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Guidelines for the resumption of classes on January 28

principal's office letterhead

January 26, 2020


Dear Parents,


Following the School President’s announcement that classes will resume for students on Tuesday, January 28, we have prepared the following reminders and guidelines for temporary protocols to further ensure the safety of students on campus. These will be regularly evaluated as we move towards normalizing campus operations.


DE-STRESSING AND REINTEGRATION SESSION

  • On Tuesday, January 28, all first period classes will be dedicated to a de-stressing and reintegration session. This is an important venue to allow the students to talk about and share their experiences and feelings the last two weeks. 

  • Modules have been prepared by the Guidance Counselors and personnel who have attended courses on Post-Disaster Care and Psychological First Aid.

  • Discussions will continue during the Advisory/Guidance/Mentoring Periods as needed. 

  • The events of the past two weeks will also be discussed in key subjects such as Science and Social Studies/Social Science.


RE-ORIENTATION SESSIONS FOR EMERGENCY DRILLS

  • A re-orientation session of the school’s emergency protocol will be conducted for all students. This will include new practices to cover volcanic eruptions and ash fall.

  • An emergency drill will be conducted within the week.


WEARING OF FACE MASKS

  • Everyone is required to bring and wear a face mask (preferably N95).

  • Students are reminded not to share used personal masks with others. 


GRAB BAG

  • All students will bring the Grab Bag home on Tuesday, and will be  required to replenish its contents. The Grab Bag should be brought back the following school day. 

  • For those who will be absent on January 28, they will bring the Grab Bag home on the first day that they report to XSN, and will be asked to return it the following school day.

  • Please make sure that the Grab Bag is labeled with the student’s complete name (inside and outside)

  • When on campus, students are required to bring their Grab Bags with them at all times when they leave the classroom. 

  • List of supplies for the Grab Bag:


1 pc face mask (preferably N95)

1 pc *plastic raincoat (lightweight)

1 pc kerchief

1 pc flashlight (hand pressed)

1 pc whistle

1 350ml bottled water

3 pcs power bar (e.g. Quaker)

6 pcs hard candy



*new item added

1 pc 15ml bottle Povidone (or Betadine)

5 pcs *adhesive bandage 

2 pcs *gauze  bandage (2” x 6 yds)

2 pcs *gauze pad (3” x 3”)

1 roll *paper tape (1.25cm x 9.1m)

1 10g cotton

1 120ml bottle hydrogen peroxide

1 60ml bottle hand sanitizer

1 pc garbage bag

 

*e.g. Band-Aid, Mediplast etc.

If certain items are not readily available, the student may bring these items to school once on hand. 




RECESS AND LUNCH

  • For Kindergarten to Grade Six - recess and lunch will be held in the classrooms

    • For students who availed of the canteen services (Kindergarten to Grade 2), food will be brought to the classroom.

    • Other students are encouraged to bring packed recess and lunch.

    • Students who will buy food from the canteen may bring the food to the classroom. Bussing trays will be available per floor.

    • Students should bring their own table napkins (to be used as a placemat) and a rag to be used to clean their own tables. 

    • Students will continue to practice CLAYGO (CLean As You GO).

    • Classroom activities will be prepared by the teachers in lieu of outdoor play.


  • For Grade 7 to Grade 12 

    • Recess and lunch will be taken at the HS canteen. Roll up doors in the HS canteen will remain closed for the meantime. 

    • Students will be allowed to proceed to their classrooms after meals to study/rest before the next class period. Faculty members will be assigned per class to supervise the students. 


 WEARING OF SCHOOL  UNIFORM 

  • Students are still required to wear the school uniform during regular class days. However, the following provisions with regards to the alternative uniform will be in place:

    • Female students are allowed to wear the PE uniform (PE t-shirt, jogging pants, rubber shoes) in lieu of the regular uniform

    • For female students who prefer to continue wearing the regular uniform, they may use plain white knee socks (for GS and JHS) and skin tone stockings (for SHS).

    • Male students will continue wearing the regular school uniform on non-PE days.

    • Male and female students may wear long-sleeved undershirts to allow covering of arms. This is to minimize skin contact of ash that may be blown by the wind.

  • The PE uniform may also be used by the Star Scouts/Girl Scouts/Kab Scouts/Boy Scouts during scouting/club days. 

  • For parents interested in purchasing extra PE uniforms, you may place your orders from the Supplies Store located at the ground floor of the Henry Sy Primary Building. 


OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

  • Adjustments in the PE activities will be made for lessons intended for outdoor play. Classes in the Ramon S. Ang Gym will resume when outside conditions are more ideal. 

  • The football field and the playground are off limits areas for the meantime.

  • Until further announcements, all after school activities (varsity training, after school sports programs, after school practices) remain suspended. Letter to parents related to specific grade level school activities (service outreach programs, recollections etc) will be sent out in due time.



ARRIVAL IN SCHOOL

  • The usual drop off points will be open in the morning. 

  • Tap in procedures should be followed.


DISMISSAL

  • Regular dismissal time for the Monday to Friday/Day Cycle schedule will be followed. 

  • January 28 will follow the Day 5 schedule for Grade 4  to Grade 12.  

  • Parents/fetchers are requested to fetch the students on time.

  • Temporary practices for dismissal

    • Kindergarten students will be fetched from their respective classrooms. By 12:00NN, students who remain unfetched will be brought to the Kinder A classroom as their waiting area. 

    • Grade 1 to Grade 4  students will be fetched from their respective classrooms. By 3:00PM, students who remain unfetched will be brought to the Kinder A classroom (Gr.1 to Gr.3) and Gr.1C classroom (Gr.4 students) as their waiting area.

    • Grade 5 and Grade 6 students will be fetched from the Ramon S. Ang Gymnasium. By 3:30PM, students who remain unfetched will be brought to the Grade 1C classroom as their waiting area.

    • Grade 7 to 12 will be fetched from the Ramon S. Ang Gymnasium.

    • By 4:30PM, all unfetched students from Grade 1 to Grade 12 will wait in the Henry Sy Primary Building canteen.

  • Fetchers are still required to tap in when entering the gym. Only fetchers with valid fetchers’ ID will be allowed to go to the primary building to fetch the students. 

  • Fetchers going to the classroom areas are requested to maintain respectful silence as work and classes are ongoing. Loitering in other areas will not be allowed.

  • Fetchers and students should tap out when exiting the gym.


HEALTH PRACTICES

A separate health advisory will be issued by the school’s health services personnel related to precautionary measures related to the Novel Coronavirus (2019 nCoV). 

  • In general, students should not report to school if they feel ill or unwell. Appropriate guidance and assistance will be provided to catch up with school work. 

  • Regular practices on bringing of handkerchief, handwashing, no sharing of eating utensils, etc. remain in effect.

  • Classrooms will be aired and sanitized at the end of each day.

  • Provisions for hand sanitizers with instructions on proper hand rubbing will be installed in identified key areas of the campus.

  • UniOil, a benefactor of the school, will install an air quality monitor on campus this week to help us continuously evaluate the school environment.


OTHERS:

  • Parents are also advised to check the Xavier School Nuvali website xsn.edu.ph for news and other announcements. Expect other documents from the school that will be released during the week related to the updated Emergency Protocols that will include the link for updating of parents’ contact details.


We reiterate the previous announcement of the School President: 

The school fully respects the decision of some families to relocate for the time being. We will continue to assist students of these families through Distance Learning Modules (DLM), and maximum accommodation will be given for absences. Please do not feel pressured to return to Laguna if you feel safer where you have relocated. However, for purposes of monitoring and documentation,  a letter of excuse (for 1-2 days absence) or a leave of absence (for 3 days absence or more) has to be submitted to the Class Adviser when the student returns to school. This will allow us to have a good understanding of your child’s situation and assess how academic assistance may be extended. 


Thank you for your continuous support and understanding as we ease our way back to regular school operations. Let us continue praying for the safety of all, most especially those directly affected by the eruption of Taal. 


Sincerely yours,


(SGD)                                                  

Mrs. Arlene T. Choo

School Principal


Noted by:

(SGD) Fr. Aristotle C. Dy

School President