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Covid School Plans
2021 - 2022
Important Information – February 2022
Important Information – February 2021
Family Quarantine Duration Change
State Guidlines for Responding to COVID-19 Cases
Welcome Back Letters - January 2021
Superintendent Welcome Back Letter
Middle School Welcome Back Letter
High School Welcome Back Letter
Information
Steel Valley School Districts Safety Plan
- June 4, 2021
Video from Mr. Wehrer, SV Superintendent
- February 5, 2021
Barrett Return to School Plan Video
- January 28, 2021
Student Expectations during Synchronous Remote Instruction
- January 4, 2021
SVSD - Summary of the Plan to Return to School
- December 10, 2020
Letter to SV Families - Response to WPIAL Ruling - February 3, 2022
Letter to SV Families - SV Mask Requirements - January 21, 2022
Letter to SV Families - New Recommendations - January 4, 2022
Letter to SV Families - Current Mask Policy - November 11, 2021
Letter to SV Families - Community Partnered Study - July 29, 2021
Letter to SV Families - Dress Code - June 30, 2021
Letter to SV Families - Parents Learning Model - February 5, 2021
Letter to SV Families and Guidelines - January 4, 2021
Letter to SV Families - December 18, 2020
Letter to SV Families - December 8, 2020
Letter to SV Families - November 20, 2020
Letter to SV Families - November 18, 2020
Letter to SV Families - November 12, 2020
Steel Valley staff and administrators have been working diligently to plan a safe and productive 2020-2021 school year. The health and safety of the entire school community remains our highest priority, and while the COVID-19 pandemic has certainly been challenging, we remain committed to our district’s mission of providing an excellent education for all students.
At its July 23, 2020 regular meeting, the Steel Valley Board of School Directors approved the district’s Health and Safety Plan that will be followed as school reopens. Required by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, the plan was created in consultation with local health agencies and is tailored to meet the unique needs of the Steel Valley School District students and families. The plan will serve as a guideline for all activities and incorporates flexibility to adapt to changing conditions.
ATSI Plans
- Barrett Elementary Vision for Learning [PDF]
- Steel Valley Middle School ATSI Non-Title I School Plan [PDF]
- Steel Valley High School ATSI Non-Title I School Plan [PDF]
COOKING IN THE GARDEN RECIPES
The Steel Valley Grows Garden is located at the Franklin Building. It contains a wide variety of fresh vegetables, fruit and herbs, all of which is tended to by Steel Valley students, staff and volunteers. Ms. Christine Schott has sponsored Cooking in the Garden events where students and their families have been able to harvest some of the produce and learn how to make delicious dishes with them.
Here are the full recipe booklets from the Cooking in the Garden events:
COVID-19 Info
For more information, or to ask a question, please contact the Steel Valley School District at 412.464.3600 or email us at:
COVID19@steelvalleysd.org
COVID-19 Resources
Community Resources
Allegheny County-Information for Residents
CDC-Coronavirus Disease 2019 Information for Travel
CDC-Handwashing: Clean Hands Save Lives
CDC-Official Coronavirus Information
CDC-Steps to Prevent Illness
CDC-Travelers Returning from High Risk Countries
For Kids: Hand Washing Activity Color Book [PDF]
For Kids: NSF International Scrub Club
National Association of School Psychologists-Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus): A Parent Resource
PA Department of Health-Coronavirus Home Page
PA Department of Health-Self-Monitor and Practice Social Distancing
How to Get free at-home COVID-19 tests
How to Wear a Mask
Masks are an additional step to help slow the spread of COVID-19 when combined with every day preventive actions and social distancing in public settings. Please visit: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/how-to-wear-cloth-face-coverings.html for more information.
Handwashing (The 3 C’s)
Clean
- Wash your hands frequently with soap and warm water or use hand sanitizer if soap and water is unavailable.
- Disinfect frequently touched surfaces like door knobs, microwaves, and refrigerator doors daily.
- Avoid touching you face especially your eyes, nose, and mouth.
Cover
- Cover your cough and sneezes with a tissue or your elbow.
- Wear a facemask if you are sick or going out around others
Contain
- Stay at home when sick. Stay away from healthy family members and others
- Self-isolate as much as possible to keep your germs from spreading if you are sick.
- Remember to keep social distancing (Keeping 6 feet way from others)
Please visit: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/global-covid-19/handwashing.html for more information and a demonstration on handwashing.
Handsanitizer
The CDC recommends consumers use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol (ethanol). CDC does not recommend use of non-alcohol based.
Please visit: https://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-safety-and-availability/fda-updates-hand-sanitizers-consumers-should-not-use#products for a list of handsanitizers that should NOT be used.
Request for Leave Form
REQUEST FOR LEAVE UNDER THE FAMILIES FIRST CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE ACT (FFCRA) [PDF]
CHILDCARE AFFIDAVIT [PDF]
Local / County / State Information & Resources
County Health / Rainbow Kitchen / Food Pantry Schedule
Coronavirus: Resources for Parents
SV Previously Asked Questions and Resources
Where can I get assistance with food in the Steel Valley Community?
- Rainbow Kitchen 412-464-1892 135 East 9th Ave., Homestead, PA 15120 rainbowkitchen.org
- Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank https://www.pittsburghfoodbank.org/
- Salvation Army 412-461-2460 104 E. 9th Ave., Homestead, PA 15120 salvationarmy.org
How do I get help with Google Classroom or access academic supports for my child?
Please email your child’s classroom teacher or School Counselor.
|
Brandi Chalus |
bchalus@steelvalleysd.org |
|---|---|
| Alyson Fisher (Barrett Elementary School) |
afisher@steelvalleysd.org |
| Sue Large (Steel Valley Middle School) |
slarge@steelvalleysd.org |
| Jason Novak (Steel Valley High School) |
jnovak@steelvalleysd.org |
Who are our local mental health providers?
- Mon Yough (MYCS) is providing virtual counseling sessions for Steel Valley students as the designated School Based Therapy provider.
Please call 412-675-8430 to schedule a virtual intake appointment.
- Steel Valley Wellness Group provides group therapeutic support throughout the Steel Valley School District.
They also provide virtual individual sessions. Please call 412-368-3535 to schedule an intake appointment or email mailto: info@steelvalleywellnessgroup.org
- Jennifer Koehler Fandray, LLC can be reached by calling 412-559-9907
- Turtle Creek Valley Community Services is located at 1800 West Street. Please call 412-351-0222 and you will be guided to the correct service.
- UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital (WPIC) can be reached by calling 412-235-5444
- RESOLVE crisis center is available 24/7 by calling 1-888-796-8226
How do I get free internet?
Please contact your school office if you need assistance with internet services in your home. The School district is partnering with the Best of the Batch Foundation to provide internet services to our families.
Where do I access the Family Strengths Survey and resource list discussed in the phone call from the University of Pittsburgh staff and students?
https://www.pediatrics.pitt.edu/family-strengths-survey
There is an extensive list of COVID 19, food, utilities, unemployment and mental health resources at the bottom of the survey page.
Additional Community Providers and Resources:
- Best of the Batch Foundation Batchfoundation.org
- Allegheny County Human Services https://www.alleghenycounty.us/Human-Services/Resources/Publications/Resource-Guides.aspx
- Focus on Attendance: Attendance Focus_attendance@alleghenycounty.us
Who are our local mental health providers?
- Mon Yough (MYCS) is providing virtual counseling sessions for Steel Valley students as the designated School Based Therapy provider. Please call 412-675-8430 to schedule a virtual intake appointment.
- Steel Valley Wellness Group provides group therapeutic support throughout the Steel Valley School District. They also provide virtual individual sessions. Please call 412-368-3535 to schedule an intake appointment or email mailto: info@steelvalleywellnessgroup.org
- Jennifer Koehler Fandray, LLC can be reached by calling 412-559-9907
- Turtle Creek Valley Community Services is located at 1800 West Street. Please call 412-351-0222 and you will be guided to the correct service.
- UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital (WPIC) can be reached by calling 412-235-5444
- RESOLVE crisis center is available 24/7 by calling 1-888-796-8226
Where do I access the Family Strengths Survey and resource list discussed in the phone call from the University of Pittsburgh staff and students?
https://www.pediatrics.pitt.edu/family-strengths-survey
There is an extensive list of COVID 19, food, utilities, unemployment and mental health resources at the bottom of the survey page.
Parents/Students
Steel Valley School District
Official Calendar 2022 - 2023
Approved January 26, 2023
Click on image or the link below for a printable calendar