We continue to move and groove with any challenge thrown our way -whether it be a TikTok or hot chip challenge. Thank you for your vigilance and intentionality with supporting students and taking care of our building. As of last week, to my knowledge the most "devious lick" we saw were doorstoppers. There is another challenge some students have engaged in is the hot chip challenge where they taste what is believed to be the "hottest potato chip" on earth. There were a couple minor side effects that Nurse Brewster addressed. Please keep an eye out and intervene if you see such behavior. Students should not share food or drinks, and particularly eat food items having no idea whatsoever what may be in it. Just a heads up as we continue to respond to adolescent behavior while teaching and learning all the ways we encourage and promote strong character and academic excellence. When things like this come up- though it can be quite distracting, we have to remind ourselves MAJORITY of our students are making and will continue making good choices. Let's seek ways to acknowledge, notice, and highlight when students are doing something good. There are more good things happening than foolishness- I promise! Let's look for the good this week. I don't know where I heard this quote, but for whatever reason, it has been stuck in my mind and psyche for years. It goes like this- "You get what you focus on, so you may as well focus on what you want!" I want to have a good week, so I choose to focus on good things around me (and just handle/manage the foolery). Join the fun!

#Expectthelion

Matrice

In Friday's (9/10) Faculty Meeting, Mr. Parkman reviewed a more in depth look at Adams COVID data that he's been tracking. Based on what our numbers are showing and the amount of absences due to quarantining and isolating, starting immediately:

• Desks and seating should spread out in classrooms as much as possible.

• Minimize and Adjust Lessons/Activities that require close contact and interaction.

• Consider using collaborative spaces, courtyard, and outdoor classroom spaces for activities if it appropriately fits the lesson (please put signs on your classroom door and notify Front Office if you change locations).

• Maintain an Updated Moodle/Google Classroom with assignments for easier access due to high rate of absenteeism and for tracking/grading/managing.

• Masks are highly encouraged.

COVID Reporting and Dashboard: Click link to report a positive case and see number of current cases.

PLEASE NOTE: The details in this document are subject to change as NISD receives guidance from state and local authorities or as conditions change.

There are 4 key areas that focus on the general health and safety of our staff, students, and visitors. These areas are as follows and further defined throughout this document:

1. Promoting Healthy Behaviors

2. Maintaining Healthy Environments

3. Maintaining Healthy Operations

4. Preparing for Illness