• November 24, 2020

     

    To Parents, Caregivers, and Staff: 

     

    Today we were notified that one of our Lenape Elementary School students has tested positive for COVID-19. The student was last in attendance on Friday, November 20 and was not experiencing any symptoms of the COVID-19 virus at that time. Later on that evening, however, the student began experiencing symptoms and was tested on November 22. 

     

    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. These students have been attending remotely this week as part of their regularly scheduled cohort assignment. The staff member who was in close contact was also notified. These impacted individuals have been provided with instructions to quarantine based upon the New York State Department of Health protocols for being a contact of someone who has tested positive. As a result, this class will remain remote until December 4. 

     

    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 Inglee at 256-4300 or Nurse Meoli at 256-4310. 

     

    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