Welcome Back
Although we are excited to be starting school again in our building, we are very aware of how different things need to be as we move forward. There are many processes and procedures that will be very different and will require the absolute cooperation of everyone in our school community.
Many of these rules and procedures have been put in place by the Department of Education, the Newfoundland and Labrador English School District and Public Health. It is therefore essential that we all work together to keep our school community safe by following the information outlined below.
When students return on Tuesday, January 25th it will be Day 2 on the school schedule.
School Cafeteria
The First Venture Cafeteria will be returning back on WEEK 4 of the monthly menu. Lunch envelopes were sent home with students on the last day prior to Christmas Break.
Students bringing their own lunch must remember to bring their own eating utensils (forks, knives, spoons, plates, bowls, etc.) from home, they will not be provided at school. Please use containers that your child can open independently.
Microwaves will not be available for student use.
Outside food from restaurants or chains may not be delivered into the school. Families can sign students out for lunch if they wish.
Mask Use in Schools
Wearing a mask plays a role in reducing the transmission of COVID-19. In 2022, the following guidance applies to K-12 schools:
- All staff and students must wear a mask at all times in common areas and while in the classroom (unless there are significant communication impediments).
- All students and bus drivers must wear a mask on school buses (unless there are significant communication impediments).
Exemptions:
- Masks are not required when actively eating or drinking, or during physical activity.
- Masks are not required for students who are unable to tolerate it (e.g., due to medical conditions).
Masks with three layers are recommended. This could be a three-layer cloth mask or three-ply disposable non-medical mask. Whichever mask you choose should be comfortable and completely cover your mouth and nose with no gaps.
ℹ️ Learn more about masks for children
Case and Contact Management
Due to recent changes to contact tracing in the community, cases and contacts will be managed differently in schools. Public Health and school administrators will not complete contact tracing in schools.
If there is a positive case in school, generally, contacts in those settings (e.g., the classroom cohort) would not be considered close contacts due to the health and safety measures in place in school. However, specific individuals may be identified as close contacts based on close interactions with the case either in or outside of school.
Students and staff who are close contacts should follow public health guidance based on their situation. Self-isolation and testing will be different for household and non-household contacts. Instructions for close contacts are in the Close Contacts Flowchart and the Self-Isolation Assessment Tool.
Will online learning, or continuity of learning plans, be provided for those students who do not attend school?
Online face-to-face instruction will not be provided if schools are open to in-class instruction, as teachers will be engaged in their classes and other related duties in their schools. Continuity of learning plans can only be provided to students who cannot attend school for documented medical reasons or because they are following Public Health guidance to self-isolate. Parents should contact their school administration if their child is in this situation.
Source: NLESD Return to In-Class Instruction/Covid-19 Rapid Tests Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
School Council Vacancies
Sacred Heart Academy is currently accepting nominations for TWO Parent Representatives on the School Council. To be eligible for election, you must be the parent/guardian of a student currently attending Sacred Heart Academy. Only parent/guardians can nominate and vote for school council members.
Online Nomination Form: https://forms.gle/7ihRC483dBKpSk5L6
The deadline to submit nominations is Friday, February 11th, 2022.
Additional Information for Families
Check out the @SHA_NL website sha.nlesd.ca for more information on:
About us
Home of the Sabres
Email: sacredheartacad@nlesd.ca
Website: sha.nlesd.ca
Location: 1 Columbia Drive, Marystown, NL, Canada
Phone: (709)279-2051
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Sacred-Heart-Academy-445779129137917/
Twitter: @SHA_NL