Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
for the Clearlake Community
Meal FAQs
What will lunch look like at school?2021-11-19T10:00:46-08:00
- Students will be eating lunch in the cafeteria
- Students will wash their hands before eating
- Students will be 6′ apart during meals
- Students will be allowed to remove their masks, in their seats, while eating
- Anytime students leave their seats masks will be put back on
- Students will be supervised by the adults during mealtime
- Lunches will be provided free of charge for all students
- Students may still bring a lunch from home, please make sure students are able to open any packaging on their own
- Staff will not be able to warm up or prepare any meals brought from home
Is breakfast available at school?2021-11-19T10:02:34-08:00
- Breakfast is free for all students.
- Breakfast starts at 7:30 AM. On Wednesday, breakfast starts at 8:30 AM.
- Students may enter through the exterior cafeteria door.
Arrival FAQs
Is the playground open for families?Greg Watson2021-11-19T10:26:52-08:00
- Our school campus, including the playground, will be closed from 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM each school day. We are asking our community to please not be on school grounds to ensure the safety of our school and our students. If you need to come to our office, we are open from 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM Monday through Friday. If you need to visit us, please remember that masks are required on school grounds. If you forget yours, we have them available.
What if we are late to school?Greg Watson2021-11-19T10:11:16-08:00
- We know that sometimes mornings do not go as planned! If your student arrives after the start time, please drop follow the following procedures:
- drop them off at the front of our building and watch as they go to the front and ring the bell. Our office staff will let them in and make sure they get to class.
- or escort them to the front of our building. If you are escorting them to the front of the building please make sure you are wearing a mask. Ring the bell and our office staff will let the student in and you may return to your vehicle or walk home.
Arrival Procedures2021-11-19T10:29:02-08:00
- As students arrive on campus, they will go to their classroom’s designated line-up location
- Kindergarten and 1st grade will line up in the front of the school
- 2nd through 5th grade will line up in the back of the school in the covered areas
- Teachers will accompany students into the classrooms.
- Families are able to walk their student to their classroom line however this is not a good time to speak with the teacher as they are supervising all of the students. If you need to speak with your child’s teacher please email them OR schedule it with the Clear Lake Office.
Bell Schedule2021-11-19T10:31:17-08:00
ARRIVAL
- School starts at 7:50 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- School starts at 8:50 AM on Wednesday
- Supervision starts at 7:30 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Supervision starts at 8:30 AM on Wednesday
- Students arriving after school starts are tardy and should report to the office through the front door
DISMISSAL
- School ends at 2:20 PM
- Walkers can be picked up at the bike rack
- Car riders will be loaded at the front of the building
Dismissal FAQs
Is the playground open for families?Greg Watson2021-11-19T10:26:52-08:00
- Our school campus, including the playground, will be closed from 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM each school day. We are asking our community to please not be on school grounds to ensure the safety of our school and our students. If you need to come to our office, we are open from 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM Monday through Friday. If you need to visit us, please remember that masks are required on school grounds. If you forget yours, we have them available.
Bell Schedule2021-11-19T10:31:17-08:00
ARRIVAL
- School starts at 7:50 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- School starts at 8:50 AM on Wednesday
- Supervision starts at 7:30 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Supervision starts at 8:30 AM on Wednesday
- Students arriving after school starts are tardy and should report to the office through the front door
DISMISSAL
- School ends at 2:20 PM
- Walkers can be picked up at the bike rack
- Car riders will be loaded at the front of the building
What if my child is walking home alone or with a sibling?2021-11-19T10:12:49-08:00
- The independent walkers who are walking alone or with a sibling will be released first in our staggered dismissal
- Dismissal is at 2:20 p.m.
- They are able to leave out whatever building door that puts them in the direction of home.
What to expect when picking up your child by car2021-11-19T10:10:17-08:00
- Dismissal will start at 2:20 p.m.
- New visor cards, with your families assigned number will be handed out the first week of school
- Place visor card on your visor visible to staff as you drive up to the front of the school
- Parents should remain in their car for pick-up
- Students will remain in their classroom until your arrival. A staff member will call the teacher in the classroom
- There will be two rows for cars to drive up, allowing eight cars to pick up students at the same time
- Staff will direct traffic during pick up.
I’m picking up my child walking. Where do I meet him/her?2021-11-19T10:08:25-08:00
- The “parent walking pick-up” is in the front of the school by the bike rack
- Stand in line, socially distanced, and tell the staff member your child’s name
- The staff member will indicate to the classroom teacher that you are here and your child will be sent out to the bike rack area to meet you.
Transportation FAQs
How do I register for bus service?Greg Watson2021-02-27T12:40:30-08:00
Families can confirm eligibility for bus service by using the Bus Finder tool and typing in their address. If families are eligible they will be given a link to complete the rider registration form. All eligible riders will need to complete this form to receive transportation services.
Schedule FAQs
Is the playground open for families?Greg Watson2021-11-19T10:26:52-08:00
- Our school campus, including the playground, will be closed from 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM each school day. We are asking our community to please not be on school grounds to ensure the safety of our school and our students. If you need to come to our office, we are open from 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM Monday through Friday. If you need to visit us, please remember that masks are required on school grounds. If you forget yours, we have them available.
Will visitors, volunteer, or guests be allowed to come inside the building?Greg Watson2021-11-19T10:13:05-08:00
- If families need to come to our office, they will follow the following procedure:
- park in our short term parking out front
- wear a mask the entire time you are on campus
- ring the front bell to let our office staff know how we can assist you
- if you are needing to come into the building, you will be limited to only our office area and will need to sanitize your hands
- at this time we are unable to have volunteers in the building
What type of face covering does my child need for school?2021-02-26T17:01:17-08:00
Please refer to following CDC guidelines
Recess2021-11-19T10:23:05-08:00
- Only one grade level will have recess at a time
- Each grade level will have its own playground equipment (jump ropes, balls, etc…)
- Students will wash/sanitize their hands before and after recess
- Students will need to wear masks at recess. They may take a mask break if they are at least 6 feet from other students outside.
- Students will have recess either before lunch or after lunch
Bell Schedule2021-11-19T10:31:17-08:00
ARRIVAL
- School starts at 7:50 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- School starts at 8:50 AM on Wednesday
- Supervision starts at 7:30 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Supervision starts at 8:30 AM on Wednesday
- Students arriving after school starts are tardy and should report to the office through the front door
DISMISSAL
- School ends at 2:20 PM
- Walkers can be picked up at the bike rack
- Car riders will be loaded at the front of the building
COVID Safety FAQs
Will visitors, volunteer, or guests be allowed to come inside the building?Greg Watson2021-11-19T10:13:05-08:00
- If families need to come to our office, they will follow the following procedure:
- park in our short term parking out front
- wear a mask the entire time you are on campus
- ring the front bell to let our office staff know how we can assist you
- if you are needing to come into the building, you will be limited to only our office area and will need to sanitize your hands
- at this time we are unable to have volunteers in the building
What type of face covering does my child need for school?2021-02-26T17:01:17-08:00
Please refer to following CDC guidelines
How does your H-VAC system work?2021-02-26T15:48:55-08:00
- Our systems are operated in alignment with the Oregon Department of Education’s RSSL guidance to districts, which includes guidance and recommendations for CDC.
- We regularly monitor the operations of these systems (much of this is done remotely) and replace filters in alignment with the guidance. This is under normal circumstances about every 6 months, due to current circumstances we are evaluating them more frequently and change them accordingly.
- The District maintenance team physically inspects our systems during routine filter changes or when other repairs are necessary.
- The recommendation is that we do not open windows when we have a ventilation system in the building that is meeting ventilation recommendations. Opening windows creates additional concerns around security, dust, pollen, and can cause the HVAC system to not perform as designed.
What happens when there is a positive COVID-19 case in our school?2021-11-19T10:20:54-08:00
DISTRICT WIDE
- When we are notified that a person who is confirmed positive with COVID-19 has been in one of our school buildings, we will communicate with all families of that school.
- This notification is intended to raise awareness and provide transparency and does not imply that there was a close contact exposure with students. Once a positive case has been identified, we work quickly to determine if there has been an exposure at school and who, if anyone, is a close contact of that individual.
- If your child is ever identified as having an exposure, please know you will be contacted personally from someone on our COVID-19 Response Team. If you do not receive a separate close contact communication, your student has NOT been identified as a close contact of the case. Close contact is defined as having a cumulative of 15 minutes or more of less than 3-feet distancing (for students) and 6-feet distancing (for adults) within 24 hours.
- We understand that this notification may generate questions and concerns. It is our hope that these updates will remind us all how we can work to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in our communities and to provide you with timely information.
CLEAR LAKE ELEMENTARY PROCESS
- If I think your child has been exposed to COVID, has a positive COVID test, or has COVID symptoms, please contact our school office as well as your health care provider.
Recess2021-11-19T10:23:05-08:00
- Only one grade level will have recess at a time
- Each grade level will have its own playground equipment (jump ropes, balls, etc…)
- Students will wash/sanitize their hands before and after recess
- Students will need to wear masks at recess. They may take a mask break if they are at least 6 feet from other students outside.
- Students will have recess either before lunch or after lunch
Safety in the classroom2021-11-19T10:36:37-08:00
- Hand Sanitizer is used frequently throughout the day.
- Students are seated 3′ apart
- Students have their own basket with supplies
- Masks are required at all times
- Teachers will be wearing a mask.
- All snacks are happening outside where students can be spaced 6′ apart.