Dear Mountain Laurel families,

As previously communicated, masks will be OPTIONAL at school today.

However, for the remainder of this week, MLWS is requiring students to wear masks when class cohorts mix, such as during Orchestra or Chorus. If you receive this message in time, please send your child to school with a mask today, If not one can be provided as needed.

We are aligning with NYS and Ulster County who have released new rules to accompany the lifting of the mask mandate. Masks will still be required to be worn as follows:

• Exposed individuals should mask in school and while in indoor public spaces for 10 days after exposure
• Individuals returning to school after completing 5 days of isolation are required to mask in school and in indoor public spaces on Days 6-10. Individuals who are exposed or potentially exposed should wear a mask for 10 days in school and in indoor public spaces.

We ask for everyone’s understanding for those who choose to continue wearing masks at school. We are not privy to the health concerns of our students and staff or of their loved ones. Please continue to monitor your children for symptoms, erring on the side of caution and keeping them home from school if sick.

If you have questions please do not hesitate to get in touch Covid Confidential

Sincerely,

Susan Ramaty

MLWS Covid-19 Laision