2021-2022 DISTRICT RESOURCES

• 2021-2022 Back to School Plan

• 9/7/21 - COVID Testing Letter

Nurse Contact Information

HELPFUL LINKS

• Mass Department of Education

• Mass.gov (updated daily)

• Center for Disease Control

• Proper Handwashing

• What you need to know about COVID-19 (CDC)

• Stop the Spread of Germs

• Free Internet Access for families in need

• DESE Mask Requirement Update (2/9/22)

• UPDATED COVID Protocols (1/31/22)
  

• 2021-2022 Coronavirus Dashboard
  

• In-School, Symptomatic Testing Consent Form

West Bridgewater Health Services Daily Check
September 1, 2021

Does my child have any of these symptoms (even if vaccinated)?

• Fever (100.0° Fahrenheit or higher), chills, or shaking chills

• Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath

• New loss of taste or smell

• Muscle aches or body aches

• Cough (not due to other known cause, such as chronic cough)

• Sore throat, when in combination with other symptoms

• Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea when in combination with other symptoms

• Headache when in combination with other symptoms

• Fatigue, when in combination with other symptoms

• Nasal congestion or runny nose (not due to other known causes, such as allergies) when in combination with other symptoms

If you answered yes to any of these symptoms please contact your school nurse or refer to the COVID PROTOCOL document.

Has my child been traveling? Domestic travel: Quarantine/testing advised but not required

International travel: All air passengers coming to the United States, including U.S. citizens and fully vaccinated people, are required to have a negative COVID-19 test result no more than 3 days before travel or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 in the past 3 months before they board a flight to the United States.

COMMUNICATING CORONAVIRUS WITH YOUR CHILDREN:

Resources:

• How to Talk to Children about the Coronavirus:

• Talking to Teen/Tweens about Coronavirus

  • Here is a pamphlet from the article:

• A Comic created from NPR based on interviews with experts:.

• NASP resource for parents

• NASP Helping Children Cope with Changes Resulting from COVID-19

• MASS.GOV Maintaining Emotional Health and Well-Being During the COVID-19 Outbreak

HELPFUL TIPS FOR STAYING HEALTHY:

1. Frequent handwashing is the BEST way to prevent and combat the spread of germs! Wash hands often with soap and water or hand sanitizer.

2. Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or use an elbow or arm if no tissue is available

3. Do not share drinks, food or unwashed utensils

4. Get plenty of rest, eat healthy foods and drink lots of water

5. Avoid people that are sick and stay home when you are sick

6. Disinfect surfaces that are prone to germs (phones, keyboards, doorknobs, toothbrushes, etc.)