PRIMARY CLASSES RESUME (GRADES 1 TO 6)
Dear Parents and Students:
We continue to receive the great news that more students can return to their classes. The government has announced official resumption dates for grades 1 to 6 students according to the following schedule:
Grades 4 to 6 students return Monday, May 25th.
Grades 1 to 3 students return Monday, June 1st.
PK, JK, and SK students are still waiting for an official resumption date, but parents may consider applying for the school’s “Family Friendly Measure”; the information and link to the application form is found below.
Please find below some important information about topics related to the resumption of classes and upcoming events:
1. STUDENT REQUIREMENTS
For the safety of all, the following criteria from the MSAR government must be strictly adhered to by all students and families before a child is allowed to return to the school campus. Every student must qualify for at least one of the following conditions:
If the student is located in Macau, he or she must have been in Macau for at least the 14 days before classes resume, self-managing and showing no symptoms of the COVID-19 virus such as fever, cough or runny nose.
If the student is located in Zhuhai, he or she must have been there for at least the 14 days before classes resume, self-managing during that time, showing no symptoms of the COVID-19 virus and have been tested for the virus (Nucleic Acid Test). Proof of the test is required when the student arrives at school; please show the receipt to staff upon arrival.
If the student is located in Zhongshan, he or she must have been there for at least the 14 days before classes resume, self-managing during that time, showing no symptoms of the COVID-19 virus and have been tested for the virus (Nucleic Acid Test). Proof of the test is required when the student arrives at school; please show the receipt to staff upon arrival.
If the student does not meet one of the above criteria, he or she must not return to the school until the criteria is met. Thank you for your attention to this very important matter and please contact the school if you have any questions.
All students in Grades 1 to 6 must complete the school’s health declaration form that mirrors the government’s personal declaration health form. This form will be shared out to families through your child’s homeroom teacher at least one week before classes are to officially resume.
2. PROGRAMMING GUIDELINES FOR CLASS RESUMPTION
Students will follow the regular school timetable; except for the “Family Friendly Measure”.
One hour of support time with teachers after school will be offered to students in order to catch up, receive additional academic assistance, and/or enhance their learning;
No ECA’s, tutoring or other extra-curricular activities will be offered for the remainder of the year;
Tutoring for inclusive students will continue.
3. SAFETY AND HEALTH MANAGEMENT
As a school, we rely on everyone to be considerate, compassionate and diligent for the benefit of the entire community. We are closely following the guidelines and advice from the MSAR government. The safety measures we have in place are posted on our website here.
Although we are all excited about the resumption of classes, please know that it will be a transition that will present some challenges. The health and safety of our students, staff, parents and visitors is our top priority. Please act with compassion, consideration and kindness towards each other, and remember, we are all in this together.
4. ONLINE TEACHING & LEARNING UPDATE
Our plan is to continue with online learning until the official start date for each grade and division. Once classes officially resume, teachers will need to focus on the classroom instruction and online learning in its present form will not continue. Fortunately, we have few students outside of Macau and so teachers will be able to support them for the remainder of the year in the same way that we support long term absences. Please expect more information about support processes as the official dates draw closer.
5. FAMILY FRIENDLY PROCEDURES
The class resumption guidelines from the MSAR government allow for a ‘Family Friendly’ approach, starting on May 11th. If you missed my last correspondence about this process, here is the link to the application form with the information: Family Friendly Application Form
6. BUS SERVICE
Normal bus service will resume starting on Monday, May 25 for students in grades 4-6 and Monday, June 1st for students in grades 1-3. Kiss ‘N Ride, the designated drop off and pick up area in front of the school, will also be in effect. For enquiries please contact Fiona Wong or Lily Mak at (+853 2853 3700) or fiona.wong@localhost:8888/tis / lily.mak@localhost:8888/tis .
Please feel free to contact the school with any questions or concerns you may have about the resumption of classes. So far the process has gone very well and we expect this to continue.
It is wonderful having the students back in school and seeing their smiling faces in the hallways and classrooms (we can see their smiles even with face masks on!). The energy in the school feels great.
Sincerely,
Mark Lockwood
Head of School
2020年5月14日
小學復課安排（小一至小六）
致親愛的家長及學生：
早前澳門政府正式宣佈小學階段實施分階段復課安排，讓學生得以回到學校上課，學習知識。根據政府公佈的復課時間表如下：
5月25日（週一）小四至小六復課。
6月1日（週一）小一至小三復課。
幼兒教育一至三年級（PK、JK及SK）復課日期仍有待政府確定。但有需要的家庭可申請「家庭友好計劃」（或稱「家庭友善措施」），接受學校託管服務；詳情及申請表格可見信函下方。
以下是復課安排資訊：
1. 學生復課要求
基於安全原則，學生及家長必須嚴格遵守澳門特區政府以下要求的至少一個條件，方能返回學校上課：
目前身處澳門的學生，必須在開學前在澳門逗留至少14天，並有良好的自我管理，沒有出再出發燒、咳嗽或流鼻涕等新型冠狀病毒的症狀。
目前身處珠海的學生，必須在開學前在珠海逗留至少14天，並有良好的自我管理，沒有出再出發燒、咳嗽或流鼻涕等新型冠狀病毒的症狀，且已完成病毒核酸檢測。學生到校時必需向教職員出示相關證明。
目前身處中山的學生，必須在開學前在中山逗留至少14天並有良好的自我管理，沒有出再出發燒、咳嗽或流鼻涕等新型冠狀病毒的症狀，且已完成病毒核酸檢測。學生到校時必需向教職員出示相關證明。
若學生不符合上述其中一項準則，他／她必須在符合上述其中一項條件後，才能回校復課。先在此感謝您對這件重要事情的關注，若有任何疑問，歡迎與學校聯絡。
全體小一至小六學生必須在復課前填寫澳門國際學校的健康申報表單，此表單與特區政府的個人健康聲雷同。學校會在復課前至少一週透過班主任向各家庭派發。
2. 復課程序指南
除了參與「家庭友好計劃」的學生之外，所有正常復課的學生上課時間表不變；
放學後有一小時的額外補習班，學生可自由選擇參與與否，以便趕上學業進度並獲得額外幫助／提高學習；
本學年餘下時間停辦所有餘暇活動、輔導班以及課外活動；
融合生輔導課如常。
3. 安全及健康管理
作為一所學校，我們社區的利益有賴各位的合作、同情和勤奮。學校密切遵循特區政府的指引和建議行事；有關的安全指引可在校網查看點擊此處。
雖然大家都對於復課感到興奮，然而這也是一個充滿挑戰的過渡期。對於學校而言，學生、教職員、家長以及訪客的健康尤其重要。因此，請各位以同情、體諒及仁慈之心對待彼此，謹記學校一直與您攜手共渡難關。
4. 線上學習
至正式復課日之前，學校仍然為每個年級提供線上學習。一旦該年級復課，為讓老師專注於課堂教學，線上學習形式將即時關閉。幸運的是，目前仍留在澳門境外的學生人數不多，因此老師可以安排部份學生按長期缺課的學生教授形式 ，提供教學幫助。在正式復課前，學校會再提供更多詳細資訊。
5. 家庭友好計劃
澳門特區政府的復課方針中，允許自5月11日起實施「家庭友好計劃」。若 閣下錯過了早前公佈的澳門國際學校的友好計劃申請，請點擊此鏈結獲取更多資訊：Family Friendly Application Form。
6. 校巴
小四至小六校巴服務於5月25日（週一）重開；小一至小三校巴服務由6月1日重開。位於學校正門的Kiss'N Ride車輛接送地點等服務亦將重啟。校外巴士服務請直接向巴士公司查詢，家長亦可致電學校 (+853 2853 3700) 或電郵致黃小姐 (fiona.wong@localhost:8888/tis) 或麥小姐 ( lily.mak@localhost:8888/tis) 查詢。
若對復課安排有任何疑問，歡迎與學校聯絡。至今為止的復課進展順利，學校期望一切能持續下去。
隨著分階段復課實施，學校的走廊和課室終於再現學生身影和笑臉，即使帶著口罩也讓人感受到活力，令人欣慰。
祝安，
Mark Lockwood
學校負責人
