into a plastic bag (provided by the student) while the student is eating.
Classroom Guidelines
*Students will use sanitizer/wash hands as they enter/prior to entering the classroom.
*Students will be seated with as much social distancing as possible. This may mean that students may be seated on the floor on their lunch towel.
*Students will need to have all of their own supplies for writing, crafts, etc. Teachers may provide the additional supplies that your child will need for their class at orientation. Please be sure your student is adequately supplied as sharing/distributing of supplies will be kept to an absolute minimum.
*Face coverings will need to be worn during class unless otherwise instructed by the teacher. Mask breaks will be provided as needed but will be led by the teacher at specific times.
*Individual classes may have additional guidelines. These will be addressed at orientation.
*Classrooms will be sanitized in between classes
Dismissal Guidelines
*Students must be sure that they have ALL of their supplies with them when they leave. We will be unable to provide a safe Lost and Found.
*Lanyards will be sanitized and collected.
*Social Distancing must be observed until families are out of the building.
If there is a positive case of COVID-19
*We will be following the protocol laid out by the CDC and IDPH. They are as follows: Students or staff who are strongly suspected of having or test positive for COVID-19-72 hours must elapse from resolution of fever without fever-reducing medicine and 14 days must pass after symptoms first appeared. A call to Administration will be made prior to returning to LV. Those who did not have close contact with the person who is sick can return to LV immediately after disinfection of the premises. Those who had close contact with the person who is sick-the individual is within 6 feet for more than 15 minutes-should isolate and monitor symptoms at home for 14 days.
CDC and IDPH guidelines
*When in doubt, please refer to and follow guidelines already set in place regarding symptoms, symptom monitoring, self-isolating, etc. If you are unsure, contact LV Administration.
Remote Learning
*Learning Vine will remain in-person until otherwise directed. Our teachers and staff have been working to be sure we can maintain our level of excellence as best as possible even if students move to remote learning. This includes both the academic and enrichment programs.
**We fully acknowledge that our guidelines will not fall in line with the desires of all families at Learning Vine. We have prayed and sought God’s will as well as the research of experts in the field. We are striving to provide the safest environment for our students and staff in a time of unthinkable and unforeseen circumstances. We ask for your understanding our need to be flexible as situations arise. We also ask for your grace and patience as we do our best to provide a learning environment in which your students will thrive this 2020-2021 school year.
Thank you.
~Faith Bruck and Vicki Thompson
Learning Vine Administration
Keeping in alignment with the CDC and ISBE recommendations, the following guidelines will be implemented at Learning Vine until further notice. The guidelines communicate the utmost importance of the health, safety, and well-being of our families and staff.
In an effort to eliminate the sharing of items, students should have the following supplies on hand at all times: face covering (mask or shield), hand sanitizer, small pack of tissues, sharpened pencils, erasers, pens, scissors, glue stick, fine tip dry erase marker, crayons or colored pencils, and water bottle. Students will also need to keep their lunch, lunch towel, and coat with them.
Check-in procedures
*Face coverings must be worn-must cover the mouth and nose. Face shields may be used as an alternative ONLY when Admin is presented with a doctor’s note.
*Temperature/symptom check will be done upon arrival-a temperature of over 100.4 and/or symptoms of COVID-19 will be sent home immediately.
*ALL students must be checked in by a parent to assure passing of the temperature/symptom check. Junior/Senior High students are no longer able to sign themselves in.
*Sanitize/wash hands upon arrival.
*Social distancing (minimum of 3 ft., 6 ft. distance preferred) between families while awaiting check-in. Only 2 families will be allowed in the downstairs check-in area at a time. Others may wait upstairs until notified.
*No collecting of lunches or hanging of coats/backpacks will be done. All lunches, backpacks, and supplies must be kept with the student at all times-Coats may be left with a parent or worn and carried by the student all day as well.
Hallway procedures
*Face coverings must be worn.
*Social distancing must be observed when possible.
*Staggered dismissal times will be utilized to avoid congestion.
*No congregating in the hallways by students or parents.
*The drinking fountain will be unavailable for actual drinking. Students must bring water bottles that may be filled up throughout the day.
Bathroom procedures
*Avoid congregating in the restrooms. No more than 2 people at a time.
*Hands must be washed prior to leaving restrooms
*Frequent cleaning of the restrooms will be performed throughout the day
Lunch Guidelines
*Students must sanitize/wash hands prior to and after lunch.
*Students will bring all of their own lunches including supplies like napkins, silverware, and beverage.
*Lunch will be held in the gym on the floor to maintain social distancing. Families may sit together.
*Students will bring a large towel (beach towel size) to sit on during lunch. The student must remain seated during the lunch time until dismissed to dispose of trash and head to the next class.
*Face coverings may be removed and put into a plastic bag (provided by the student) while the student is eating.
Classroom Guidelines
*Students will use sanitizer/wash hands as they enter/prior to entering the classroom.
*Students will be seated with as much social distancing as possible. This may mean that students may be seated on the floor on their lunch towel.
*Students will need to have all of their own supplies for writing, crafts, etc. Teachers may provide the additional supplies that your child will need for their class at orientation. Please be sure your student is adequately supplied as sharing/distributing of supplies will be kept to an absolute minimum.
*Face coverings will need to be worn during class unless otherwise instructed by the teacher. Mask breaks will be provided as needed but will be led by the teacher at specific times.
*Individual classes may have additional guidelines. These will be addressed at orientation.
*Classrooms will be sanitized in between classes
Dismissal Guidelines
*Students must be sure that they have ALL of their supplies with them when they leave. We will be unable to provide a safe Lost and Found.
*Lanyards will be sanitized and collected.
*Social Distancing must be observed until families are out of the building.
If there is a positive case of COVID-19
*We will be following the protocol laid out by the CDC and IDPH. They are as follows: Students or staff who are strongly suspected of having or test positive for COVID-19-72 hours must elapse from resolution of fever without fever-reducing medicine and 14 days must pass after symptoms first appeared. A call to Administration will be made prior to returning to LV. Those who did not have close contact with the person who is sick can return to LV immediately after disinfection of the premises. Those who had close contact with the person who is sick-the individual is within 6 feet for more than 15 minutes-should isolate and monitor symptoms at home for 14 days.
CDC and IDPH guidelines
*When in doubt, please refer to and follow guidelines already set in place regarding symptoms, symptom monitoring, self-isolating, etc. If you are unsure, contact LV Administration.
Remote Learning
*Learning Vine will remain in-person until otherwise directed. Our teachers and staff have been working to be sure we can maintain our level of excellence as best as possible even if students move to remote learning. This includes both the academic and enrichment programs.
**We fully acknowledge that our guidelines will not fall in line with the desires of all families at Learning Vine. We have prayed and sought God’s will as well as the research of experts in the field. We are striving to provide the safest environment for our students and staff in a time of unthinkable and unforeseen circumstances. We ask for your understanding our need to be flexible as situations arise. We also ask for your grace and patience as we do our best to provide a learning environment in which your students will thrive this 2020-2021 school year.
Thank you.
~Faith Bruck and Vicki Thompson
Learning Vine Administration
