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Draper 2 Campus

An American Preparatory Academy School

COVID Update 10.9.20

Hello APA families and Staff!

Following is this week’s COVID report:
Draper 1: Cases – 0, Quarantined – 5
Draper 2: Cases – 1, Quarantined – 9
Draper 3: Cases – 0, Quarantined – 0
West Valley 1: Cases – 2, Quarantined – 21
West Valley 2: Cases – 2, Quarantined – 23
Salem: Cases – 1, Quarantined – 28
ELC: Cases – 0, Quarantined – 0

We received very good news today from the Utah Department of Health!

In the future, if a student is exposed at school, and was wearing a mask, and needs to quarantine, the student may be tested on day 7 of the quarantine and if their test is negative they may return to school! This has the potential to cut down quarantine times by half! This change was made after the health department looked at a lot of data that shows that by day 7 a great percentage of those who eventually get COVID from an exposure have the virus and it will show on a test. So, conversely, if a test is given on day 7 and is negative the person is not a carrier.

Have a wonderful fall break!

Carolyn Sharette
Executive Director

Email 9.18.20

D2 ON CAMPUS – Wearing Masks, Pre-Order Opportunity, Lunch Volunteers

Dear Draper 2 Parents,

Wearing Masks

We are so grateful to have received free masks from French Toast that we have given to our students. This has allowed us to have masks available for those who forgot, lost, or soiled their mask. Unfortunately, this supply of free masks is almost gone!

Please remember to send your student to school with a clean mask EVERY day! We recommend having an extra mask stored in their backpack in case theirs gets broken, dirty, or lost. 

Going forward, any students who don’t have a mask will be required to call home and you will need to bring them a mask before they can attend school.

Pre-Order Your Mask Today!

Earlier this year our Spirit Wear distributor had masks for sale, and they sold out quickly! Those who purchased these masks reported they were AWESOME! There are two sizes – one for adults and one for children. They have adjustable ear straps, making them fit snugly and not fall down. They have a nose insert that helps prevent glasses from fogging, and the material is very breathable. 

We have worked with this supplier to design a mask for our campus, and we are making it available for pre-order at cost ($7.00). Pre-orders will be collected for one week, and then it takes 2-3 weeks for masks to be produced and delivered. We expect to have them by the time students return from fall break. See attached flyer for details, and follow this link to order:

https://www.americanprep.org/product/apa-custom-2-ply-face-mask/

Volunteer Opportunity – email address correction

We have an urgent need for a few volunteers to help serving lunch at Draper 2 and Draper 3. We are looking for volunteers who are available Monday, Wednesday, and Friday (at least 2 days per week) to help from 10:45 am to 1:15 pm. We expect to use these volunteers for at least a month and possibly until the end of December.

Please email lmarcotte@apamail.org if you are interested (the wrong email was provided initially – please resend to this email if you responded).

Email 9.17.20

APA D2 – ON CAMPUS – Lunch Volunteers Needed

 

Dear Draper 2 Parents,

 

We have an urgent need for 4 volunteers to help serving lunch at Draper 2 and Draper 3. Volunteers need to be available 2-3 days per week to help from 10:45 am to 1:15 pm. We expect to use these volunteers for at least a month and possibly until the end of December.

Please email lmarcotte@apamail.org if you are interested!

COVID Update 9.8.20

Hello American Prep families,
I hope you had a wonderful Labor Day weekend and had some extra special time with your families!
First, I’d like to thank EVERYONE who is working so hard to make school a reality!  Our teachers and staff members, and our students, are doing a wonderful job of implementing the requirements for school operation under the COVID regulations.  It has been a wonderful thing to be together in the schools, and our students are receiving a wonderful education.  Our off-campus students are working hard, too, and in spite of the challenges, learning is happening!  Again, let me emphasize how grateful we are for all of the efforts being put forth every day to make school successful.  We are so fortunate to have an amazing school community that is working so well together!  Thank you!!!
Following is the current state with regard to COVID cases at our campuses:
West Valley 1 – No cases
West Valley 2  – 2 cases – 1 student, 1 staff member

Draper 1 – 12 cases;  7 staff, 5 students

Draper 2 – No cases
Draper 3 – 3 cases; all students
ELC – 1 case – student
Salem – No cases
We also have numerous students at West Valley 2, Draper 3, Draper 1 and the ELC who are quarantined to do possible exposure.  These students are not sick, and have not had a positive test, so they are not considered “cases”.  They were exposed to someone who did test positive.  The exposure could have been from someone in their family, or someone at school, or someone on a team they are on, etc.
Due to the high number of cases at Draper 1, we paused the on-campus program at Draper 1 campus and shifted all students to remote learning for the past week.  Students return to school there tomorrow.  We continue to see high case counts at Draper 1 compared to our other campuses, and we have been working to see if there are additional things we can do to mitigate the spread.  Draper 1 campus leaders, staff and students have been meticulous about their mask wearing, and the building is clean and is being regularly sanitized, just like at all our campuses.  We have sought input from others who specialize in environmental safety to see if they have any ideas that might help us curb the spread there.  We are encouraging all our staff at D1 to wear the KN95 masks as they provide superior protection over the cloth masks.
Again, we appreciate everyone’s strong efforts to remain positive and supportive in this trying time.  We are grateful for our wonderful American Prep community.

Carolyn Sharette
Executive Director
Cell: 801-808-3933
 

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Email 9.4.20

Parents,

 

Uniform Update

We will be transitioning back to our regular uniform standards this Tuesday, Sept. 8th.  We know that the heat wave at the beginning of the year was a bit more tolerable because of the adjustments to our uniforms. Now that we are through that heat wave and the temperatures are getting cooler please have your students in regular uniforms when returning from the holiday weekend.

 

School Messenger

We are also getting ready to start using a new Parent Messaging system and will be sending out an email and phone call notifying parents of an option to start receiving text messages from this system.  Please be looking and listening to this notification so that you can opt-in to receive texts and information directly to your cell phone.

 

After School Clubs

Although we have currently suspended our after school activities and clubs here at the school, there are some online opportunities for students to participate in extracurricular activities.  The flyers for these options are listed on our website in the newsletter tab.  Here are those links:

 

Chess Wizards

 

Up With Kids-Virtual Theater

 

Art Haven

Parent Orientation – 2020

Hello Draper 2 Parents!

We are excited to launch our virtual parent orientation! It is now live on our website:
https://draper2.americanprep.org/parent-orientation/

Step 1 – General Orientation
Step 2 – Grade Level Presentations (watch the video for your student’s grade(s))
Step 3 – Complete the Google form (only one time per family)

Thank you!
Kevin McVicar
kmcvicar@apamail.org
Draper 2 Administrative Director

Emily Peery
epeery@apamail.org
Draper 2 Administrative Director

Email 8.25.20

Dear Draper 2 Parents,

Thanks to some amazing parents, we have discovered that our emails are not being received consistently. We have been trying to send information specific to Off Campus or On Campus families, but in doing so many of you have not received the right emails.

As we go forward, we are going to email all our families, and rely on you to delete the messages that don’t apply to you. The subject line will always have ALL FAMILIES, OFF CAMPUS, or ON CAMPUS, to help you easily filter the messages.

We will also post all emails on our website here:

https://draper2.americanprep.org/category/emails/

If you are wondering what you missed, please go back and review the communication so far.

ON CAMPUS FAMILIES

Please remember to complete the health screening every day! Skyward is the easiest tool to do this, but you can also sign the health form attached to your student’s learning plan.

OFF CAMPUS FAMILIES – Thank you for picking up your materials! Our staff worked so hard to prepare, and things went smoothly. Your student’s off campus teacher should be contacting you in the next 24 hours. Please be sure to check the student email account. If you find that you are missing something, please email your off campus teacher. The on and off campus teams will work closely to gather items and set up a time to collect them.Off Campus Email: elementaryocp@apamail.org
Thank you,
Kevin McVicar
Draper 2 Administrative Director

Newsletter 8.24.20

Hello Draper 2 Families,

We are sending this important update to all families – those who are participating in the Off Campus program, please disregard.

Parent Orientation

We have rescheduled this to happen this Thursday, August 27th, and it will be virtual (online). We will send an email with a link at that time.

Governor’s Orders Regarding Masks
The Governor has issued additional orders about wearing face masks. As used in this order a “face mask” means a face covering that:

  • covers the nose and mouth without openings that can be seen through;
  • is made of synthetic or natural fabrics;
  • secures under the chin;
  • fits snugly against the nose and sides of the face; and
  • does not have an exhalation valve or vent.

Starting tomorrow, all staff and students need to wear masks  that meet these requirements. Please refer to the documents here: Mask Order Highlights  Mask Order FAQ  State Public Health Order

Please review our newsletter – it’s full of important information! Click here to View

Thank you!

Kevin McVicar

Draper 2 Administrative Director

OFF CAMPUS – Materials Pick Up

Off Campus Parents,
We are excited to have you come pick up materials tomorrow! When you come, please follow the path for A/B curbs – drive past Draper 2 and go around the soccer field. Park in the back of Draper 2 and come in the rear doors to the Multipurpose Room (last name A-M) and the Gym (last name N-Z).
Attached is a map to make it easy to find the location.
Please wear a mask.
If you have not already done so, please sign up for a time to get materials here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b044faaab2ca1fd0-offcampus
Thank you!
Kevin McVicar
Draper 2 Administrative Director

OFF CAMPUS – Curriculum Pick Up

Draper 2 Families,
If you are receiving this email, we have your student listed as OFF CAMPUS in our system. If this is incorrect, please email mcarman@apamail.org.
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The time has come to pick up curriculum for your OFF CAMPUS student(s)! We have been working so hard to get all of this ready for you!
Please sign up for a time on Monday, August 24 from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm, or from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Last names S-Z, sign up after 12:00 pm. We are still gathering your curriculum, but we expect to be done by lunchtime.
If you can come during the day, please do! We want to leave the later times for families who need to come in the evening.
Sign Up Link
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If you have questions about the off-campus program, please email elementaryocp@apamail.org.
Thank you!
Kevin McVicar
Draper 2 Administrative Director