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April 16, 2021
 

Dear COS Families,

 

You will notice below that I am sharing another positive COVID case reported within our school community.  This marks our fourth case within one week, and is a far higher number reported than any other week this school year.  

 

We are working closely with MDH to determine the best protocol and response to our increase in positive cases.  We also hear from MDH that most schools are experiencing similar increases and are having the same conversations.   

 

I am writing to give families a heads up, that if we continue to have increases in positive cases, especially in situations where cases do not feel connected, we will be pivoting to school-wide, full distance learning.

 

If we do need to pivot to full distance learning, it will be swift, and with little notice, as it will be for the immediate safety of the students, staff, and their families.  Please make arrangements now with your family to be prepared for if this should happen.  

 

I ask that we work together to be as preventative as possible in having to fully pivot as a school community.  

 

Some ways to help with this:

 

-Do NOT send your student to school if they are experiencing any symptoms.  We also know that many cases are asymptomatic.  However, if a student is symptomatic we need them to stay home.  

 

-Follow safety protocols and recommendations during the school day, as well as outside of the school day.  

 

-Communicate closely and be fully transparent with the school of any close contact situations, positive cases within the family, etc.  

 

-MDH recommends families consider having their students tested every two weeks. 


Thank you for your collaboration and attention to this matter.  Please feel free to contact me with any questions.

 

Sincerely,

 

Bridget Kramer 

4.16.21

Dear Families,
 

We were notified by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) that a member of the Community of Saints Regional Catholic School community has tested positive for COVID-19. It is possible the person was able to spread the disease while in the community on this/these date(s): 4/12. We cannot for privacy reasons share details about the person. At this time, they have been told to stay home and away from other people (in isolation) until they are well and can no longer spread the disease.
 

Individuals identified as close contacts were notified immediately and MDH guidelines have been followed.  
 

If you have not been contacted, your child is not considered a close contact, and there is nothing special you need to do.
 

Because the spread of COVID-19 from unknown sources is widespread in Minnesota, you should continue to watch your child for COVID-19 symptoms, which include:
 

  •  Fever of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher
  • New cough or a cough that gets worse
  •  Difficulty/hard time breathing
  • New loss of taste or smell
  • Sore throat
  • New nasal congestion/stuffy or runny nose
  • Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
  • Muscle pain
  • Extreme fatigue/feeling very tired
  • New severe/very bad headache
  • Chills

If your child gets symptoms, they should stay home and you should talk with their doctor or other health care provider to decide if they need to see a doctor and/or to get tested for COVID-19. Please review the following resources:

  • §  Home Screening Tool for COVID-19 Symptoms (PDF) (https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/schools/homescreen.pdf)

  • §  COVID-19 Attendance Guide for Parents and Families (PDF) (https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/schools/attendance.pdf)

  

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GENERAL NOTIFICATION FOR FAMILIES

We understand that this news may make people feel uneasy. We have taken action to clean and sanitize the building and are working closely with MDH to watch the situation. We are asking all members of our community to lower the chance of spreading illness by taking the following actions:

§ Protect yourself and others by wearing a face covering.

§ Wash your hands often with soap and water.

§ Cover your coughs and sneezes; do not touch your face with unwashed hands.

§ If you are sick, stay home from school, child care, sports, and other activities.

§ Clean all commonly touched surfaces often, such as telephones, doorknobs, countertops, etc.

Resources that you may find helpful:

  • §  MDH Coronavirus Disease 2019 (https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/index.html)

  • §  MDH Schools and Child Care: COVID-19 (https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/schools/index.html)

  • §  CDC Coronavirus (COVID-19) (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html)
    If you have questions, contact Community of Saints Regional Catholic School.

 

Thank you for helping to keep our school community safe.

 

Sincerely,

 

Bridget Kramer

bkramer@communityofsaints.org

651-457-2510


 

4.16.21

Queridos familias,

El Departamento de Salud de Minnesota (MDH) nos notificó que un miembro de la comunidad de Community of Saints Regional Catholic School ha dado positivo para COVID-19. Es posible que la persona haya podido contagiar la enfermedad mientras estaba en la comunidad en esta(s) fecha(s): 4/12.  Por razones de privacidad no podemos compartir detalles sobre la persona. En este momento, se les ha dicho que se queden en casa y alejados de otras personas (en aislamiento) hasta que estén bien y ya no puedan propagar la enfermedad.

Nadie en el edificio de la escuela está siendo identificado como contacto cercano en este momento debido al momento de los síntomas de acuerdo con las pautas del MDH.

Si usted no ha sido contactado, su hijo no se considera un contacto cercano, y no hay nada especial que usted necesite hacer.

Debido a que la propagación del COVID-19 de fuentes desconocidas está muy extendida en Minnesota, usted debe seguir atento a los síntomas del COVID-19 en su hijo, que incluyen:

  • ▪  Fiebre de 100,4 grados Fahrenheit o más

  • ▪  Tos reciente o tos que empeora

  • ▪  Dificultad o problemas para respirar

  • ▪  Pérdida reciente del gusto o el olfato

  • ▪  Dolor de garganta

  • ▪  Congestión/obstrucción o secreción nasal
    reciente

  • ▪  Náuseas, vómitos o diarrea

  • ▪  Dolor muscular

  • ▪  Fatiga excesiva/sentirse muy cansado

  • ▪  Dolor de cabeza severo reciente o dolor de cabeza muy fuerte

  • ▪  Escalofríos

Si su hijo desarrolla síntomas, debe quedarse en casa y usted debe hablar con su médico u otro proveedor de atención médica para decidir si necesita ver a un médico y/o hacerse la prueba para el COVID-19. Revise los siguientes recursos:

  • ▪  Herramienta de evaluación en el hogar de síntomas de COVID-19 (PDF) (https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/schools/homescreenspa.pdf)

  • ▪  COVID-19 Guía de asistencia para padres y familias (PDF) (https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/schools/attendancespa.pdf)
    Entendemos que esta noticia puede hacer que la gente se sienta intranquila. Hemos tomado medidas para limpiar y desinfectar el edificio y estamos trabajando estrechamente con MDH para vigilar la

  

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situación. Estamos pidiendo a todos los miembros de nuestra comunidad que reduzcan la probabilidad de propagación de enfermedades mediante la adopción de las siguientes medidas:

  • ▪  Protéjase a sí mismo y a los demás usando una mascarilla.

  • ▪  Lávese las manos a menudo con agua y jabón.

  • ▪  Cúbrase la boca y la nariz para toser y estornudar; no se toque la cara con las manos sin lavar.

  • ▪  Si usted está enfermo, quédese en casa y no asista a la escuela, guardería, deportes y otras actividades.

  • ▪  Limpie con frecuencia todas las superficies que se tocan comúnmente, como teléfonos, perillas, encimeras, etc.
    Recursos que puede encontrar útiles:

  • ▪  Enfermedad de Coronavirus 2019, MDH (https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/materials/spanish.html)

  • ▪  Escuelas y Guarderías Infantiles: COVID-19 (https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/schools/index.html)

  • ▪  Coronavirus (COVID-19), CDC (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html)
    Si tiene alguna pregunta, comuníquese con Community of Saints Regional Catholic School.
    Gracias por ayudar a mantener segura nuestra comunidad escolar. 

 

Sincerely,

Bridget Kramer

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We are committed to providing every one of our students a sense of belonging within a community rooted in faith, inclusivity, and love. Together with their families, we create a foundation to achieve excellence by developing each students' unique God-given talents.
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