Greetings!
This is a short update/reminder on three items:
-- Re-registration links have been sent twice... please complete by tomorrow (3/24) for a on-time discount, and to allow us to progress with our registration process in a timely manner. After tomorrow we will start admitting new families off of our waitlists and we want all our returning families to have a seat!
-- Earthquake Kits need to be brought into the classroom (if you haven't done so already)! Thank you for keeping us safe and ready for anything!
-- An update on travel guidance:
On Friday after our newsletter was published, Governor Inslee rescinded the 14 day quarantine period for out-of-state travel, instead referring to the CDC guidance that exists. Following this change we are updating our own policy to reflect this same state and CDC guidance,
while reiterating that a 14-day quarantine is most effective and we still support this for your family.
"Travel increases your chance of spreading and getting COVID-19. Delay travel and stay home to protect yourself and others from COVID-19, even if you are vaccinated."
If you must travel, take steps to protect yourself and others:
- If you are eligible, get fully vaccinated for COVID-19.
- Before you travel, get tested with a viral test 1-3 days before your trip.
- Wear a mask over your nose and mouth when in public.
- Avoid crowds and stay at least 6 feet/2 meters (about 2 arm lengths) from anyone who did not travel with you.
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Get tested 3-5 days after your trip and stay home and self-quarantine for a full 7 days after travel, even if your test is negative. If you don’t get tested, stay home and self-quarantine for 10 days after travel.
Please contact the school office and your teacher to let us know of a need to self-quarantine for out-of state travel... Many of you have already done so, but specifically updating us on your plan for these three options: best practice of a 14 day quarantine, the "test+7 day", or the "10 day" quarantine and monitor for symptoms post-travel. Please help in letting us know in the next day or so your travel plan updates so teachers have time to prepare for post-spring break lessons.
Also a reminder to contact us here in the office as well if your family has stayed "remote" to this point, but are planning to return "in-person" after spring break.
Thankfully yours,
Anton Kramer, Principal
