1. Re-Opening Guide for MRE
Elementary Families
Planning for a healthy and safe return to in-person school February 2, 2021

2. A message from Principal John
Greeny and
Vice Principal Michelle Cook
Dear Families,
We are so happy to welcome our students
to our hybrid program beginning February
2. Know that we are taking every
precaution to ensure everyone’s health
and safety. Please look through this slide
show as it contains important information
regarding our hybrid program. As always
please do not hesitate to contact us with
your questions and concerns.

3. What is the Hybrid Learning Schedule?
Classes will meet:
Group A-Monday & Thursday
Group B-Tuesday & Friday
Wednesday & off-days: Students will not attend in-person,
but will have online work to complete
7:55am to 12:55pm
Drop off no earlier than 7:45
Students will report directly to their classroom.

4. What is our Campus Plan?
Student drop off and pick up
• 1-5 grades will go directly to their classroom. Staff will be present in the parent pick-up area to escort
students to class.
• Kindergarten parents will continue to park and escort the student to the classroom.
• 1st and 2nd grade students will continue to be escorted to class by a member of the MRE staff.
• COVID-19 screening of students will occur upon entry into the classroom
• Class cohort groups will remain intact throughout the day
• Parents may accompany their students to campus, but will not be allowed to walk them to class except
kindergarten.
Wellness practices for everyone on campus
• All students and staff will engage in frequent handwashing and sanitizing throughout the day.
• Surfaces will be disinfected between transitions, including playground, and student areas.
• Restrooms will be sanitized frequently throughout the day.
Distance and Face Coverings
• Students will meet in smaller groups with physical distancing of 35 sq. ft. per child
• Face coverings will be required for students and staff. The school can provide face masks for students who
don’t have one. Face masks should be cleaned at the end of the day by each family.

5. What will my child’s transportation look like?
BUSSING
• Bussing will adhere to state transportation guidelines.
• Students and staff will be required to wear a mask and socially distance while riding the
bus.
PARENT DROPOFF/PICK-UP
• When dropping off your student please take note of the traffic control signs that are in
the parking lot.
• Please pull all the way forward following signage instructions.
• Kindergarten families please park and carefully escort your child to his/her classroom.
• For student safety please do not enter or park in the Pine St. lot. This is lot is reserved
for staff and school busses.

6. MRE Elementary Access Points of Entry

7. What do parents need to know?
• Visitors to Mae Richardson Elementary
• At this time we are not able to receive visitors.
• Parents on campus
• According to the state guidelines we are unable to have parents visit or
volunteer on campus.
• Before School Begins
• Students will proceed directly to their classrooms no earlier than 7:45
AM
• Kindergarteners will be escorted by their parents to the classroom.
• Tardy students
• Students who are tardy are to enter the main building and proceed to
the reception table. There they will be screened and escorted to class.

8. How will my child’s classroom look?
• Handwashing and sanitizing will be frequent and mandatory
• Desks: Will be arranged to maximize social distancing - 35 sq. ft
per child
• Cubbies: In use, but may not be shared
• Supplies: Students will not share any supplies
• Personal items: Please leave toys, personal books, etc. at home
• Water bottles – Each student should bring a full water bottle to
school
• Masks are mandatory
• No gaters, no faceshields
• Coats and backpacks will be hung up outside the classroom.
A pc of a
classrm here

9. What are my choices for my child’s learning
model?
• Hybrid Learning: Students may attend in-person classes twice a week, and
all other learning is distance.
• “A” group- Mondays and Thursdays (7:55 a.m.-12:55 p.m.)
• “B” group- Tuesdays and Fridays (7:55 a.m.-12:55 p.m.)
• Comprehensive Distance Learning: Students may continue to remain off
campus and receive distance learning. Teacher instruction will be via zoom
or through office hours.
• Wednesdays remain distance learning for all students.

10. Safety will be first and foremost
CLASSROOM RESTROOMS PLAYGROUNDS BREAKFAST/LUNCH The 3 W’s
• 35 sq.ft. per
student to be
observed
• Max classroom
capacity to be
observed at all
times.
• Sanitized
throughout the
day
• A limited number
of students will
be allowed in
each bathroom
at a time.
• One cohort per
playground area
• Sanitized
throughout the
day.
• Breakfast in
classroom and
socially
distanced
• Lunch In the
cafeteria with
stable cohorts
assigned to their
own tables and
socially
distanced.
WASH hands
WEAR mask
WATCH distance

11. What are the symptoms of COVID 19?
People with COVID-19 have a wide range of symptoms.
Symptoms can be Primary or Non-Primary
Primary Symptoms
Fever and chills
(temperature greater than
100.4 degrees F)
Shortness of breath or
difficulty breathing
Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhea
Headaches
Non-Primary Symptoms
Loss of taste or smell
Unusual fatigue or behavior
Muscle aches
Flush or pale in appearance
Chills
Sore throat

12. What if…?
A member of my
household has tested
positive for COVID-19 or
is waiting results?
My child is
demonstrating any of
the COVID-19 primary
symptoms?
My child has a runny
nose and sore throat or
other non-primary
symptoms?
Keep your child home
Inform MRE School Office
Call your doctor
Update the school office
staff
Keep your child home
Inform Patrict School Office
Call your doctor
Update the school office
staff
Keep your child home
Inform Patrick School Office
Call your doctor if symptoms
persist
Update the school office staff

13. What if my child gets sick at school?
• If your child becomes sick at school, the office staff will
immediately contact a parent or emergency contact for pick up.
Please be sure we have your current information on file in our
office.
• You child will be escorted to the school health room to be
monitored until pick up. Call the office when you arrive and your
child will be escorted to your waiting car.

14. • It is recommended in Ready Schools, Safe Learners guidance
that all K-12 schools in Oregon offering partial or full in-
person instruction provide free, on-site COVID-19 testing.
• This program is intended to test symptomatic and exposed
students and school staff only. The Abbott BinaxNOW tests
should not be used to screen asymptomatic individuals or
those without a known exposure to COVID-19.
COVID-19 Tests on-site at Mae Richardson

15. • Abbott BinaxNOW tests should only be used to test students with
consent on file or staff who agree to testing in the following two
scenarios:
• When a student or staff member develops symptoms consistent with COVID-19
while at school, testing may be used to inform their care and return to
school.
• When a school cohort has been exposed to a case of COVID-19 and
quarantined; testing on day 5 through 7 following exposure may be used to
facilitate early release from quarantine after day 7 when recommended by
the local public health authority.
COVID-19 Tests on-site at Mae Richardson

16. • When we receive our Abbott BinaxNOW COVID-19 rapid test kits, you will be asked for a
“consent to test,” to be signed by you. These will be held on file at the school. You may, of
course, refuse consent to have your child tested if they become systematic at school.
• Parents will be notified in advance of testing, even if consent is on file at school.
• Student and staff test results, both positive and negative, shall be kept confidential. Student
test results may be shared with the student and their legal guardian only. However, student and
staff test results will be reported to public health, as required under ORS 433.004 and ORS
433.008. As outlined in the Ready Schools, Safe Learners guidance, schools must train staff on
confidentiality requirements under FERPA, HIPAA, and local policy regarding student and staff
health information, including a COVID-19 diagnosis.
COVID-19 Tests on-site at Mae Richardson

17. Operational Blueprint Information
• Our state requires each school have an operational blueprint on file that is
accessible to parents and community members. You can view our blueprint by
following this link:
Operational Blueprints 2020-2021 « Central Point School District #6
• Oregon Department of Education Ready Schools Safe Learners link:
https://www.oregon.gov/ode/students-and-
family/healthsafety/documents/ready%20schools%20safe%20learners%202020-21%20guidance.pdf

18. What about the YMCA Childcare?
• Students enrolled in the YMCA are assigned to hybrid group A
• The YMCA will offer afterschool child care on Mondays and
Thursdays
• The YMCA will offer all day child care on Tuesdays, Wednesdays
and Fridays.

19. How do I contact Mae RIchardson Elementary?
MAILING ADDRESS: 200 West Pine street, Central Point OR 97502
SCHOOL OFFICE PHONE: 541-494-6700
SCHOOL OFFICE HOURS: 7:30-3:30
EMAIL us at: john.greeny@district6.org