March 10th - St. Cecilia COVID-19 Update
Dear Parents,
I hope this finds you well. Thank you for your support and trust as we have navigated our communication and planning efforts this last week. Please know, the safety, well-being, and learning of our students, parents, and staff are our primary concern
Over the last few days, while many individuals have contacted Harris County Public Health regarding possible contact with the individual who attended the 5:30 PM Ash Wednesday Mass on February 26th, Harris County Public Health has not notified us of any concerns for our facilities or our students, parents, or staff.
With a rapidly developing situation and to be prudent in planning, we have developed a Risk Management Matrix to monitor developments and our school response.
Please find that matrix here
. We are currently at a Level One (Low Risk) on the matrix.
While we are only at Level One, there are a couple of updated processes that bear communicating with you. Namely, we are modifying our policy to require the following:
- Any student with a fever to remain symptom-free (without medicine) for 48-hours before returning to school.
- Additionally, upon returning to school, students must report to the Nurse’s Office through the front doors before proceeding to class.
- Please contact your child’s homeroom teacher when your child is absent providing information on the reason for the absence.
At this time, while we did make the decision to postpone our 8th grade trip to Washington DC until May, all other campus events and activities are proceeding as planned. We look forward to seeing you at the Auction on March 28!
We have noticed in times like these that children are acutely aware of what they hear on television, from their parents, or even hear people talking about at school. We have communicated with our teachers the importance of monitoring student emotions and well-being during this time. Here is a list of resources that may be useful in talking about coronaviruses and COVID-19 with your children should you choose:
UPDATED NEWS links for local, state, nation and world:
We will do our very best to continue to update you and our community as the need arises.
Until then, please do not hesitate to reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns. Have a wonderful Spring Break, and stay healthy!
Warm regards and blessings,
