00:12:03 Margaret Henry: Good Morning and thank you for doing this every Wednesday morning. 00:12:55 Mardie@Violeta Montessori School: morning everyone! 00:15:30 Tamiko: We start next week too 00:18:34 Mardie@Violeta Montessori School: Violeta starts on 9/2 00:18:58 Debbie: Vineyard Montessori School opens 9/8 00:20:05 Rupali The T.E.C. Schools: We are planning on a virtual meeting to explain our policies and procedures, and a video tour of the new layout. We are sending pictures of teachers with and without a mask. 00:20:36 Mardie@Violeta Montessori School: In lieu of Home Visits, Violeta is welcoming each family for a quick visit/tour. Clean/sanitize between families. we are treating all children like NEW children as far as acclimating & (re)transitioning in 00:20:54 Rupali The T.E.C. Schools: We also have a staggered in-person walk through of the school before school reopens. We have several new students this year and they have not seen our school at all/ 00:24:35 Kari Headington: Is anyone doing remote and in person learning concurrently ? 00:24:55 Jin Huang: Kari: eBridge will offer both 00:25:46 Kari Headington: We are as good well 00:26:15 Rupali The T.E.C. Schools: The T.E.C. Schools is offering both in-person and remote learning 00:27:56 Kari Headington: Do we quarantine cohorts while waiting for results of COVID tests? 00:29:27 Rebecca Walker: For those of us covered by DEEC don't the reg's indicate to contact the Dept. of Health and they will advise us in the event of any case? 00:32:00 Kari Headington: Martha are you furloughing you’re CH teachers during that time? 00:38:28 kate birtwell: MRX 00:46:38 Mardie@Violeta Montessori School: is everyone using plexi glass in the classrooms? wearing masks & good hygiene seems the healthiest (metal, emotional, physical health) 00:46:44 Debbie: Our districts begin testing children next week 14 and over 00:47:33 Mardie@Violeta Montessori School: most cities are offering free testing. Violeta will strongly recommend tests & results before we start. children, staff, & families 00:51:24 Debbie: That is correct 00:52:51 Mardie@Violeta Montessori School: i did my test yesterday, in preparation for returning to physical Violeta with other staff. i requested staff also do testing. it gives everyone a better sense of being vigilant about pro-active measures. a sense of care for community health & safety 00:54:59 Debbie: Tamiko, where did you get them 00:55:29 Sarah Shor: how do you breathe through them? 00:55:55 Aline Gery: A company named Raif Nova also carries clear masks. 00:56:08 Aline Gery: Sorry Rafi Nova 00:56:32 Sarah Shor: so how do they block aerosols? 00:56:45 Debbie: how much did they cost 00:57:06 Kari Headington: thanks Aline! 00:57:23 Rebecca Walker: can you clean those clear masks? 00:57:53 Tamiko: Yes, They can be cleaned easily 01:00:56 Debbie: There was an evaluation that went out with the email reminder for the Town Hall and we would appreciate it if you would fill it out Thank you so much. 01:01:04 Tamiko: Here is their website: https://buy.theclearmask.com/ 01:02:54 Cheryl Calcari: thank you 01:02:57 Mardie@Violeta Montessori School: this was great, thanks everyone. Have a great day! 01:03:11 Tamiko: Thank you! Did it 01:03:19 Rupali The T.E.C. Schools: Thank you for this wonderful support group. 01:03:31 Debbie: Thank you everyone 01:03:42 Rachel Gilroy: thanks!