Dear O’Maley Students and Families,

I am writing with both an update and a reminder regarding Term 4 at O’Maley this year. As you are probably aware, the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education recently directed all middle schools to provide a full school day program beginning Wednesday, April 28th. If you are planning on requesting a change for your child’s program enrollment for Term 4, the request must be received BY NOON tomorrow, Tuesday, March 16th. See Reminder information below.

Update on O’Maley Plans for Return to Full Day Instruction: Plans are still evolving and may still change. Regular updates will be sent as details are finalized. Below is what we have planned so far:

• Term 3 will now end on April 16, instead of April 9. Grades will close earlier that week.

• In our current planning, all O’Maley students, in-person or remote, will attend a full school day, 7:40 a.m. - 1:55 p.m. starting on April 28th Schedules will be published closer to the date.

• On Wednesday April 28th, students changing between remote and in-person will start in their new program.

• In the building:

• Sanitizing practices will remain unchanged.

• All students will be seated between 6 feet and 3 feet apart in classrooms. Students will not be closer than 3 feet when in class.

• Masks continue to be required, completely covering both nose and mouth, upon arrival at school and throughout the school day unless directed otherwise by a teacher.

• All students will be seated 6 feet apart and/or separated by plexiglass dividers in the cafeteria for breakfast and lunch.

• Grab and go breakfast and lunch will continue to be provided at no cost for the rest of the school year. Students will continue to use the bathroom designated for their House.

• Breakfast will be served 7:20 a.m. - 7:40 a.m.

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Reminder: The deadline to request a change between In-Person (formerly Hybrid) and Remote models is Tuesday, March 16th at Noon. There can be no exceptions, as it is essential that we have accurate enrollment numbers in order to plan for the transition back to full time school days on April 28th.

Link to the request form below. If you have previously submitted a request and wish to change your selection due to the new changes in the school day, please simply submit a second form. We will use the most recent request.

https://forms.gle/dHb5J8aVTASFyPm37

Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have questions.

Best Regards,

Principal Lynne Beattie

We will once again hold Weekly COVID testing tomorrow, and every week through April 18th.

Students who registered previously do not need to re-register.

If you have not registered your student, and would like to, please use the link and code below:

O'Maley Student Sign Up and Consent - Use code DNWWDX

If you have issues with registration, please contact Project Beacon Support:

Phone: (617) 741 7310.

Email: help@beacontesting.com

The O'Maley SAILS Council has continued their selection of weekly themes:

March School Sprit Friday Themes are:

3/19 - Dress Like a Teacher (or your favorite O'Maley staff member) Day

3/26 - Favorite Character Day

The Second Annual O'Maley Virtual Talent Show has been postponed. We need more submissions in order to bring the show to life! Interested students should send recordings of performances to their guidance counselor. Once we have enough, we will reschedule.

Even if you do not have a SAILS Council member in your family, there is representation from each homeroom, so encourage your students to share their ideas with reps.

The Class of 2023 is partnering with Angel Bins to collect gently worn or new athletic shoes/sneakers, as well as athletic cleats. There is an Angel Bin located at O'Maley at the front entrance.

Check out our new swag at https://www.omaleyspiritwear.com/! Customize you orders for t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, pants, masks and more! Choose your product, chose your design, and even add your name.

Parent and Student accounts provide access to grades in the Community Portal. Using the portal to monitor your child is an excellent way to ensure that you are up to date on how s/he is doing.

The link for the portal is below and is also on the O'Maley and GPS websites. Term 2 grades are now viewable.

To access, link to the resources below:

SchoolBrains Community Portal Link

Viewing Report Cards on SchoolBrains

SchoolBrains How-to Guide Including Report Card Viewing Information

As we try to minimize Covid-19 in our community and our schools it is essential that parents/guardians communicate with school if their child is out, sharing the details of why you are keeping your child home.

Below is the full list of symptoms for which caregivers should monitor their children:

• Fever (100° Fahrenheit or higher), chills, or shaking chills

• Cough (not due to other known cause, such as chronic cough)

• Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath

• New loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Headache when in combination with other symptoms

• Muscle aches or body aches

• Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea

• Fatigue, when in combination with other symptoms

• Nasal congestion or runny nose (not due to other known causes, such as allergies) when in combination with other symptoms

Please be reminded that the only permitted drop off and pick up area is in the rink parking lot. Parking along Cherry Street is not allowed on either side because it blocks traffic. Residents and passersby have begun to make calls to both DPW and the Gloucester Police Department due to both traffic and safety concerns for our students who walk.

While there is often a line at both arrival and dismissal, it moves quickly. Please be patient and use the provided drop off and pick up areas.

Thanks!

Email: lbeattie@gloucesterschools.com
Website: http://omaley.gloucesterschools.com
Location: 32 Cherry Street, Gloucester, MA, USA
Phone: 978-281-9850
Twitter: @omaleyprincipal

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