March 25th, 2021

Dear Families,

1. Correction - Date for Opting Into Blended Learning ends April 7th

   1. Changes in CDC Guidelines:  Centers for Disease Control (CDC) updated its recommendations for physical distancing in schools, decreasing it from six feet to three feet for students.  With respect to in-person learning, this allows us to bring additional students back into buildings and increase the number of kids in each pod.

   2. You can OPT into Blended Learning from March 24th- April 7th. If interested, complete the

      1. Learning Preference Survey  

      2. You also call 311 to complete the survey over the phone.

2.  Traveling Over Break?

   1. A reminder that students must be able to complete the health screening survey to enter the building after Spring Break. The student must be able to choose answers 1 - 4 to enter the building  and meet the current guidelines for testing and travel:

In the past 10 days, have you returned from an international destination or a US state or territory other than New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, or Vermont?

1. No 

2. Yes, I travelled domestically and was out of state for less than 24 hours, and I took or will take a COVID-19 test on the 4th day after my arrival in New York. 

3. Yes, I was out of state for more than 24 hours and am returning from domestic travel from a non-contiguous state. I took a COVID-19 test within 72 hours PRIOR to my arrival in New York, quarantined for at least three days upon my arrival in New York, and took a second COVID-19 test on the 4th day AFTER my arrival, and got negative results on both tests OR I have completed a 10 day quarantine. 

4. Yes, I was out of state for more than 24 hours and am returning from international travel. I have completed a 7 day quarantine and took a COVID-19 test 3 to 5 days after my arrival in New York and got a negative result on both tests Or I have completed a 10 day quarantine. 

5. Yes, and I am not in the two categories above. (Can not enter building)

If you need support navigating these requirements, please reach out. It’s complicated!

Have a great break!

Shanna