LATEST SAFETY INFORMATION
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NYCDOE Health and Safety Plan
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NYC Department Of Health Updates
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CDC Checklists to Guide Parents, Guardians, and Caregivers
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TAKEN BY OUR SCHOOL
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Our school has taken several steps to improve the safety of our staff and students. These steps have been recommended by local health authorities to reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19 and other illnesses.
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Improvements in ventilation: In an effort to maximize air circulation, we are opening windows whenever possible and have added industrial fans to high-traffic areas.
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Increases in cleaning frequency: Our custodial team is committed to cleaning all classrooms twice daily, once before the school day and once in the afternoon. In addition, all classroom teachers have been provided with sanitizing wipes to wipe down surfaces and shared resources on an as-needed basis throughout the school day.
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Hand sanitation: All bathrooms have been stocked with extra soap for frequent hand washing. In addition, we have provided teachers with hand sanitizer for the classroom and added hand sanitizer stations in common areas.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WHILE IN THE BUILDING
We have put safety procedures in place to keep our students and staff healthy.
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Hand-washing: Students and staff are expected to wash hands thoroughly before and after eating, after using the bathroom, if exposed to body fluids (like saliva or a sneeze), and at other times necessary throughout the day.
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Illness: Students and staff exhibiting signs of illness or having a fever of greater than 99.9°F must stay home. If you or someone you know has COVID-19 (or shows symptoms of COVID-19 such as coughing or fever), it is required that you stay home or at a designated care facility. Please contact us via phone as soon as possible.
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Directions for local COVID testing: NYS Coronavirus Find a Test Site.
FAQ: What should I do if my child tests positive?
In the event your child tests positive via in-school testing, school staff will reach out and inform you of the necessary steps to take.
If your child tests positive via an outside provider, you must provide school staff with documentation.