COVID-19 Info Hub

With the ongoing news surrounding the new Coronavirus (COVID-19), we have developed this page to share resources and information on campus readiness as we move to online learning and working.

As you know, the safety, security and well-being of our students and community is always our top priority. This is a time for preparation, precaution and prudence. We are working hard to be as prepared and proactive as possible so that we can maintain the health and safety of our community, be responsive and responsible to a rapidly unfolding situation, and focus on student learning given various conditions.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us:

e-mail: frontdesk@aas-sofia.org
phone +359 2 923 88 10

Hygiene Advice

Across the school and throughout our community we continue to instill and follow health and wellness best practices across campus, which include:

We encourage best practices to reduce spread of germs. Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds (sing Happy Birthday twice), or use an alcohol-based hand rub that contains at least 60% alcohol.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, throw the tissue away, then wash your hands.
Cough or sneeze into your elbow if a tissue is not available.
Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
Recommending enough rest for students and adults.
Encouraging people to understand the facts.
Remember that the virus is not specific to any single race or origin. Discouraging stigma is important.

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Mental and emotional health resources

School communications

COVID-19 communications

AAS Update and Weekly Survey - 05.04.2020

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Sent On: 5 Apr 2020 5:13 PM

Distance Learning Update 29.03.2020

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Sent On: 29 Mar 2020 7:00 PM

AAS Community Check In 23.03.2020

Sent By: AAS Communications

Sent On: 23 Mar 2020 4:47 PM

COVID-19 Update: March 13, 2020

Sent By: AAS Communications

Sent On: 13 Mar 2020 2:10 PM

COVID-19 Update: March 11, 2020

Sent By: AAS Communications

Sent On: 11 Mar 2020 8:10 PM

COVID-19 Update: March 11, 2020

Sent By: AAS Communications

Sent On: 11 Mar 2020 7:14 PM

School Closure (Influenza-B) --Thursday, March 12 and Friday, March 13

Sent By: AAS Communications

Sent On: 11 Mar 2020 3:51 PM

COVID-19 and Seasonal Flu Update 10.03.2020

Sent By: AAS Communications

Sent On: 10 Mar 2020 6:38 PM

COVID-19 and Seasonal Flu Update 09.03.2020

Sent By: AAS Communications

Sent On: 9 Mar 2020 5:26 PM

COVID-19 and Seasonal Flu Update 08.03.2020

Sent By: AAS Communications

Sent On: 8 Mar 2020 6:29 PM

School Operations

Communication

In addition to teachers’ regular communication with families, the Principals, Director of Learning and Curriculum, ICT Manager, Marketing & Communications Manager, and Business Manager, will be available via email.
The Director will provide regular updates to the school community, and will also be available via email.

Library Team

The Library team will:

Support colleagues in finding resources for high-quality distance learning experiences and research
Provide online learning activities (videos, links, etc.) for ES students
Maintain and update the online library site for obtaining resources
Be available digitally for students, families, and teachers as needed for support
Share weekly resource updates and tips with the MS/HS community

Business Office

The Business Office will operate as normally as possible, with normal office hours either from its usual location or remotely.

Admissions Office

The Admissions Office will operate as usual, with normal office hours either from its usual location or remotely.

Campus Security

The Security Team will keep the school campus closed to students, parents, and visitors. If someone needs to be admitted to campus, they will need the permission of the appropriate division Principal or the Director.

Cleaning and Maintenance

The facilities team will continue cleaning and disinfecting the campus.

IB Exams

If our school closes for an extended period, the IB Coordinator will communicate directly with IB2 students and teachers regarding changes from the IB. At this point, internal exam assessment deadlines have already been adjusted and there are contingency plans in place to respond to various situations. As of today, there are no changes to the IB DP External exams in May.

Transportation Services

All school transport services will be suspended during closure.

ONLINE LEARNING INFORMATION

If AAS needs to close for an extended time, the school will facilitate appropriate home learning for all students.
Daily home learning tasks will be posted before 09:30 am. Tasks will provide authentic and meaningful connections to the school curriculum.
Online learning information in Bulgarian

Important note:

In the case of online learning, all communications will be sent through P-Learning. Please make sure you have access to P-Learning.

P-Learning Login

If you have trouble logging on, or need your password reset, please email ictdepartment@aas-sofia.org. Plan to check P-Learning each day, and/or turn on “notifications” to receive messages directly through P-Learning. You can access your notifications by logging into your P-Learning account, then clicking on your avatar on the top-right of the page, then clicking Notifications.

Make sure that “A new Class Announcement is posted” and “I have a new Inbox Message” are checked. You may select Daily Email (which will be delivered daily at 9:30 am) or Instant Email depending upon your preferences.

Faculty Availability

Communication

Faculty will reply to emails during the regular school day (08:30 - 16:00); for emails and communication received after working hours, faculty will reply during the next school day
Teachers will have the daily learning, instructions, message to students or families regarding specific tasks and dates, and teacher “office” time posted at the top of the P-Learning pages each school day (ES) and on scheduled class days (MS/HS) day by 09:30
Faculty will communicate with students and families using the following tools only:
- P-Learning (for all class and student communication)
  - P-Learning posts may include links to other online resources and may use class discussions (forums)
- Email (for individual family communication)
- Google Drive (for resource sharing)
- Google Hangouts Chat
- Google Hangouts Meet (video conferencing)

Student Expectations

Engage with P-Learning and respond to and complete learning tasks as assigned
Review home learning tasks posted with their children
Select a place in their home where their child(ren) can do school work
Ensure that AAS has accurate communication information: (e.g. email addresses and telephone numbers)
Attendance will be taken based on whether students/families have accessed P-Learning each day (ES) or on scheduled class days (MS/HS)

Role and Responsibilities: Students (as appropriate to age)

Dedicate appropriate time to learning, comparable to a school day and/or as guided
by your teacher/s
Check appropriate online platforms for information on courses, assignments,
resources daily
Identify a comfortable and quiet space to study/learn
Engage in all learning posted with academic honesty
Submit all assignments in accordance with provided timeline and/or due dates
Ensure own social and emotional balance by keeping healthy habits

Roles and Responsibilities: Families

Provide an environment conducive to learning (access to technology, safe and quiet
space during daytime)
Engage in conversations on posted materials, assignments
Monitor time spent engaging in online and offline learning, including variables like
that of preferred learning times (morning, afternoon, evening)
Support emotional balance by providing ample room and time for reflection, physical
activity, conversation, and play

Learning approach

Pre-K to KG

PK - Kindergarten

Homeroom teachers will provide a daily range of tasks for families to engage in with their child
- No online learning programs will be suggested
Specialist, World Language and EAL teachers will provide tasks for families to engage in with their child on the days in which students would normally visit those classes
- Tasks may include songs, games, reading (including mother tongue), cooking or arts and crafts
- Tasks will be sent to families via P-Learning messaging
- No online learning programs will be suggested
Families will engage with the tasks presented: responding with photos, reflections, learning logs, etc.

Lower ES

Lower ES (Grades 1 - 3)

Homeroom teachers in Grades 1 to 3 will provide a daily range of tasks to engage students both independently and with their families
- P-Learning posts may include links to other online resources
Specialist, World Language and EAL teachers will provide tasks to be completed independently or together with caregivers on the days in which students would normally visit those classes
- P-Learning posts may include links to other online resources
Families will engage with the tasks presented: responding with photos, reflections, learning logs, etc.

Upper ES

Upper ES (Grades 4 - 5)

Homeroom teachers in Grades 4 & 5 will provide a daily range of tasks to engage students independently
- P-Learning posts may include links to other online resources
Specialist, World Language and EAL teachers will provide tasks to be completed independently on the days in which students would normally visit those classes
- P-Learning posts may include links to other online resources
Students/families will engage with the tasks presented
- Students will be expected to reply to the teacher

MS & HS

Middle & High School

Teachers will provide students with tasks to engage them independently and in collaboration with their peers (where appropriate)
Teachers will provide expectations as well as instructions and feedback for longer term projects, just as they would expect in a regular classroom setting
- Depending on the circumstance and the anticipated length of closure, some work may also be shared when campus reopens
Subject teachers will follow-up with students and their families in all cases in which a student falls behind on tasks or fails to meet expectations

Support

Learning Support

Learning support teachers will check in with students and families as appropriate

Counselor Support

Counselors will be available for regular “office hours” via Google Hangouts/Google Meet and be reachable via school email
Students and families will be able to schedule online appointments as needed
Counselors will periodically post relevant support information as needed to
P-Learning (e.g. coping skills, tips for managing online learning)

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COVID-19 Info Hub

With the ongoing news surrounding the new Coronavirus (COVID-19), we have developed this page to share resources and information on campus readiness as we move to online learning and working.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us:

Hygiene Advice

Across the school and throughout our community we continue to instill and follow health and wellness best practices across campus, which include:

Useful links

Mental and emotional health resources

School communications

COVID-19 communications

School Operations

Communication

Library Team

Business Office

Admissions Office

Campus Security

Cleaning and Maintenance

IB Exams

Transportation Services

ONLINE LEARNING INFORMATION

Faculty Availability

Communication

Student Expectations

Role and Responsibilities: Students (as appropriate to age)

Roles and Responsibilities: Families

Learning approach

Pre-K to KG

PK - Kindergarten

Lower ES

Lower ES (Grades 1 - 3)

Upper ES

Upper ES (Grades 4 - 5)

MS & HS

Middle & High School

Support

Learning Support

Counselor Support