We are pleased to announce our Student of the Month for November is Imani Isaac. Imani received many ROCKs throughout the month of November. Here is what our staff had to say about her.

Imani Isaac is truly a student who ROCKS!! Imani's academic performance puts her consistently in the top 10% of her class. Imani is insightful and connects our History content to the modern world. As well, Imani displays a positive attitude toward the class, instructor, and her education. Imani has smoothly transitioned into being a high school student. Imani's academic actions, personal responsibility, and concern for the class make her a model for other students. Imani ROCKS!!

Staff Name and Position: Rebecca Pearson

High School/College: Highschool: Downingtown Senior High School, Undergraduate: Millersville University, Masters(x2): Wilkes University

Family: I am married to Mr Eric Pearson, a 5th grade teacher at King Highway(former 6th grade teacher at South). Together, we have 4 beautiful children, Sarah(11 years old), Joey(8 years old), Grace(6 years old), and Luke(3 years old). We also have a 1 year old puppy names Chip and 2 cats, Peter and Lou!

Hobbies: My favorite hobby is spending time outside with my children! I also love to run!

Favorite Author, book, movie, etc.: My favorite book is the Bible. My favorite author is C.S. Lewis. I especially love the Chronicles of Narnia. My favorite TV show is This is Us! This Is Us is a TV show all about Rebecca Pearson!!

I Love to spend time with my husband and children! We love to go for walks, play football and soccer, and enjoy beautiful weather outside.

Favorite Teams: Philadelphia Eagles

Favorite Food: Anything Chocolate!

Favorite Color: My favorite color is blue! Sky Blue!

Favorite Season and why: I love the spring because the weather is nice and we can spend time outside!

Favorite Travel Destination or Vacation Spot: Long Beach Island, NJ

Quotes in which I believe:

"The only way to learn mathematics is to do mathematics. -- Paul Halmos

“I don't KNOW that way, why would they change math? Math is math, math is math! -Mr Incredible” (Incredibles II)

"We cannot hope that many children will learn mathematics unless we find a way to share our enjoyment and show them its beauty as well as its utility." -- Mary Beth Ruskai

This year I want to accomplish: I want to help my students understand and appreciate the importance of mathematics in everyday life. (and have fun while they learn math!)

Currently Recruiting for the High School Program

All current 9th grade students are encouraged to apply to the Passport to College program. This program offers your student weekly academic enrichment classes and our curriculum includes activities and discussions on relevant, grade-appropriate topics, such as study skills, financial literacy, communication and collaboration, SAT prep, college selection an application, FAFSA support, and career exploration.

How to Apply:

Send completed applications to:

Chester County Futures

Lukens Executive Building
50 South 1st Avenue, Suite 105
Coatesville, PA 19320

Or use the follow link to our website and find the application under the Programs tab:

http://www.ccfutures.org/index.html

If you have questions about the program or need assistance with the application process, please contact Program Advocate Mary Williams at: 610-850-3068 or mwilliams@ccfutures.org

Additional information about the Passport to College Program can be found below and you will not need two teacher recommendations to complete the application:

https://www.ccfutures.org/passport-to-college.html

Applications accepted now.

Parents will be required to check their child prior to sending the child to school. All staff should be checking their temperature prior to leaving for work.

What personal protective equipment will be provided to students and teachers?

Students and teachers should bring their own mask each day, along with backups. However, wipes, hand sanitizer, and extra masks will be available and located in all classes. Plexiglass dividers will be provided for office areas, school psychologists and counselors.

Will there be testing given to those with symptoms? Per the safety plan that was communicated to the community and staff several months ago, if a child has symptoms, parents should not send them to school. Should symptoms develop at school the student will be sent home and will need to quarantine and follow the direction of the Chester County Department of Health. The School District will not administer COVID-19 tests at this time.

What happens if a child or staff member begins showing COVID-like symptoms at school?

The Chester County Health Department has created a flow-chart to determine response if a student or staff member begins showing COVID-like symptoms while in the building, and nurses have all been trained to recognize the symptoms. If the positive test is discovered when the person is in school, nurses/administrators will temporarily isolate the individual and any suspected close contacts. The Chester County Health Department will directly contact anyone who is considered a “close contact” to a suspected positive case to provide “Close contact” refers to being within 6 feet for more than 15 minutes (cumulative), regardless of masking. Custodians will be immediately notified, and any affected areas will be cleaned following appropriate protocols.

What happens if you nd out a child or teacher has tested positive for COVID-19?

The Chester County Health Department has created a flow-chart to determine response if a student or staff member tests positive for COVID-19 . The Chester County Health Department will directly contact anyone who is considered a “close contact” to a suspected positive case to provide additional instructions. “Close contact” refers to being within 6 feet for more than 15 minutes (cumulative), regardless of masking. Custodians will be immediately notified, and any affected areas will be cleaned following appropriate protocols.

How will the district communicate if someone has tested positive for COVID-19?

Should a student or staff member test positive for COVID-19, the district will send an email to the staff and parents of the impacted building or athletics team informing them of a positive case. We will not release the names of anyone who tests positive. The Chester County Health Department will directly contact anyone who is considered a “close contact” to a suspected positive case to provide additional instructions. "Close contact” refers to being within six feet for more than 15 minutes (cumulative), regardless of masking.

Will you close the district again if COVID numbers in Chester County increase?

Yes. If the Incidence Rate per 100,000 or the PCR Test Positivity enter the “Very High” category as defined by the Chester County Health Department, the district will return to a virtual instructional model. Please see pages 2 and 3 of this report: https://www.chesco.org/DocumentCenter/View/59143/School-Guidance-?bidId=