Effective Monday March 21, 2022
Screening |
Daily screening for students, staff, and visitors before leaving for school or work remains in place. Students and staff must self-screen every day before attending school or work. Daily on-site confirmation of screening for all students and staff will no longer be required.
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Masking and staff personal protective equipment |
Eye protection for staff is no longer required.
When masking is required:
If you are required or choose to wear a face covering:
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Cohorting and distancing |
Cohorting and distancing will no longer be required in schools or on student transportation. Elementary students can play and learn together across cohorts, classes and grades, both indoors and outdoors and during lunch and recess.
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Hand hygiene and respiratory etiquette |
Hand hygiene and respiratory etiquette should continue to be promoted and integrated throughout the school day. See Classroom Resources for grade appropriate handwashing and respiratory etiquette videos and resources. |
Enhanced Cleaning and Disinfecting |
Schools and school vehicles are encouraged to continue with enhanced cleaning protocols. High-touch surfaces should be cleaned and disinfected twice during the day. At a minimum, at the end of each day and when visibly dirty. Examples of frequently touched surfaces include doorknobs, handles, locks, light switches, phones, individual desk surfaces, touch screen surfaces, faucets, sinks, and toilet handles.
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Vaccination |
Vaccination remains the best defense against COVID-19, including the Omicron variant |
Screening tools |
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School and Child Care Protocols for Children, Student, or Staff with Symptoms of COVID-19 |
The updated school health and safety guidance indicates that schools should continue to have protocols in place to manage ill individuals while at school.
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Instructions for families and care givers of students with symptoms of COVID-19 |
If a student develops symptoms of COVID-19 at school, they will be sent home with the following instructions:
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Return to school or child care protocols when isolation is required due to symptoms of COVID-19 |
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Supporting students' mental health |
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Handwashing videos and resources |
Lesson plans
VideosKindergarten or PrimarySesame Street: Washy Wash Song | How to Wash Your Hands – Sesame Street
Wash Your Hands with baby Shark
Primary or Junior20 Second Hand Washing - The Science behind it and why it WORKS! – Kid Explorer
Junior and intermediateHow does soap work to fight coronavirus? Why wash your hands for 20 seconds? – CBS 8 San Diego
Secondary students and AdultsWhich is better: Soap or hand sanitizer? - Alex Rosenthal and Pall Thordarson – TED-Ed
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