When the ConVal School Reopening Plan was published in early August, a key feature was the use of outdoor spaces and outdoor classrooms.
The rationale behind this planning decision was the opportunity to increase student and staff safety because outdoor classrooms have been shown to help reduce the viral load in the air.
ConVal District Schools celebrated their first day of school on September 8. After months of preparation, students could meet their teachers and classmates again in person.
Whether in indoor classrooms or outdoor instructional spaces, students learned about the guidelines to keep everyone safe and healthy. Morning meetings were held in a properly distanced manner.
Read More: ConVal District Schools Reopen, Indoors And Outdoors
Lance Levesque who teaches digital media at ConVal’s Region 14 Applied Technology Center has just been recognized by the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) as an “Educator of Distinction.”
Educators of Distinction are outstanding role models and exemplary practitioners who have made a lasting difference in a student’s life by encouraging them to strive for excellence,
Read More: Lance Levesque Recognized As Educator Of Distinction
In a current article in Time Magazine, entitled “COVID-19 Is Transmitted Through Aerosols — We Have Enough Evidence, Now It Is Time to Act,” Jose-Louis Jimenez, a highly recognized aerosol researcher, promotes the use of tents and outdoor classrooms to help curb the spread of COVID-19.
“Given how much being outside reduces the COVID-19 transmission risk,
Read More: Researcher Promotes Tent Use To Curb COVID-19 Transmission Risk
The ConVal School District is reaching out to our families today to reassure them regarding the tents that will be used for our outdoor learning spaces beginning September 8th, 2020.
Our tents have been professionally installed following the specifications from the tent manufacturers. Each tent is undergoing a thorough inspection in conjunction with local authorities.
Superintendent Dr. Kimberly Rizzo Saunders was interviewed on New Hampshire’s National Public Radio Station on August 13, 2020.
Saunders was a panelist on “The Exchange” with Laura Knoy. The show was devoted to the topic “The Health and Science of School Reopening Decisions.”
You can listen to a recording of the show here.
Read More: Kimberly Saunders A Guest On NHPR’s “The Exchange”
Please click on the link below to watch the latest video update on the ConVal School District. Please click on the play button below to see the presentation by superintendent Kimberly Saunders.
The ConVal School District has finalized its Fall 2020 Reopening Plan for public release.
The plan is based on the guiding principles developed by the ConVal School Board, prioritizes student and staff safety, and incorporates the following key elements:
Read More: ConVal School District Publishes Fall 2020 Reopening Plan
Please click on the link below to watch the latest video update on the ConVal School District. Today’s video is about the parent survey that will go out from the School District.
Please click on the link below to watch the latest video update on the ConVal School District. Today’s video provides a preview of the reopening plans.
In addition to the video, please see the draft plan here.
(Update August 11, 2020: Please see the finalized ConVal School District Fall 2020 Reopening Plan.)
