AIEP BULLETIN - SOCIAL DISTANCING

Protect yourself and others around you by knowing the facts and taking appropriate precautions. President Trump has urged that in order to help slow the spread of the virus, we need to practice social distancing. Social distancing means keeping space between yourself and other people outside of your home. Let's start practicing social distancing together! We will share helpful information on how to practice social distance and how our host families and students are doing through this pandemic time. We want to remind you that we are in this together and by following the right protocols we will fight COVID-19!

SOCIAL DISTANCING - HELPFUL TIPS

Limiting face to face contact and keeping space among one another is the best way to avoid getting the virus and help slow its spread. CDC has provided helpful tips on how to practice social distancing: Stay at least 6 feet from other people Stay out of crowded places and avoid mass gatherings Follow guidance from authorities where you live Use mail-order for medications, if possible Consider a grocery delivery service Cover your mouth and nose with a cloth face cover when around others, including when you have to go out in public Work from home if possible Avoid using any kind of public transportation, ride-sharing or taxis

AIEP'S STUDENTS AND HOST FAMILIES PRACTICING SOCIAL DISTANCE

We understand that we are going through tough times and in order to protect the ones we love, we need to keep practicing social distancing. You can be active outside, as long as you stay 6 feet away from others. Safe ways include going for a local walk, or try things like dancing, treasure hunts or hide ‘n’ seek. It’s not easy, but it keeps you safe! We are very happy to see our host families and students practicing social distancing and doing a great job on staying active. Some of our student's have learned how to cook different meals, how to kayak, coloring Easter eggs, playing board games, celebrating holidays/birthdays and going for walks. They are doing a phenomenal job on staying safe. Enjoy these beautiful pictures and videos of our host families and students!

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BE KIND TO EACH OTHER

Lois Genua, AIEP Staff and host parent, shared a great video that could be very useful during these hard times that we are experiencing now. The video is about encouraging trust with each other, being kind to one another and not judging others. Try to see other people's point of view before making a comment. It is very important to understand that we are all unique, have different mentalities, believe in different things, but at the end we should all be providing the same thing, kindness. We hope you enjoy this wonderful video and continue to practice social distancing! We can still be social, just in different ways. Take advantage of social media and video chats to support each other, to laugh together and to take care of each other until the virus is under control.

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