Week Ahead: Nov. 15-19

It was great to feel the energy on campus on Thursday and Friday.  I hope you found the days productive and positive.  Thank you to Thao and Duong for creating a bulletin board that reflects that energy – don’t worry, if you don’t have one up there yet … we will make sure you do!

Here is what’s up this week:

Monday, Nov. 15
VS A-D
1:30-3:00 Admin (Molly attends)

Tuesday, Nov. 16
VS E-H
3:15-4:30 MS Leadership Team (agenda)

Wednesday, Nov. 17
Wellness / Consolidation
9:00 Assembly – David Bott
3:15-4:30 Full Faculty Mtg

Thursday, Nov. 18
VS A-D
9:30-11 Admin Mtg (Molly attends)

Friday, Nov. 19
VS E-H

Upcoming (on the radar)

From Nurses’ Office (Lisa Chute): As you prepare to spend more time on campus, I wanted to give some reminders about mask wearing in this 6 minute (very low tech, low dazzle) video.  Mask Review

From Operations:  Photocopy shop is in operation, 8am to 4pm during school days.  [you can put in your photo copy orders via email or using the basket in the MS faculty lounge; we can do “packet” pick up – please check in with Thao or Duong who can assist you in knowing how to set it up]

Campus COVID (from Lisa C):  Thank you everyone for your help in following the government regulations when coming to campus. Following up on Catriona’s email (#108 Sept 25), these are the protocols currently in place for all faculty and staff coming to campus:

• Every staff or faculty member must be fully vaccinated (and 14 days after the second dose of the vaccine).
• Staff and faculty members who have recovered from COVID-19 may come to campus after the nurse verifies the documentation.
• No children are allowed on campus (no SSIS students, no staff children).
• Follow all 5K rules while on campus (masks, hand washing, social distance, no gatherings, health declaration)
• Staff and faculty must use Gate 2 and Main turnstiles (AKA ES entrance).
• A DAILY health declaration must be completed by every staff or faculty member (electronically through QR code or paper method). [please note that this must be done at the gate]
• Turnstiles are now working for staff and faculty with SSIS ID cards. If you don’t have your ID card then you must SIGN IN and SIGN OUT the logbook with Security.
• All deliveries are at Gate 4 (lunch delivery, Starbucks coffee, parcels, envelopes, etc)
• COVID testing is not required for staff returning to campus.
• Rapid COVID testing is available on campus every Tuesday morning. This is optional. SSIS nurses will do it.

More COVID Safety Details: Guidelines for Staying Safe on Campus

We ask that you read the Campus COVID Protocols to familiarize yourself with “5K” and other safety measures. Below, you will find the most important campus guidelines.

Masks (review proper mask usage here)

• Masks must be worn in all public spaces;
• Masks must be worn at all times when in the company of others;
• Masks may only be removed if you are entirely alone in a room.

Room Capacity  & Gatherings

• Indoor maximum room capacity: 10 people (2m apart, no food, 5K).
• Outdoor maximum gathering: 15 people (2m apart, no food, 5K).

Eating

• No eating during meetings;
• No eating in faculty lounges;
• Eating with others is only allowed at tables with plexiglass (in HS kiosks or MS cafeteria) or when alone in a room.

Classroom Set-up

• All desks must face forward.
• For set-up help, please contact Facilities Department through the Helpdesk

Facilities

• The gyms and pool will remain closed. However, we are working on a booking system and guidelines to allow the usage of the workout room.