Eaglet Gazette
Enfield Head Start, Integrated Pre-K, PK STEAM Academy
January 3, 2022
Greeting SELC PK Families,
I hope this newsletter finds you all healthy in the new year. I am writing to share how the updated CDC and CSDE guidance on COVID 19 as well as the current surge in cases impacts PK as the guidance does not always mirror K-12.
- Quarantining: Per the Superintendents email, if your child tests positive, day 1 of quarantine begins on the date of the positive result and they may return to school on day 6 so long as they remain asymptomatic, are fever free for 24 hours, or symptoms are greatly improved.
- Masking: Per the CDC guidance, all SELC PKers are required to mask at all times other than during meals, rest time, and outdoor play. If your child struggles to wear a mask, please ask your teacher for suggestions and playful tips to use at home! Your support with this, helps us tremendously at school. It is essential to send your child to school with a clean, properly fitting mask every day. Please send an extra mask in the event one gets soiled so we can switch it out.
- Cohorting: We have been cohorting our classrooms since September. Your child's class does not mingle with any other classrooms. Bathroom, outdoor, and hallway times have been strictly scheduled to ensure this can happen.
- In class mitigation strategies: Handwashing, fidelity to mask wearing, and extra cleaning have been in place since September. Cots have been placed 3 feet apart and kids rest head to feet. As we return to school tomorrow, staff will work diligently to create distance between kids during meal times.
- Daily Health Attestation: We understand that being asked the same questions regarding your child's health can feel redundant and can be frustrating, however we are working to keep our SELC community healthy. Thank you for being prepared to answer these questions. If your child takes a bus, please review these questions prior to putting your child on the bus. If you have questions about sending your child due to symptoms, please reach out to Nurse Jen for clarification 860-763-8858 or jmaier@enfieldschools.org. (SEE BELOW)
- If you have a COVID related question outside of school hours, please email Nurse Jen jmaier@enfieldschools.org and Jaclyn Valley at jvalley@enfieldschools.org to ensure that we get the information and are able to follow up in a timely manner.
- The flu shot deadline is here! Your child will NOT be permitted to return on January 4th if documentation has not been received by nurse Jen, per the Connecticut immunization requirements for PK.
Stowe Early Learning Center
Enfield Head Start, Integrated Pre-K, PK STEAM Academy
Email: jvalley@enfieldschools.org
Website: www.enfieldschools.org
Location: 117 Post Office Road, Enfield, CT, USA
Phone: 860-253-4741
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