2020 - E-Learning - Day 34

NFHS COVID RECOMMENDATIONS - released yesterday

• Until a cure, vaccine or very effective treatment is readily available, or so-called “herd immunity” is confidently reached, social distancing and other preventive measures such as face covering will be a “new normal” if workouts, practices and contests are to continue.
• The NFHS SMAC recognizes that it is likely that ALL students will not be able to return to – and sustain – athletic activity at the same time in all schools, regions and states. There will also likely be variation in what sports and activities are allowed to be played and held.

PHASE 1

• All coaches and students should be screened for signs/symptoms of COVID-19 prior to a workout. Screening includes a temperature check.
• Vulnerable individuals should not oversee or participate in any workouts during Phase 1. (“Vulnerable individuals” are defined by CDC as people age 65 years and older and others with serious underlying health conditions -  high blood pressure, chronic lung disease, diabetes, obesity, asthma, and those whose immune systems are compromised such as by chemotherapy.)
• No gathering of more than 10 people at a time (inside or outside).
• Locker rooms should not be utilized during Phase 1.
• Workouts should be conducted in “pods” of students with the same 5-10 students always working out together.
• There must be a minimum distance of 6 feet between each individual at all times. 

PHASE 2

• All coaches and students should be screened for signs/symptoms of COVID-19 prior to a workout. Screening includes a temperature check.
• Vulnerable individuals should not oversee or participate in any workouts during Phase 1.
• No gathering of more than 10 people at a time inside. Up to 50 individuals may gather outdoors for workouts.
• If locker rooms or meeting rooms are used, there must be a minimum distance of 6 feet between each individual at all times.
• Workouts should be conducted in “pods” of students with the same 5-10 students always working out together.
• There must be a minimum distance of 6 feet between each individual at all times. 
• Lower risk sports practices and competitions may resume.
• Modified practices may begin for Moderate risk sports.

PHASE 3

• Vulnerable individuals can resume public interactions, but should practice physical distancing, minimizing exposure to social settings where distancing may not be practical, unless precautionary measures are observed.
• Gathering sizes of up to 50 individuals, indoors or outdoors.
• Moderate risk sports practices and competitions may begin.
• Modified* practices may begin for Higher risk sports: o *Continue pre-practice screening as in Phases 1 and 2. Shower immediately after practices/contests. o Re-assess epidemiology data and experiences in other states and other levels of competition to determine when Higher risk sports competition may resume.

Higher Risk: Sports that involve close, sustained contact between participants, lack of significant protective barriers, and high probability that respiratory particles will be transmitted between participants. Examples: Wrestling, football, boys lacrosse, competitive cheer, dance

Moderate Risk: Sports that involve close, sustained contact, but with protective equipment in place that may reduce the likelihood of respiratory particle transmission between participants OR intermittent close contact OR group sports OR sports that use equipment that can’t be cleaned between participants. Examples: Basketball, volleyball*, baseball*, softball*, soccer, water polo, gymnastics* (if equipment can’t be sufficiently cleaned between competitors), ice hockey, field hockey, tennis*, swimming relays, pole vault*, high jump*, long jump*, girls lacrosse, crew with two or more rowers in shell, 7 on 7 football *Could potentially be considered “Lower Risk” with appropriate cleaning of equipment and use of masks by participants

Lower Risk: Sports that can be done with social distancing or individually with no sharing of equipment or the ability to clean the equipment between use by competitors. Examples: Individual running events, throwing events (javelin, shot put, discus), individual swimming, golf, weightlifting, alpine skiing, sideline cheer, single sculling, cross country running (with staggered starts)

Due to the near certainty of recurrent outbreaks this coming fall and winter in some locales, state associations must be prepared for periodic school closures and the possibility of some teams having to isolate for two to three weeks while in-season. Development of policies is recommended regarding practice and/or competition during temporary school closures, the cancellation of contests during the regular season, and parameters for the cancellation or premature ending to post-season events/competitions.

Things that I NOW think about with the coronavirus. (5/20)

• Stats
• February 29 was the first reported positive case in Illinois. 
• March 20, there were 585 reported positive cases.

• PREVIOUS
• 603,241 tested (+21,287); 96,485 positive (+2,294); 4,234 deaths (+57)
• 15.9% of all tests recorded have tested positive
• 4.3% of all positive cases recorded have died
• YESTERDAY
• 621,684 tested (+18,443); 98,030 positive (+1,545); 4,379 deaths (+145)
• 15.7% of all tests recorded have tested positive
• 4.4% of all positive cases recorded have died
• TODAY
• 642,713 tested (+21,029); 100,418 positive (+2,388); 4,525 deaths (+146)
• 15.6% of all tests recorded have tested positive
• 4.5% of all positive cases recorded have died
• Results today showed similar signs as yesterday...slow continued decline in percentage of positive results; steady death percentage. 
• YESTERDAY -  594 positive; 21 deaths
• TODAY - 600 positive; 21 deaths

Things I Could Do or Need to Do In the Future

• MOW THE YARD.
• Weed and feed the front yard. DONE
• Paint the shed.
• Replace seals and gaskets in the pool motor.
• Fix the ditch.
• Figure out the truck spare tire.
• Organize the west wall of the garage.
• Complete IHSA registering by July 31

Things At/For School

• deposit Association check and update Google sheet
• finish course syllabus
• address late submission assignment grades for the day
• complete textbook return form by 1:00 p.m. Friday
• put engagement percentage into Lumen by 1:00 p.m. Friday
• complete 100% engagement form by 1:00 p.m. Friday.
• update incomplete/complete spreadsheet
• feedback to
• video presentations - still need to view 3rd period

Things For E-Learning

Prayer for My Heart

Holy Spirit...

Help me have... 

    a pure heart, that I may see thee;
    a humble heart, that I may hear you;
    a heart of love, that I may serve you;
    a heart of faith, that I may abide in you.

• Amen