January 16, 2021
Dear Folwell Families:
As we prepare for the learning model pivot to hybrid, we
want to make sure we have clarity in the next steps for you and your student.
Once again, on behalf of all staff at Folwell, we cannot thank you enough for
your patience and support as we continue to navigate through this
together!
As always, please email me (wemoritz@rochesterschools.org)
or call us at 328-3220 with questions.
Having trouble reading this message on email? It is also posted on our blog at www.folwell.info!
A reminder that there is no school on Monday, January 18, in
observance of the Holiday commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
MLK Breakfast from Rochester
Chamber of Commerce, Rochester NAACP and Diversity Council—Friday at 10:00 a.m.
"I have a Dream MLK
Annual Celebration, VIRTUALLY! With Special Guest Justice Alan Page “Special
Presentation for Rochester Public Schools
MORNING PROGRAM:
Welcome: Kathleen Harrington,
Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce
Reflections: Dee Sabol, Executive
Director, Diversity Council
"Lift Every Voice &
Sing:" Angie Porter
Keynote Interview: Alan Page,
Former Chief Justice of Minnesota Supreme Court and Kesarin & Yasmin
Ali, Rochester Community Initiative
Song: Bri Thompson
Poetry Contest: Diversity Council
Call to Action: Wale Elegede,
President of Rochester NAACP
Closing Remarks: Kathleen
Harrington, Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce
To Access:
STEP 1: Type in www.youtube.com/rochesterchamber into a web browser
STEP 2: The first video available should be titled “2021 MLK We Have a Dream
Breakfast” and have a small red “live” thumbnail (see below). Click on this
video tile to view the event live stream.
K-2 FAMILIES PARTICIPATING IN THE NEXT LEARNING PHASE,
HYBRID LEARNING MODEL
The Hybrid Model for K-2 students begins January 19, for
Group 1, and January 21, for Group 2.
All students will be distance learning on Wednesday, January 20. Please note that students remain in their
original group 1 or group 2 schedule so please contact the office if you do not
remember which group you are in.
Students in Group 1 typically attend on Monday and Tuesday,
with Distance Learning on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Students in Group 2 typically attend on Thursday
and Friday, with Distance Learning on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
If your family elected to have your student in distance
learning, you continue your learning on January 19, with your distance learning
teacher.
Kindergarten and first grade students will enter and exit
Door #2, on the southwest side of the building, near the parking lot. Drop students at “load and go” and they will
walk down the sidewalk to Door #2 with adults waiting to greet them! For drop
off, remember that 15th Avenue is closed between 6th
street and 7th street. Please
go to 12th Avenue, head south, then turn on 7th street,
heading west towards the school. Drop
students off in the “load and go” area near the intersection of 15th
Avenue and 7th Street, opposite corner of the bike rack.
Second grade students will enter and exit Door #1, the main
door of the school. For drop off,
remember that 15th Avenue is closed between 6th street
and 7th street. Please go to
12th Avenue, head south, then turn on 7th street, heading
west towards the school. Drop students
off in the “load and go” area near the intersection of 15th Avenue
and 7th Street, opposite corner of the bike rack.
Students are also invited and encouraged to walk, bike or
scoot to school with family permission!
If your family elected to have your student in distance
learning, you continue your learning on January 19, with your distance learning
teacher.
3-5 FAMILIES PARTICIPATING IN THE NEXT LEARNING PHASE,
HYBRID LEARNING MODEL
The Hybrid Model for students in grades 3-5, begins February
1, for Group 1, and February, for Group 2.
note that students remain in their original group 1 or group 2 schedule
so please contact the office if you do not remember which group you are
in.
Students in Group 1 typically attend on Monday and Tuesday,
with Distance Learning on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Students in Group 2 typically attend on
Thursday and Friday, with Distance Learning on Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday.
Third graders will enter and exit the building using Door
#1. Fourth and fifth graders will enter
and exit the building using Door #6. For
drop off, remember that 15th Avenue is closed between 6th
street and 7th street. Please
go to 12th Avenue, head south, then turn on 7th street,
heading west towards the school. Drop
students off in the “load and go” area near the intersection of 15th
Avenue and 7th Street, opposite corner of the bike rack.
Students are also invited and encouraged to walk, bike or
scoot to school with family permission!
If your family elected to have your student in distance
learning, you continue your learning with your distance learning teacher.
THERE IS NO SCHOOL ON JANUARY 22.
HYBRID FAMILIES: Upcoming Calendar
Monday, January 18 - No school (previously a no school day
on district calendar)
Tuesday, January 19 - Group 1 in K-2 returns; group 2
learning at home; Grades 3-5 distance learning
Wednesday, January 20 - Group 1 and 2 learning at home;
Grades 3-5 distance learning
Thursday, January 21 - Group 2 in K-2 returns; group 1
learning at home; Grades 3-5 distance learning
Friday, January 22 - No school (previously set as a district
professional development day)
Monday, January 25 - Group 1 in K-2 in building; group 2
learning at home; Grades 3-5 distance learning
Tuesday, January 26 - Group 1 in K-2 in building; group 2
learning at home; Grades 3-5 distance learning
Wednesday, January 27 - Group 1 and 2 learning at home;
Grades 3-5 distance learning
Thursday, January 28 - Group 2 in K-2 in building; group 1
learning at home; Grades 3-5 distance learning
Friday, January 29 - Group 2 in K-2 in building; group 1
learning at home; Grades 3-5 distance learning
Monday, February 1, Group 1 in K-5 in building; group 2
learning at home
Tuesday, February 2, Group 1 in K-5 in building; group 2
learning at home
Wednesday, February 3, Groups 1 and 2, K-5, learning at home
Thursday, February 4, Group 2 in K-5 in building, group 1
learning at home
Friday, February 5, Group 2 in K-5 in building, group 1
learning at home
A calendar has been posted on our blog at www.folwell.info!!
Start and End Times
Staff supervision for students begins at 8:50 a.m.
Students are not to arrive prior to that. Students should be in the building by 9:10 and
will be marked tardy if they are in the classroom later than 9:15 a.m.
Our school day ends with a staggered dismissal. At
2:20, walkers, bikers and scooters are dismissed. At 2:25, students attending SACC can transition. At 2:30, students who are riding a bus, a
van, or getting picked up at “Load & Go,” are excused.
Winter gear/extra clothes reminder
When students are here, we will be going outside for recess
on most days. We utilize the guidelines of warmer than 0 degrees air
temperature or warmer than -10 degree wind chill for heading outside.
When students are outside, they will be playing in designated areas by their
classroom for Covid safety, to keep pods separate. One group will play on the big toys, one group
will play in the field, including sledding.
Students will need boots and snow pants to play in the snow,
in addition to coat, hat and mittens. If they do not have boots and snow pants
on, they will play on the blacktop area.
If a student is in need of additional winter gear, please let us know.
Also, we have a very limited supply of extra clothes in our
health office. It is a great idea to send an extra mask, pair of socks,
underwear and pants in your student’s backpack to have in case of emergency.
iPads coming back and forth
Your student will be bringing their iPad back and forth for
learning each day. We do not have additional iPads in the building for
students that forget them at home. Establish/re-establish a routine for
bringing the iPad back to school each day. A helpful hint is to set a
reminder to charge it each night over night or to charge it when your student
arrives at home/completes work for the day.
Need tech support? Try the Family Help Desk: https://folwell.rochesterschools.org/sy2021/technology-support-for-families
Social distancing and other mitigation
efforts
Drinking fountains are not available, however, filling
stations are accessible to students.
Please have students bring a water bottle every day.
Students must wear a mask at school at all times. This
includes at physical education and on the playground. Students will be
allowed to take their mask off to eat and drink. It is a good idea to pack an extra mask, as
well, as masks may become wet or soiled throughout the day.
As families come to school to pick up or drop off students,
it is expected that they have masks on as well.
Social distancing of 6 feet will be maintained.
We will not allow visitors into the building.
You will notice staff wearing masks and face shields when
students return. This is an additional mitigation effort. You may
also hear your student talk about additional plastic barriers that are in some
classrooms and sound amplification systems that staff have to help project
their voices. In the lunchroom, students will eat with their class.
On the playground, students will play with their class.
A Frequently Asked Question—Can our students
bring in birthday treats? What about treats for Valentine’s day?
Students may not bring in treats for their birthday, for
Valentine’s day, or for the class to eat under our current practices.
This is done for the safety of all.
Covid Safety!
Please remember to continue to screen for Covid symptoms at
home and contact us if you or someone else in your home has tested positive.
As always, please email me (wemoritz@rochesterschools.org)
or call us at 328-3220 with questions.
We are looking forward to seeing all of our students again
soon!
Wishing you well!
Wendy J. Moritz
Principal
Folwell Elementary School
328-3220
328-3224
Folwell: “TOGETHER WE WILL!”
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