COVID-19 Update: Face Masks and Test Kits

Face Masks Gov. Gavin Newsom that effective February 16, 2022 there will no longer be a mask mandate for indoor public spaces, but face coverings will remain a state requirement for students and staff (when students are present) while indoors at school. Indoor – Regardless of vaccination status… Students are REQUIRED to wear masks while indoors, such as in classrooms. Staff is REQUIRED to wear masks while sharing indoor space with students. Masks provided, if needed. Outdoor Masks are NOT REQUIRED for students or staff while outdoors. School Bus Masks are REQUIRED for students and staff, regardless of vaccination status. Exemptions are permitted with an approved mask exemption application. COVID-19 Test Kits Available to Students As we approach Presidents’ Recess the week of February 21-25, 2022, we would like to remind you to please continue to follow COVID-19 precautions, and keep your child home from school if he or she is sick, has tested positive for COVID-19 or is awaiting COVID-19 test results. In an effort to maintain healthy schools, we are offering optional, no-cost, at-home COVID-19 test kits for students to use prior to returning to school on February 28, 2022. Elementary Schools Your child’s school will communicate the process for obtaining the COVID-19 tests kits, which will include parent consent to obtain a test kit, if you want a test kit sent home with your child. Secondary Schools Your child’s school will provide you with specific information about how the test kit can be obtained by students or parents/guardians. Thank you for following COVID-19 precautions and helping us keep schools open. Please remember to conduct daily self-screening for prior to sending students to school, and have your child(ren) stay home when sick or when awaiting COVID-19 test results.
Source: CDM High School New