Hello Normandale Families,
It’s been wonderful seeing kids back at school learning and enjoying being together again! Thank you to those who donated clothes and other supplies, they have been very useful and helpful! We’re still looking for some boy’s pants, size 5-8. Drop them off or send them with your child whenever :)
This week, the health office has a few updates and resources for you and your family:
COVID 19 Prevention and Mitigation: Masking
Please continue to educate your child on the importance of properly wearing a well fitting mask, when they can/should take it off, and why it's important to wear a mask at school (at minimum to avoid quarantine and at maximum to avoid contracting or spreading illness).
You may remember we had a mask fitting table at open house in August, if you need that information again, you can find it here: Mask Recommendations and Tips
Here’s my number one tip for choosing a mask for your child:
The best mask is the mask your child will wear!!
COVID 19 Testing:
The Minnesota Department of Health recommends Minnesotans test at least every other week for COVID-19, even if you do not have symptoms. This video from MDH details the process for taking a test at home.
You can order your test here: No Cost COVID-19 testing for All Minnesotans
If you need a test immediately for symptomatic person(s) in your household, you can find testing locations here: Find a Testing Location
COVID-19 Vaccines:
5-11 year olds: Pfizer seeks FDA approval for COVID-19 Vaccine
12+: Find a vaccine location, COVID-19 Vaccine Safety Information
In good health,
Normandale Health Office
Cesley Bergsten RN
Sheri Kyllo RN
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