A LETTER FROM YOUR PRINCIPAL
Dear Families,
Our administrative team is carefully monitoring the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak and its potential impact on our community. In an effort to ensure that we are providing the most useful information and communication, we hope to work together to navigate this novel and developing situation.
We all have a role to play in protecting our community from getting and spreading respiratory illnesses such as Coronavirus disease. T
he safety and wellness of our students is always our highest priority. While infection among children is currently relatively uncommon, we want to be vigilant in our efforts to follow the protocols that have been outlines by the CDC and local health officials in our management of the day to day operations of our schools. The Archdiocese remains in close 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 an action is deemed necessary,
there are no plans to close schools
.
Based on current guidance, it is recommended tha
t schools continue to 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 communities by following basic prevention practices, such as practicing good hygiene, as always. Wash hand with soap and water frequently, for at least 20 seconds and utilizing an alcohol based sanitizer when soap and water are not available.
In addition to practicing these key prevention techniques, we must be wary to minimize the impact on our school community and students in all ways. Here at St. Rose of Lima, we will continue to remind your children that adults are working to address this concern, and school and health officials are being particularly cautious to make sure as few people as possible get sick. The National Association of School Psychiatrists has issued some guidelines to encourage you to talk with your students about COVID – 19 in an effective and calm manner –
you can read more about that here
.
Keeping our community healthy is of the utmost importance in order for our community and productive instruction to thrive. Thank you for your diligence and support as we work together to ensure the health and well -being of the St. Rose of Lima Community.
As always, please reach out if you have any questions.
Yours in service,
Bernadette Lombardo Drabek, M Ed.
Principal
Class of 1975
