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2020-2021 School Year – Elementary School

The 2020-2021 virtual instruction model provides students with, on average, 3 hours of synchronous learning with their teachers four days each week. The remaining instructional time is designated for students to complete asynchronous learning activities and assignments.

Students also have daily opportunities to access additional synchronous supports.

Pre-K Students

In the virtual instruction model, prekindergarten students will engage in daily synchronous lessons four days a week. Lessons will be interdisciplinary in nature, with a focus on literacy, science, social- emotional learning and mathematics, and will be delivered in both the small- and whole-group setting.

Small-group instruction will be differentiated to meet the individual needs of learners, while whole- group instruction will allow students the opportunity to interact with their classmates in an inclusive setting.

Teachers will utilize the Connect4Learning curriculum to deliver instruction through Google Meet.

Students also will engage in asynchronous learning activities and assignments using the Canvas learning management system. Depending on the type of pre-K program, students also may engage in asynchronous eLearning assignments. Asynchronous learning activities will be aligned to the Maryland Early Learning Standards (language & literacy, mathematics, social studies, science, healthy, physical education, fine arts and social foundations) and current units of instruction in the Connect4Learning program.

K–5 Students

Students in grades K-5 will engage in synchronous lessons four days a week via Google Meet in Social Emotional Learning (SEL), language arts and mathematics.

Students will engage in science, social studies or health via Google Meet two days each week. During the second quarter, students will engage in asynchronous and synchronous health content work.

Elementary students also will engage in related arts synchronous lessons via Google Meet two days each week. The related arts classes will rotate each week so that students will participate in art, music, physical education, technology and library media.

Elementary students will engage in synchronous lessons 2.5-3 hours on each of the four synchronous days. For each synchronous lesson, students are expected to participate in the lesson, respond to questions and participate in class activities.

In addition, elementary students in grades K-5 will engage in asynchronous assignments, (e.g. science, social studies, and related arts follow up tasks; independent reading; writing assignments; mathematics tasks and eLearning experiences with Lexia Core5 and DreamBox) for 8-9 hours each week.

Teachers will post asynchronous weekly assignments and eLearning experiences by Monday at 8:30 a.m., and which will be due by the start of class the following Monday.

Sample Pre-K Student Schedule

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Whole Group Read Aloud and Connect

9:00-9:30

Whole Group Read Aloud and Connect

9:00-9:30

Asynchronous Assignments

(45-60 mins):

  • eLearning
    (15 min)
  • Offline Learning Activity (30 min)
  • Family Connection
    (15 min), biweekly
  • Additional teacher assignments, as needed

Whole Group Read Aloud and Connect

9:00-9:30

Whole Group Read Aloud and Connect

9:00-9:30

Break & Free Play

9:30-10:10

Break & Free Play

9:30-10:10

Break & Free Play

9:30-10:10

Break & Free Play

9:30-10:10

Small Group Learning

10:10-10:30, 10:35-10:55, or 11:00-11:20

Small Group Learning

10:10-10:30, 10:35-10:55, or 11:00-11:20

Small Group Learning

10:10-10:30, 10:35-10:55, or 11:00-11:20

Small Group Learning

10:10-10:30, 10:35-10:55, or 11:00-11:20

Lunch, Free Play, Rest

11:20-12:45

Lunch, Free Play, Rest

11:20-12:45

Lunch, Free Play, Rest

11:20-12:45

Lunch, Free Play, Rest

11:20-12:45

Synchronous Supports may include

  • Related Arts w/ classroom teacher
  • Whole group
  • Small group w/ teacher(s)

12:45-1:45

Synchronous Supports may include

  • Related Arts w/ classroom teacher
  • Whole group
  • Small group w/ teacher(s)

12:45-1:45

Synchronous Supports may include

  • Related Arts w/ classroom teacher
  • Whole group
  • Small group w/ teacher(s)

12:45-1:45

Synchronous Supports may include

  • Related Arts w/ classroom teacher
  • Whole group
  • Small group w/ teacher(s)

12:45-1:45

Whole Group Fast Focus and Closure

1:45-2:00

Whole Group Fast Focus and Closure

1:45-2:00

Whole Group Fast Focus and Closure

1:45-2:00

Whole Group Fast Focus and Closure

1:45-2:00

Break & Free Play

2:00-3:00

Break & Free Play

2:00-3:00

Break & Free Play

2:00-3:00

Break & Free Play

2:00-3:00

Asynchronous Work

  • eLearning
    (15 min)
  • Learning activity (30 min)
  • Family connection (15 min, biweekly)

3:00-3:50

Asynchronous Work

  • eLearning
    (15 min)
  • Learning activity (30 min)
  • Family connection (15  min, biweekly)

3:00-3:50

Asynchronous Work

  • eLearning
    (15 min)
  • Learning activity (30 min)
  • Family connection (15 min, biweekly)

3:00-3:50

Asynchronous Work

  • eLearning
    (15 min)
  • Learning activity (30 min)
  • Family connection (15 min, biweekly)

3:00-3:50

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Kindergarten Student Schedule

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Morning Meeting/SEL

9:00-9:15

Morning Meeting/SEL

9:00-9:15

Asynchronous Assignments

(3 hrs):

  • LexiaCore (15-20 min)
  • Math Task (30 min)
  • Health (30-45 min)
  • Rel Arts #1 (30 min)
  • Rel Arts #2 (30 min)
  • Rel Arts #3 (30 min)

Small group supports could include:

  • Reading Intervention
  • Math Intervention
  • ESOL
  • Special Education

Morning Meeting/SEL

9:00-9:15

Morning Meeting/SEL

9:00-9:15

Synchronous Mathematics Instruction

9:15-10:15

Synchronous Mathematics Instruction

9:15-10:15

Synchronous Mathematics Instruction

9:15-10:15

Synchronous Mathematics Instruction

9:15-10:15

Synchronous Supports

10:25-11:15 could include:

  • Small group math/reading
  • Reading/Math Intervention
  • Special Education/ESOL Support

Synchronous Supports

10:25-11:15 could include:

  • Small group math/reading
  • Reading/Math Intervention
  • Special Education/ESOL Support

Synchronous Supports

10:25-11:15 could include:

  • Small group math/reading
  • Reading/Math Intervention
  • Special Education/ESOL Support

Synchronous Supports

10:25-11:15 could include:

  • Small group math/reading
  • Reading/Math Intervention
  • Special Education/ESOL Support

Lunch & 15 min Independent Reading 11:15-12:45

Lunch & 15 min Independent Reading 11:15-12:45

Lunch & 15 min Independent Reading 11:15-12:45

Lunch & 15 min Independent Reading 11:15-12:45

Synchronous ELA Instruction

12:45-1:45

Synchronous ELA Instruction

12:45-1:45

Synchronous ELA Instruction

12:45-1:45

Synchronous ELA Instruction

12:45-1:45

Grade K Content (Science, Social Studies, Health)

1:50-2:40

Grade K Related Arts

1:50-2:40

Grade K Content (Science, Social Studies, Health)

1:50-2:40

Grade K Related Arts

1:50-2:40

Asynchronous work: 2:50-3:50

  • Math task (15 min)
  • LexiaCore (15 min)

Asynchronous work: 2:50-3:50

  • Math task (15 min)
  • LexiaCore (15 min)
  • Content follow up (30 min)

Asynchronous work: 2:50-3:50

  • Math task (15 min)
  • LexiaCore (15 min)

Asynchronous work: 2:50-3:50

  • Math task (15 min)
  • LexiaCore (15 min)
  • Content follow up (30 min)

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Grade 1 Student Schedule

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Morning Meeting/SEL

9:00-9:15

Morning Meeting/SEL

9:00-9:15

Asynchronous Assignments

(3 hrs):

  • LexiaCore (15-20 min)
  • Math Task (30 min)
  • Health (30-45 min)
  • Rel Arts #1 (30 min)
  • Rel Arts #2 (30 min)
  • Rel Arts #3 (30 min)

Small group supports could include :

  • Reading Intervention
  • Math Intervention
  • ESOL
  • Special Education

Morning Meeting/SEL

9:00-9:15

Morning Meeting/SEL

9:00-9:15

Synchronous ELA Instruction

9:15-10:15

Synchronous ELA Instruction

9:15-10:15

Synchronous ELA Instruction

9:15-10:15

Synchronous ELA Instruction

9:15-10:15

Asynchronous work: 10:15-11:15

  • Math task (15 min)
  • LexiaCore (15 min)
  • Content follow up (30 min)

Asynchronous work: 10:15-11:15

  • Math task (15 min)
  • LexiaCore (15 min)

Asynchronous work: 10:15-11:15

  • Math task (15 min)
  • LexiaCore (15 min)
  • Content follow up (30 min)

Asynchronous work: 10:15-11:15

  • Math task (15 min)
  • LexiaCore (15 min)

Lunch & 15 min Independent Reading 11:15-12:45

Lunch & 15 min Independent Reading 11:15-12:45

Lunch & 15 min Independent Reading 11:15-12:45

Lunch & 15 min Independent Reading 11:15-12:45

Synchronous Mathematics Instruction

12:45-1:45

Synchronous Mathematics Instruction

12:45-1:45

Synchronous Mathematics Instruction

12:45-1:45

Synchronous Mathematics Instruction

12:45-1:45

Synchronous Supports

1:50-2:40 could include:

  • Small group math/reading
  • Reading/Math Intervention
  • Special Education/ESOL Support

Synchronous Supports

1:50-2:40 could include:

  • Small group math/reading
  • Reading/Math Intervention
  • Special Education/ESOL Support

Synchronous Supports

1:50-2:40 could include:

  • Small group math/reading
  • Reading/Math Intervention
  • Special Education/ESOL Support

Synchronous Supports

1:50-2:40 could include:

  • Small group math/reading
  • Reading/Math Intervention
  • Special Education/ESOL Support

Grade 1 Related Arts

2:50-3:45

Grade 1 Content (Science, Social Studies, Health)

2:50-3:40

Grade 1 Related Arts

2:50-3:45

Grade 1 Content (Science, Social Studies, Health)

2:50-3:40

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Grade 2 Student Schedule

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Morning Meeting/SEL

9:00-9:15

Morning Meeting/SEL

9:00-9:15

Asynchronous Assignments

(3 hrs):

  • LexiaCore (15-20 min)
  • Math Task (30 min)
  • Health (30-45 min)
  • Rel Arts #1 (30 min)
  • Rel Arts #2 (30 min)
  • Rel Arts #3 (30 min)

Possible Activities:

  • GT Seminar (30 min)
  • Small group supports
  • could include:
  • Reading Intervention
  • Math Intervention
  • ESOL
  • Special Education

Morning Meeting/SEL

9:00-9:15

Morning Meeting/SEL

9:00-9:15

Synchronous Mathematics Instruction

9:15-10:15

Synchronous Mathematics Instruction

9:15-10:15

Synchronous Mathematics Instruction

9:15-10:15

Synchronous Mathematics Instruction

9:15-10:15

Grade 2 Content (Science, Social Studies, Health)

10:25-11:15

Grade 2 Related Arts

10:25-11:15

Grade 2 Content (Science, Social Studies, Health)

10:25-11:15

Grade 2 Related Arts

10:25-11:15

Lunch & 15 min Independent Reading 11:15-12:45

Lunch & 15 min Independent Reading 11:15-12:45

Lunch & 15 min Independent Reading 11:15-12:45

Lunch & 15 min Independent Reading 11:15-12:45

Synchronous ELA Instruction

12:45-1:45

Synchronous ELA Instruction

12:45-1:45

Synchronous ELA Instruction

12:45-1:45

Synchronous ELA Instruction

12:45-1:45

Asynchronous work: 1:50-2:50

  • Math task (15 min)
  • LexiaCore (15 min)

Asynchronous work: 1:50-2:50

  • Math task (15 min)
  • LexiaCore (15 min)
  • Content follow up (30 min)

Asynchronous work: 1:50-2:50

  • Math task (15 min)
  • LexiaCore (15 min)

Asynchronous work: 1:50-2:50

  • Math task (15 min)
  • LexiaCore (15 min)
  • Content follow up (30 min)

Synchronous Supports

2:50-3:45 could include:

  • Small group math/reading
  • Reading/Math Intervention
  • Special Education/ESOL Support

Synchronous Supports

2:50-3:45 could include:

  • Small group math/reading
  • Reading/Math Intervention
  • Special Education/ESOL Support

Synchronous Supports

2:50-3:45 could include:

  • Small group math/reading
  • Reading/Math Intervention
  • Special Education/ESOL Support

Synchronous Supports

2:50-3:45 could include:

  • Small group math/reading
  • Reading/Math Intervention
  • Special Education/ESOL Support

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Grade 3 Student Schedule

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Morning Meeting/SEL

9:00-9:15

Morning Meeting/SEL

9:00-9:15

Asynchronous Assignments

(3 hrs):

  • LexiaCore (15-20 min)
  • Math Task (30 min)
  • Health (30-45 min)
  • Rel Arts #1 (30 min)
  • Rel Arts #2 (30 min)
  • Rel Arts #3 (30 min)

Possible Activities:

  • Strings (30 min)
  • GT Seminar (30 min)
  • Small group supports
  • could include:
  • Reading Intervention
  • Math Intervention
  • ESOL

  • Special Education

Morning Meeting/SEL

9:00-9:15

Morning Meeting/SEL

9:00-9:15

Synchronous ELA Instruction

9:15-10:15

Synchronous ELA Instruction

9:15-10:15

Synchronous ELA Instruction

9:15-10:15

Synchronous ELA Instruction

9:15-10:15

Synchronous Supports

10:25-11:15 could include:

  • Small group math/reading
  • Reading/Math Intervention
  • Special Education/ESOL Support

Synchronous Supports

10:25-11:15 could include:

  • Small group math/reading
  • Reading/Math Intervention
  • Special Education/ESOL Support

Synchronous Supports

10:25-11:15 could include:

  • Small group math/reading
  • Reading/Math Intervention
  • Special Education/ESOL Support

Synchronous Supports

10:25-11:15 could include:

  • Small group math/reading
  • Reading/Math Intervention
  • Special Education/ESOL Support

Lunch & 15 min Independent Reading 11:15-12:45

Lunch & 15 min Independent Reading 11:15-12:45

Lunch & 15 min Independent Reading 11:15-12:45

Lunch & 15 min Independent Reading 11:15-12:45

Synchronous Mathematics Instruction

12:45-1:45

Synchronous Mathematics Instruction

12:45-1:45

Synchronous Mathematics Instruction

12:45-1:45

Synchronous Mathematics Instruction

12:45-1:45

Related Arts

1:50-2:45

Grade 3 Content (Science, Social Studies, Health)

1:50-2:40

Related Arts

1:50-2:45

Grade 3 Content (Science, Social Studies, Health)

1:50-2:40

Asynchronous work: 2:50-3:50

  • Math task (15  min)
  • LexiaCore (15 min)
  • Content follow up (30 min)

Or

  • Strings Sectionals (30 min)

Asynchronous work: 2:50-3:50

  • Math task (15 min)
  • LexiaCore (15 min)

Or

  • Strings Sectionals (30 min)

Asynchronous work: 2:50-3:50

  • Math task (15 min)
  • LexiaCore (15 min)
  • Content follow up (30 min)

Or

  • Strings Sectionals (30 min)

Asynchronous work: 2:50-3:50

  • Math task (15 min)
  • LexiaCore (15 min)

Or

  • Strings Sectionals (30 min)

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Grade 4 Student Schedule

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Morning Meeting/SEL

9:00-9:15

Morning Meeting/SEL

9:00-9:15

Asynchronous Assignments

(3 hrs):

  • LexiaCore (15-20 min)
  • Math Task (30 min)
  • Health (30-45 min)
  • Rel Arts #1 (30 min)
  • Rel Arts #2 (30 min)
  • Rel Arts #3 (30 min)
  • Possible Activities:
  • Strings (30 min)
  • Band (30 min)
  • Chorus (30 min)
  • GT Seminar (30 min)

Small group supports

could include:

  • Reading Intervention
  • Math Intervention
  • ESOL
  • Special Education

Morning Meeting/SEL

9:00-9:15

Morning Meeting/SEL

9:00-9:15

Synchronous Mathematics Instruction

9:15-10:15

Synchronous Mathematics Instruction

9:15-10:15

Synchronous Mathematics Instruction

9:15-10:15

Synchronous Mathematics Instruction

9:15-10:15

Asynchronous work: 10:15-11:15

  • Math task (15 min)
  • LexiaCore (15 min)

Or

  • Strings/Band Sectionals (30 min)

Asynchronous work: 10:15-11:15

  • Math task (15 min)
  • LexiaCore (15  min)
  • Content follow up (30 min)

Or

  • Strings/Band Sectionals (30 min)

Asynchronous work: 10:15-11:15

  • Math task (15 min)
  • LexiaCore (15 min)

Or

  • Strings/Band Sectionals (30 min)

Asynchronous work: 10:15-11:15

  • Math task (15 min)
  • LexiaCore (15 min)
  • Content follow up (30 min)

Or

  • Strings/Band Sectionals (30 min)

Lunch & 15 min Independent Reading 11:15-12:45

Lunch & 15 min Independent Reading 11:15-12:45

Lunch & 15 min Independent Reading 11:15-12:45

Lunch & 15 min Independent Reading 11:15-12:45

Synchronous ELA Instruction

12:45-1:45

Synchronous ELA Instruction

12:45-1:45

Synchronous ELA Instruction

12:45-1:45

Synchronous ELA Instruction

12:45-1:45

Synchronous Supports

1:50-2:45 could include:

  • Small group math/reading
  • Reading/Math Intervention
  • Special Education/ESOL Support

Synchronous Supports

1:50-2:45 could include:

  • Small group math/reading
  • Reading/Math Intervention
  • Special Education/ESOL Support

Synchronous Supports

1:50-2:45 could include:

  • Small group math/reading
  • Reading/Math Intervention
  • Special Education/ESOL Support

Synchronous Supports

1:50-2:45 could include:

  • Small group math/reading
  • Reading/Math Intervention
  • Special Education/ESOL Support

Grade 4 Content (Science, Social Studies, Health)

2:50-3:40

Grade 4 Related Arts

2:50-3:45

Grade 4 Content (Science, Social Studies, Health)

2:50-3:40

Grade 4 Related Arts

2:50-3:45

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Grade 5 Student Schedule

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Morning Meeting/SEL

9:00-9:15

Morning Meeting/SEL

9:00-9:15

Asynchronous Assignments (3 hrs):

  • LexiaCore (15-20 min)
  • Math Task (30 min)
  • Health (30-45 min)
  • Rel Arts #1 (30 min)
  • Rel Arts #2 (30 min)
  • Rel Arts #3 (30 min)

Possible Activities:

  • Strings (30 min)
  • Band (30 min)
  • Chorus (30 min)
  • GT Seminar (30 min)
  • Small group supports
  • could include:
  • Reading Intervention
  • Math Intervention
  • ESOL
  • Special Education

Morning Meeting/SEL

9:00-9:15

Morning Meeting/SEL

9:00-9:15

Synchronous ELA Instruction

9:15-10:15

Synchronous ELA Instruction

9:15-10:15

Synchronous ELA Instruction/

9:15-10:15

Synchronous ELA Instruction

9:15-10:15

Grade 5 Related Arts

10:25-11:15

Grade 5 Content (Science, Social Studies, Health)

10:25-11:10

Grade 5 Related Arts

10:25-11:15

Grade 5 Content (Science, Social Studies, Health)

10:25-11:15

Lunch & 15 min Independent Reading 11:15-12:45

Lunch & 15 min Independent Reading 11:15-12:45

Lunch & 15 min Independent Reading 11:15-12:45

Lunch & 15 min Independent Reading 11:15-12:45

Synchronous Mathematics Instruction

12:45-1:45

Synchronous Mathematics Instruction

12:45-1:45

Synchronous Mathematics Instruction

12:45-1:45

Synchronous Mathematics Instruction

12:45-1:45

Asynchronous work: 1:50-2:50

  • Math task (15 min)
  • LexiaCore (15 min)
  • Content follow up (30 min)

Or

  • Strings/Band Sectionals (30 min)

Asynchronous work: 1:50-2:50

  • Math task (15 min)
  • LexiaCore (15 min)

Or

  • Strings/Band Sectionals (30 min)

Asynchronous work: 1:50-2:50

  • Math task (15 min)
  • LexiaCore (15 min)
  • Content follow up (30 min)

Or

  • Strings/Band Sectionals (30 min)

Asynchronous work: 1:50-2:50

  • Math task (15 min)
  • LexiaCore (15 min)

Or

  • Strings/Band Sectionals (30 min)

Synchronous Supports

2:50-3:45 could include:

  • Small group math/reading
  • Reading/Math Intervention
  • Special Education/ESOL Support

Synchronous Supports

2:50-3:45 could include:

  • Small group math/reading
  • Reading/Math Intervention
  • Special Education/ESOL Support

Synchronous Supports

2:50-3:45 could include:

  • Small group math/reading
  • Reading/Math Intervention
  • Special Education/ESOL Support

Synchronous Supports

2:50-3:45 could include:

  • Small group math/reading
  • Reading/Math Intervention
  • Special Education/ESOL Support

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Modified Schedules for Early Dismissal Days

The following modified virtual schedules will be in effect for the following dates:

  • Friday, October 16, 2020
  • Friday, November 6, 2020
  • Monday, November 23, 2020
  • Tuesday, November 24, 2020

Pre-K – Scheduled Three Hour Early Dismissal Virtual Schedules

Full Day Pre-K

Student Day: 9:00-12:05

  • 9:00-9:30 – Whole Group Read Aloud and Connect
  • 9:30-10:00 – Synchronous Supports
  • 10:00-10:30 – Break & Asynchronous Work
  • 10:30-10:50 – Small Group 1
  • 10:55-11:15 – Small Group 2
  • 11:20-11:40 – Small Group 3
  • 11:45-12:05 – Whole Group Fast Focus & Closure

Half Day Morning Pre-K

Student Day: 9:00-10:30

  • 9:00-9:45 – Morning Pre-K Whole Group Read Aloud and Connect
  • 9:45-10:00 – Break
  • 10:00-10:30 – Morning Pre-K Whole Group Fast Focus & Closure

Half Day Afternoon Pre-K

Student Day: 11:15-12:45

  • 11:15-12:00 – Afternoon Pre-K Whole Group Read Aloud and Connect
  • 12:00-12:15 – Break
  • 12:15-12:45 – Afternoon Pre-K Whole Group Fast Focus & Closure

Grades K-5 – Scheduled Three Hour Early Dismissal Virtual Schedule

Student Day: 9:00-12:45

Grade K Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5
9:00-9:30 Mathematics Language Arts Mathematics Language Arts Mathematics Language Arts
9:35-10:20 Synchronous Supports Break & Asynchronous Work Related Arts or Content* Synchronous Supports Break & Asynchronous Work Related Arts or Content*
10:25-10:55 Language Arts Mathematics Language Arts Mathematics Language Arts Mathematics
11:05-11:50 Related Arts or Content* Synchronous Supports Break & Asynchronous Work Related Arts or Content* Synchronous Supports Break & Asynchronous Work
12:00-12:45 Break & Asynchronous Work Related Arts or Content* Synchronous Supports Break & Asynchronous Work Related Arts or Content* Synchronous Supports

Grades K, 2, and 4 will have Related Arts on October 16, November 6, and November 24. Grades K & 2 will have Content on November 23.

Grades 1, 3, and 5 will have Related Arts on November 23 and will have Content on October 16, November 6, and November 24.

If students have two related arts classes on the scheduled half day, the related arts classes will run as follows:

  • Grades K & 3: Related Arts 1: 11:05–11:25, Related Arts 2: 11:30–11:50
  • Grades 1 & 4: Related Arts 1: 12:00–12:20, Related Arts 2: 12:25–12:45
  • Grades 2 & 5: Related Arts 1: 9:35–9:55, Related Arts 2: 10:00–10:20

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