Freedom Elementary Back to School

August 2021

On behalfof all the facultyand staffat Freedom,we wouldlike to officially welcome youto the2021-2022 schoolyear.Whether youare a returningstudent or brand new to the campuswe can’t wait to see youall on thefirstdayof school,August 16, 2021.If youwouldlike to learnmore aboutClovisUnified SchoolDistrict’s returnto campus health and safety plan,youmayread it here: https://www.cusd.com/2021-22SchoolYear.aspx

Support Staff

SUPPORT STAFF

Rachel Dauer - SDC Preschool AM and PM
	
Yvonne Gudino - SDC 4th-6th
	
Katelyn Weskamp - SDC K-3rd

Audrey Scott - PALS
	
Leslie Badilla - Preschool Megan Garcia - Preschool

Colson Cuff-Vocal Music
	
Nayoung Ryoo - Orchestra
Rebecca Monson – Assistant Orchestra

Steven Maldonado - Band
	
Jill Martin - RSP

Chelsea Bowling - School Psychologist
	
Mercedes Larson - Speech/Language Kristen Thaxter - Speech/Language Alicia Plitt - Speech/Language Gabby Castillo - Speech/Language
Katherine Mendrin - Speech/Language
	
Donna Konze - Campus Catering
	
Jerry Hardy - Custodial Charlene Pimentel - Custodial

OFFICE STAFF

LaurelGraves, Principal

Freedom Office Staff

Mandeep Rai-Brar, GIS

Karen Nelson,OfficeManager

Leslie White, Registrar

Danielle Logoluso-Nurse Sherri Sims–Health Assistant

Imbi Lesmeister, Librarian

Teaching Staff

KINDERGARTEN

Samantha Moua

Suzanne Ruiz

HeatherGarcia

My Ly

FIRST GRADE

Cori Murphy

Jennifer Hales

Ruby Rojas

Samantha Moua

SECOND GRADE

Karen Althoff

Jennifer Smith

Vikki Swain

AmberMcCutchen

	

THIRD GRADE

Courtney Spurrier

Theresa Horg

AliciaGroom

Ali Gilbert

Teaching Staff

FOURTHGRADE MelissaMcKenney TanyaLyon AnthonyGranata KaramjitChima

FIFTHGRADE NatalieWaer LaurenStewart
SaedAraim

SIXTHGRADE MeganFlowers KaleyReynolds ShellyCirco

Schedule

Grading and Progress Reports

Parents canaccess assignment/test grades through Parent Connect.

Teacherswill update gradebooks no later than every 2weeks.

Progress Reports aresent outmid-way through thequarter. This is areminder forstudents tocomplete anymissing assignments.

Report cards are providedat the endof each quarter.

Cleaning Practices

01

Hightouchsurfaces(door handles, etc.) willbe cleaned3timesperday

02

Campuswidedisinfection using electrostaticsprayers willhappennightly.

03

Teacherswillhaveaccess todisinfectingsupplies for theclassroom

04

Restrooms willbecleaned threetimesa day

05

Handsanitizer willbe provided forteachersto usein theclassroom

Classroom Practices

Maintaina stable seating chart

Maintain socialdistance to the greatest extent possible.

Plexiglass on desk may be used.

Studentswill use hand sanitizer everytime they enterthe classroom.

Mask Policy Updates

Currently 8/13:

• Students andstaff (whenwithstudents) are expected to wearmasks (unless exempt) indoors.Masks are not requiredoutdoors.

• Exemption form access has been paused while updatedguidance is being discussedand aplanis beingprocessedfor medical confirmation. • If you have alreadysubmitted an exemption form foryour student throughParent Connection:
• On the CUSD website,https://www.cusd.com/MaskExemptions.aspx,is a downloadable Medical Determination Form neededin orderto verifyastudent's mask exemption. This form must be completed bya physicianandreturnedto your child's school site.

• School personnel will verifythe form with your physician’s office andfinalize your child’s exemptionfor the 2021-22 schoolyear.

• Students will be expected to follow the K-12school mask requirements unless acompleted Medical Determination Form has been submittedto the school.

• Staffandstudents withexemptions should wear aface shield withadrape indoors unless their conditiondoes not permit forthis. This is outlinedin the exemption form.

Breakfast and Lunch

Indoor and Outdoor rotation, in designated areas with socialdistancing

Stableseating chart in place

Socialdistance indoorsto the greatest extent possible

Encouragesocialdistancingoutdoors to the greatest extentpossible,for contact tracing purposes

Recess

• Hand sanitizer will be used goingtoand comingfrom the playground.
• Limited studentson the playstructure at one time. • Maskchoice outdoors/distancing
• Play equipment willbe distributed

Quarantine

Definitionof a Close Contact has not changed-closer than 6ftfor more than a cumulative15 minutes

Ifan employee or student has symptomsregardless of vaccination status, they need to stayhome until proof of a negative test or 10 days and symptom free

Whena studentis out for quarantine or isolation, teacher willprovide workfor student and allowmake-up opportunities

Drop-off: Kindergarten will drop off at Kindergarten classroom doors. 1st-6th grades will all drop off on the blacktop

Pick-Up: Kindergarten will be picked up from the back gate, 1st grade – If there is an older sibling, sibling will pick up from classroom to walk to the blacktop or meeting spot. If not, pick up between Room 1 and the Library. 2nd-6th please pick up on blacktop or designated meeting spot on the exterior of campus.

Student Drop Off/Pick Up

Parents NOT ALLOWED in classroom or on campus. Masks required in the office.

Athletics: At this time, No parents/spectators at practices, but welcome to come for Game Day.

Updates

Withthe everchanging conditions andguidelines regarding schools, wewill continue to update youas they occur.

Pleasebesuretojoin us for a meetandgreetwith your classroom teachersat Back-to-School Nighton 8/18/21 from5:30-7:00 PM

Forms of Communication

• Instant Connect: email and/or text • Facebook:
• Instagram: • Website
• CUSD App

Parent –School Partnership