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		<title>Covid-19 School Schedule &#038; Updates</title>
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			<p>Due to concerns over health and safety issues related to COVID-19, we have decided to start the 2020-2021 school year online for the first two weeks, Aug. 17 – Aug. 28, 2020.  After this time, we will begin in-school learning as soon as we can safely do so following our face-to face learning plan, In Sha Allah.</p>
<p>MTI has ordered computers for our students on a need basis. Please submit an email request to MTI counselor, Imen Mitiche at <a href="mailto:imen.saadeh@isimti.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">imen.saadeh@isimti.org</a> stating your computer needs.  Please include your name, your child’s name, and their grade level.</p>
<p>Alhamdulilah, our teachers and staff are excited and ready to begin teaching this school year!  We have a new online education format that includes the following improvements:</p>
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<li>Improved methodology for Qur’an and Arabic classes</li>
<li>Curriculum for Islamic Studies has been redesigned specifically to meet the challenges presented by COVD-19 with more emphasis on projects rather than exams</li>
<li>Canvas Learning System for grades 1<sup>st</sup> – 12th</li>
<li>Adjusted schedules for each grade level</li>
<li>All digital format, no paper copies to scan or submit</li>
<li>Teachers will present real-time, live lessons from their classrooms in our new building</li>
<li>Use of Nearpod, Epic, Edpuzzle, Flipgrid and more to enhance student lessons, as well as extensive teacher training in online education</li>
<li>MTI Learning Hubs at our new building for students who are unable to attend online</li>
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<p>As always, we pray for the safety of all our families and staff, May Allah SWT, grant us the wisdom to make the right decisions that provide the best educational environment for our students and families, Ameen.</p>
<p>We appreciate your continued support, patience, and understanding in these difficult times.  If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the school office at 317-923-0328  or by email at: <a href="mailto:khitam.salem@isimti.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">khitam.salem@isimti.org</a></p>

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<div><b>Hours of Operation</b></div>
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<div>MTI School of Knowledge will operate <em>Mondays &#8211; Fridays</em> between the hours of <em><strong>7:45am</strong> &#8211; <strong>12:10pm</strong></em>, inshaAllah.</div>
<div>Students are expected to arrive on campus for Drop-Off between <strong>7:45am </strong>&#8211; <strong>8:00am</strong>.</div>
<div>After Drop-Off, Students will be personally escorted by Staff to their respective classrooms while maintaining safe, social distance between them, inshaAllah.</div>
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<div><b>Roster Division</b></div>
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<p>As we said in our last email, the reason why we are limiting days at MTI to specific genders is to address some safety issues specific to this school year:</p>
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<li><strong><i>Limiting Class Size: </i></strong>According to the CDC, safe, social distancing is one of the most effective ways to reduce risk of COVID-19 transmission; therefore, we will be limiting each classroom to a Maximum of 15 Students in our new School Building, inshaAllah. With the large classrooms that we have available to us in the New School Building, Students will be kept at least 6 feet apart in all directions, inshaAllah.With fewer students in each classroom, it will also be easier and quicker to clean and disinfect each classroom between instructional periods, inshaAllah.</li>
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<li><strong><i>Maximizing Available Restrooms on Campus:<br />
</i></strong>Alhamdulillah, our New School Building has quite a few available restroom facilities. This will, inshaAllah, allow us to limit each restroom facility to <u>one</u> student at a time to better reduce chances of Fecal-Respiratory Transmission of COVID-19.</li>
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<div>As a reminder, MTI School of Knowledge will adopt an alternating schedule this year with gender specific days:</div>
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<h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Week 1 &#8211; Schedule A</strong></h3>
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<td><b>Monday</b></td>
<td><b>Tuesday</b></td>
<td><b>Wednesday</b></td>
<td><b>Thursday</b></td>
<td><b>Friday</b></td>
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<td>At MTI</td>
<td>Girls</td>
<td>Boys</td>
<td>Girls</td>
<td>Boys</td>
<td>Girls</td>
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<td>At Home</td>
<td>Boys</td>
<td>Girls</td>
<td>Boys</td>
<td>Girls</td>
<td>Boys</td>
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<h3 style="text-align: center;"><b>Week 2 &#8211; Schedule B</b></h3>
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<td><b>Monday</b></td>
<td><b>Tuesday</b></td>
<td><b>Wednesday</b></td>
<td><b>Thursday</b></td>
<td><b>Friday</b></td>
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<td>At MTI</td>
<td>Girls</td>
<td>Boys</td>
<td>Girls</td>
<td>Boys</td>
<td>Boys</td>
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<td>At Home</td>
<td>Boys</td>
<td>Girls</td>
<td>Boys</td>
<td>Girls</td>
<td>Girls</td>
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<h3>Online and On-Campus Learning</h3>
<div>MTI School of Knowledge will, inshaAllah, accommodate all families and their needs. Families that prefer to have students on campus may do so on specific days, and families that are not comfortable with that have the option of distanced learning online. We pray that Allah, Most High, guide and protect us all; ameen.</div>
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<div><b>Safety Measures on Campus</b></div>
<div>With the Help of Allah, Most High, we have set some guidelines to help ensure the well being of our Staff and Students, inshAllah.</div>
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<li>All Staff and Students <u>must</u> wear Face Masks on campus to help reduce the risk of infection by Pre-symptomatic and Asymptomatic individuals. Individuals that do not wear Face Masks will not be permitted entry to either Campus.</li>
<li>All Staff and Students will have their temperatures checked before entering the School Building and again when exiting. Any Students or Staff that have temperatures of at least 100° Fahrenheit or above will not be permitted entry to the building and will be barred from reentry until they have maintained no fever, without the aid of fever reducers, for a minimum of 48 Hours.<span style="font-family: arial unicode ms,Lucida Sans Unicode,sans-serif,serif,EmojiFont;"> </span></li>
<li>All Staff and Students must diligently maintain a safe, social distancing minimum of 6ft in all directions. To aid in this endeavor, all classrooms will have desks distanced to this recommended minimum social distance. Outdoor Areas, Hallways, and all rooms in the School Building (including the Gymnasium, Auditorium and Cafeteria) will have Social Distancing markers and reminders clearly set.</li>
<li><span style="font-family: Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif,serif,EmojiFont;">All Staff and Students will undergo training related to the transmission and prevention of COVID-19. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif,serif,EmojiFont;">Students that experience at least <u>one</u> common symptom of COVID-19 are to remain home and follow their classes Online. Students that attend School in-person while experiencing at least <u>one</u> common symptom of COVID-19 will be promptly sent home. The following are considered common symptoms of COVID-19 according to the CDC:<br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif,serif,EmojiFont;">Fever (100° Fahrenheit and above)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif,serif,EmojiFont;">Cough</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif,serif,EmojiFont;">Shortness of Breath or Difficulty Breathing</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif,serif,EmojiFont;">Fatigue</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif,serif,EmojiFont;">Muscle or Body Aches</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif,serif,EmojiFont;">Headache</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif,serif,EmojiFont;">New Loss of Taste or Smell</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif,serif,EmojiFont;">Sore Throat</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif,serif,EmojiFont;">Congestion or Runny Nose</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif,serif,EmojiFont;">Nausea or Vomiting</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif,serif,EmojiFont;">Diarrhea</span></li>
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<li>In the event of a positive case of COVID-19 by Staff or Students, MTI School of Knowledge will follow this <a href="https://mtiindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/MTI-School-of-Knowledge-COVID-19-Decision-Matrix.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">decision matrix here</a></li>
<li>Staff and Students will regularly disinfect their personal areas and classrooms after each instructional period. Teachers will lead and guide these efforts and facilitate appropriate cleaning and disinfection prior to the start of the next periods class. Designated Staff will be assigned to cleaning and disinfecting surfaces and areas in Hallways and Exits after all Students vacate both Campuses.</li>
<li>Restroom facilities will have a limit of <i><u>one</u></i><i> </i>person per facility at a time to reduce risk of Fecal-Respiratory Transmission. Restroom facilities will be cleaned and disinfected after each use.</li>
<li>Students will not use lockers this year. Students are to keep all of their belongings with them. No personal belongings will be left on School premises at the end of the school day.</li>
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<div>Additional temperature checks or other safety measures may be utilized at the school’s discretion.</div>
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<div><b>School Breakfast, Snack and Lunch</b></div>
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<p><b> </b>To reduce risk of COVID-19 transmission, only Elementary Students from Pre-Kindergarten &#8211; 3rd Grades will be permitted to eat on campus. Students in 4th &#8211; 12th Grades will receive pre-packaged Meals (Breakfast and Lunch) to take home with them at the end of their day on Campus.</p>
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<li><strong><i>Elementary Breakfast and Snack Procedure<br />
</i></strong>Elementary Students will be given time to consume Breakfast on-Campus after Drop-Off. Each class will be separated into two groups. Each group will consume their breakfast in separate classrooms to maintain appropriate Social Distancing.</li>
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<td><b>Breakfast</b></td>
<td><b>Snack</b></td>
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<td>Elementary Pre-K &#8211; 3rd Grades</td>
<td>At School</td>
<td>At School</td>
<td>Take Home</td>
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<td>Elementary 4th &#8211; 5th Grades</td>
<td>Take Home</td>
<td>N/A</td>
<td>Take Home</td>
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<td>Middle School</td>
<td>Take Home</td>
<td>N/A</td>
<td>Take Home</td>
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<td>Take Home</td>
<td>N/A</td>
<td>Take Home</td>
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<div><b>MTI Bus Transportation</b></div>
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<div>Alhamdulillah, we are happy and excited to announce that MTI School of Knowledge will be providing Bus Transportation from select areas to School and back, inshaAllah. The following are some of our Guidelines for Bus Transportation:</div>
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<li>Students <u>must</u> wear a Face Mask prior to boarding the Bus. Students are to keep their Face Masks on while on the Bus and also at all times while on Campus.</li>
<li>Students will be screened for their temperature prior to boarding the Bus. Students with temperatures of at least 99° Fahrenheit will not be permitted to board the Bus and will instead be sent home to attend classes Online.</li>
<li>Students in the same Family Group must sit together or near one another on the Bus.</li>
<li>Students outside of Family Groups will sit according to the Instruction of the Bus Driver following safe Social Distancing.</li>
<li>Students are to adhere to all appropriate instructions of the Bus Driver until Drop-Off to MTI School of Knowledge.</li>
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<div>Details on times and locations will be provided in a following email, inshaAllah</div>
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