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Política Test-Mask-Go 2022-23

Política Test-Mask-Go 2022-23

Supervise a su estudiante diariamente para detectar cualquiera de los siguientes síntomas:

  • Temperatura de 100 o más
  • Tos
  • Falta de aliento o Dificultad para respirar
  • Congestión nasal o secreción nasal
  • Dolor de garganta

 

Política de prueba-máscara-ir

"Las escuelas, los programas de cuidado infantil y los operadores de campamentos que eligen utilizar una estrategia Test-Mask-Go pueden brindarles a los niños y al personal con síntomas leves de enfermedades respiratorias (por ejemplo, tos poco frecuente, congestión, secreción nasal, dolor de garganta, etc.) la opción de continúen participando en persona siempre que: • no tengan fiebre (< 100 °F) y se sientan lo suficientemente bien como para participar, • no vivan con nadie que haya tenido COVID-19 en las últimas 2 semanas, • puedan usar un mascarilla de manera constante y correcta (si los operadores de las instalaciones así lo exigen), y • dan negativo en la prueba de COVID-19 antes de presentarse en persona todos los días que tienen síntomas, así como una prueba final en la mañana en que los síntomas desaparecen por completo. resuelto.

Las personas que tienen síntomas de enfermedades respiratorias no deben usar la estrategia Test-Mask-Go si: • tienen fiebre (≥ 100 °F) o se sienten febriles (no deben presentarse en persona hasta que la fiebre haya desaparecido durante al menos 24 horas sin el uso de medicamentos) • viven con una persona que recientemente dio positivo por COVID-19 (dentro de las últimas 2 semanas)."

 

De acuerdo con esta última política, los estudiantes con síntomas respiratorios leves deberán hacerse la prueba todos los días que vengan a la escuela cuando tengan síntomas y por la mañana cuando los síntomas se hayan resuelto. Cuando vengan a la escuela, deberán usar una máscara hasta que los síntomas desaparezcan. Por favor, envíeme los resultados de la prueba. Escriba el nombre del estudiante y la fecha de la prueba en el dispositivo de prueba y puede enviarme una foto por correo electrónico a tbennett@westbrookctschools.org.

Si su estudiante se presenta en la escuela con cualquiera de los signos y/o síntomas mencionados anteriormente, independientemente de su estado de vacunación y sin una prueba de Covid negativa verificada, será enviado a casa y deberá hacerse la prueba de Covid-19.

Aislamiento y Cuarentena

Si su hijo da positivo, debe permanecer en autoaislamiento durante al menos 5 días desde el inicio de los síntomas (la fecha de inicio de los síntomas/fecha de la prueba es el día 0). Pueden regresar a la escuela y las actividades después del día 5 siempre que no hayan tenido fiebre durante al menos 24 horas (sin medicamentos para bajar la fiebre) y con una mejoría en los síntomas de Covid. Deberán usar una máscara durante 5 días adicionales después de que finalice el aislamiento en la escuela y cuando estén cerca de otras personas.

Si tiene alguna pregunta, por favor hágamelo saber. También soy nuevo en esta política, así que haré todo lo posible para investigar y encontrar respuestas a medida que surjan.

Tina Bennett, enfermera titulada

Test-Mask-Go Policy 2022-23

Test-Mask-Go Policy 2022-23

Please monitor your student daily for any of the following symptoms:

  • Temperature of 100 or greater
  • Cough
  • Shortness of breath or Difficulty breathing
  • Nasal congestion or runny nose
  • Sore throat

 

Test-Mask-Go Policy

"Schools, child care programs, and camp operators choosing to utilize a Test-Mask-Go strategy can give children and staff with mild respiratory disease symptoms (e.g., infrequent cough, congestion, runny nose, sore throat, etc.) the option to continue participating in-person provided: • they are fever-free (< 100°F) and feel well enough to participate, • they do not live with anyone who has had COVID-19 in the past 2 weeks, • they can wear a mask consistently and correctly (if facility operators require them to do so), and • they test negative for COVID-19 prior to reporting in-person on every day they have symptoms, as well as one final test on the morning their symptoms have completely resolved. 

Individuals who have any respiratory disease symptoms should not use the Test-Mask-Go strategy if: • they have a fever (≥ 100°F) or feel feverish (they should not report in-person until their fever has resolved for at least 24 hours without the use of medication) • they live with a person who recently tested positive for COVID-19 (within the past 2 weeks)."

 

According to this latest policy, students with mild respiratory symptoms will need to test every day they are coming school when they have symptoms and the morning when the symptoms have resolved. When they come to school, they will need to wear a mask until symptoms resolve. Please forward test the results to me. Write the students name and date of test on the testing device and you can email a picture to me at tbennett@westbrookctschools.org.

If your student presents in school with any of the above mentioned signs and/or symptoms regardless of their vaccination status and without a verified negative Covid test, they will be sent home and will need to get tested for Covid-19.

Isolation and Quarantine

If your child tests positive, they must stay in self-isolation for at least 5 days since the onset of symptoms (Symptom onset date/test date is Day 0). They can return to school and activities after Day 5 as long as they have had no fever for at least 24 hours (without fever-reducing medications) and with improvement in Covid symptoms. They will need to wear a mask for an additional 5 days after isolation ends in school and when around others.

If you have any questions, please let me know. I am new to this policy too so I will do my best to research and find out answers as they come up. 

Tina Bennett, RN

 

Política Test-Mask-Go 2022-23

Política Test-Mask-Go 2022-23

Por favor, monitore seu aluno diariamente para qualquer um dos seguintes sintomas:

  • Temperatura de 100 ou superior
  • Tosse
  • Falta de ar ou dificuldade para respirar
  • Congestão nasal ou coriza
  • Dor de garganta

 

Política Test-Mask-Go

"Escolas, programas de cuidados infantis e operadores de acampamento que optam por utilizar uma estratégia Test-Mask-Go podem dar às crianças e funcionários com sintomas leves de doenças respiratórias (por exemplo, tosse pouco frequente, congestão, coriza, dor de garganta, etc.) a opção de continuar participando pessoalmente desde que: • estejam livres de febre (< 100°F) e se sintam bem o suficiente para participar, • não morem com ninguém que tenha tido COVID-19 nas últimas 2 semanas, • possam usar um máscara de forma consistente e correta (se os operadores da instalação exigirem), e • eles testarem negativo para COVID-19 antes de relatar pessoalmente todos os dias em que apresentarem sintomas, bem como um teste final na manhã em que os sintomas estiverem completamente resolvido.

Indivíduos que apresentam quaisquer sintomas de doença respiratória não devem usar a estratégia Test-Mask-Go se: • tiverem febre (≥ 100°F) ou sentirem febre (não devem relatar pessoalmente até que a febre tenha desaparecido por pelo menos 24 horas sem o uso de medicação) • eles moram com uma pessoa que testou positivo recentemente para COVID-19 (nas últimas 2 semanas)."

 

De acordo com esta última política, os alunos com sintomas respiratórios leves precisarão fazer o teste todos os dias em que chegarem à escola quando apresentarem sintomas e na manhã em que os sintomas forem resolvidos. Quando vierem à escola, eles precisarão usar uma máscara até que os sintomas desapareçam. Por favor, encaminhe os resultados do teste para mim. Escreva o nome dos alunos e a data do teste no dispositivo de teste e você pode enviar uma foto para mim em tbennett@westbrookctschools.org.

Se o seu aluno apresentar na escola algum dos sinais e/ou sintomas acima mencionados, independentemente do seu estado de vacinação e sem um teste Covid negativo verificado, ele será enviado para casa e precisará fazer o teste para Covid-19.

Isolamento e quarentena

Se seu filho testar positivo, ele deve permanecer em auto-isolamento por pelo menos 5 dias desde o início dos sintomas (data de início dos sintomas/data do teste é o dia 0). Eles podem retornar à escola e às atividades após o dia 5, desde que não tenham febre por pelo menos 24 horas (sem medicamentos para reduzir a febre) e com melhora dos sintomas do Covid. Eles precisarão usar uma máscara por mais 5 dias após o término do isolamento na escola e quando estiverem perto de outras pessoas.

Se você tiver alguma dúvida, por favor me avise. Também sou novo nessa política, então farei o meu melhor para pesquisar e descobrir as respostas à medida que elas surgirem.

Tina Bennett, RN

Health Office

The health office is staffed by a full time RN and a part time health aide. The nurse is available to administer medical assistance and first aid and dispense medication as directed by the physician and parent to students during the regular school day.  She will develop individual health plans for students with chronic health conditions or handicaps. We maintain health records and make sure all state required physicals and immunizations are up to date. We will perform state mandated health screenings for vision, hearing, and scoliosis. Please notify the nurse of any health updates throughout the year. If there is any medical information you would like the nurse to be aware of, please feel free to contact her.

Tina Bennett, RN; 

  Middle School: Phone: 860-399-2010 Fax: 860-399-2006         

High School:  Phone: 860-399-6214 Fax:860-399-2007 

Health Office Information

Physicals:

  • A comprehensive physical (blue form) is required by the board of education and Connecticut state law during the 6th grade and 10th grade. Physicals need to include vision, hearing, and postural screening and immunization records. Without this physical, your child will not be allowed to move on to the next grade. 
  • If your child is planning on playing a sport, an updated physical must be on file in the health office. Sports physicals are valid for 13 months and need to be received prior to any participation including tryouts. Bridge notes will not be accepted per CIAC rules. 

Immunizations:

  • All students entering Westbrook Public Schools must show proof of receiving the following immunizations:
    • DPT/DTaP/Td (tetanus) - At least 4 doses
    • Polio - At least 3 doses
    • MMR - 2 doses
    • Varicella 2 doses
    • Hepatitis B - 3 doses
    • Hepatitis A - 2 doses (Grades 5-9)
    • Tdap - 1 dose (Grades 7-12)
    • Meningococcal - 1 dose (Grades 7-12)
  •  

Health Screenings: 

  • Routine health screenings will be conducted by the nurse yearly:
    • Hearing Screening: Grade 5
    • Vision Screening: Grade 5
    • Scoliosis/Postural: Females Grade 5 and 7; Males Grade 8
  • 6th and 10th graders must receive their screenings at their required comprehensive physical exam.

Accommodations and Medications:

  • The nurse can administer over the counter and prescription medication ONLY with an order from the physician and signed parental permission. The form must be complete and include the following:
    • Provider order and written authorization to administer medication
    • Parental written authorization to administer medication
    • If the student will be self-administering, the form must be checked and signed by the provider and parent 
  • Medication must be in the original container with the pharmacy label and have a current expiration date.
  • Middle school and high school students may receive Tylenol, Ibuprofen, and Zyrtec with just signed parental permission. If you would like your child to be able to take these medications at school, please fill out the Authorization to administer non-aspirin medication on the Annual Health Report Update Form. 
  • The parent/guardian is responsible for forwarding any treatment plans (Asthma Action Plan, Allergy Plan, Diabetic Plan, etc) and doctor orders to the nurse. 
  • All medication authorization needs to be updated annually. All forms can be found on the website.
  • If your child requires any accommodation at school, please send in a note with instructions from the health care provider. 

Additional Information:

  • If your child is out sick or will not be in school for any reason, please call the main office every day they are out prior to 8:00 am.
  • After 9 absences, appropriate documentation is required for any and all subsequent absences. 
  • Please have your child eat breakfast and pack healthy snacks for school. The school does offer breakfast service and reduced pricing is available to those that qualify. Students who do not eat breakfast feel tired, dizzy, and have poor concentration. Breakfast improves school performance and increases focus.
  • Please notify the nurse of any health updates throughout the year. If there is any significant medical history you would like the nurse to be aware of please feel free to contact me.

Student/Parent Forms

Student/Parent Health Information

Concussion Information

Información de salud para estudiantes/padres españoles (Spanish Student/Parent Health Information)