Adjustments to school routines/movement: Limestone is developing strategies that will support general physical distancing throughout the school day. Students, for example, will notice visual cues, such as directional arrows through corridors and stairwells and signs on walls, to guide appropriate distances in lines and at other times. Classrooms will be organized in such a way to reduce face-to-face interaction between students.
Drop off/pick up: Student entry into the school may be staggered according to their classroom to provide physical distancing and less congestion in hallways and corridors. School parking lots and drop off areas will be closed off with pylons to all non-bus traffic during the arrival and departure of buses. It is strongly recommended that any non-bused students walk to/from school. If there is a need to drive students, vehicles should be parked off site in a safe location and the student should be walked to school. Students will be dropped off and picked up outside of the school to limit visitors into the school building.
Use of outdoor spaces: Weather permitting, some activities (classes, lunch breaks) may be held outside.
Large gatherings/assemblies: These will be postponed for the immediate future.
Lunch Breaks: Elementary students will eat in their classroom and staff/students will need to bring their own lunch/snacks from home. Secondary school cafeterias will not be operational during first semester. Secondary students can eat within their classrooms as a class cohort or other designated areas where they can physically distance. Secondary students will also be encouraged to eat outdoors where possible.
Water fountains: Water fountains will be closed but water refilling stations will be available.