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Federation Star
FOCUS ON YOUTH
October 2020
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TEMPLE SHALOM
Temple Shalom Preschool By Rabbi Ariel Boxman, Rabbi Educator
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fter many months of being closed during this pandemic, our preschool doors finally opened in August. Children once again entered the building with big smiles and wide eyes. Laughter could be heard in the hallways and teachers, parents and students beamed with excitement. Now, while our curriculum, unique enrichments offered and the warm feeling are all still present, because of COVID-19, there are some additions and adjustments to our program. In order to keep our students, staff and families as healthy as possible, our COVID-19 protocol includes: • Curbside drop-off and pickup In order to limit the number of adults in the building, students are being dropped off at the curb and escorted into their classroom by teachers. • Temperature checks/health questionnaire Prior to dropping off at school, a staff member checks all students for fever, and parents are required to virtually answer questions about the status of their child’s health. • Pods In order to limit the potential spread of COVID-19, during the school day, students only interact with their two teachers and students in their assigned classroom. • PPE All adults are required to wear masks while inside the building. Students are not required to wear masks, but many choose to do so. Teachers are also required to wear smocks over their clothes in order to limit the spread of germs when they are in close contact with students. • Increased use of outdoor spaces In addition to students utilizing our wonderful playground and trike track, we have built an outdoor classroom, with brand new picnic benches and
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Ezra Feldman posing for his first day of school
Students and their teacher, Miss Hope, on their way to our new outdoor classroom
Bobby Parsons coloring in nature
Students enjoying our new outdoor classroom picnic benches
umbrellas. Teachers are able to utilize the classroom and other outdoor spaces multiple times per day. • Virtual enrichments Because we are limiting the daily inter action to two teachers and their assigned student group, we have added virtual enrichments to the day instead of physically bringing additional teach ers into the classrooms. Enrichment teachers have been asked to record their lessons and upload them to YouTube. Smart TVs have been installed in all
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enrichment classrooms, and teachers are able to simply play the lesson of the day for their students. It has been wonderful for students to still see the faces and hear the voices of the teachers they miss seeing in person. Increased sanitation We h a v e i n c l u d e d additional sanitation practices to our daily routine, including a hospital-grade fogging system to keep the classrooms extra clean and sanitary.
While it has taken some time to adapt to these updates and changes, we are all grateful for the opportunity to open our doors and resume the program we know and love. Many families have chosen to enroll their children this year, and we even have a waitlist for future enrollment. I feel very blessed to have the opportunity to serve as director this year and work with such a talented and dedicated team. As we enter into 5781, I pray that this year is one of blessing, peace and above all, health!
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