CORONAVIRUS COVID-19 UPDATES

April 23, 2020

Good evening,

We continue our flexible learning journey with some exciting additions. Parents/guardians can access more information about flexible learning here. 

• High School began Live Open Office Hours last week

• Middle School began Live Open Office Hours this week

• Elementary Schools will begin to use Google Classroom for all students next week and opportunities for live interactions the following week. Please see your email for information about accessing Google Classroom.

We encourage our students and parents/guardians to reach out to their teachers, counselors, and principals if they need support or assistance. 

A few updates for you this week:

Resources:
If your family has a need for food and/or other resources during this pandemic, please reach out to either of our district social workers. You can email Jocelyn Drucis at jdrucis@haverfordsd.net  or Kathleen McAndrews at kmcandrews@haverfordsd.net for assistance.  

Calendar:
Tuesday, April 28 will remain a professional development day as scheduled in our 2019-20 calendar. There will be no student work required for that day. Teachers will be engaged in professional development and will respond to any emails on Wednesday. As we continue with our instructional calendar through May, there are two dates in particular that we want to note: There will be no school on Friday, May 22nd, and Monday, May 25th. 

Year-end celebratory events:
During this ever-changing situation, we want to remain flexible in the planning and the postponing of events that celebrate our students’ academic experiences. We are actively planning a variety of options for celebrations with the understanding that the circumstances may change therefore we continue to explore all of our options. We appreciate your understanding and patience as we balance the needs of our school community with this planning during the coming weeks. 

At the High School, Principal Donaghy has formed a group consisting of students, staff, and administrators to meet weekly and collaboratively consider and plan for a variety of senior year-end events. 

Reimbursement for school trip/activities:
Our Business Office is putting together a process that will involve communication with the school offices and ultimately result in the issuance of a check to parents/guardians to return funds paid for those trips etc, which we can not undertake (Camp Canadensis, Hershey Park trip, etc.)

Obtaining personal belongings from school:
With the extended stay at home order date and rules on social distancing on public gatherings of no more than 10 people, the school district administration is finalizing a process to allow for retrieval of personal belongings sometime after May 8th. Guidelines and specific instructions, and schedules will be communicated for each building. 

Kindergarten registration
District staff members have reached out to families to complete registration for those appointments that have been canceled due to the closure. Families who have not yet completed the “in-person” portion of the registration process were sent an email last evening with information regarding the next steps. Our immediate focus is upon the current year and 2020-2021 kindergarten registrations.  

Flexible Learning Information for Parents/Guardians of Elementary Students
Please see this link for information regarding

• District-wide Lesson Resources

• Google Classroom as the Elementary Online Platform

• Maintaining Classroom Community Through Video and Live Interaction

Hoping you and yours are well and finding at least one reason to smile each day,

Maureen Reusche, Ed.D.
Superintendent

April 16, 2020

Good Evening,

We started planning for the longer-term of teaching and learning prior to Governor Wolf’s order to close all public schools through the end of the 2019-2020 academic year, and we have much information to share with you in this update. 

Thank you to everyone who completed our survey last week.  We received over 3,100 responses and used those responses as part of our longer-term planning. An overview of the parent/guardian survey will be presented during the April 23rd School Board Meeting.

When asked to rate the following question on a scale of one to five, “How is flexible learning working for your family?” 85% of respondents selected three or above. The majority rated the amount of work, level of challenge, and frequency of communication “just right” for all subjects. While we are pleased with these general results, the comments also included constructive feedback. We are currently planning how to respond to this feedback, particularly in the following three categories.

• The timeframe between the identification of student work and the date/time for submission is a struggle for some of our families

• A request for a consistent platform from which parents can access assignments etc.

• A strong desire and request for some level of interaction between teachers and students

Moving Forward
In some cases, we have already begun to address these needs/requests and in others, we are about to make some revisions.  As this situation evolves, so does our response. Remember, we embody continuous improvement and any good design process involves: Plan, Do, Check, Act.  We will continue to “check” every action of our plan and make revisions as necessary. Our priority remains the academic, social, and emotional well-being of our children. 

Updates
The Continuity of Education Plan (Flexible Learning Guide) for families has been updated. See below for summary information and links to more details in the updated material.

Live Open Office Hours
Today the High School started live open office hours for students. Live office hours are designed to enable students to ask questions, clarify, receive feedback, and maintain relationships with their teachers through human connection. 

Parents/Guardians must submit the Video Consent Form for students to participate in live office hours. If you have not already done so, please complete the form.  This link provides a quick guide to using Google Meet, which will assist your student(s) in participating in office hours with their teacher. Google Meet for Students & Parents

The Middle School will follow with live open office hours beginning Monday, 4/21. Our Elementary school principals are working on a plan that is mindful of the additional requirements live interactions need at this level.

Changed Timeframe for Assignments
Survey results indicate parents/guardians would like to be able to access student assignments at a time when they can determine if they have any clarifying questions and send those questions to the teacher.  A Friday posting of assignments will provide parents/guardians the weekend to review and submit questions. Teachers will be able to begin the day Monday addressing the questions.

This change will begin on Friday, 4/24 when assignments for 4/27-4/30 will be posted. The submission date for those assignments will be Sunday, 5/3. Teachers may still accept work earlier, but students cannot be penalized if they are unable to submit work at an earlier date. 

Monday through Thursday Learning Assignments & Friday “Catch Up”
The Flexible Learning Plan now includes engaging experiences for students Monday through Thursday. Friday mornings will serve as a time for students to “catch up” on the week’s work. We encourage students who accomplish the assigned tasks and are looking for additional interesting activities to visit our website for ideas. As always, we encourage students to read, write and engage in activities that spark their interest. 

Attendance
Attendance procedures have been updated. Please see the detailed update at this link. A student is considered present in a class for the week when participation occurs in either of the following ways

• communication with the teacher 
• submitting assignments 

If your child is unable to participate in flexible learning, you must provide a valid excuse for the absence. Absences can be reported by emailing the building (elementary), grade-level (HMS), or attendance (HHS) secretary. If your child is experiencing attendance difficulties, please reach out to your child’s teacher and/or counselor.

Grading
All students are expected to complete assignments and feedback will be provided weekly as well as at the end of the year.  Students in kindergarten through grade eight will not be receiving grades. Students in high school will be assigned a grade of pass or fail. Please see the detailed update at this link.

Use of Google Classroom
Beginning on 4/27/20, all students in kindergarten through 8th-grade will use Google Classroom as their technology platform. Student logins and training videos will be sent to families on Thursday, 4/24. Further information will be provided by principals. 

Events
The end of year culminating events are important for students and adults, for this reason, we are looking at each level of celebratory events and how some version may occur. 

For the Class of 2020, we will celebrate your accomplishments and your graduation! The High School administration has initiated a planning process and while the location will depend on what CDC restrictions are in place, a graduation will occur somewhere, somehow on Thursday, June 11th at 6:00 PM

Sincerely,

Maureen Reusche Ed.D.
Superintendent

April 9, 2020

Dear Haverford Community,

This morning, Governor Tom Wolf issued an order to close all public schools through the end of the 2019-2020 academic year.  We understand this raises even more questions and is disappointing for all of us.

As mentioned in my earlier communication, long-range planning has already begun in the District. More specifics about moving forward will be included in my weekly communication next week.  

We remain “Haverford Strong” and we will rely upon and support one other through this time.

Sincerely,
Maureen Reusche, Ed.D.
Superintendent

Please click the image below for a Coronavirus video message update from Dr. Reusche and a survey request. 

Dear Parents/Guardians, 

We are eager to hear from you! Please use this survey to provide feedback regarding Flexible Learning. You are welcome to complete one survey per child or one survey for all of the children in your family. 

We are looking into ways to improve this experience for students and their families while still meeting the requirements set forth by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. In order to be able to analyze the data in a timely manner, we ask that you complete the survey by Saturday, April 11. 

Survey Link: https://forms.gle/ih16jDaCtZ1LnAEh6

With appreciation, 

The School District of Haverford Township Educators

March 31, 2020

Good evening, 

These past three weeks have been filled with so many adjustments for all members of our Haverford community as we each try to adapt to the varied aspects of this closure:

• The separation we are all experiencing.

• The level of discomfort we experience when we need to work outside of our comfort zone.

• The uncertainty of when we will return to that which makes us more comfortable.

I want to assure you that we keep all of the above in mind as we process the governor's announcement yesterday to close schools until further notice and maintain social distancing until at least April 30th.  The announcement is cause for us to examine where we are, and I want to update you on some of the District’s plans moving forward. 

The Pennsylvania Department of Education has given us guidelines for planned Instruction as a part of our educational continuity plan. “Planned instruction is formal teaching and learning similar to that which occurs in a classroom setting. Within this process, teachers use planned courses of instruction of new concepts/skills aligned to grade-level standards.”  Our approach has been and will continue to be one that attempts to anticipate as many needs as possible and to carefully roll out the resources for which we know we can provide support to our students, their families, and our staff.

We will continue to build upon our Flexible Learning plan, the program in which we are engaging from March 30 through April 10. We will use what we learn from this time period to make any necessary improvements and shift our focus to how best to provide educational experiences for students during this extended period of time. We will need to continue to balance the multitude of demands on our families with our charge to provide grade-appropriate and standards-based planned instruction. We will continue to expand our use of a variety of resources; technology-based or otherwise. In order to inform the decisions we will make moving forward, we will be asking for feedback from our students and families regarding your first set of learning assignments and experiences.  This feedback will be gathered next week. 

We know that the Pennsylvania Department of Education has an expectation that our students attend and participate in the educational program throughout the school closure.  Our Administrative team is working with our teachers to determine how to best take attendance for our students and to do so in a way that is not burdensome. More information regarding procedures will be sent at a later date. 

In the meantime, we have created an Extended Closure Resources page on the website so that our Nurses,  Guidance Counselors, and Food Services departments can post helpful information to aid students, parents/guardians and the community. We’ve also included articles such as  Handling Your Kid's Disappointment When Everything Is Canceled (nytimes.com).

Our Food Services and Transportation departments have been delivering breakfast and lunches in the community to our students and will continue to do so throughout the closure. Families can apply for the free/reduced lunch program at any time. Click here for application and qualifying guidelines. 

We are also continuing our community partnerships and have posted a message on our website for the Township Library and the virtual services and programming they are providing to the community.

Thursday, April 2, 2020, at 7:30 PM we will have our first Virtual School Board Meeting. The agenda and login instructions will be posted on our website.

I want to extend our sincerest thanks to all who play a critical part in the health and well being of our community and our children.  We are grateful for your service and dedication to this community. 

Sincerely,
Maureen Reusche Ed.D.
Superintendent

March 30, 2020

Good afternoon,

This afternoon, Governor Tom Wolf announced that all stay-at-home orders are now extended through April 30th and all schools statewide will remain closed until further notice to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus.

The District will move forward with a plan that was already in place to send a general update to our Haverford community tomorrow evening. In light of today’s announcement, that communication will now provide additional information about the extended closure. 

Kind regards,
Maureen Reusche, Ed.D.
Superintendent

March 23, 2020

Dear Haverford Community,

This afternoon, Governor Tom Wolf announced that all K-12 Pennsylvania schools will remain closed for the next two weeks.

I will provide further communication and guidance about what to expect throughout the additional time on Wednesday, March 25, 2020.

This week we will continue our Flexible Learning Review and Practice activities as planned Monday through Wednesday.  Information regarding the distribution of breakfast and lunch has been communicated to qualifying families and will proceed as described. 

Outstanding technology needs were identified in our second survey. A zero-contact equipment distribution is scheduled for Tuesday afternoon. Families who indicated a need were provided a scheduled appointment time and location via a phone call and an email.  

Please know that the people who care for your children every day when they are in school, still care deeply about them and look forward to the time when we together fill the classrooms and hallways of our schools with sounds of learning and laughter.

Sincerely,

Maureen Reusche, Ed.D.
Superintendent

As a point of clarification from today's email, under these circumstances, textbooks are not considered essential items. Essential items would be glasses, medication, dental retainers, etc. items that your child can not do without for a two week period of time.

Thank you for your understanding.

March 16, 2020

Dear School District of Haverford Township Families, 

For the prevention of the spread of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), the Governor of Pennsylvania has mandated the closure of all PA schools until March 30th. This decision is significant as it means that our school buildings and grounds will be closed at this time and we ask that families respect this direction. The equipment on our playgrounds is not being disinfected during this time. 

In this email, you find information regarding 

• One-time essential item pick-up
• Food insecurity resources 
• Flexible Learning Review and Practice
• Limited Technology distribution and access 

 
One-time Essential Item and Medication Pick-up 
This should only take 5-10 minutes per student to enter the building and retrieve essential items. 

March 17, 2020
9:00 AM - 12:15 PM
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

• High School: Students, please enter through the front entrance and follow the directives of the administrators. 
• Middle School: 
  • Students, please use the main entrance to retrieve essential items.
  • Parents, please use the main entrance for medication pickup.
  • Parents, please use Gym D for Technology pickup. 
• Elementary Schools: Enter through the front entrance.
• The number of students admitted to the building at one time will be limited. 
• Only students will be admitted into the middle school and high school to pick up necessary belongings.  Parents should wait outside the building.

Food Insecurity Resources 
Lunch and Breakfast Grab and Go bags will be available on a daily basis for families who qualify:
Beginning: Tuesday, March 17th, 11:15 - 12:15 PM

• Families can go to the High School or Manoa Elementary to pick up these items. Please go to the main entrance.
• Please mail our Interim Food Services Director, Diane Dowling, for additional questions at ddowling@haverfordsd.net

There are a number of food pantries in the community.  A complete listing with hours can be found on our district website. Food Pantry Information link.

Flexible Learning Review and Practice
Our educators have been preparing Flexible Learning Review and Practice activities, which provide opportunities for our students to engage in review and practice in order to maintain their skills. 

Flexible Learning Review and Practice activities will begin on Thursday, March 19, 2020. Please check the teacher pages on our website for resources that your student(s) can access in order to continue to practice their academic skills beginning on this date. During this closure, our educators will be available to answer questions via email. They will be checking their email once each morning and once each afternoon. 

As always we encourage students to spend time reading, practicing their math skills and engaging in activities that foster thinking and spark interest. 

Students who have internet access are also welcome to use the online resources already available to them such as Study Island, Reflex Math, and RAZ Kids. Other interesting ideas are available at sites like those listed below.

• Project-based learning ideas https://www.teachthought.com/project-based-learning/a-better-list-of-ideas-for-project-based-learning/

• All subjects in grades K-8 https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/teaching-tools/articles/resources/scholastic-learn-at-home--free-resources-for-school-closures.html#

• Science all grades https://interestingengineering.com/11-of-the-best-science-websites-for-interactive-learning

• Social Studies all grades
  https://www.loc.gov/education/

Limited Technology Distribution and Access 
The district recognizes that some families may need a device to access online practice and reinforcement opportunities. Please note, students will not be expected to use a device to complete practice and reinforcement activities for the same amount of time they typically are in school. 

We used the technology survey results and are prepared to distribute devices for families. Given our present inventory, one device per household can be signed out by an adult living in that household. All High School students were provided with a chrome book at the beginning of the school year. 

Technology Pick-Up Information
Tuesday, March 17, 2020 
9:00 AM-12:15 PM and 5:00-6:00 PM

• ONE Parent/Guardian (no students) should report to their youngest child’s school to sign out the household device. Please bring a driver’s license or state ID. At that time, you will be asked to sign the Chromebook agreement document.
• The Agreement covers that you must return the device within 48 hours of school reopening.
• This agreement will be logged in the student’s PowerSchool profile  
• Chromebook also includes directions for connecting to your Wifi, access to technical assistance and cleaning instructions.
• We can loan 1 Chromebook per family 
• At-home technology assistance:
  Email: ITHelpdesk@haverfordsd.net
  Call:  610-853-5951 and leave a message 

Cleaning of Devices

• Devices can be wiped down with a semi-moist Clorox wipe. Wipes should be rung out so they are not too damp. 
• In the absence of a wipe, a paper towel can be sprayed with a disinfectant and then used to wipe the device, again, making sure that the towel is not too moist. 
• Nothing should be sprayed directly onto devices.

The District will be sending future communication as updates become available. You may email your principals with questions or concerns, they will be checking email. Please note that all IEP and GIEP meetings will be rescheduled.

As always, we appreciate your patience and understanding as navigate this new terrain together. 

Sincerely,
Maureen Reusche, Ed.D.
Superintendent

March 13, 2020

Dear Haverford Community,

This afternoon, Governor Tom Wolf announced that all K-12 Pennsylvania schools will be closed for 10 business days effective Monday, March 16, 2020.

Further communication and guidance around what to expect over the next two weeks are forthcoming.

We recognize that this closure means a number of families are scrambling for childcare and trying to balance their jobs with the many other issues associated with this situation. Therefore flexible learning activities for students will not be immediately initiated.

We thank you for your patience, the trust you place in us, and your partnership. 

Sincerely,

Maureen Reusche, Ed.D.
Superintendent

March 12, 2020

Dear Haverford Community,

We continue to pay close attention to the developments regarding COVID-19. Our administrative team meets daily to learn and respond to new developments as it concerns our students, their activities and learning. Earlier this week we shared the Delaware County Pandemic Action Plan with its four stages.   

We are now moving from “Monitoring” to the “Limiting” phase of the pandemic plan and on the border of “Postponing”. These restrictions are being enacted in an effort to reduce potential exposure of COVID-19 to our staff and students. We understand the disappointment and frustration they will cause especially for student groups whose events and programs will be impacted. These decisions are never easy.  

For now, please be aware of the following:

• The Family and Community Equity workshop scheduled to take place this evening at HMS has been rescheduled to April 20th.

• The play at the High School will run this evening only and will not be open to the public.  We will record the production and make that recording available to students and their families (at no charge). Ticket purchases will be refunded for all shows.  

• Any events scheduled in our schools for Friday evening, Saturday or Sunday will have to be rescheduled. In those cases, someone from the school will be in touch at a later date with respect to a rescheduled date.

• SAT’s scheduled for Saturday, March 14th have been rescheduled to March 28th.  Those registered will hear directly from SAT about registering for the 28th. 

• Our facilities will not be available for use by any outside group/organization until further notice. Before and aftercare providers will remain operating in our buildings when schools are open.

I am involved in another important meeting tomorrow which will include the participation of the Pennsylvania Department of Education as well as the Pennsylvania Department of Health.  I anticipate I will be able to provide a more structured response and further guidance tomorrow afternoon.

We also continue to update the website with COVID-19 related information if parents/guardians or the community need to refer to previous communications or documents.

As always, we appreciate your cooperation and support during these unusual circumstances. 

Sincerely,

Maureen Reusche, Ed.D.
Superintendent

March 10, 2020

Dear Parents and Guardians, 

The purpose of this communication is to provide you with another update regarding our work to be as well prepared as possible for any impact due to COVID-19. 

It is important to point out again that we have not received any notification that there has been exposure to confirmed cases in our attendance boundaries.

Yesterday, March 9, 2020, I attended another meeting of local Superintendents, the Delaware County Intermediate Unit, Delaware County Council, Delaware County Intercommunity Health and Delaware County Emergency Services to receive an update from county officials and to begin collaborative planning with agencies in attendance as well as my colleague Superintendents.

The first outcome of the meeting is a Pandemic Action Plan (attached) developed with the input of all in attendance. Four stages are identified in the action plan. At this time our district is in the first stage, Monitoring.  Should the need arise to move into the Limiting phase, communication will be provided and information will be posted on our website.

In order to be proactive and plan for the possibility of an extended closure of schools,  Delaware County Districts plan to hold an in-service (March 13 or March 16) for staff to discuss, learn more about and plan flexible learning opportunities. Our District will hold this day on Friday, March 13, 2020. Students will not report to school on Friday, March 13, 2020.

Flexible learning means that the students do not need to be present in the classroom to engage in learning activities. This can include anything from reading a text and responding to questions, watching a video and trying some problems, practicing an instrument, or creating a how-to video. 

In the event of a prolonged school closure, the District will combine the use of inclement weather days and flexible learning opportunities to keep students engaged.  

The District is not canceling student or building activities that have been scheduled after 1:00 pm on March 13, 2020. The HHS play, athletic events, as well as any building-based events, will continue as planned. 

The elementary and middle school parent/guardian conferences are canceled for Friday, March 13th. Teachers will be contacting parents/guardians to reschedule and as a convenience will be providing the option to participate in a phone conference. 

The elementary and middle school parent/guardian conferences will continue as planned on March 11th and 12th. You may request to speak with your child’s teacher by phone if you wish to do so instead of coming into the school on Wednesday or Thursday as scheduled. Your conference time (on Wednesday and Thursday) will remain the same. Please contact your child’s teacher if you would like that option. Due to the nature of middle school student-led conferences, Mr. Horan will be sending a communication to middle school parents/guardians.

The community workshop "How to Talk about Equity & Inclusion: A Conversation for Parents/Families", scheduled for the evening of Thursday, March 12 is moving forward as planned. You may attend virtually via live stream. Instructions will be provided on the main page of the website. 

We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time. Our district team will continue to meet daily, monitor the situation and communicate all relevant information. 

Sincerely,

Maureen Reusche, Ed.D.
Superintendent

Delaware County Pandemic Action Plan

Dear Parents and Guardians, 

The purpose of this communication is to provide our community with updates regarding our response to the coronavirus. We have not received any notification that there has been exposure to confirmed cases in our attendance boundaries. There is currently no plan to close any of our buildings. 

On Friday, March 6, 2020, I participated in a COVID-19 conference call with Delaware County health and school district officials (see press release below). The message is consistent: we all must continue to be extra-diligent in our hygiene habits and aware of and responsive to signs and symptoms of illness. Health officials also reminded us that we are facing a particularly bad flu season and that preventive measures for the flu and COVID-19 are very similar. Schools were advised to conduct business as usual, albeit with high attentiveness to hygiene and proper cleaning.  

In our District, we continue to review information from the CDC and the Pennsylvania Department of Health.  Both agencies recommend schools develop plans with local health officials to help protect the school community, inclusive of those with special health needs.  Earlier today, Monday, March 9, 2020, district administrators and I met with Chief of Police John Viola, Township Manager David Burman, and Director of Emergency Medical Services Jim McCann to review our approach to monitoring.

I believe it is important to note that we have not utilized any inclement weather days (snow days) this year.  This provides us with a viable option in the event we need to close schools. Our administrative team is compiling curricular information/resources for families in the event of a prolonged school closure. 

Age-appropriate posters and information about the prevention and the spreading of germs were distributed to schools. Teachers will be discussing age-appropriate information about handwashing and the coronavirus with our students tomorrow. 

Our custodial staff continues to be vigilant in the cleaning of high touchpoint surfaces in schools which includes the use of electrostatic disinfecting machines. The District is monitoring all health-related absences daily and all bus drivers are being provided with an environmentally friendly and effective agent to be used daily.

To prevent the spread of the coronavirus and influenza the PA Department of Health continues to encourage students and staff to practice everyday preventive actions. 

• Stay home when sick. 

  • Is Your Child Too Sick for School? How do you know when to keep your child home from school?

• Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue.

• If you don’t have a tissue, cough or sneeze into your upper sleeve, not your hands.

• Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing

This is undoubtedly a rapidly changing situation that will be evaluated in the immediate future. Our district team will continue to meet, monitor the situation and communicate all relevant information. 

Sincerely,
Maureen Reusche, Ed.D.
Superintendent

 

Parent Resources: 

Link to the District website: Coronavirus Updates/Resources

What You Need to Know About the Coronavirus Virus (CDC Factsheet)

Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus) A Parent Resource  (National Association of School Psychologists)

PIAA Press release (03/03/20 for HHS Athletes)

Press Releases from Delaware County:

One Presumptive Positive Case of COVID-19 Confirmed in Delaware County

Delaware County Holds March 8 Update to Brief Residents on COVID-19

March 6, 2020

Message in Haverford Happenings:
The District has composed a Frequently Asked Question section on the website where we will answer as best we can the questions parents/guardians have asked. As, an item of interest, the District does monitor student absence percentages. In February 2020, our absence percentages were lower than February 2019 and February 2018. We will continue to monitor each week. The FAQ can be found here.

February 27, 2020,

Dear Parents/Guardians,
As many news agencies have reported, the CDC is closely monitoring the coronavirus. It is normal to be concerned when news agencies report on trending health-related events. It is an important topic and we want to share with you some information as it pertains to the School District of Haverford Township:

• There is a precedence for these types of situations in schools (most notably, the “H1N1” flu virus response in 2009-10).  
• Schools closely follow the advice and direction of health organizations such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Pennsylvania Department of Health, and the Department of Public Safety. 
• The daily cleaning process for our buildings (classrooms, bathrooms, common areas, etc.) includes disinfection. 
• Every day, common-sense preventative actions that are recommended every flu season, such as washing hands or staying home when sick, are still the most common recommendations for responding to this virus and any other flu virus.
• Children should be fever-free for 24 hours without medication before returning to school.
• The CDC has issued a number of recommendations, which can be found here: CDC: Coronavirus Prevention & Treatment
• We will regularly share information given to us by county, state and federal health experts.  
   

Please know that the district is firmly committed to protecting the health and welfare of our students and staff. 
Regards,
Dr. Maureen Reusche
Superintendent