In the event of any COVID-positive cases or close contacts, we are once again following clear procedures to best protect all within our care. View the full quarantine procedural details in English/Spanish/Polish. As you will see:

• Our procedures align to the published guidance of national and local public health departments. As public guidance evolves, we will adapt our isolation and quarantine procedures, as necessary.
• Fortunately, this year we are able to reduce total quarantine time in some instances of close contact cases – please see above quarantine link for details. Generally, the quarantine rules are the same as last year; however, following the protocols within our operating framework (i.e., a minimum of 3 feet of distance and masked while indoors), students and staff will not be considered close contacts, for now.

Full Classroom Quarantines

There may be times in which an entire classroom must quarantine given instances of multiples students in one classroom reporting COVID-like symptoms or positive diagnoses, particularly as we face the current surge in our area. While we hope and expect this to be infrequent throughout the year, this is a necessary precaution to protect the wellbeing of all. 

Masks

As noted above, the success of our operating framework and the ability to limit quarantines rests on everyone’s cooperation concerning the use of masks. As a reminder, just as with last year’s protocols:

• Mesh masks and masks with holes are not permissible
• Well-fitting masks featuring 2 or more layers of fabric and an adjustable nose wire are required
  • Reusable cloth masks, disposable masks and Kn95s (for children) all fit this description. Experience has shown that for most, reusable masks typically fit better than disposable child-size masks
• Please ensure an extra mask is included in a Ziploc-style bag in your student's backpack.
• Additionally, please remember that masks are required indoors at all time by all individuals, including indoor athletics. Persistent disregard for proper mask use by athletes or spectators can and will lead to cancellation of games, practices and programs, as necessary.