Dear Saint families,
We all have a role to play in protecting our community from getting and spreading respiratory illnesses like coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The safety and wellness of our students is always our highest priority. St. John Paul II along with the Archdiocese remains in contact with local, state and federal health agencies, all of which have stated that no action is required of schools at this time. Until such action is deemed necessary, there are no plans to close schools.
Based on current guidance and recommendation, please take the same steps to protect against COVID-19 as are taken to prevent other common communicable diseases such as the cold and flu. While the identification of a new illness can be alarming, together we can continue to help protect our school by following basic prevention practices:
- Practice good hygiene
- Wash hands with soap and water frequently, for at least 20 seconds
- Use alcohol-based sanitizers when soap and water are not available
- Use disposable tissues when coughing and sneezing; dispose of tissues carefully and promptly
- If tissues are not available, direct your cough or sneeze into the crook of your arm/sleeve
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands
- Stay home when you are sick, and remain home until fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication
- Avoid close contact with anyone who has cold or flu-like symptoms
- Avoid physical contact with others – no handshakes, fist bumps, hugs, sign of peace, holding hands, etc.;
- Staying home when sick and keeping children home when they are sick;
- Suspend unnecessary travel;
- Maintain healthy habits that support your immune system (exercise, get enough rest, eat a healthy diet)
As a school we have implemented deep cleaning daily disinfecting all high touch surface areas, provided classroom disinfectant stations, all children showing symptoms of illness are being sent home, and we are working with teachers to prepare remote learning methods to be utilized if necessary.
Out of an abundance of caution, we are implementing proactive measures for any of our students, families, faculty or staff traveling abroad.
Anyone returning from CDC Level 2 and 3 travel advisory locations will be asked to self-quarantine at home for a period of 14 days, returning only when symptom-free.
Absences for these students will be marked excused. We trust that our families will be honest regarding travel and communicate with the school accordingly.
Accommodations for student absences, make-up assignments, or remote learning alternatives will be handled on a case-by-case basis.
We ask that you check to make sure that you as parents can access the parent portal as well as direct your children to be sure that they have all their login/passwords information to on-line textbooks, google classroom, IXL, etc. in the event we prepare lessons to be delivered on-line. If you have any questions, please contact the teacher.
We will continue to monitor the situation and notify our community via iris or constant contact if any further changes are necessary to ensure the safety and well being of our saint community.
In Him we Trust,
