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August 19, 2020 Before the first day of school KCP is required to plan for multiple health scenarios, implement several prevention procedures in regards to COVID-19 and fill out detailed forms. Below is an abbreviated list of the topics and tasks that the Back to School Committee and KCP Board have been working on and will have completed prior to the start of school.
July 28, 2020 Dear Parents, As many of you know, school districts in our area are opting to begin the 2020-2021 school year with a fully online model. KCP follows the Lake Washington School District decisions to make preschool participation possible for those KCP families that have siblings in the school district. Thus we will begin with a mostly online model. We have heard the voices of our KCP families through our recent survey, where about 65% of responders asked for some type of an in-person option where safety protocols take place. KCP’s Back to School Committee met July 27 to go over the findings of the parent survey and consider health guidelines in order to come up with a plan that meets several needs and also offers the flexibility to either increase or decrease the in-person meeting times in the future as needed. At this time, KCP is considering offering a mostly online learning model that includes optional outdoor activities. Currently, teachers are in the process of determining what the Group routines will entail. They are working hard to hear your voice regarding online learning and to bring value added activities that meet the needs of your preschooler. Some of the online activities you can look forward to are:
Some of the (optional) outdoor activities may be:
Supplemental items include:
KCP’s Back to School Committee will meet again on August 3 to determine the details of each Group’s meeting routine (online and in person outdoors) and the health protocols that must be followed by those that choose to participate in the in-person meetings. Thank you for your patience as we navigate through this time. Sincerely, KCP Board and Teachers MEETINGS The Back to School Planning Committee will be meeting Monday, August 3 at 7:00pm via Zoom. In the days following the meeting, we will send out an update via email. KCP Board members and teachers will meet Wednesday, August 19th via Zoom to discuss and finalize (as much as possible) the Back to School plan. We will keep you updated along the way. Please reach out to your Group Teacher or Parent Leader should you have questions. We value your feedback. July 23, 2020 THANK YOU Many of you took the time to share your thoughts with KCP Teachers and Board through our survey. Thank you very much! This helps us come up with a plan to best serve preschool families while holding in high regard the health safety standards issued at this time. The survey is still open for those that have not already submitted a response. See it here. BACK TO SCHOOL PLANNING COMMITTEE Since our last 2020-2021 Program Changes email sent out on July 13, KCP has formed a Back to School Planning Committee and set a meeting schedule. The committee members include Amy Williams (GIII Teacher), Doreen Fisher (GII Teacher), Kymberly Meade (GI Teacher), Sherry Torpy (President), TR Andrew (Treasurer and GI Parent), Jessica Lake (Publicity and GII Parent) and Caitlin Kristensen (Fundraiser and GIII Parent). The purpose of this committee is to review health and safety standards and study the parent feedback you provided to help us best implement the KCP curriculum we know and love. Everyone's safety is our top priority. Today, we would like to share with you the information sources we are using to come up with this plan.
MEETINGS The Back to School Planning Committee will be meeting Monday, July 27 at 7:00pm via Zoom. In the days following the meeting, we will send out an update via email. KCP Board members and teachers will meet Wednesday, August 19th via Zoom to discuss and finalize (as much as possible) the Back to School plan. We will keep you updated along the way. Please reach out to your Group Teacher or Parent Leader should you have questions. We value your feedback. July 13, 2020
Dear KCP Families, As we approach the beginning of our 2020-2021 school year, KCP teachers and board members are very aware that you may have questions about what our program will look like when class begins mid-September. We are thankful that the next two summer months give us time to prepare for the adjustments we will need to make. As you know, a lot can happen in two months, so we remain flexible to adjust as needed. In the next week, KCP teachers will be meeting with fellow preschool teachers associated with LWTech to discuss how to offer the best educational setting while upholding high health and safety standards. Secondly, KCP teachers have arranged for a training session with a teacher from the Tiny Treks program (outdoor based learning). We are committed to following safety protocols in addition to the cleaning regimens already in place. Currently, a hybrid model for the fall is being considered. We recognize that circumstances can change, thus we will reevaluate throughout the school year. KCP is also following the guidance of LWTech, as our school is connected to the college through the parent education program. This connection offers us many benefits, such as insurance, access to parent education seminars, teacher support and more. Because of this connection, what our classroom looks like in September will be driven by their recommendations. Meetings are taking place to determine what exactly those recommendations are. In the coming weeks you will hear from us again with updates on our progress. In the meantime, please share your thoughts with us through this survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GF85399 Your comments will be anonymous. While we may not be able to meet each person's precise needs, the teachers and board members will certainly try. Thank you again for your comments, time and patience. Sincerely, KCP Teachers and Board Members
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