Elementary Learning

Caring for our youngest learners

Whether they are in person or online, we do everything in our power to help our youngest learners feel connected and successful. Our elementary teachers are focused on building relationships with kids and making sure they’re not just learning, but thriving!

Slow Roll Out - Return To School

Elementary Return To School Plan

Elementary Return To School Plan

Students in grades K-2, as well as students in many of our specialized programs, will be returning to school for in-person learning on January 27. Students in grades 3-5 will be joining us on February 10. As part of our slow roll-in plan, students will return to school four days per week and continue to learn from home on “C” days throughout the month of February. A full five day per week schedule will begin in March.

Return to school timeline:

Jan. 25 & 26: Transition Days - No school for K-5 “On the Dial” students.
NOTE: These remain regular school days for all 100% online learners and all middle and high school students.
Jan. 27: First day of school for grade K-2 students, site-based programs and ALC
Feb. 10: First day of school for grade 3-5 students
March 1: On The Dial students in grades K-5 will return to school five days per week.

What a return to school will look like

We’ll be following the state’s latest guidelines and mitigation strategies to welcome back students and staff as safely as possible. As with our hybrid learning model, students will remain with their classroom cohort throughout the day to limit exposure to other students and staff. Many other protocols in place during hybrid learning will also remain - like regular cleaning and disinfecting of high touch areas and use of face coverings for all students and staff. In addition to masks, you’ll notice staff wearing face shields more often, and as an extra level of safety, we’ll be offering regular COVID-19 testing to our staff.

Here’s a few things that will look different for in-person learning:

School buses will be running at or near capacity, which means some students may be paired up 2 or 3 to a seat. Windows on buses will be cracked to help with air flow, so students should bundle up on cold days.
Both A and B cohorts will be coming to school together, so classrooms will be more full. Whenever possible, 3 feet of physical distancing will be maintained between students.
Teachers and staff will maintain 6 feet of physical distancing with one another and with students, when possible.

Current On the Dial Learning Model

Roll Out To In Person Learning

preK-2 and site-based programs: Return Jan. 27
Grades 3-5: Return Feb. 10
Grades 6-12: Distance Learning (return TBD)

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Attendance for students

Daily attendance is expected for all students. In person attendance will be taken by the teacher and at home attendance will be based on online activity,

Caring for Chromebooks

District-issued Chromebooks are to be used for school activities. Only Stillwater Area School students can log into district-issued Chromebooks.

Daily schedule for elementary students

Maintaining structure and routine is important for students in distance learning, but we also recognize the need for flexibility when learning from home.

Free COVID saliva testing site at Stillwater Armory

Need a COVID-19 test fast? A free saliva testing site has been established at the Stillwater Armory.

Free reading and math tutoring from Scholar Squad

Let’s face it. COVID-19 has made everything challenging this year, especially learning. Reading Corps and Math Corps have launched a new initiative to help!

Get a free COVID test delivered to your house

Minnesota and Vault Medical Services have teamed up to offer at-home COVID-19 saliva testing for any person who believes they need to be tested, with or without symptoms, at no cost.

Get free meals even when you're learning from home (opens in new window/tab)

Whether your kids are still in school or moving into distance learning, they can still get free breakfast and lunch every day thanks to special federal funding.

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If your family is anything like most families, everyone is feeling the stress of this very unusual school year. We are here to help.

Introducing Distance Learning 2.0

Distance learning will look much different than it did this spring. We've used your feedback to change the way we'll teach and students will learn.

Need childcare? (opens in new window/tab)

This year our Adventure Club program looks a bit different than in other years. Based on the learning model we are in, we’ll be offering childcare programs to families as space is available.

Seesaw daily routine

On at-home learning days, students will need to login to Seesaw to look for messages and assignments from their teacher.

You're not alone: Basic needs assistance

If you're struggling to meet basic needs (like food, housing, finances) please consult the following local resources that aid in helping you access daily necessities.