• November 30, 2020

     

    To Parents, Caregivers, and Staff: 

     

    On Sunday, November 29th we were notified that one of our New Paltz Middle School students has tested positive for COVID-19. The student was last in attendance on Tuesday, November 24th and was not experiencing any symptoms of the COVID-19 virus at that time. Due to an exposure that the student had to a family member who tested positive for the virus, the student was tested on Tuesday, November 24th after school. The positive COVID-19 test result was received on Sunday, November 29th. 

     

    According to our protocols and procedures, those students who were in close contact with the student last week (within six feet, with or without a mask, for more than 15 minutes) were notified and will need to be quarantined. The staff members who were in close contact were also notified and will need to quarantine. All impacted physical spaces have been disinfected according to our extensive cleaning protocols. 

     

    Please remember, COVID-19 symptoms may appear two to 14 days after exposure to the virus and include fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, and diarrhea. If your child experiences any of these symptoms, please keep them home from school and closely monitor. Consult with your child's doctor for advice whenever needed. 

     

    Once again, we urge vigilance and responsibility. Please do not hesitate to contact the nurse's office if you have any questions or concerns, however, please understand that student privacy will continue to be protected as required by law. Please contact Principal Sheldon at 256-4200 or Nurse Erin Bush at 256-4210. 

     

    We hope you will join us in extending our well wishes to the student and their family for a speedy recovery process. 

     

    Sincerely,

    Angela Urbina-Medina