Dear City School District of New Rochelle Community:
We just completed the first two weeks of the District Saliva Testing Program and are pleased to report that test kits have been distributed to approximately 850 voluntary participants. By comparison, based on the numbers we tested last year, it would have taken the school district approximately two months to test that amount of participants!
If you haven’t yet signed up for this voluntary testing program, now is the time to do so. In preparation for Cycle 2 of our testing program, which begins on Nov. 30, we will continue to collect consent forms (via online registration and paper consent forms) until Nov. 10. Program registration beyond Cycle 2 testing will continue to be open enrollment and conducted on a rolling basis.
To register online, please check your email inbox for an invitation from “C-19 Safety First” with the subject “Mount Sinai Health Systems COVID Testing – Invitation.” It was sent on Oct. 12 or Oct. 13. If you are unable to locate this email invitation, which contains your login credentials, please contact our vendor’s Help Desk: kevin@verbosity.com or kephren@verbosity.com.
Paper consent forms will continue to be available at each building as well. If you prefer to register via paper, please contact your child’s building, and a form can be sent home with your child.
Again, participation in the program is completely voluntary and enrollment will remain open indefinitely. An important reminder: If you wish to participate, consent must be registered either through digital or paper registration.
Once your child is registered, he or she will be tested monthly to assess COVID status. Regular saliva testing is free, easy, and non-invasive. Most importantly, saliva testing adds an important layer of protection to students and staff in school.
Thank you for your assistance and support.
Best wishes,
