December 22, 2021
Dear Van Cortlandtville Families & Staff,
Over the past two weeks, we have seen an increase in COVID-19 cases at
Van Cortlandtville Elementary School. While most of these cases have been isolated, we have recently seen some small clusters of potentially connected cases. We have been in regular contact and consultation with the District Administration, the Westchester County Department of Health, and our District Medical Director. Out of an abundance of caution, one class has been moved to remote instruction to eliminate one factor that could contribute to further spread. We will adjust our plan should the situation evolve. Notifications will be made individually if you or your child’s classroom is placed on remote instruction.
We have used similar targeted quarantine measures in another building in our district, and community spread was mitigated allowing the school building to remain open. We continue to enforce mask-wearing and social distancing, and regularly clean and sanitize the building. We will also use the upcoming break for additional cleaning.
Staff and students should stay home and contact their physician if they are experiencing symptoms compatible with COVID-19. These symptoms generally include: fever, chills, cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of smell or taste, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea. Students and staff living with positive, or suspected positive cases, should also remain home and contact the school nurse for further guidance. Continued vigilance both inside and outside of school is an important measure in minimizing the spread of COVID-19. Please know the safety and health of our staff and students remain a top priority and we will continue to monitor this situation closely.
Thank you,
Jacqueline Woodruff
Principal
