August 6, 2020

USD 232 Families:
We are looking forward to the 2020-21 school year and wish we could be starting under different circumstances. To assist parents in making the best possible choice for their children, we are providing two options for Learning Models.

It is time to make the selection for each student in your family through Skyward Family Access. Please make your selection by the end of the day, Tuesday, August 11.

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July 28, 2020

Welcome to our community! We look forward to greeting you and your children as we prepare for the 2020-21 school year.

We know many of you may have lots of questions about enrollment and registration, as well as what our school year will look like in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. You are important to us and we want to get you connected with our schools.

By this point in the year, we are usually in touch with our new families. Things will start picking up over the next few days!

New Enrollment Dates Announced 
We identified Monday, August 10 and Tuesday, August 11 as our new enrollment dates for the 2020-21 school year. We will share more information with families about enrollment on August 4.

First Day of School, Sept. 8
The first day of school will now be Tuesday, September 8. We are working on a revised school year calendar to be considered by our Board of Education. We hope to share a new calendar with families on August 4. 

Current Learning Plan
We are calling our learning plan Coming Back Together. You can view a summary and the full document on our webpage. > https://www.usd232.org/Page/8382

Family/School Communication 
Our school team members are looking forward to connecting with you. They will be back in the office the week of August 3. 

School Directory > https://www.usd232.org/Domain/2604

Not sure which school your child will attend? 
Our school attendance areas are based on your home address. If you are not sure which school serves your location, use our free School Locator App. Type in any address in Johnson County, KS and it will show you the schools serving that specific location. https://www.usd232.org/schoollocator 

Keep Up with District News 
As circumstances surrounding the pandemic continue to evolve, we want to keep you informed about potential impacts on school. We created a special webpage where we are posting timely information to keep you advised. > www.usd232.org/covid19

We will always keep our webpage updated, as well as our official USD 232 Twitter page @usd_232. 

Once you and your family are enrolled in school, you’ll automatically begin receiving official email communication from your school and the school district through Skyward Family Access.

If you want to receive school district email temporarily until you have an account with Skyward Family Access, just let us know. Contact us at information@usd232.org.

July 27, 2020

USD 232 Families:

The Board of Education took action during a special meeting on Monday, July 27, to delay the start of the 2020-21 school year until Tuesday, September 8, 2020.

It is important to emphasize the Board only decided the date for the first day of school. District administration is developing options for a revised school year calendar to be considered by the Board at its next regularly scheduled meeting on August 3. Additionally, the Board did not make a decision on July 27 regarding the type of learning environment (on-site, hybrid, or remote) with which to begin the new academic year. Discussion on that topic will continue at the meeting on August 3.

Background
The Board of Education and administration heard from many parents and staff members over the last several days regarding the start of the school year expressing support for a delayed start, as well as support for keeping the current calendar in place. Parents and staff also expressed thoughts and concerns regarding the on-site, hybrid, and remote learning environments.

On Monday, July 20, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly announced an executive order (No. 20-58) that would have delayed the school year for all districts in the state. On Wednesday, July 22, the Kansas State Board of Education did not affirm the Governor’s order delaying the school year, leaving the decision to local Boards of Education. However, a separate executive order from the Governor (No. 20-59), issued on July 20, places new requirements on all schools regarding masks or other face coverings, social distancing, hand sanitizer, and temperature checks.

Delaying the first day of school allows state and county health experts additional time to update data surrounding the community spread of COVID-19. Should the county begin seeing a decrease in cases over the next few weeks, the extra time could maximize any possibility of having on-site instruction. The later start date will also provide schools and teachers time for professional development training to prepare for three learning environments and the additional requirements mandated by the Governor’s executive order.

Considering the feedback from the school community, information from state and county health experts, and in light of the additional planning required, the Board approved the district’s recommendation to delay the start of school until September 8.

New Enrollment Dates Announced
Although a revised school year calendar is still being developed, the district is announcing August 10 and 11 as enrollment dates for the new academic year. District administration will present revised calendar options to the Board of Education for its consideration at its regularly scheduled meeting on August 3. An approved calendar and additional enrollment information will be shared with families and staff on Tuesday, August 4.

Extension of Summer Curbside Meals Program
Because the first day of school is now delayed, the summer curbside meal program has been extended. Meals will continue to be available on Mondays and Wednesdays through August 26, 2020.

On Mondays, children will receive four (4) meals: 

• two (2) breakfasts and 
• two (2) lunches 

On Wednesdays, children will receive six (6) meals: 

• three (3) breakfasts and 
• three (3) lunches

Meal pick-up locations and times are listed below.

• De Soto High School –11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (main drive-thru location)
• Clearview City, De Soto – 10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
• Prospector’s Point, De Soto –11:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.  
• Woodland Townhomes, Shawnee– 11:45 a.m. – 12:00 m. (walk up only; no drive-thru service)

De Soto High School will serve as the main meal distribution location with drive-through service. A limited number of meals will be available at each of the mobile sites. The meals will be available for free to children ages 1 to 18, regardless of what school they attend. No paperwork is required. 

July 23, 2020

USD 232 Families:

The Board of Education scheduled a special meeting for Monday, July 27, at 6:00 p.m., for the purpose of discussing a revised date for the start of 2020-21 school year. The public meeting will be held via video conference and will be livestreamed through the district’s YouTube channel.
> https://bit.ly/usd232youtube

Although public comments will not heard during the live video meeting, patrons may submit comments to the Board of Education using a simple electronic form on its webpage. Comments need to be submitted by noon on Monday, July 27.

Background 
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly announced an executive order (No. 20-58) delaying the start of the 2020-21 school year until after the Labor Day holiday for all public schools. Under a new Kansas law, the State Board of Education is required to affirm the governor’s decision to delay or close schools. On Wednesday, July 22, the Kansas State Board of Education did not affirm the executive order, pushing any decisions regarding the start of school to the local level.

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July 22, 2020

USD 232 Parents and Guardians:

We are writing to ask for your help as we finalize our plans for the 2020-21 school year. Please consider participating in a short parent survey regarding the three types of learning environments that may be used during the academic year in response to the pandemic.

The Ask: Optional Remote Learning (Parent Choice)
One of the questions we will ask parents in the survey is to determine your interest in our Optional Remote Learning model. This would be in place of on-site instruction. If you are interested in this option for your student, please let us know. Expressing your interest in this option does not commit you to enroll at this time. The information will help us gauge how many families for which we would need to plan instruction and staffing. Once we have this basic information, we will come back to families with full details about optional remote learning and will ask for a final commitment.

Other Information
The brief survey will also collect other information about our three learning environments, child care, meals, and internet connectivity in the home.

Timeline
Please complete the survey by noon, Monday, July 27. Once we evaluate the feedback, we will come back to families with more information.

How to Complete the Parent Survey
We will utilize Skyward Family Access for the parent survey. Parents will need their Skyward user name and password to access the survey, which must be completed from a computer.  To help us receive accurate data, parents who normally complete enrollment for their student(s) (Family 1) will have the ability to complete this survey. See the attached PDF with instructions on how to access the survey. If you have trouble logging in to Skyward Family Access, please let us know by sending an email message to information@usd232.org.

Thank you in advance for participating in the survey. One of things we have learned over the last few weeks is that it will take all of us working together to meet the challenges ahead. We appreciate your support, your grace, and flexibility.

July 21, 2020 

USD 232 Parents & Guardians: 

We are sharing with you our current plans as we prepare to welcome students and staff for the 2020-21 school year. As much as we would like to start school with some level of normalcy, we are preparing for a number of possibilities.  

> Read more about our plan for Coming Back Together.

We want to thank you for your patience, continual support and feedback as we work through many challenges. 

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July 15, 2020

USD 232 Families,

On Wednesday afternoon, July 15, 2020, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly announced her intention to issue a new executive order delaying the start of the 2020-21 school year until after the Labor Day holiday. Governor Kelly said her order is in response to the growing cases of COVID-19 throughout the state “where cases are at an all-time high and continuing to rapidly rise.”

We do not yet know how this change will impact the school year calendar in terms of student contact time. To that end, the administration, working with the Board of Education, will need further guidance from the Kansas State Department of Education.

The Governor’s new order will also impact our current draft plans for returning to school when the new academic year officially begins. The Kansas State Board of Education approved guidelines today, Wednesday, July 15, for the reopening schools.

We intended to share our plans with families on Thursday, July 16.

In light of the new order by the Governor, we will delay the release of our plans to families, as we need adequate time to ascertain what changes will be required to our plans.

As we have shared with you before, once we have an understanding of how we think things will proceed, something occurs that forces us to adapt and change. This is an example of the uncertainty surrounding the pandemic.

More information to come. At the very least, we will provide an update to our school district families next week.

Sincerely,

Frank Harwood
Superintendent of Schools

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July 9, 2020

Dear Parents and Guardians:

Many of you are anxious to know more about our plans for school when the new year starts in August.

As a district, we have heard from parents who are concerned about the future impact of COVID-19 because it continues to be unpredictable. We are navigating uncharted territory alongside you and remain dedicated to the safety and well-being of your children and our staff. Each decision we make is in the best interest of their safety.

Timeline for our Plans
We are working on a plan that requires us to consider multiple scenarios. We are calling the plan Coming Back Together: Learning Guidelines.

Monday, July 13 – We will discuss the current draft of Coming Back Together with the Board of Education at its regularly scheduled meeting on July 13. The meeting begins at 6:00 p.m. and will be livestreamed via the district’s YouTube channel. > https://bit.ly/usd232youtube

Wednesday, July 15 – The Kansas State Department of Education and the Kansas State School Board is expected to release its guidelines for school districts. We will review the state guidelines and make any necessary changes to our plan.

Thursday, July 16 – Once our plan is updated, we will share information with all families and staff. We will send email communication, post information on our website, and send notification via social media.

Options for Parents
We will provide as much information as possible on what school will look like so our parents will be able to make a decision about whether they would like their child to attend in-person or consider our optional remote learning. On Monday, July 20, we will send a brief survey to gauge the interest of families who may want to consider optional remote learning for their children.

The optional remote learning will be more robust than the Continuous Learning Plan of last spring and will offer a more in-depth educational opportunity that will include direct instruction, grading, attendance, and accountability. This type of remote learning will also be in place should we experience any periods of school closure due to COVID-19. We are planning for all scenarios.

Planning
We have worked on our plans since the start of June and included many groups in this ongoing process.

• A cross-section of parents from across the district representing elementary, middle school and high school
• The Student Advisory Team
• Nearly 40 teachers across multiple grade levels and disciplines
• Administrators and Leadership Team
• Collaboration with superintendents from Johnson County school districts
• Collaboration with Kansas State Department of Education
• Collaboration with Kansas Department of Health and Environment
• Collaboration with Johnson County Department of Health and Environment
• Considered guidance from American Academy of Pediatrics
• Considered guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Although we will have a plan for the start of school in August, we need to be prepared to adapt and change as circumstances unfold. This year will be the most unique school year in recent history. However, we will remain positive and determined to help bring a sense of calm to our students. We can do this, working together. Please be looking for more communication next week.

Sincerely,
Superintendent Frank Harwood

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June 24, 2020

Dear USD 232 Families:

While we have much work to do, we are planning for schools to resume in-person operations in August. Much of our preparation is focused on what adjustments need to be made to appropriately accommodate students and staff in such a way that provides for a safe environment. In addition to planning for all students to attend on-site, we are also developing ways to improve on the remote learning model that was developed last spring as well as hybrid models that would allow for some students to attend on-site.  At this point, these models are being developed as contingencies, as our goal is to have students safely return to school. 

We also realize that some families may not want to have students return on-site until there is a vaccine or treatment for COVID-19.  To that end, we are working on plans that could allow for families to choose remote learning as an option.  We are awaiting guidance from the Kansas Department of Education learn more about what requirements there will be for a remote learning option.

Once guidance from KSDE is finalized, we will share district plans for the beginning of the 2020-21 school year.  Based on the timelines we have been given, we expect to share more information with families in mid-July.

June 16, 2020

USD 232 Families:

Many of our families and students are anxiously awaiting news and information about our return to school in August. We are writing to provide a quick update that planning is currently underway, which includes meetings with the Kansas State Department of Education, Johnson County health officials, as well as the other school districts in the county.

While we have much work to do, we are planning for schools to resume in-person operations in August. Much of our preparation is focused on what adjustments need to be made to appropriately accommodate students and staff in such a way that provides for a safe environment. We will share more information with families in mid-July.

Summer Curbside Meals Update
We want to update families on our July plans regarding the free Curbside Grab and Go Meals Program. Our last day of serving meals in June will be June 29. In July, the district will provide FREE meals to students, to be picked up at specific locations on Mondays and Wednesdays, from July 8 through July 29.

On Mondays, children will receive four (4) meals: 

• two (2) breakfasts and 
• two (2) lunches 

On Wednesdays, children will receive six (6) meals: 

• three (3) breakfasts and 
• three (3) lunches

Here are the Monday and Wednesday times and locations (please note these are the same as our June schedule):

• De Soto High School –11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (main drive-thru location)
• Clearview City, De Soto – 10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
• Prospector’s Point, De Soto –11:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.  
• Woodland Townhomes, Shawnee– 11:45 a.m. – 12:00 m. (walk up only; no drive-thru service)

New July Location! Beginning July 8, free lunches will be provided at the De Soto Aquatics Center from 12:00 p.m. – 12:15 p.m.  Lunches will be provided every day Monday – Thursday. Please note that only a lunch will be included at this pick-up location. Our last day of service at the aquatic center will be July 30.

De Soto High School will serve as the main meal distribution location with drive-through service. A limited number of meals will be available at each of the three mobile sites. The meals will be available for free to children ages 1 to 18, regardless of what school they attend. No paperwork is required. 

Menus can be viewed online by clicking here or on our Nutrislice mobile app.  

Children must be present for meals to be provided, a requirement of the federal program, unless families have a waiver on file (waivers completed this spring are still valid).  To complete the waiver, please contact nutrition@usd232.org. Adult meals will not be available for purchase. 

This "grab & go" meal program will be solely for the pickup of meals; meals will not be consumed on site. We encourage families to continue to be proactive in reducing the risk of COVID-19 by not congregating at the school or other delivery sites and utilizing continued social distancing once meals have been distributed. Please know that our staff size will be limited and we are following all CDC guidelines for preparation and delivery of meals. 

If you have any questions, please contact us via email at nutrition@usd232.org as this account will be monitored daily. Additional details will also be posted on the Student Nutrition webpage and Twitter.  > https://bitly.com/3e74teV

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May 19, 2020

USD 232 Families:

Now that the 2019-20 school year is coming to an end, we want to provide a quick update on our Curbside Grab and Go Meals Program. This Wednesday, May 20, will be the final day of serving meals for the spring semester. Free grab and go meals will be available at all the usual locations for this last day of service:

• De Soto High School –11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 
• Clearview City, De Soto – 10:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
• Prospector’s Point, De Soto –11:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.  
• Monticello Trails Middle School, Shawnee – 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 
• Woodland Townhomes, Shawnee– 11:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. 

Summer Curbside Meals begins June 1

This summer, the USD 232 Student Nutrition Department will continue to offer the free Curbside Meal Program through the month of June.  Note the change in locations below.

Children must be present for meals to be provided, a requirement of the federal program, unless families have a waiver on file (waivers completed this spring are still valid).  To complete the waiver, please contact nutrition@usd232.org. Adult meals will not be available for purchase. 

The district will provide FREE meals to students, to be picked up at specific locations on Mondays and Wednesdays, from June 1 through June 29.  Plans regarding the  Summer Curbside Meal Program for July will be announced at some point in June.

On Mondays, children will receive four (4) meals: 

• two (2) breakfasts and 
• two (2) lunches 

On Wednesdays, children will receive six (6) meals: 

• three (3) breakfasts and 
• three (3) lunches

June Locations

Here are the new times and locations for the Summer Curbside Meal Program (please note that these are slightly different from our spring schedule):

• De Soto High School –11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (main drive-thru location)
• Clearview City, De Soto – 10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
• Prospector’s Point, De Soto –11:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.  
• Woodland Townhomes, Shawnee– 11:45 a.m. – 12:00 m. (walk up only; no drive-thru service)

De Soto High School will serve as the main meal distribution location with drive-through service. A limited number of meals will be available at each of the three mobile sites. The meals will be available for free to children ages  1 to 18, regardless of what school they attend. No paperwork is required. 

Menus can be viewed online by clicking here or on our Nutrislice mobile app.  

This "grab & go" meal program will be solely for the pickup of meals; meals will not be consumed on site. We encourage families to continue to be proactive in reducing the risk of COVID-19 by not congregating at the school or other delivery sites and utilizing continued social distancing once meals have been distributed. Please know that our staff size will be limited and we are following all CDC guidelines for preparation and delivery of meals. 

If you have any questions, please contact us via email at nutrition@usd232.org as this account will be monitored daily. Additional details will also be posted on the Student Nutrition webpage and Twitter.  > https://bitly.com/3e74teV

-USD 232 Administration

May 13, 2020

USD 232 Families:
We are writing to provide you some additional updates regarding Summer Programming in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

As we shared with families earlier in May, Johnson County is following the Governor’s plan to reopen the state (Ad Astra: Plan to Reopen Kansas). Each phase has a tentative timeline, which is subject to extension due to health circumstances surrounding the pandemic. 

JUNE 2020

At this point in time, all in-person student activities such as events, camps and summer programming scheduled for June will not take place including:

• In-person summer activities such as high school credit recovery, weights and conditioning, and drivers’ education classes;
• Athletic, activity or music camps that would have taken place at a school building; and
• All facility rentals for the month of June.

IMPORTANT: We are closely monitoring the evolving health situation in our community. It is possible, under the plan to reopen Kansas, that some outdoor, in-person activities *may* be allowed on school property in late June. Any changes will be communicated accordingly.

Johnson County Parks & Recreation District (JCPRD) Childcare 
Due to the needs of working parents, licensed childcare providers are subject to different rules under the reopening plan. JCPRD operates a licensed childcare program. As such, JCPRD will resume childcare services beginning Monday, June 1, at selected school sites. It will follow specific state/county guidelines governing licensed childcare providers.  JCPRD will communicate specific information to families.

JULY 2020 
Decisions made about in-person activities during the month of July will be shared at a later date.

Thank you for making our community strong and safe.
USD 232 Administration

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May 7, 2020

USD 232 continues to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on current and future programming and events, including summer programs. We are writing to provide an update on the status of summer programming for 2020. 

In light of updated guidance from Kansas Governor Laura Kelly, Johnson County health officials, and in collaboration with all Johnson County School Districts, here is what we know today, May, 7, 2020, regarding summer programming.

The State of Kansas announced four phases to reopen the state (Ad Astra: Plan to Reopen Kansas).  Each phase has a tentative timeline, which is subject to extension due to health circumstances surrounding the pandemic.

Important: The new plan to reopen Kansas does not change the Governor’s original order (EO 20-07) closing all school facilities until May 29, 2020.​

May 2020

• USD 232 will continue current operations as they are today.
• Schools will communicate with parents the plans for students to retrieve personally owned items, return library books/textbooks, etc.
• The last day of school for seniors is May 13. Graduation ceremonies moved to July 25.
• The last day of school for all other students is May 21.
• The last contract day for teachers is May 22.

June 2020

• High School Summer School (Credit Recovery): ONLINE PROGRAMMING ONLY – high school counselors will send communication this month to those students/families who may need the credit recovery program.
• Facility Use and Rental (includes camps and clinics): ON HOLD – will make determination based on Governor’s Ad Astra Phases to Reopen Kansas​.
• Summer Drivers’ Education: ON HOLD

July 2020

• High School Graduation Ceremonies: JULY 25 – will plan appropriate ceremony based on Governor’s Ad Astra Phase​s to Reopen Kansas.
• Facility Use and Rental (includes camps and clinics): ON HOLD – will make determination based on Governor’s Ad Astra Phases to Reopen Kansas​.

We recognize that public health information surrounding the pandemic is subject to change day to day and week to week. Thank you for your patience, understanding and flexibility during this extraordinary time in our community.  

USD 232 Administration

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April 9, 2020
Re: Grading Protocol 

USD 232 Families:
Thank you for your grace and patience as we launched our new continuous learning plan for students and teachers. Although we experienced some glitches in the first few days, the overall plan is going very well. Because this is new for everyone, we will continue to adjust as we move forward. 

As we shared previously, we are following up with families about fourth quarter grading procedures. Below you will find the protocol which was developed in consultation with principals, along with input from teachers.

If you have specific questions about the protocol, please contact your child’s teacher(s) and school principal.

We hope this information provides more guidance as we continue to implement our learning plan. Above all, we hope you and your family are doing well. Stay safe and remember to take care of yourself during this time.

Continuous Learning Plan 
Fourth Quarter Grading Protocol 

As part of the USD 232 commitment to the new Continuous Learning Plan, all students are expected to engage in learning opportunities to the extent possible for their situation.  Students who reasonably engage in work assigned to them will receive semester grades no lower than their third quarter grade.

Students who would like to raise their semester grade as compared to their third quarter grade should work with their teacher to receive guidance about what they will need to accomplish during fourth quarter.  Students who want opportunities to raise their semester grade should contact their teacher no later than Friday, April 24.

Grades for work assigned during fourth quarter will be recorded in Skyward (for middle school and high school).  However, due to the variable nature of the work being done, the fourth quarter grade will not change the semester grade automatically.  Changes to the semester grade will be made manually in Skyward at the end of the semester.

Exceptions to this protocol are: middle school classes that are fourth quarter only, AP Classes, College Now Classes, Quickstep Classes and Credit Recovery Courses. 

In regard to middle school fourth quarter only classes, teachers will consider grading based on reasonable efforts on work during the fourth quarter. We are asking teachers and students to be flexible during this time.

AP, College Now and Quickstep classes are governed by agreements with outside agencies.  Teachers for these courses will let students know the specific expectations.  All students enrolled in these courses will have the same expectations regardless if they are planning to receive college credit or take the AP Exam.

Credit Recovery Courses through Edgneuity are based on content completion.  These courses have always been computer based and the original expectations still apply.

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USD 232 Administration

In the event of an outbreak in our community, the district would follow direction from public health officials on any quarantines, closures or other health measures as necessary. Our goal is to help keep all students and staff safe and to minimize any impact on learning in our schools. We are working directly with Johnson County Department of Health and Environment and Kansas Department of Health and Environment. USD 232 is prepared with action plans should the virus impact our area.

The district is cooperating with public health officials around this issue to ensure that current practices are appropriate.

We are following the recommendations from the CDC regarding prevention actions:

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Stay home when you are sick (for the full recommended recovery time)
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
• Keep sick children at home until they are fever free for a full 24 hours without the aid of ibuprofen or acetaminophen.
• We continuously promote frequent hand-washing, cough and sneeze etiquette, etc.
• We perform daily cleaning at all schools. We target specific areas of the school for deeper cleaning and disinfecting based on reported illnesses and absenteeism.
• We pay special attention to desks, countertops, doorknobs, water fountains, etc., on a regular basis.
• We utilize professional antimicrobial cleaning products that are registered for use against COVID-19.

Information about Influenza

• If a student tests positive for influenza, they must stay home for five days from the onset of symptoms as well as be fever free for a full 24 hours without the use of ibuprofen and acetaminophen.  If a student has been prescribed a therapeutic dose of Tamiflu, they need to stay home for five days from the onset of symptoms as well as be fever free for a full 24 hours without the use of ibuprofen and acetaminophen.  The best way to stop the spread of the flu is stay home when sick.

The support and assistance of our school community when working to contain communicable diseases is vital.  Teaching the foundations of healthy habits in the home, self-reporting illness, and keeping sick individuals home are important elements in the success of containing communicable diseases within a community.   The diligence of our family partners in this effort is greatly appreciated. 

We are working closely with Johnson County Department of Health and Environment to adapt plans and responses as necessary.

For Parents
> Parent Guide to Helping Families Cope with COVID-19
from National Child Traumatic Stress Network

For Children
> Talking to Kids About Coronavirus
From Child Mind Institute

> Hand washing resources for children 
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

More info:
We want to empower students that they can help stay healthy by practicing good hygiene.

What you (student) can do:

• Practice good hand washing
• Cough/sneeze away from others and into your elbow
• Tell a parent and/or teacher if you don’t feel well

What others are doing:

• Doctors are working hard to find ways to help (like the flu shot)
• Custodians are cleaning our schools
• Teachers and parents are helping us learn good hygiene habits

Adults should remain calm; model good hygiene and assure students that this is temporary.  Tell students that good hygiene should always be practiced, especially during the cold/flu season.