In this Week’s Dean’s Memo:

• Dean’s Message and School Updates
• Covid-19 Protocols and Health Updates
• Covid Testing: Quidel
• Fire and Safety Evacuation Orientation
• Transportation
• Arrival and Dismissal Process: Car Line Map
• Cafeteria Procedures and Dismissal
• Nutrition Service: Free Breakfast and Lunch
• Grading Policy and Procedures
• Activities and Clubs
• First Week Reflections

• September 7th: Rosh Hashanah (School Closed)

• If your child has received their Covid vaccines, it is suggested you submit documentation to the school nurse.
• We are offering onsite weekly Covid-19 testing (optional) here at Cab Calloway on Friday, September 10, 2021.
• In partnership with the Delaware Department of Health and Quidel, your school is offering COVID-19 testing. We recommend everyone pre-register through Primary. Health’s platform: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
• This link is specific for Red Clay Consolidated School District parents/guardians, students, and staff. This registration will take no longer than 5 minutes and is only done one time.
• Testing is voluntary but highly recommended. It is free of cost to you so no insurance information is needed, nor will you ever be asked to pay for these tests.
• Testing will primarily be done through self-swabbing and monitored by medical staff on-site - school staff will not be doing the testing.
• The test used for this program is the Quidel QuickVue. For more information on the test, please read the fact sheet here: Quidel QuickVue Fact Sheet.
• Results and communication will be shared electronically to the email and contact information used for registration. Results are primarily shared every 15-30 minutes.
• If your child tests positive, the school will contact you directly.

Daily COVID-19 Health Screening

• Remember to have your child perform the Daily Self Screener:
• Click on the below button to follow the COVID-19 Process Map for staff and students.
• There will be a letter shared with the community if we were to have a positive case in the building.
• The nurse will inform families of students who may have exposure in case of a reported case.
• Students who are absent due to Covid protocol will be marked as excused.
• Follow the below Covid-19 Process in the event of a positive case

• Our school will conduct monthly emergency evacuations drills and quarterly active intruder drills during the school year.
• We remind our students and staff not to prop doors open when there adult supervision at the door.
• We will continue to prioritize the safety of our school community throughout the year.

• For Questions or concerns regarding transportation services, please contact the Office of Transportation Services at 302.322.0251.
• Office Hours: 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
• Download WheresTheBus that allows real-time the arrival and return of your student. Click on the button below to register:
• Open Parent Section (on Left)
• Click Set Up Free Account
• Enter Code: 320210
• Once completed you will receive an email.

Arrival

• All students will have an option to receive breakfast.
• Upon arrival before 7:15AM, Middle School students will report to the cafeteria.
• Upon arrival before 7:20 AM, 9-10th grade students will report to the gym.
• Upon arrival before 7:13 AM, 11-12th grade students will report to theatre.
• Students will be dismissed from their assigned areas to go to class starting at 7:13 until 7:20 AM.

Dismissal

• We will dismiss students in the following order starting 2:08-2-15 PM (to avoid cutting into instruction during 4/8 period, but also provide a safe dismissal process): car riders, car drivers, bus riders, walkers, extracurricular.
• Students who participate in extra curricular activities must report to the assigned area for the extracurricular activity. We are not allowing students to linger around in the front lobby immediately after school dismisses.
• Note: There is an increased number of car riders and student car drivers this year, which has caused a significant amount of traffic volume in the morning and afternoon.
• Parents and students thank you for your continued patience and support with following the car line procedures.
• Click the below link to review Car Line Pattern Map and overview of car line expectations.

1. Students are assigned by grade level to Zones within the café.
2. Please remind students of their assigned zone for their grade.
3. Students will sit in their assigned zone and identify the students that they will be sitting with for MP 1.
4. Outdoor seating under the portico is available for all grade levels. We have added approximately 100 seats to this area.
5. Preparation for cold weather options is being investigated (C Gym, tented area) and will be communicated when finalized.
6. All students will have assigned seats for MP 1 and will be required to fill out a sitting chart index card for contact tracing purposes.
7. Traffic patterns within the café and during arrival/dismissal has been identified to manage flow and transitions.
8. Your support in implementing these processes is appreciated.
9. Cafeteria will continue to be a growth opportunity for our school community.
10. If you have any questions, please email Dr. Robinson at Willie.Robinson@redclay.k12.de.us and Dr. Warshany at Denise.Warshany@redclay.k12.de.us

• ALL RED CLAY STUDENTS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR FREE BREAKFAST & LUNCH, NO FORMS ARE NECESSARY
• For the 2021-2022 school year, the Red Clay School Nutrition Department will be operating under a federally funded program where all Red Clay students will be eligible to receive school breakfast and lunch at no charge.
• No forms or additional paperwork is required. Second meals and a la carte items will be available to purchase. At this time, meals will not be distributed for the weekends or holiday-related school closures.
• Download the free application to get access to the menu and nutritional information
• Mobile Menu App

Titan: New Nutrition Payment System

• The nutrition department is switching to a new online payment system for meal accounts effective immediately.
• We are no longer using PayPams starting SY21-22.
• All balances from last year have been transferred to our new system.
• The new system is called TITAN and is currently active and able to accept payments.
• TITAN has all the same capabilities as PayPams and more so parents will not miss any features they previously enjoyed with PayPams.
• Titan Announcement
• Spanish Parent Portal
• English Parent Portal

Grading Administrative Memos:

• Student grades will be accessible through Schoology and Home Access throughout the year.
• Please review the below memos for your information:
• Promotion and Retention Grades 6-8
• Promotion and Retention Grades 9-12
• Grade Point Average and Class Rank/Honor Roll.

• The Delaware Juneteenth Association continues to be recognized and honored for over 25 years of service in our community in the State of Delaware.
• Our 2021 very own 10th grader Miss Sophia Hughes will be representing the State of Delaware at the National Miss Juneteenth Pageant, to be held on Saturday, October 16, 2021 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Red Clay Consolidated School District Voice Leadership Conference:

• On November 8, 2021, the first Red Clay Leadership Conference will be held here at the Cab Calloway School of the Arts.
• There will be guest speakers and student alumni panelist engaging in interactive discussion on leadership.
• We are asking you to consider students (student government, clubs, NHS, Sports, etc) who exemplify leadership and send your recommendations to Dr. Robinson by September 15th.
• We are looking to select 30 HS students and 6 MS students.
• Please review the below details. Click on button below.

HBCU WEEK College Fair Event

• Our Red Clay students have been invited to HBCU week college fair held on October 1, 2021 at the Chase Fieldhouse. We will have masks and hand sanitizer on site for each person in attendance.
• At this year's college fair, most participating colleges will engage in an on-the-spot acceptance process.
• Graduating Seniors who come with proof of the required SAT/ACT score and GPA, could be admitted into college on the spot and receive a scholarship award.
• Information will be sent to counselors and parents, if you have students who would be interested we are sending a bus and/or offering a virtual option.

Cab Student Voice

• Over the next few weeks, Dean Bolden will be meeting with various clubs and organizations to provide a forum for student voice and collaboration.
• This will take place during activities or after school.
• Student leaders please feel free to send me an email, to arrange a time to meet with your organization or student group.

• Clubs will be starting by the end of the month.
• PTSO is planning a Club Fair event. Please stay tuned for more information.
• Please visit the Sports website for schedules: http://www.forcessports.com

First Week Reflections:

This will be my practice periodically to share some school wide and leadership reflections that will serve well for our growth as a community.

Celebrations

1. Really appreciate the support and feedback offered from staff, students, parents, and administration throughout this past week to help our school community transition back to school in full capacity.
2. Our students were excited to be back in the building and responded well to some of the procedural changes.
3. The morning assigned areas has helped minimize students arriving to class before teachers are available for supervision.
4. Flexibility was on display among staff, students, and parents while navigating through some first week hiccups (some avoidable some unexpected) that included traffic volume, bus delays, rainstorms, cafeteria line closed due to damage caused by rainstorms, and school wide transitions.
5. We have so many student highlights and success stories at the start of the year.
6. Students responded well to our Welcome Back assemblies and were able to get their school picture.

Growth Opportunties

1. Continue to work on clear and consistent communication regarding procedures and expectations.
2. Continue to work on Arrival and Dismissal Procedures.
3. Continue to Foster relationships among our students, parents and each member of the Cab Community.
4. Continue to be flexible while we adjust back to having a school back to full capacity in almost two years.
5. Remember to use QR Code to Sign In and Out
6. Leadership Reflection: Continue to improve on communication, procedures, and protocols.
7. Leadership Reflection: Continue to seek support from our staff, parents, and students during this transition as the new Dean.
8. Leadership Reflection: Continue to learn the lay of the land and ask more questions.
9. Leadership Reflection: Continue to build relationships and create space for collaboration.