As of the date of
today’s article, Governor Cuomo has not shared information about what the fall
school year will look like. Although he did recently announce that children who
require special needs educational support will have classroom programs
implemented. Will look for updates.
We don’t mean to rush
summer, but parents may need to have a little heads up when it comes to
preparing for September. The CDC, the
nation’s health protection agency, has been working 24/7 to put together the
following safety guidelines for parents.
PLAN AND PREPARE
Practice and reinforce
good prevention habits with your family
- Avoid close contact with
people who are sick.
- Cover your cough or
sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
- 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. If soap and
water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least
60% alcohol.
Keep your child at home
if sick with any illness
If your child is sick,
keep them at home and contact your healthcare provider. Talk with teachers
about classroom assignments and activities they can do from home to keep up
with their schoolwork.
Be prepared if your
child’s school or childcare facility is temporarily dismissed
Talk with your employer
about sick leave and telework options in case you need to stay home with your
child. Consider planning for alternate childcare arrangements.
IF YOUR SCHOOL/CHILD CARE PROGRAM IS DISMISSED
Keep track of school
dismissal updates
Read or watch local
media sources that report school dismissals or stay in touch with your school.
Talk to your school
about options for digital and distance learning
Discourage children and
teens from gathering in other public places while school is dismissed to help
slow the spread of COVID-19 in the community
Seek guidance from your
school administrator to determine when students and staff should return to
schools
Duration of school
dismissals will be made on a case-by-case basis based on the most up-to-date
information about COVID-19 and the specific situation in your community.
Students and staff should be prepared for no school programs that could last several
days. Administrators will be working with their local health authorities determining the duration of dismissals.