Welcome to Kiley Prep
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IMPORTANT school information:
Learning Environments for 2021-2022
We will only offer in-person, face-to-face learning at this time.
We know that many students and teachers thrived in the virtual learning environment last year. A community-wide survey we conducted last spring revealed an interest in having Springfield Public Schools offer in-person learning option in the future. With this knowledge, we formed a team that developed robust plans to make this happen with dedicated staff and resources.
Unfortunately, virtual learning option is NOT feasible for Kiley Prep at this time. While this is disappointing news, we will continue to develop our plans and be ready if it becomes an option in the future.
We will only offer in-person, face-to-face learning at this time.
We know that many students and teachers thrived in the virtual learning environment last year. A community-wide survey we conducted last spring revealed an interest in having Springfield Public Schools offer in-person learning option in the future. With this knowledge, we formed a team that developed robust plans to make this happen with dedicated staff and resources.
Unfortunately, virtual learning option is NOT feasible for Kiley Prep at this time. While this is disappointing news, we will continue to develop our plans and be ready if it becomes an option in the future.
2021 School calendar:
The earliest a student can arrive at the campus is 7:15am
School Start Time: 7:25 a.m.
Dismissal Time: 3:15 p.m.
School Start Time: 7:25 a.m.
Dismissal Time: 3:15 p.m.
School UNiforms:The color required for our school uniforms this year will be as follows;
SHIRTS- Royal Blue Polos (No Logos) PANTS/SKIRTS- Khaki, Beige or Black (Please see the images) NO HATS NO SLIDES (For safety reasons) NO SLIPPERS NO HOODIES NO DO-RAGS NO BANDANAS (*not to be used as masks either) la póliza de Uniformes |
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El color requerido para nuestros uniformes escolares este año será el siguiente;
CAMISAS- Polos Azul Real o Royal (sin logotipos)
PANTALONES / FALDAS - Caqui, Beige o Negro (Por favor vea las imágenes arriba) NO GORRAS DE NINGUNA FORMA
NO CHANCLETAS O SLIDES ( ZAPATILLAS ATLETICAS)
NO SUDADERAS
NO HACER TRAPOS CUBRIENDO EL CABELLO COMO (DOORAG)
NO BANDANAS (* tampoco para usar como máscaras)
PANTALONES / FALDAS - Caqui, Beige o Negro (Por favor vea las imágenes arriba) NO GORRAS DE NINGUNA FORMA
NO CHANCLETAS O SLIDES ( ZAPATILLAS ATLETICAS)
NO SUDADERAS
NO HACER TRAPOS CUBRIENDO EL CABELLO COMO (DOORAG)
NO BANDANAS (* tampoco para usar como máscaras)
****VERY IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO STUDENTS & PARENTS/GUARDIANS***
This message is designed to remind parents and students of the clothing guidelines. These standards will be administered consistently at Kiley Prep Middle School. Dress should not be distracting to the educational environment or disrupt the orderly operation of the school.
In the event that your child is in violation of these guidelines, your child will be given the chance to self-correct the violation. If this is not possible, you will be called and asked to bring in a change of clothing.
If you are unable to bring a change of clothing, your child will be sent to another area of the school where he or she will be given the assignments for the day. Repeated offenses will be cause for disciplinary action.
Please review these guidelines with your child. We underlined and put in bold the most common violations. We appreciate your cooperation and support in our effort to maintain the kind of school environment in which teachers are able to teach and students are able to learn.
THANK YOU!
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**MENSAJE MUY IMPORTANTE PARA ESTUDIANTES Y PADRES / TUTORES *** Este mensaje está diseñado para recordarles a los padres y estudiantes las pautas de vestimenta. Estos estándares se administrarán de manera consistente en la Escuela Intermedia Kiley Prep. La vestimenta no debe distraer el entorno educativo ni interrumpir el funcionamiento ordenado de la escuela. En caso de que su hijo infrinja estas pautas, se le dará la oportunidad de autocorregir la infracción. Si esto no es posible, se le llamará y se le pedirá que traiga una muda de ropa. Si no puede traer una muda de ropa, su hijo será enviado a otra área de la escuela donde se le darán las tareas del día. Las ofensas repetidas serán motivo de acción disciplinaria. Revise estas pautas con su hijo. Subrayamos y pusimos en negrita las violaciones más comunes. Agradecemos su cooperación y apoyo en nuestro esfuerzo por mantener el tipo de entorno escolar en el que los maestros pueden enseñar y los estudiantes pueden aprender. ¡GRACIAS!
This message is designed to remind parents and students of the clothing guidelines. These standards will be administered consistently at Kiley Prep Middle School. Dress should not be distracting to the educational environment or disrupt the orderly operation of the school.
In the event that your child is in violation of these guidelines, your child will be given the chance to self-correct the violation. If this is not possible, you will be called and asked to bring in a change of clothing.
If you are unable to bring a change of clothing, your child will be sent to another area of the school where he or she will be given the assignments for the day. Repeated offenses will be cause for disciplinary action.
Please review these guidelines with your child. We underlined and put in bold the most common violations. We appreciate your cooperation and support in our effort to maintain the kind of school environment in which teachers are able to teach and students are able to learn.
THANK YOU!
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**MENSAJE MUY IMPORTANTE PARA ESTUDIANTES Y PADRES / TUTORES *** Este mensaje está diseñado para recordarles a los padres y estudiantes las pautas de vestimenta. Estos estándares se administrarán de manera consistente en la Escuela Intermedia Kiley Prep. La vestimenta no debe distraer el entorno educativo ni interrumpir el funcionamiento ordenado de la escuela. En caso de que su hijo infrinja estas pautas, se le dará la oportunidad de autocorregir la infracción. Si esto no es posible, se le llamará y se le pedirá que traiga una muda de ropa. Si no puede traer una muda de ropa, su hijo será enviado a otra área de la escuela donde se le darán las tareas del día. Las ofensas repetidas serán motivo de acción disciplinaria. Revise estas pautas con su hijo. Subrayamos y pusimos en negrita las violaciones más comunes. Agradecemos su cooperación y apoyo en nuestro esfuerzo por mantener el tipo de entorno escolar en el que los maestros pueden enseñar y los estudiantes pueden aprender. ¡GRACIAS!
Covid-19 Guidelines:
Your Guide to Masks
Updated Oct. 25, 2021
Wearing a mask over your nose and mouth is required on planes, buses, trains, and other forms of public transportation traveling into, within, or out of the United States and while indoors at U.S. transportation hubs such as airports and train stations. Travelers are not required to wear a mask in outdoor areas of a conveyance (like on open deck areas of a ferry or the uncovered top deck of a bus).
How to SelectWhen selecting a mask, there are many choices. Here are some do’s and don’ts.
DO choose masks that have two or more layers of washable, breathable fabric
Completely cover your nose and mouth
Fit snugly against the sides of your face and don’t have gaps
Have a nose wire to prevent air from leaking out of the top of the mask
DO NOT choose masks that are made of fabric that makes it hard to breathe, for example, vinyl
Have exhalation valves or vents which allow virus particles to escape
Are specially labeled “surgical” N95 respirators, as those should be prioritized for healthcare personnel
Gaiters & face shields -wear a gaiter with two layers, or fold it to make two layers
Face Shields are Not recommended: Evaluation of face shields is ongoing, but effectiveness is unknown at this time. If wearing a face shield, you must also wear a mask under.
Check to be sure the mask fits snugly over the nose and mouth and under the chin and that there are no gaps around the sides
Cold weather gearWear your scarf, ski mask or balaclava over your mask
Scarves, ski masks and balaclavas are not substitutes for masks
People with certain underlying medical conditions
Most people with underlying medical conditions can and should wear masks.
Mask use and carbon dioxide
Do wear a mask that
How NOT to wear a maskAround your neck
On your forehead
Under your nose
Only on your nose
On your chin
Dangling from one ear
On your arm
How to CleanReusable masks should be washed as soon as they become dirty, or at least once a day. If you have a disposable face mask, throw it away after wearing it once. Always and wash your hands after handling or touching a used mask.
Using a washing machine
By hand
By hand
How to Store
Store wet or dirty masks in a plastic bagIf your mask is wet or dirty from sweat, saliva, make-up, or other liquids or substances, keep it in a sealed plastic bag until you can wash it. Wash wet or dirty masks as soon as possible to prevent them from becoming moldy. Wet masks can be hard to breathe through and are less effective than dry masks.
Store masks that are not wet or dirty in a paper bagYou can store your mask temporarily to reuse later. Remove your mask correctly and wash your hands after touching a used mask. Keep it in a dry, breathable bag (like a paper or mesh fabric bag) to keep it clean between uses. When reusing your mask, keep the same side facing out.
If you are taking off your mask to eat or drink outside of your home, you can place it somewhere safe to keep it clean, such as your pocket, purse, or paper bag. Make sure to wash or sanitize your hands after removing your mask. After eating, put the mask back on with the same side facing out. Be sure to wash or sanitize your hands again after putting your mask back on.
Last Updated Oct. 25, 2021
Content source: National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD), Division of Viral Diseases
Updated Oct. 25, 2021
- Everyone 2 years of age or older who is not fully vaccinated should wear a mask in indoor public places.
- In general, you do not need to wear a mask in outdoor settings.
- In areas with high numbers of COVID-19 cases, consider wearing a mask in crowded outdoor settings and for activities with close contact with others who are not fully vaccinated.
- People who have a condition or are taking medications that weaken their immune system may not be fully protected even if they are fully vaccinated. They should continue to take all precautions recommended for unvaccinated people, including wearing a well-fitted mask, until advised otherwise by their healthcare provider.
- If you are fully vaccinated, to maximize protection from the Delta variant and prevent possibly spreading it to others, wear a mask indoors in public if you are in an area of substantial or high transmission.
- If you are fully vaccinated, see When You’ve Been Fully Vaccinated.
Wearing a mask over your nose and mouth is required on planes, buses, trains, and other forms of public transportation traveling into, within, or out of the United States and while indoors at U.S. transportation hubs such as airports and train stations. Travelers are not required to wear a mask in outdoor areas of a conveyance (like on open deck areas of a ferry or the uncovered top deck of a bus).
How to SelectWhen selecting a mask, there are many choices. Here are some do’s and don’ts.
DO choose masks that have two or more layers of washable, breathable fabric
Completely cover your nose and mouth
Fit snugly against the sides of your face and don’t have gaps
Have a nose wire to prevent air from leaking out of the top of the mask
DO NOT choose masks that are made of fabric that makes it hard to breathe, for example, vinyl
Have exhalation valves or vents which allow virus particles to escape
Are specially labeled “surgical” N95 respirators, as those should be prioritized for healthcare personnel
Gaiters & face shields -wear a gaiter with two layers, or fold it to make two layers
Face Shields are Not recommended: Evaluation of face shields is ongoing, but effectiveness is unknown at this time. If wearing a face shield, you must also wear a mask under.
Check to be sure the mask fits snugly over the nose and mouth and under the chin and that there are no gaps around the sides
Cold weather gearWear your scarf, ski mask or balaclava over your mask
Scarves, ski masks and balaclavas are not substitutes for masks
People with certain underlying medical conditions
Most people with underlying medical conditions can and should wear masks.
- If you have respiratory conditions and are concerned about wearing a mask safely, discuss with your healthcare provider the benefits and potential risks of wearing a mask.
- If you have asthma, you can wear a mask. Discuss with your healthcare provider if you have any concerns about wearing a mask.
Mask use and carbon dioxide
- Wearing a mask does not raise the carbon dioxide (CO2) level in the air you breathe.
- Cloth masks and surgical masks do not provide an airtight fit across the face. The CO2 escapes into the air through the mask when you breathe out or talk. CO2 molecules are small enough to easily pass through mask material. In contrast, the respiratory droplets that carry the virus that causes COVID-19 are much larger than CO2, so they cannot pass as easily through a properly designed and properly worn mask.
- Be sure to wash your hands or use hand sanitizer before putting on a mask.
- Do NOT touch the mask when wearing it. If you have to touch/adjust your mask often, it doesn’t fit you properly, and you may need to find a different mask or make adjustments.
Do wear a mask that
- Covers your nose and mouth and can be secured under your chin.
- Fits snugly against the sides of your face.
How NOT to wear a maskAround your neck
On your forehead
Under your nose
Only on your nose
On your chin
Dangling from one ear
On your arm
How to CleanReusable masks should be washed as soon as they become dirty, or at least once a day. If you have a disposable face mask, throw it away after wearing it once. Always and wash your hands after handling or touching a used mask.
Using a washing machine
- Include your mask with your regular laundry.
- Use regular laundry detergent and the appropriate settings according to the fabric label.
By hand
- Wash your mask with tap water and laundry detergent or soap.
- Rinse thoroughly with clean water to remove detergent or soap.
- Dry your mask completely in a warm or hot dryer
By hand
- Hang your mask in direct sunlight to dry completely. If you cannot hang it in direct sunlight, hang or lay it flat and let it dry completely.
How to Store
Store wet or dirty masks in a plastic bagIf your mask is wet or dirty from sweat, saliva, make-up, or other liquids or substances, keep it in a sealed plastic bag until you can wash it. Wash wet or dirty masks as soon as possible to prevent them from becoming moldy. Wet masks can be hard to breathe through and are less effective than dry masks.
Store masks that are not wet or dirty in a paper bagYou can store your mask temporarily to reuse later. Remove your mask correctly and wash your hands after touching a used mask. Keep it in a dry, breathable bag (like a paper or mesh fabric bag) to keep it clean between uses. When reusing your mask, keep the same side facing out.
If you are taking off your mask to eat or drink outside of your home, you can place it somewhere safe to keep it clean, such as your pocket, purse, or paper bag. Make sure to wash or sanitize your hands after removing your mask. After eating, put the mask back on with the same side facing out. Be sure to wash or sanitize your hands again after putting your mask back on.
Last Updated Oct. 25, 2021
Content source: National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD), Division of Viral Diseases
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School supplies: |
LAPTOPS-
Students are required to bring their laptops with chargers to school every day.
MASKS-
Students are to have and wear their masks at all times within our school campus, regardless if they have been vaccinated or not.
OTHER SCHOOL SUPPLIES-
Students may bring a Backpack to school and are expected to have writing utensils every day. They are to bring a mask daily with them. Students should bring at least 5 notebooks or a 5 subject notebook. A water bottle to refill at the water station during the day. Our school will provide any other school supplies required during the school year. If for any reason your child will require any other school supply, you will be notified beforehand.
Students are required to bring their laptops with chargers to school every day.
MASKS-
Students are to have and wear their masks at all times within our school campus, regardless if they have been vaccinated or not.
OTHER SCHOOL SUPPLIES-
Students may bring a Backpack to school and are expected to have writing utensils every day. They are to bring a mask daily with them. Students should bring at least 5 notebooks or a 5 subject notebook. A water bottle to refill at the water station during the day. Our school will provide any other school supplies required during the school year. If for any reason your child will require any other school supply, you will be notified beforehand.
bus & transportation information:
Please check the lists below to see where your child's bus stop will be and the times.
If you need more information regarding your child's transportation please call our office at (413) 787-7240 or call the Transportation Department directly at (413) 787-7100, Press #3, then #2.
A reminder for all MINI BUS students. An Adult must be present at DROP OFF to receive the child. If an adult is not present, the child/student will be taken to Rebecca Johnson
A reminder for all MINI BUS students. An Adult must be present at DROP OFF to receive the child. If an adult is not present, the child/student will be taken to Rebecca Johnson
immunization records for the nurse:
School immunization requirements exist to protect students and members of their community from serious vaccine-preventable diseases by ensuring high vaccination rates.
At this moment your child is not required to have a Covid-19 vaccine to attend school, although it is highly recommended. If you are interested in vaccinating your child prior to the commencement of the school year, please contact your child's Primary Care physician, or go onto https://www.mass.gov/covid-19-vaccine for more information.
Every school year, our school nurses need a copy of your child's most up to date physical and immunization record. These can be faxed to our office at (413) 787-7247
At this moment your child is not required to have a Covid-19 vaccine to attend school, although it is highly recommended. If you are interested in vaccinating your child prior to the commencement of the school year, please contact your child's Primary Care physician, or go onto https://www.mass.gov/covid-19-vaccine for more information.
Every school year, our school nurses need a copy of your child's most up to date physical and immunization record. These can be faxed to our office at (413) 787-7247
Our Mission...
Kiley Prep at M. Marcus Kiley Campus focuses on student ownership of authentic instruction by prioritizing the following three dimensions of success: mastery of knowledge and skills, character, and high-quality student work. Our mission is to lift and leverage the highest quality instruction that will enable our students to go beyond surface level learning and engage in enduring understandings.
All students will fully engage in grade-level standards aligned curriculum, take robust assessments to demonstrate mastery towards standards, and complete authentic tasks that prepare them for real world challenges and community contributions.
Our instructional vision values: critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration, and character as the cornerstone of student success in high school, college, and career.
We recognize that, in today's diverse classrooms, students need knowledge and skills related to prejudice reduction, human rights awareness and collective action. Through anti-bias and social justice study we encourage our young people to challenge prejudice and learn how to be agents of change in their own lives. By engaging with our global and national history, and how it informs our attitudes and behaviors allows us to choose a world of equity and justice. We are committed to contradicting oppression and anti-racism providing civil and inclusive school communities where children are respected, valued and welcome participants. We are committed to a vision that embraces a vision of high-quality education with equitable excellent outcomes for all students as a formidable instrument in disrupting structural racism, oppression and bias. Educational equity means that all children experience:
All students will fully engage in grade-level standards aligned curriculum, take robust assessments to demonstrate mastery towards standards, and complete authentic tasks that prepare them for real world challenges and community contributions.
Our instructional vision values: critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration, and character as the cornerstone of student success in high school, college, and career.
We recognize that, in today's diverse classrooms, students need knowledge and skills related to prejudice reduction, human rights awareness and collective action. Through anti-bias and social justice study we encourage our young people to challenge prejudice and learn how to be agents of change in their own lives. By engaging with our global and national history, and how it informs our attitudes and behaviors allows us to choose a world of equity and justice. We are committed to contradicting oppression and anti-racism providing civil and inclusive school communities where children are respected, valued and welcome participants. We are committed to a vision that embraces a vision of high-quality education with equitable excellent outcomes for all students as a formidable instrument in disrupting structural racism, oppression and bias. Educational equity means that all children experience:
- Instruction that challenges, engages, and empowers learners
- Access to standards-based, content-rich, culturally affirming curriculum
- Explicit anti-racist discussion, practice, and action
- School culture that fosters positive identity, belonging, agency, and purpose
