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Updated: September 5, 2021
Perhaps the most discussed, and divisive, topic of conversation over the last eighteen months has been about COVID, restrictions, mandates, vaccines, etc. Once again, as a school governed by the province, we are being asked to abide by certain protocols. After much consideration of all aspects the board has decided to follow the protocols as outlined by the province.
Last school year our student body represented 16 different congregations from our region. This year that number is even greater. We celebrate the different backgrounds of each family, joining in unity upon the same foundation, that is Christ. As a school we have chosen to operate guided by Romans 12:9-21, loving sincerely, honouring one another, being joyful in the hope we have and living in harmony and peace. Our prayer and desire is that you choose to join us in living a Romans 12 life, rather than placing emphasis on the differing views regarding protocols.
Travis Penner
PCS Board Chairperson
The guidelines listed below are based on the recommendations provided by Manitoba Health and Education.
For further details visit the link below.
https://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/covid/index.html
Perhaps the most discussed, and divisive, topic of conversation over the last eighteen months has been about COVID, restrictions, mandates, vaccines, etc. Once again, as a school governed by the province, we are being asked to abide by certain protocols. After much consideration of all aspects the board has decided to follow the protocols as outlined by the province.
Last school year our student body represented 16 different congregations from our region. This year that number is even greater. We celebrate the different backgrounds of each family, joining in unity upon the same foundation, that is Christ. As a school we have chosen to operate guided by Romans 12:9-21, loving sincerely, honouring one another, being joyful in the hope we have and living in harmony and peace. Our prayer and desire is that you choose to join us in living a Romans 12 life, rather than placing emphasis on the differing views regarding protocols.
Travis Penner
PCS Board Chairperson
The guidelines listed below are based on the recommendations provided by Manitoba Health and Education.
For further details visit the link below.
https://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/covid/index.html
We have prepared the building. Here’s how:
We are prepared for learning. Here’s how:
- Posted signage to allow for flow of traffic which avoids congestion. This includes using two entrances.
- Posted signage for visitors to follow COVID-19 preventative measures.
- Arranged furniture to allow for physical distancing.
- Installed openable windows for increased ventilation.
- Made a sanitization plan for frequent cleaning of high touch surfaces and regular cleaning of student areas. Trained custodial staff in sanitation requirements.
- Installed hand sanitation dispensers for quick and easy hand hygiene.
We are prepared for learning. Here’s how:
- Equipped each student with individual supplies.
- Purchased iPads and installed apps to enhance learning at home and school using technology.
- Prepared for the recovery of learning of students and will use the initial transition days to create learner profiles.
- Scheduled frequent hand washing as a part of the regular routine.
- Scheduled additional outdoor learning as a part of the educational programming
- Made adaptations to Music programming.
- Scheduled small groups for Music and Gym instruction to accommodate physical distancing.
- The staff at Prairie Crossroads are prepared. Here’s how:
- Designing a welcoming and engaging environment for students.
- Developed a communication plan with parents.
- Planned for health and safety training that may be required, and also ensure that professional learning focuses on COVID-19 pandemic priority areas, including recovery learning, collaborative planning, mental health and well-being and remote learning strategies.
- Oriented staff with COVID protocol and procedures.
- Familiarized staff and parents with on-line screening tool:https://sharedhealthmb.ca/covid19/screening-tool/
- All staff and students are required to wear masks. Masks need to cover nose and chin. Mesh masks are not acceptable. Students are provided with masks breaks when seated 2 meters apart and when outdoors.
- Communicate location of this plan on the school website and parent handbook.
- If a student becomes ill at school, he/she will be brought to a separate area until a parent or designated person comes to pick up the child. The child and staff interacting with the child will be required to wear PPE masks.
- Parents are asked to use the online self-screening tool prior to sending their child to school.https://sharedhealthmb.ca/covid19/screening-tool/
- Students who exhibit symptoms of illness or are ill may NOT come to school.
- In-class learning may be increased or suspended on short notice in response to changing public health advice. If there is a disruption in attendance due to illness, we are prepared to maintain learning through the use of technology.
- Students are expected to participate in any remote learning that may become initiated by the school.
- Anyone who has compromised health conditions is asked to exercise additional precautions prior to coming into the school building.
- Parents will be informed by the school of any vaccination plans and be provided with a choice for their child.