As the weather cools and the holidays approach, we must still remember to practice social distancing. The holidays might look different this year, but the CDC has put out safe alternatives for family activities. There are some great suggestions for Halloween! Click the link below.
www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/holidays.html?fbclid=IwAR3VdFXjZstHtnsOTpTb4LZF2lw3l77OgK08b-sd45wQ2fYQp8E-yYiV-es#halloween Dear Parents/Guardians,
As we begin the new school year during this uncertain time of COVID 19, the Westford Public School nurses are dedicated to promoting the health and safety of your children. We are here for you and your children. We are a team in this effort and we need your help. Parents and caregivers play an important role. For up to date information refer to: WPS Nurses Website: https://westfordpshealthservices.weebly.com/ Guiding public health principles that can help to protect you and your family from illness are: Illness Screening Checking for symptoms each morning BEFORE arrival to school is critical and will serve as the primary screening mechanism for COVID-19 symptoms. Everyone must do their part to keep our school community as healthy as possible. Students or staff who exhibit symptoms of COVID-19 will be sent home. The following screening protocols have been developed to assist with identifying possible illness among staff and students:
❏ Cough (not due to other known cause, such as chronic cough) ❏ Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath ❏ New loss of taste or smell ❏ Sore throat ❏ Headache when in combination with other symptoms ❏ Muscle aches or body aches ❏ Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea ❏ Fatigue, when in combination with other symptoms ❏ Nasal congestion or runny nose (not due to other known causes, such as allergies) when in combination with other symptom Wearing face masks or face covering
Proper hand washing or use of hand sanitizers
Cleaning and Disinfecting Procedures WPS will continue to follow CDC and Massachusetts Department of Public Health guidance. Studies have shown that appropriate hand sanitization along with proper sanitization of facilities can significantly reduce the spread of illness. Custodial Sanitization Responsibilities Throughout the day, custodians will clean all commonly touched surfaces and areas throughout the building with an approved cleaning agent and/or disinfectant in accordance with Federal, State and Local guidance. This includes all classrooms, offices, student/staff bathrooms and common areas. We will continue to work closely with the Westford Health Department and follow Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines. We understand that this is an anxious time for all and we want you to know that we are here to support you and your children. Please contact your school nurse at any time for support and guidance. Our common goal is the health and safety of our school community. A very helpful and informative article. Click the link below to view article.
9/8/2020 Ready, Set, Go!The first day of school is fast approaching! Please remember to assess your child PRIOR to the start of the school day EACH day. If they are displaying any of the symptoms listed in this document DO NOT send your child to school, and contact your healthcare provider. Click the link below to open and download this important screening tool.
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