Greetings to RSS Parents,
On July 14, 2020, the NC Governor Cooper announced that districts across the state will follow Plan B guidance for the return to school. Additionally, the Governor is requiring face coverings for all students in grades K-12 and for staff, with some medical exemptions. More detailed information on the mask requirement will follow later.
For RSS students and families, the following Plan B will be enacted:
Students are divided into two groups (Group A & Group B). Students attend school face to face two days per week and learn remotely three days per week. Wednesdays are used for universal cleaning. The district is examining splitting students by last name for Group A and Group B. Accommodations will be made for families with children in different grade spans, students with special needs, or issues related to work schedules. We anticipate sharing these groupings next week.
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Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
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Group A |
In Person |
In Person |
Remote |
Remote |
Remote |
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Group B |
Remote |
Remote |
Remote |
In Person |
In Person |
In light of the Governor’s announcement of Plan B, we understand that each family has a unique set of circumstances and beliefs. We know parents need to make individual decisions for each child’s best interest.
For this reason, the Rowan-Salisbury School Board of Education approved a new K-8 Virtual School that allows children to still receive an education in a remote setting as an additional choice for families. If you are interested in this option instead of the Plan B arrangement, see below.
To apply, please visit the following link: https://form.jotform.com/201824977519062
Para solicitar, visite el siguiente enlace: https://form.jotform.com/201824977519062
The deadline to apply to the K-8 virtual school is July 17th at 5 pm.
Rowan-Salisbury schools will be offering a virtual learning option for all high school students for the upcoming school year. This option will be based at the student’s home school. Each school will work with individual students to make schedule adjustments as needed. Please note that this will require a commitment of at least one semester. If you are interested in this option, see below.
Registration Link: https://tinyurl.com/rsshighschoolvirtual
Registración Link: https://tinyurl.com/rsshighschoolvirtualSPA
Please note that we will only be able to guarantee entry into this opportunity if you register by Friday July 17th.
It is our duty to follow any Executive Order by the Governor of NC and any laws enacted by the NC General Assembly. In addition, we also consult with the NC Department of Health and Human Services, the NC Department of Public Instruction, the NC State Board of Education, and our local health department for guidance and safety. We will do our best to keep families informed as we make plans to implement laws, policies and plans for the upcoming year.
Thank you for allowing us to partner with you on your child’s education. We know that this will be a learning process for all of us – students, teachers, families, school administrators and our communities. We will continue to work hard to ensure every child receives an extraordinary education, whether it is virtual or face-to-face.
Thank you!
Lynn Moody, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Rowan-Salisbury Schools
The state recently released the StrongSchoolsNC Public Health Toolkit for all K-12 schools.
With the health and safety of our children being vital to planning, this toolkit lays out a detailed set of baseline requirements that all public schools should follow to minimize risk of exposure to COVID-19 to our students, staff and families. The toolkit also recommends practices that schools should follow to minimize the spread of COVID-19. The plan includes guidance received from the NC Department of Health and Human Services.
RSS staff are currently aligning our work with the most recent guidance from the NC Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS). The specific guidance from the Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) can be found below as well as the guidance from NCDHHS.
Under the guidance from the Governor and NCDHHS, districts must create plans to operate schools under three possible options that are listed below - Plan A, Plan B, or Plan C. The Governor is expected to announce which plan will be followed across the state on July 1.
Plan A - Minimal Social Distancing
Plan B - Moderate Social Distancing (50% students in schools at a time)
Plan C - Remote Learning
Rowan-Salisbury created five working group teams to thoroughly review information and develop our back to school plans based upon the state’s guidance.
These working group teams are diving deep into developing the details for each of the three above possible state options - Plan A, Plan B or Plan C. Information from these working group teams is reviewed on a continual basis by the superintendent and her cabinet until a clear plan is created around each plan. The board of education is updated on the progress each Monday in June at 5:00 pm.
We want to keep you informed throughout the planning process as we plan to welcome our children back on August 17. Below you will see our timeline for planning and completion of our district’s plans for our Fall school schedule. To view the School Board agendas and attachments click here.
| School Board Update | Contingency Planning | June 8 |
| School Board Update | 2020-2021 Calendar Recommendation | June 15 |
| School Board Update |
Working Groups Reports on Plans for 2020-2021 School Year |
June 22 |
| School Board Update | Final Plans for the 2020-2021 School Year | June 29 |
| Governor's Announcement | State Plan Released | July 1 |
| Contingency Plan Enacted | RSS Plan Released | July 2 |
The Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education approved the adjusted calendars for 2020-2021 for the upcoming school year with students beginning on August 17. You may view both the RSS District and the RC Early College calendars on our district’s website by clicking here. These calendars contain many of the desirable elements found in our previous calendars while still conforming to the new state requirements. Additionally, the August 17th start date gives maximum planning time and alignment with districts across the state, while staying focused on safety for students and staff.
Parents are a vital part of this process and we want and need your input. A survey was sent to determine how you feel about your child(ren) returning to school in August - in light of the state’s guidelines. This survey is intended for staff planning purposes only and does not lock parents into making any decisions at this time.
The board also approved to begin training for fall, winter and spring sports, in addition to band and ROTC. It is important to note that state guidelines for the health and safety of our students and staff will be followed and monitored daily. Be sure to contact your child’s school for more information.
The Science of the Disgusting will be
explored as campers create grotespue
crafts and unrav the mysteries of
grossness! Mrs. Meyer will be your
guide through your Grossology Kit!
June 8-12
June 15-19
June 22-26
July: 13-17
July 20-24
July 27-31
Instructor: Mary Meyer
$25
The Science of the Disgusting will be
explored as campers create grotespue
crafts and unrav the mysteries of
grossness! Mrs. Meyer will be your
guide through your Grossology Kit!
June 8-12
June 15-19
June 22-26
July: 13-17
July 20-24
July 27-31
Instructor: Mary Meyer
$25
Four days of fun filled hands-on
activities to do at home! Learn about
wildlife tracks, how to journal, and so
much more! Ms. Dixon will be doing
daily check-ins to share what campers
have completed that day and give How
to Be a Naturalist mini-lessons daily on
Zoom
July 6-9
July 13-16
July: 20-23
Instructor: Haylie Dixon
$25
The Science of the Disgusting will be
explored as campers create grotespue
crafts and unrav the mysteries of
grossness! Mrs. Meyer will be your
guide through your Grossology Kit!
June 8-12
June 15-19
June 22-26
July: 13-17
July 20-24
July 27-31
Instructor: Mary Meyer
$25
Four days of fun filled hands-on
activities to do at home! Learn about
wildlife tracks, how to journal, and so
much more! Ms. Dixon will be doing
daily check-ins to share what campers
have completed that day and give How
to Be a Naturalist mini-lessons daily on
Zoom
July 6-9
July 13-16
July: 20-23
Instructor: Haylie Dixon
$25
RSS Virtual Summer Clubs kick-off in July. Registration is open through July 2nd. You don't want to miss this chance to join the fun and follow your passions! We have clubs for all ages; pick your favorite and sign up today!
The Science of the Disgusting will be
explored as campers create grotespue
crafts and unrav the mysteries of
grossness! Mrs. Meyer will be your
guide through your Grossology Kit!
June 8-12
June 15-19
June 22-26
July: 13-17
July 20-24
July 27-31
Instructor: Mary Meyer
$25
Four days of fun filled hands-on
activities to do at home! Learn about
wildlife tracks, how to journal, and so
much more! Ms. Dixon will be doing
daily check-ins to share what campers
have completed that day and give How
to Be a Naturalist mini-lessons daily on
Zoom
July 6-9
July 13-16
July: 20-23
Instructor: Haylie Dixon
$25
The Science of the Disgusting will be
explored as campers create grotespue
crafts and unrav the mysteries of
grossness! Mrs. Meyer will be your
guide through your Grossology Kit!
June 8-12
June 15-19
June 22-26
July: 13-17
July 20-24
July 27-31
Instructor: Mary Meyer
$25
Four days of fun filled hands-on
activities to do at home! Learn about
wildlife tracks, how to journal, and so
much more! Ms. Dixon will be doing
daily check-ins to share what campers
have completed that day and give How
to Be a Naturalist mini-lessons daily on
Zoom
July 6-9
July 13-16
July: 20-23
Instructor: Haylie Dixon
$25
The State of North Carolina passed HB 986 enabling qualifying school districts to become a renewal district. Currently only Rowan-Salisbury Schools district qualifies. On June 28th the RSS Board of Education elected to participate in this program. Click for details.
