Dear Mountain Rose families,

I am writing to let you know that a student in the Mountain Rose class has tested positive for COVID-19. The student was last in school on Tuesday 3/1. They tested negative on Monday 3/2 and developed symptoms (cough and runny nose) yesterday evening.

While today's testing did not reveal any additional positive cases, all students and staff in the class have potentially been exposed. Students may remain in school following our Test to Stay policy, as long as they participate in having three tests administered within seven days. The seven-day period is measured in calendar days where the last date of exposure is considered day 0. 

Tuesday, 3/1 - Day 0 - last date of exposure

Wednesday, 3/2 - Day 1 - test taken 

Friday, 3/ 4 - Day 3 - take test

Sunday, 3/6 - Day 5 - take test

Students must have negative test results and be completely asymptomatic. 

Alternatively, students may quarantine at home for 5 full days. On Day 6, Monday 3/7, they need to test and provide proof of a negative result in order to return to school. Students must be completely asymptomatic. 

We understand that testing puts additional strain on our families and will be providing a free test kit today to help offset the cost.

In accordance with NYS and Ulster County guidance, exposed individuals should mask in school and while in indoor public spaces for 10 days after exposure.This includes students who were absent from school on Monday and/or Tuesday in case of undetected secondary spread. All Kindergarten students and staff need to continue wearing masks until March 12th.

If you have questions please do not hesitate to get in touch Covid Confidential

Take Care,

Susan Ramaty

MLWS Covid-19 Laision