Pathway to Recovery Plan
2020-2021 Start of the School Year
For the past two months, Sacred Heart Academy has been engaged in researching, evaluating and writing the school’s response to COVID-19. The plan was presented to the Faculty and Staff on July 30 and the Board of Trustees on August 3. The school created the Health and Safety Strategy committee.
The school’s plan aligns with the guidance issued but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO), Pennsylvania Department of Public Health (PDPH), the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), the National Business Officers Association (NBOA) and the Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS).
The plan is a dynamic document. The school continues to monitor and adhere to current and updated regulatory guidelines and recommendations, our plans and arrangements may change. We have framed our reopening plan to allow nimble and flexible action whenever necessary.
Welcome Sacred Heart Academy Friends!
2020-21 School Theme
Frequently Asked Questions
- Will my daughter need a mask for school?
- Where do I access the COVID-19 Screening Form?
- How will classrooms/learning spaces be organized?
- What are the lunch and/or snack procedures?
- Will parents or volunteers be allowed on campus?
- Where does SHA receive information from regarding planning and regulations for the 2020-21 school year?
- How will faculty and staff be trained on physical distancing and other safety protocols?
- Will there be extended day?
- What does my daughter wear to school on gym days?
- Arrival and Dismissal Procedures
- What is the Community in Partnership Pledge?
Will my daughter need a mask for school?
Where do I access the COVID-19 Screening Form?
How will classrooms/learning spaces be organized?
What are the lunch and/or snack procedures?
Will parents or volunteers be allowed on campus?
Where does SHA receive information from regarding planning and regulations for the 2020-21 school year?
How will faculty and staff be trained on physical distancing and other safety protocols?
Will there be extended day?
What does my daughter wear to school on gym days?
Arrival and Dismissal Procedures
What is the Community in Partnership Pledge?
Health and Safety Strategy Team Members
Deirdre V. Cryor, Head of School
Operational Parameters
Suzanne Robinson, Alumnae Relations, School Safety
Committee Members
Lisa Brairton
Margaret Corcoran
Victor D'Ascenzo
Erin DeLosso
Student Programs
Kimberley Trinacria, Middle School Director
Committee Members
Eileen Day
Lauren Deets
Tammy Hart
Michele Jeffries
Cara Saraco
Cindy Shay
Technology
Karin Kennedy, Database Administrator
Committee Members
Sharon Ackerley
Sandy McGrory
Health and Safety
Jennifer Vincent, Director of Finance
Tammy Hart, BSN, RN, Director of Enrollment Management
Committee Members
Joe Fordyce
Erin Howell
Communications
Lisa Brairton
Parent Resources
Below are some articles you may find helpful in communicating with your daughter regarding the Coronavirus Crisis:
Helping Children Cope with Changes from COVID-19
Supporting Kids During the Coronavirus Crisis
Helping Children Cope with Frightening News
Talking About Tragic Events
For questions or assistance, please contact:
Lauren Horowitz / Lower and Middle School Counselor
Lauren.Horowitz@SHAbrynmawr.org
Ashley Fullen / Upper School Counselor
Ashley.Fullen@SHAbrynmawr.org
Spiritual Resources
20 Prayers to Pray During This Pandemic
Pope Francis’ Prayer for Protection during the Coronavirus Pandemic
Rosary Campaign to End Coronavirus
Spiritual Resources from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia
Society of the Sacred Heart: Revealing God's Love in the Midst of Uncertainty
Saint Denis Church Facebook Page: 4:00 p.m. M-F Rosary, live on their Facebook page
COVID-19: A Prayer of Solidarity
Hand-washing and Praying Technique
Questions? We are here for you.
Deirdre Cryor
Head of School
Deirdre.Cryor@SHAbrynmawr.org
Eileen Day (Grades 9-12)
Director of Upper School
Eileen.Day@SHAbrynmawr.org
Kimberley Trinacria (Grades 5-8)
Director of Middle School
Kimberley.Trinacria@SHAbrynmawr.org
Beth Porter (Grades K-4)
Director of Lower School
Beth.Porter@SHAbrynmawr.org
Ashley Fullen (Grades 9-12)
US Director of Counseling
Ashley.Fullen@SHAbrynmawr.org
Lauren Horowitz (Grades K-8)
Lower and Middle School Counselor Lauren.Horowitz@SHAbrynmawr.org
Additional Resources
Latest from the Pennsylvania Department of Health
Responding to Children’s Emotional Needs in Times of Crisis
Talking to Children About COVID-19: A Parent Resource, National Association of School Psychologists