Join Us February 10 to Learn About Next Steps to Return to In Person Learning

Pre-K - 5th: 5pm
Middle School: 6pm
Español: 7pm

Keeping Our School Community Safe

Building Improvements

Upgrade to the school's ventilation system
Air quality monitoring
Clear entrances and exits into the building and marked pathways in the hallways
Touchless faucets and flush valves
Striping on the floor for traffic control
Faculty lunchroom has been converted into a sickroom

Distance Practices

Six feet physical distancing and/or other measures (plexiglass dividers) to decrease the risk of transmission.
Classes to remain as separate cohorts without exposures to other classes (for example, each class will have their own time for recess and lunches will be held in classrooms.

Daily Monitoring and Personal Protection

Daily temperature checks and screenings of all staff and students and increased emphasis on hand washing and hand sanitizing
Face masks for all students and staff with guidance and instruction on appropriate wearing of face masks

Our Current Status

PreK & Kindergarten: Full-time, in-person learning

1-8: Comprehensive Catholic Distance Learning

While our distance learning plan has been effective for many students, we understand the irreplaceable benefits of in person interaction for children.

In late February, beginning with the primary grades (grades 1-3), grades 4-5 will be phased in after the success of onsite instruction for grades 1-3. As the plan unfolds we will determine the safest, most successful reentry for our Middle School students.

Routine Questions Can Help Us Catch Early Issues

While the questions we ask every student (and adult!) who comes on site may have become "routine," it is critical that families to please keep these in mind before coming to school. This is necessary so we can continue to operate without interruption. If necessary, please always err on the side of caution . . . even if it causes you some inconvenience for the day. Please keep the need of greater good of paramount importance.

Stay Home If..

Stay at home if your child has any of these symptoms: cough, shortness of breath, fever, flu-like symptoms, nausea, diarrhea, loss of smell and taste.

If your child has any of these symptoms, consult your child's doctor and if recommended, get a COVID test. Reminder: these tests are FREE at Roosevelt Heath Clinic for all children in Multnomah County.

Follow These Guidelines

If your child has a positive COVID test, please follow all of the recommendations of your child's doctor and the Multnomah County Health Department regarding self-quarantine.

If your child has a negative test BUT has been in close contact with a confirmed COVID case, your child needs to remain in quarantine at home and, if possible, no contact with the confirmed COVID case.

If your child has a negative test, the symptoms are gone AND your child has not had close contact with a confirmed case of COVID, your child will be able to return to school

Still Unsure?

If you are unsure, please feel free to contact Julie Johnson at 503-289-3010. As stated earlier, please err on the side of caution and put the greater good first.

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The Common Cold Vs. Covid

Looking at the types of symptoms, close contact, and testing are some of the key factors in determining COVID vs. the common cold. And knowing this information it can still be difficult to differentiate. In this case it is important to determine if close contact is possible such as family, friends, or anyone else the student came into contact with has COVID.

If the student is having symptoms associated with COVID AND had close contact, then this would be treated as a presumptive case, same as if they have tested positive.

The student would then isolate for at least 10 days at home and return to school when symptoms are improving and the student has not had a fever for at least 24 hours without the use of a fever reducing medication.

Have Questions? We're Here to Help

Covid Resource Center

ODE Blueprint for School Reentry

View the Comprehensive Learning Plan

When Will We Return to In Person Learning?

While the school looks at developing a transition of students to on-site learning, there are some important reminders:

As with all things, we will make decisions that put the health and safety of students, families, and staff first.
It has not been quite a year since COVID has been a daily part of our vocabulary and we have learned so much. Most importantly, schools and students have not been found to be the "hot bed" of transmission as first thought. Here is a link to a great article ("Safe Schools During the CO Pandemic") from the American Association of Pediatrics.
The CDC, OHA, and ODE continue to emphasize important health and safety protocols to reduce transmission that we currently have in place: social distancing, wearing of masks, good ventilation, increased handwashing/sanitizing, and diligence in cleaning the building daily.
The school has successfully supported over 60 students on site since the start of the school year.

Parent Meeting February 10

Parent Meeting January 21 - Learn What's Next

We will be sharing the latest news as we work toward returning to onsite learning. Details coming soon.